1968 Chevrolet C-10

Pickup Truck

383

Automatic

ce100pb34053

Clear

Gasoline

Do you have a trailer? A whole bunch of tools? Brass balls? You're gonna need them. This truck is not for the faint of heart. I've spent way too much time,money, and energy on it and am giving up. Hopefully you can do better 'cause it's a deserving canidate for fixing up. I bought it from the original purchaser's son. He added a carb, aluminum radiator, and new wiring harness. It was as close to stock as I've worked on these generation of trucks before. Of course I had to change that. A 327/TH440/10 bolt drivetrain was fortified by the addition of a 383 with vortec heads. The front suspension was taken down to the frame rails and the sterring link, control arms, and most of the springs remained stock. Everything is new here, from the steering shaft to the tires. I fabricated relocated shock mounts to add much needed shock travel, and uprgraded to KYB Gasadjust shocks. A kit with 2" drop spindles and C20 power disc brakes make stopping so much nicer. In the back I flipped the axle, removed 3 springs, and fabricated a "c" channel. I used 3/8 tubing though, so this section is supremely strong. More new stuff: altenator, battery, water pump, steering pump, comp products crosswind intake, mallory billet distributor, door weatherstripping, monroe rear shocks. How about some bad news? That 383 I bought off ebay has to cylinders down on compression, this is where I've lost steam. I've disassembled it down to the long block. I've come up with some great excuses, but basically I'm out of time and money. I travel, but without the internet, you'll have to call and leave a message if you've got any questions. Steve 512-413-8465. I'll need $500 within 24 hours and the rest in my hand within 7 days, no I won't deliver, that's the deal. Oh yeah, it's sold asis, if you expect some kind of warranty, go away.