| You've Got to Love the Old Chevy Trucks | | | | though the changes were much appreciated by |
| Love is indeed the correct terminology when you | | | | everyone. Coil springs instead of leaf would |
| begin talking about old Chevy trucks and their | | | | increase handling though it was only standard on a |
| owners. Fierce brand loyalty follows this breed of | | | | few models. |
| truck everywhere it goes. As well it should, | | | | 1968 |
| Chevrolet have been making trucks since the | | | | Happy birthday Chevrolet, in 1968 they celebrated |
| early thirties. | | | | 50 years of truck making. This was also the year |
| A new phenomenon is being seen across the | | | | of the Longhorn; this ¾-ton hoss of a |
| antique world, it appears that restoration of the | | | | truck could hold an eight and a half foot long slide |
| old Chevy truck, and in particular, the 67-72 | | | | in camper! I do not know about you but this was |
| periods are beginning to be a popular past time. | | | | one package I had never heard of. See the things |
| Higher and higher numbers of these models are | | | | you can learn with a little research? I wonder |
| showing up across the nation all decked out and | | | | what an all-original 1968 Longhorn truck would be |
| ready to strut their stuff. | | | | worth today? Little body changes were made this |
| A brief history: | | | | year with the exception of a few trim parts. |
| 1967 | | | | Want to learn more about old Chevy trucks? Are |
| In 67, the Chevy was already a popular vehicle | | | | you wondering what else you may not know |
| for years it had been Americas work truck. In | | | | about the trucks you love? "A Collectors Guide |
| this era, the executives decided it was time for a | | | | To Old Chevy Trucks" is a great source for |
| face-lift and so gave the truck a great modern | | | | information, like the difference between a |
| look. It was this look that would really carry the | | | | Cheyenne and a Sierra or what year saw the |
| brand for the next six years. | | | | birth of the K-5 Blazer. All these are important |
| Along with the new modern, look Chevy would | | | | details should you see an old Chevy Truck for |
| also go to great lengths to make the ride and | | | | sale. Know about your old Chevy trucks! knowing |
| handling more comfortable. I think the idea was to | | | | when the engine is not original, and when the bolt |
| broaden the demographic to include a woman's | | | | hole pattern changed on light duty trucks will be |
| interest, as women were becoming prominent in | | | | an asset when making your investment. You will |
| consumer economics. Whatever their reasons | | | | be glad you did! |