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Location: Killen, Alabama USA
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Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Just about done - waiting on the tailgate to get out of the paint shop. Here's the story on it: One owner 1972 one-ton Longhorn from California. A board member from NC flew out to Cali and drove it home a few years ago. He robbed the truck of the A/C cab, big block, tilt, tach etc. for a SWB build. I then bought the frame, bed and all paperwork and legal stuff from him and rebuilt her back to enjoy life once again! Basically started with a rolling frame and built from there (adding a few goodies).
Joshua
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72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior |
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
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72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior |
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Hollidaysburg, PA
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Thats a nice lookin truck...
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Portland, OR
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Very nice!
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Edwards, CA
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
VERY well done! Hope to see it in person someday.
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Wow that's awesome!
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Alden NY
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Really nice job JQ!. Lots of nice touches. Love the GM CB. Tremendous amount of work to put it back to what it once was, especially with what you started with. Super.
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Location: Toughest lil' Town in Texas
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Love that look man stock an simple with a few specials
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Prior Lake, MN
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Awesome! absolutely great that you put a special truck back together and gave it a second chance!
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Ruskin Florida
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Dang. Had I known how much I would miss these old sweeties I would have a yard full of the ones that slipped through my fingers..Is that cruise control too?
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Upland Ca
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Nice!!
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
That looks fantastic Joshua!
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Northern Calif.
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Darn nice job on your truck!
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
That thing is junk. Let me take it off your hands.
Would love to come back to your place and see what else you have sittin' around in the woods. Great looking Longhorn. Love the period correct CB and the tissue dispenser. SWEET.
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67-72 parts collector,…
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Location: Mid-MO
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Beautiful Cheyenne Super 30!
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: San Jose, California
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Your gas gauge reads the same as mine. I can't remember the last time I bought a whole tank of gas.
I love the blue/white two tones. Best factory paint combo by far, although I'm guessing some here might disagree... |
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Nice truck. Is that the one Donald came out here and bought?
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1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man |
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
that is gorgeous, glad you saved it.
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Join Date: May 2011
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Sweet
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Very nice !!
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Josh, I never knew you were the one that bought my old CB unit. You did buy it off ebay right, as mine had that red sticker above on the top just like the one in there. Good job on the truck. Trevor
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
What are your plans for it? Build a shortbed?
![]() It's refreshing to see what you do to all your special trucks.
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Nice work Joshua, it looks great!
Jeff
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I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241. |
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#24 |
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Sheffield, ALA
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
I have seen that one, it is a very nice truck.just a few weeks ago when I was by there.
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Senior Member
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Location: Killen, Alabama USA
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Re: Introducing the 72 Longhorn, finally!
Thanks for all the comments, guys. It means a lot!
Ledzepp - yes, this is the truck Donald got. I met him halfway between Alabama and N.C. and bought thte bedsides and frame. Trevor - I did get the CB off ebay about a year ago. It's just in there for looks - no antenna. Special-K - She's just a driver. I actually drove it to Lowe's today and got some lumber and blocks. The long term plan is to use it to trailer my 72 SWB Super to car shows. It will be while - the swb is still in a thousand pieces awaiting restoration. Jeff - the SPID looks awesome in it!!
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72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior |
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