1968 Chevrolet K20 4x4 Stepside Pickup

Description

Building on the successful first series of C/K pickup, Chevrolet launched a revised version in 1967. Coil springs remained at all four corners beneath the restyled 1967 Chevy C10, but a crisp, clean pickup appeared on the outside, and in some opinions the new Chevy looked even more modern than its half-ton Ford rival, which was also updated that year. Both Stepside and Fleetside availability carried over from 1966, and revised grilles continued to represent new model-year calling cards up through 1972. 

The 1967 and ’68 model years are each unique for a few reasons. The 1967 C/K trucks had a small rear window and the cleaner look of no side marker lights, while the 1968 pickups continued to use the grille integrated with the front fascia but with the minimally visually intrusive side marker lights and a large back window. 

This 1968 Chevrolet K20 (three-quarter ton) pickup was lifted and repainted, received additional center-mounted headlights and a fourth-generation GM C/K Sportside bed with Rhino Linings spray-on polyurethane, and was given interior upgrades like an Alpine stereo and tachometer. 

Highlights 

• Family owned 1968 Chevrolet K20 Pickup with cosmetic upgrades 

• Finished in red paint over black interior with black leather seats and red seat belts 

• Powered by a 307 cu-in V8 rated at 200 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque 

• Four-speed automatic transmission on steering column with 4x4 transfer case shifter on the floor 

• Upgraded 4th-Generation GM C/K Sportside Bed

• Rhino Linings sprayed-on polyurethane in truck bed 

• Sun Super Tach II tachometer mounted on steering column 

• Modern voltage meter mounted below the dash 

• 16-inch chrome wheels 

• BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A LT285/75R16 tires 

• Front plow bracket and interior levers 

• The chassis number (KE248F121295) decodes as: 

  • K – 4x4  

  • E – V8 engine 

  • 2 – 3/4 ton 

  • 4 – Pickup 

  • 8 – 1968 model year 

  • F – Flint, Michigan, assembly plant 

  • 121295 – Sequential production number 

Features 

• Two-door, 3/4-ton 4x4 pickup truck

• Dual exhaust 

• Four-spoke steering wheel with center horn 

• Mico Brake Lock 

• Alpine AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo 

• Dash instrumentation: 

  • 100 mph speedometer and odometer  

  • Battery 

  • Oil pressure 

  • Water temperature  

  • Fuel level  

• Dual rearview mirrors 

• Manual windows 

• Vent windows 

• Manual seats and locks 

• Defroster 

• Courtesy light 

• Rubber stepside exterior mats 

• Monster Garage rubber floor mats 

Known Imperfections 

• Engine and compartment showing their age 

• Light rust on passenger door bracket

Ownership History 

This 1968 Chevrolet K20 4x4 Stepside Pickup is being sold by the family of its longtime owner, who passed away earlier this year.