50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stllookn · 03-01-2010, 02:49 AM

Not much activity this week but at least I got the wheels back from the painter and the steering wheel, installed a new 1.25 inch swaybar and aligned the bed. Two styles of '68 caps shown...the painted version and the polished stainless version.

Yes those are my 9.75 x 16.5 wheels that I had powder coated Argent silver and now painted Anniversary Gold.

*Sublvr72* · 03-01-2010, 02:53 AM

wow! Nice progress. Looks good

eagleuh1 · 03-01-2010, 07:19 AM

Lovin the truck. What wheels are those?

tcb-1 · 03-01-2010, 09:13 AM

loooooove the 50th's!!

those rims and caps are going to look GREAT! going chrome or painted dogdish?

stllookn · 03-01-2010, 10:32 AM

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Lovin the truck. What wheels are those?

Rims are the old school 9.75 x 16.5 steel wheels with clips for the '68 and earslier hubcaps. Aftermarket wheels made for rear of the 3/4 and 1-ton trucks of that era. Some guys called them camper wheels. Steel and heavier than you can ever imagine but look cool.

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going chrome or painted dogdish?

Polished stainless...actually...even though some SPIDS list them as chrome. I have a set of each but then I have two of these trucks so one can never have too many sets of caps...LOL!

**jerry moss** · 03-01-2010, 11:35 AM

looks very sweet so far, going to an awesome ride when you finish.

nutsforchevys · 03-01-2010, 11:51 AM

I am jealous. That truck is going to be awsome when you get done.

Mayo · 03-01-2010, 05:32 PM

Awesome. Love the wheels, can't wait to see the truck done.

Bob 68327 · 03-01-2010, 06:14 PM

Nice progress Wheels and cab Look GREAT !!!!!! Keep up the good work !

stllookn · 03-01-2010, 11:23 PM

Bob, Thanks for the compliments guys. Bob 68327, where have you been? I have been posting progress pics for the last two weeks...thought you went underground...LOL! I hope to drive it this year.

Bob 68327 · 03-01-2010, 11:40 PM

Been busy removing snow !!!!!!! I pretty much hate that white crap at this point ! I'm out from under the rock i've been hiding under and will look foreward to more updates . Can't wait to see it together . It looks awesome ! I may have to paint my ralleys gold after seeing your steelies on your truck ! Take care and happy truck building !

Bob

Husker · 03-01-2010, 11:43 PM

Real Nice.
Ron

**oldiron** · 03-02-2010, 02:16 AM

Looks really good Mike. Welcome to the shiny truck club.

PICKMUP · 03-03-2010, 12:13 AM

Really nice! You are doing a good job. Looks like fun.

67_ShortFleet · 04-02-2010, 09:40 PM

Looks great! I want to see more pictures though.

VA72C10 · 04-02-2010, 10:00 PM

Looking great! love the rim with the polished cap!

tcb-1 · 04-02-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by matt schlicht

Looks great! I want to see more pictures though.

now that's what I'm saying!!!!!

409biscayne · 04-05-2010, 06:52 PM

Those wheels look familiar .

Jim_PA · 04-05-2010, 08:12 PM

Jealous! I want paint and body work too

eagleuh1 · 04-06-2010, 04:00 PM

Any progress? Sure would like to see what I want my truck to look like when its finished. Thanks. Jim

72BlckButy · 04-06-2010, 09:00 PM

Beautiful work!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-06-2010, 09:43 PM

She is looking awesome....

68 50th · 04-06-2010, 11:07 PM

Looks great, those wheels are gonna be avesome. Regret I never bought the 50'th I was looking at once.

ETsC10 · 04-06-2010, 11:36 PM

The whole project's stunning Mike!

Maybe some of us that have some cruisin' time available should
make a jaunt out to your place and get in some drool time!

67_C-30 · 04-06-2010, 11:52 PM

Awesome! I love the 50ths!

03-01-2010, 02:49 AM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Not much activity this week but at least I got the wheels back from the painter and the steering wheel, installed a new 1.25 inch swaybar and aligned the bed. Two styles of '68 caps shown...the painted version and the polished stainless version. Yes those are my 9.75 x 16.5 wheels that I had powder coated Argent silver and now painted Anniversary Gold. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 03-01-2010 at 02:51 AM.

03-01-2010, 02:53 AM	#2
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress wow! Nice progress. Looks good

03-01-2010, 07:19 AM	#3
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Lovin the truck. What wheels are those?

03-01-2010, 09:13 AM	#4
tcb-1 Nothing to see here..... Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 4,625	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress loooooove the 50th's!! those rims and caps are going to look GREAT! going chrome or painted dogdish? __________________ Doug THANK YOU to our American Soldiers & Veterans - POW MIA "You will NEVER be forgotten". The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. Thomas Jefferson

03-01-2010, 11:35 AM	#6
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,963	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress looks very sweet so far, going to an awesome ride when you finish. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

03-01-2010, 11:51 AM	#7
nutsforchevys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Stephenville, Texas Posts: 420	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress I am jealous. That truck is going to be awsome when you get done. __________________ 72 Super Cheyenne lwb 4X4 Ocra / White 88 Chevy 1 ton Dumptruck 88 Chevy 1ton Flat bed 4X4 white

03-01-2010, 05:32 PM	#8
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Awesome. Love the wheels, can't wait to see the truck done. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

03-01-2010, 06:14 PM	#9
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Nice progress Wheels and cab Look GREAT !!!!!! Keep up the good work ! __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

03-01-2010, 11:23 PM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Bob, Thanks for the compliments guys. Bob 68327, where have you been? I have been posting progress pics for the last two weeks...thought you went underground...LOL! I hope to drive it this year. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-01-2010, 11:40 PM	#11
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Been busy removing snow !!!!!!! I pretty much hate that white crap at this point ! I'm out from under the rock i've been hiding under and will look foreward to more updates . Can't wait to see it together . It looks awesome ! I may have to paint my ralleys gold after seeing your steelies on your truck ! Take care and happy truck building ! Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

03-01-2010, 11:43 PM	#12
Husker Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,223	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Real Nice. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

03-02-2010, 02:16 AM	#13
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Looks really good Mike. Welcome to the shiny truck club. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

03-03-2010, 12:13 AM	#14
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,168	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Really nice! You are doing a good job. Looks like fun.

04-02-2010, 09:40 PM	#15
67_ShortFleet Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 423	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Looks great! I want to see more pictures though.

04-02-2010, 10:00 PM	#16
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Looking great! love the rim with the polished cap! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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04-05-2010, 06:52 PM	#18
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Those wheels look familiar . __________________ Can-Am Motorsports 37 Chev Coupe 331 4 speed 5.13 posi . ex-gasser . 64 Biscayne 409 2x4 4 speed 4.11 posi 65 Nova Wagon Drag Car 383 t400 (Dragin-Wagon) 68 c10 cst 396 t400 a/c buckets lwb 4.11 posi (SOLD)

04-05-2010, 08:12 PM	#19
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Jealous! I want paint and body work too Last edited by Jim_PA; 04-05-2010 at 08:13 PM.

04-06-2010, 04:00 PM	#20
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Any progress? Sure would like to see what I want my truck to look like when its finished. Thanks. Jim

04-06-2010, 09:00 PM	#21
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Beautiful work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-06-2010, 09:43 PM	#22
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress She is looking awesome.... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-06-2010, 11:07 PM	#23
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04-06-2010, 11:36 PM	#24
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress The whole project's stunning Mike! Maybe some of us that have some cruisin' time available should make a jaunt out to your place and get in some drool time!

04-06-2010, 11:52 PM	#25
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