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1968 Gmc C1500 Flash Red

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Trucks
449 Wood Street, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
$17,000
Make: GMC
Model: C1500
Year: 1968
Transmission: Manual
Odometer: 8,953 (TMU)
Engine Type: 468-cu.in. OHV V8
Exterior Color: Flash Red

This Flash d 1968 GMC C1500 Wide- Pickup has been owned by the seller for 30 years, but he is downsizing so the truck needs a new owner. The short-bed truck received a body-off restoration and modification in 2005 and has always been garaged. Even though the truck has a built 468-cubic-inch big-block V8 and a four-speed M22 transmission, it has not been raced. It has only been used for pleasure driving and car shows, the seller notes.

  • The engine is a 454-cu.in. OHV V8 that was bored to 468-cu.in. when it was built.
  • The V8 has lbrock Performer aluminum cylinder heads and intake manifold.
  • The engine has a performance camshaft and lifters along with a gear drive.
  • Dual lbrock carburetors have braided supply lines.
  • The engine has tubular headers and Flowmaster mufflers.
  • The seller reports no engine smoke or leaks.
  • Approximately 15,000 miles have been put on the engine since it was built.
  • The seller adds that the engine is both powerful and very reliable.
  • The manual transmission is an M22 four-speed with approximately 2,500 miles of use.
  • The transmission shifts “excellently with the shifter,” per the seller.
  • The rear end is a Power Trax 9-inch with 3.33:1 gears and nge axles.
  • The body was stripped during the restoration.
  • The paint is Flash d which changes under varying lighting conditions.
  • The body is dent-free and minor rust issues were addressed during the restoration.
  • The body was prepped with epoxy primer.
  • The truck was painted 20 years ago but is still in “excellent” condition.
  • There are a few small paint chips but no dents or scratches.
  • The pickup bed uses ash wood planks and stainless-steel rub strips.
  • The windows have been tinted and the seals are good, per the seller.
  • The reupholstered black cloth and vinyl bench seat is from a eties Chevy pickup.
  • The carpet is in good condition.
  • The gauges work except for the speedometer.
  • The stereo is an older se unit.
  • The GT wheel has a wood rim.
  • The truck was lowered with 2-inch dropped spindles and springs.
  • The front brakes are discs, and the truck has power steering.
  • The 15-inch wheels are from n Racing and the seller says they don’t vibrate.
  • The tires have limited miles of use, per the seller.
  • Some photos from the build process are available.
  • The speedometer isn’t connected.
  • A couple preset buttons are missing on the radio.
  • The heater is said to be functional but isn’t currently connected.
  • This 1968 GMC C1500 Pickup was restored and modified in 2005.
  • The 468-cu.in. big-block has lots of lbrock Performer components.
  • The transmission is an M22 four-speed.
  • A 9-inch rear end has 3.33:1 gears.
  • The truck has been lowered with dropped spindles and springs.
  • The Flash d paint changes from darker to brighter in varying sunlight conditions.

The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean title in his name. This restored and modified 1968 GMC C1500 Pickup was purchased by the seller in 1995. He notes that he is the third owner and restored the truck in 2005. He is moving to and downsizing his car collection. 

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