1968 CHEVROLET C-10 TRUCK PICKUP NEW LS MOTOR NEW INTERIOR AC CHEVY

HERE IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A CALIFORNIA BORN AND RAISED, RUST FREE 1968 CHEVROLET C10! EVERYTHING ON THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN REPLACED OR RESTORED DURING A RECENT RESTORATION. THIS IS THE ULTIMATE SHOP TRUCK, OR DAILY DRIVER.

THE REBUILT LS V8 AND REBUILT 700R4 TRANSMISSION, BOTH WITH ABOUT 1200 MILES ON THEM, MAKE IT A BLAST TO DRIVE, ALONG WITH THE PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY OF A MODERN DRIVELINE. IT CRUISES EFFORTLESSLY ON THE HIGHWAY AT 85 MPH AND IT WILL GO WHEN YOU MASH THE PEDAL. IT ALSO GETS GREAT GAS MILEAGE. THE CUSTOM EXHAUST IS NICE AND QUITE AT SPEED AND LOW RPMS BUT IT GROWLS WHEN YOU GET ON IT. IT ALSO HAS BRAND NEW, ICE COLD AC, DISC BRAKES (FRONT) AND POWER STEERING. THIS HONESTLY DRIVES LIKE A NEW LATE MODEL CAR.

WHEN WE SAY EVERYTHING WAS REPLACED DURING THE RESTORATION, THAT IS JUST SHORT OF THE NUTS AND BOLTS. THE CHEVROLET LS MOTOR AND OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION WERE BOTH REBUILT, THE ENTIRE SUSPENSION WAS REPLACED, INCLUDING BALL JOINTS, NEW BODY MOUNTS AND BUSHINGS. NEW GAS TANK, NEW PAINT, NEW BODY SEALS, COMPLETE NEW INTERIOR WITH THE RARE BUDDY SEAT. NEW GAUGES WITH THE RARE RPM GAUGE. A COMPLETE NEW AC SYSTEM THAT BLOWS ICE COLD. SEE THE LIST BELOW FOR MORE SPECIFICS ON WHAT HAS BEEN DONE.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• NEWLY REBUILT CHEVROLET LS5.3V8 WITH ABOUT 500 MILES
• NEWLY REBUILT 700R4 TRANSMISSION WITH ABOUT 500 MILES
• NEW CUSTOM 2 1/2" EXHAUST WITH MAGNAFLOW MUFFLERS
• NEW AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (COMPRESSOR, SYSTEM, ETC.) THAT IS ICE COLD
• NEW PAINT
• RHINO LINED BED
• RARE BUDDY SEAT (NEW)
• NEW CARPET
• NEW GAUGE CLUSTER WITH RARE TACH OPTION
• NEW RADIO
• NEW CUSTOMER PIONEER KICK PANEL SPEAKERS
• NEW 2.5" DROP SPINDLES (FRONT)
• NEW SUSPENSION (SPRINGS & SHOCKS)
• NEW BRAKES
• NEW RUBBER SEALS
• NEW RUBBER BUSHINGS
• NEW RUBBER BODY MOUNTS
• POWER STEERING
• FRONT DISC BRAKES
• EXTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL MECHANICAL WORK AND UPGRADES
• 20" CHOME IROC WHEELS
• SMOG EXEMPT
• SO MUCH MORE....

VIN DECODED

VIN:CE148Z137751

E: V8 - GAS

1: 1/2 TON

4: PICK-UP

1: 1968

Z: ASSEMBLY PLANT - FREEMONT

PRODUCTION NUMBER:137751

DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF COMPLETION OF AUCTION. THE BALANCE WILL BE DUE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF COMPLETION OF THE AUCTION AND CAN BE MADE BY WIRE, CASH OR CERTIFIED CHECK. ONCE THE PAYMENT HAS CLEARED, SHIPPING OR PICKUP CAN BE ARRANGED BY THE BUYER.

CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO ANSWER THEM PROMPTLY.

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PHONE: 310-600-1182

NOTE: I HAVE LISTED THIS LOCALLY AND RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME.

PRODUCTION HISTORY

A new, more modern look came in 1967, along with a new nickname: "Action Line". It was with this revision of the C/K truck that General Motors began to add comfort and convenience items to a vehicle line that had previously been for work purposes alone. Updated styling features for the 1967 Chevy Pickup trucks came with new body sheet metal that helps fight rust and a pickup box made of double-walled steel. The majority of 10 and 20 series Chevrolet trucks from 1967 to 1972 were built with a coil springtrailing armrear suspension, which greatly improved the ride over traditionalleaf springs. However, the leaf spring rear suspension was still available on those trucks, and standard on 30 series trucks. The front suspension on all Chevrolet trucks were independent front suspension with coil springs. GMC models came standard with leaf springs with coils springs optional; all four-wheel drive models (Chevrolet and GMC) had leaf springs on both axles. 1967 was the only year for the "small rear window" (RPO A10 offered a large rear window as a factory option[3]). The standard drivetrain came with a three-speed manual transmission and one of two engines; the 250 in3straight six or the 283cuin (4.6L) V8. The optional transmissions were the four-speed manual, the Powerglide and theTurbo-Hydramatic350 and 400. The 292 six and the 327 in3V8 were the optional engines. The 1/2 ton trucks came with a 6 x 5.5–inch bolt pattern, the 3/4 and 1 ton trucks came with an 8 x 6.5–inch bolt pattern.

The most visible change in differentiating a 1968 from a 1967 was the addition of side-marker reflectors on all fenders. Also, the small rear window cab was no longer available. The GMC grille was revised, with the letters "GMC" no longer embossed in the horizontal crossbar. Another addition was the Custom Comfort and Convenience interior package that fell between the Standard cab and CST cab options. In 1968, Chevrolet celebrated 50 years of truck manufacturing, and to commemorate, they released a 50th Anniversary package, which featured an exclusive white-gold-white paint scheme. Also in 1968, the Longhorn model debuted on 3/4 ton trucks. Featuring a 133-inch wheelbase identical to the one-ton vehicles, it added an extra 6 inches to the bed. Longhorns, interestingly, were 2wd only; no factory Longhorn 4x4 was built.

The 327 c.i. V-8 engine was enlarged in 1969 to 350 CID (stroke increased from 3.25 to 3.48) with a net horsepower rating of 195-200, depending on emissions package 255hp (190kW), 350cuin (5.7L). Along with the new engines came a new grille design for Chevrolet trucks and a more upright hood for both Chevrolet and GMC trucks. A utility variant, known as theK5 Blazer, was also introduced with a shorter wheelbase of 104 inches (2,642mm). The GMC version, known as the Jimmy, was introduced the same year. Some internal cab changes were also made, most notably the switch from a hand-operated parking brake to a foot pedal, and a more modern looking two-spoke steering wheel with plastic horn button replaced the previous year's three-spoke wheel with chrome horn button. Also new this year were upper and lowerside moldings, which added another two-tone paint option. These were standard on CST trucks, and optional in any other trim level.