This frame-off resto’s got it all. A 350 cubic inch V8 bored 030 over, aftermarket cam, 4-barrel carb, Edelbrock intake, a suspension lift, a handsome two-tone leather-trimmed interior and an awesome Blue Wave over Ceramic White paint job. This 1968 GMC 1500 Custom 4x4 Stepside pickup also happens to be for sale for $44,900 from PJ’s Auto World in Clearwater, FL. We highly recommend you drive it home.
1968 GMC 1500 Custom: A 2nd Gen C/K Pickup
The 1968 GMC 1500 is part of the 2nd generation of General Motors’ C/K line of trucks. Mechanically similar to the Chevy C/K line, the GM C/K line represented a more premium truck, with higher end options and more luxurious appointments. GMC launched the 2nd generation, or “Action Line” C/K for the 1967 model year, and did so in light, medium and heavy-duty variants. In this example, the 1500 denotes that this is a 1/2 ton truck.
In terms of engines, a wide range of inline six, V6, and V8 power plants were offered. The second generation also saw the introduction of the Sierra and High Sierra option packages. The Sierra package would eventually become trim levels starting in 1972 with the 3rd generation of the C/K line.
But is this one being offered at a fair price? Well, as we often do, we took a peek at the Classic.com data and the verdict is pretty clear. Looking at the one-year rolling average auction hammer price, we see that the 2nd generation C/K line averages out at $45,879. That’s higher than PJ’s Motorcars’ asking price. Add that to the fact that this 1500 is FAR from average, and we believe this to be an exceedingly fair deal.
Specs & Condition.
This is a complete frame-off restoration, so not only is it chock-full of off-road and performance-focused goodies, but it’s also in damn near perfect condition–even the undercarriage, as evidenced by the seller-provided underside pictures. Outside of the absolutely stunning Wave Blue paint with Ceramic White accents, many of the headlines of this truck reside beneath the hood. We’re talking about that magical 350 cubic inch V8 that’s been bored 030 over, outfitted with an RV cam, an Edelbrock Performer Intake and a Demon 4-barrel carb. We’ll give you the whole walk around video below, but we highly recommend you fast forward to 2:26 and listen to this thing growl.
Now that you know the highlights, here’s a list of the detailed specs:
MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE:
- 350 ci. V8, bored 030 over
- RV Cam
- Edelbrock Performer Intake
- Demon 4-barrel carburetor
- HEI ignition
- Aluminum radiator
- Power steering
- 4 wheel power disc brakes
- 700R4 overdrive transmission
- 12 bolt and Dana 44, 3.73 gears
- Yukon Dura Grip Locker
- 4X4 with a 241c transfer case
- Dual exhaust
INTERIOR:
- Updated air conditioning unit with R134a refrigerant,
- Kwikwire/marine heat shrink used on all wiring
- Two tone custom upholstery
- Stainless steel tilt column
- Polished steering wheel with custom grip
- Classic Instrument gauges
- Alpine, Rockford Fosgate speakers
- Blaupunkt AM/FM/CD radio.
EXTERIOR:
- Wave blue paint w/Ceramic White accents
- Cowl hood
- European beech wood bed floor
- Racing style fuel fill
- Dual chrome sport mirrors
- Aluminum wheels
- 285x70x17” Toyo Open Country Tires
- 17” Pro Comp alloy wheels
- Lift kit
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