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The '68 is part of the second generation of C/K trucks, built between 1967 and 1972. Aside from a different grill treatment, the GMC C/K is the same model. The Chevrolet and GMC Suburban is a wagon version of the C/K, and aside from the body is mechanically identical. 1968 models were the only year to have side marker reflectors on all fenders and the early sloped-front hood.

Chevy Truck Model C

The "C" model features two-wheel drive while the "K" model features four-wheel drive. The 10, 20, and 30 after the letter designation signifies 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, and 1 ton models, respectively. C 10 and 20 models used coil spring trailing arm rear suspension, the only truck to do so until the release of the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500.

Chevrolet Truck K Model

K models and one ton trucks kept the traditional leaf spring rear end. Beds were available in 6 1/2 foot or 8 foot lengths, with both sizes offered as fleetsides or stepsides. 1968 saw the debut of a 3/4 ton model targeted at camper users called the Longhorn. This truck was sold with heavy duty rear springs and an 8 1/2 foot bed.

V8 Incoming

1968 chevy trucks debuted the 307 cubic inch small block V8, a longer stroke version of the previous offered 283. It was also the first time the 396 was brought over from Chevrolet's car line. Both 250 and 292 cubic inch straight sixes as well as the 327 V8 carried over from the previous year, while the 305 cubic inch V6 was only offered in the GMC Suburban. Transmission options included a 4 speed manual, Powerglide 2 speed automatic, and Turbo-Hydramatic 3 speed automatic.

Hot Rodders and 1968 Chevy Trucks

Over the years, the second generation C/K has become very popular with hot rodders, creating enough demand for reproduction parts to make them readily available. The large engine bay makes it easy to exchange the stock motor with a range of classic and modern Chevy V8s, and the six lug hubs are used in GM trucks up to the present day, giving owners a wide range of wheel choices.

Many previously restored trucks have had their trim pieces removed for a cleaner look: Replacements are available, but completely restoring a truck to its original appearance can cost several hundred dollars.

Buyers should also be aware that even the most basic equipment like a heater or power brakes were optional on these trucks, particularly short beds and six cylinder models.

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Ford Offers Summer Sales Rebates

The Ford Motor Co. announced new incentives last Wednesday for the 2007 lineup. The automaker is also offering auto purchasers cash back on the just-launched 2008 Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable sedans.

The 2008 Ford Taurus was previously called the Five Hundred. Ford CEO Alan Mulally determined that Ford's strategy to redesignate new cars in the lineup with new names beginning with the letter F - as in Focus, Fusion, and Freestyle - was not a clever marketing move. The new F names were not as popular to be associated with Ford in the United States, and purchasers were confused by the name changes.

Mulally believed the Taurus had strong brand equity. Changes made to the new Taurus include enhanced Ford Hedman headers, newly styled front end, signature three-bar chrome grille, and the 263 hp 3.5 L Cyclone engine from the Edge.

The Mercury Sable, the Taurus sedan twin, was revived from the Mercury Montego. Changes to the new Sable include a new front end, 3.5 L Cyclone engine from the Edge, and the replacement of the continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The offers, available through the ninth of July, are part of Ford’s ‘Summer Drive’ sales event nationwide. According to the Dearborn-based company, the offers include zero-percent financing for 36 months on 2007 Ford, Mercury and Lincoln vehicles, or up to $2,500 cash back on select models; and an additional $2,007 cash on 2007 trucks and sport utility vehicles, excluding the Ford Edge, Freestyle and E-Series van, and the Lincoln MKX.

The automaker is also is putting money on the hood of 2008 models, including a $1,500 cash rebate on F-Series SuperDuty regular cab and super cab pickups or $1,000 on crew cab models. Additionally, Ford is offering $1,000 cash on 2008 Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner compact SUVs. That is a bit of a surprise because the redesigned vehicles have been available only a few months and are selling well. Ford's offer of $500 on the Taurus and Sable, launched in the previous week, is a semaphore that even the most recent vehicles often need discounts right out of the gate.

"They're not even at the dealerships yet, (but) $500 is a pretty nominal amount," said analyst Erich Merkle of IRN Inc. in Grand Rapids. "June is going to be a weak month for the industry as a whole, and Ford has really been much weaker than the industry on average."

Ford spokeswoman Jim Cain said that the moves are not unusual. "We've launched lots of vehicles with a cash incentive," he said. "Every year, you have model year end clearance, and the traditional time to begin is around the Fourth of July."

Aside from its summer offers, Ford is also backing auto industry’s aim to boost environment friendly lineups. Ford and the Chrysler Group, trying to reinforce their green credentials as pressure intensifies for them to manufacture more fuel-efficient vehicles, said last Wednesday that they had joined a group calling for mandatory reductions of greenhouse gas emissions.

The two domestic automakers joined the General Motors Corp. in the United States Climate Action Partnership - a group of large U.S. businesses and environmental groups. The group has called on Congress to establish a target for reducing carbon emissions and a national program to accelerate technology research, among other ideas.

"Now is the time for advancing a national approach to climate change where all of us - individuals, industry and government - take action toward reducing emissions of greenhouse gases," said Tom LaSorda, Chrysler Group's president and CEO.

Ford said that its decision to join is part of its commitment to reduce the country's reliance on foreign oil and reduce carbon emissions.

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Will the grill of the new 08 f-350 superduty be different than the f-250 and f-450 can you get the 350 like th

They are the same. If i do a Catalog update in a week or so, I'll give you the New 08 grill parts numbers. Just like the Current F250-F550 the truck will share allot of the same Body parts including the inside trim.

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