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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Off the grid- Almost
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Originally Posted by asphaltgambler View Post
You know the best part of this generation of 1/2 ton GM Trucks is the rear long trailing arm / coil spring suspension. They really ride and drive more like car of that period than a 'truck'. When setup with disc brakes a decent power plant and everything sorted they are a pleasure to tool around.
The truck I bought is a 3/4 ton, but still has the long arm / coil suspension.

(un)Interesting tidbit:
The Chevy trucks of this vintage had coil springs as standard, with rear leafs as an option.
The GMC trucks had leaf springs as standard, and coils as an option.

I bought the '68 from the son of the original owner. Had paperwork going back to day one.
Never wrecked, drove it 150 miles home.

Drives fine now, but can't wait for a contemporary engine, tranny and disc brakes.
Old 04-28-2014, 04:14 PM
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