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OregonC20 · 03-04-2007, 12:42 AM

Today the 1972 Longhorn arrived home. I was somewhat disappointed with the condition of the truck. Half of the engine was inside the cab and the interior needed a lot of work. So I decided not to proceed with the purchase. Anyways, my neighbor Mark saw the truck and told me that he knew someone selling a 1968 Longhorn. I test drove the truck and decided to buy it for $600. It has a 350/400. It runs great! here are some pictures:

OregonC20 · 03-04-2007, 12:51 AM

More pictures of the 1968 Longhorn. Is this expensive to repair?

Thanks!

1969k10stepside · 03-04-2007, 12:52 AM

Rockers and a tad bit of floor isnt going to cost that much to repair

stllookn · 03-04-2007, 12:59 AM

That is a 1968 50th Anniversary Longhorn that has been painted all white. Look at my avatar. The Ivory/Gold "551" option is the key. My mother-in-law lives in Salem so I go down there quite a bit. It would be good to meet up and compare notes. I have two to them...LOL!

BTW...welcome to the board from Kent, WA!

What are your plans for the Longhorn?

OregonC20 · 03-04-2007, 02:09 AM

Feel free to call me when you are down here 503-585-9343.
For now the 68 will be my daily driver, unless you want to own a 3rd one?LOL

409biscayne · 03-04-2007, 03:01 AM

Some guys have all the luck , a 50th Longhorn , ya gotta like that . Do you buy Lottery tickets as well , lol.

blukangoo · 03-04-2007, 04:02 AM

Congratulations! When it comes time to get it painted, go for the gold.
If you know how to weld it shouldn´t cost that much.
Why are all the lucky buyers out of the great northwest?

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2007, 05:35 AM

As soon as I saw the dash pad I was like SCORE!!!! (50th color)
Good deal... does it run, drivable?
Welocme to the longhorn club. That is one of 1902 3/4 ton longhorns from 68... just so you know.

krue · 03-04-2007, 05:36 AM

Congrats on the steal, I mean deal.

sameyrasmea72 · 03-04-2007, 06:53 AM

???????? If that is a 68, which it is, Why is there a option for a panoramic window? I thought all 68's had a big back window

Gray Ghost · 03-04-2007, 08:58 AM

$600??? Wow, that's a great price...woulda been $2k+ here [IF they didn't know it was a Longhorn].

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-04-2007, 09:03 AM

**special-K** · 03-04-2007, 09:40 AM

Yo tombien.Esto es un anniversario de 50 anos.Muy buenos,tiende mucho suerte y mas fotunidad.BRAVO!!!

A CustomCamper to boot!It must be a low number(early)`68.It lists the Panaramic window like it was an option.

I hate those rebuilt engines when they`re spread between the cab and engine compartment.It`s a good thing the first one lead to stumbling into a better find.

19673ontree · 03-04-2007, 10:01 AM

I wish you could still get short bed's for price's like that !

bcanini · 03-04-2007, 01:00 PM

I was thinking it was a 50th.. good score!
I'm in Keizer, have to hook up sometime.

Brian

Longhorn Man · 03-04-2007, 02:56 PM

some 68's listed the window as an option, just like most 67's list the heater, even though it was standard.

Bob Moore · 03-04-2007, 03:44 PM

Congrats on the steal of the century. I know its your truck but please keep it as an anniversary model. They are very hard to find, especially Longhorns. If you want to change it think about selling this one for a profit and building another with the profit.

**special-K** · 03-04-2007, 03:58 PM

It lists hyraulic steering,too.Some nice options,too....Locker!Check the motor #s.Did the guy say he put (or someone) a 350 in it?If so,they used the manifold off the 327.

OregonC20 · 03-04-2007, 07:57 PM

I knew that buying a 68 Longhorn for $600 was good buy, but that it was a 50th anniversary, I have NO idea. You all know what the wife is saying right? SELL IT!!! Now, what do I do with a hard to find 68? I believe the truck deserve to be bring back to original state and since I do not have the resources($) or knowledge to do it myself, the truck will be going up for sale

Here are more pictures for your enjoyment. I must thank Longhorn Man for his Website for introducing me to the Chevy's Longhorn.

toms68cst · 03-04-2007, 08:51 PM

Nice find. I always love it when a new Longhorn pops up especially a rare 68. It's funny about half of the 68 longhorns that have popped up this site are 50th's. The 50th anniversary promotion and the introduction of the longhorn must have coincided.

1969 GMC · 03-04-2007, 10:54 PM

It even has a detroit locker, too. Notice the tires chirp around corners? Nice find.

msgross · 03-04-2007, 11:13 PM

are you sure its a 350? pull the numbers off the pass side head (front deck) and we can help... Also send a pic of the hydro steering as well...thanks

Bob Moore · 03-05-2007, 12:07 AM

I wonder if the SPID sticker is a retype? The style of type just doesn't look like the numerous ones I have seen. The questions we have(panarama cab, hydralic steering, lf mir, rt mir) just don't use the normal terms, etc. I think the truck is great and that all that stuff is there but maybe the sticker has been redone. No big deal if it has. I think that is the source of confusion.

Just my 2 cents - Bob

kxnomore · 03-05-2007, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Moore

I wonder if the SPID sticker is a retype? The style of type just doesn't look like the numerous ones I have seen. The questions we have(panarama cab, hydralic steering, lf mir, rt mir) just don't use the normal terms, etc. I think the truck is great and that all that stuff is there but maybe the sticker has been redone. No big deal if it has. I think that is the source of confusion.

Just my 2 cents - Bob

I agree that the font doesn't look the same. I'm not sure if they (chevy) changed it around across the years though. Don't get me wrong, I'll pick up the truck for more than you paid for it...???

Anyways, here's a shot of another glove box sticker. See how the font is a little different?

OregonC20 · 03-05-2007, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by kxnomore

I agree that the font doesn't look the same. I'm not sure if they (chevy) changed it around across the years though. Don't get me wrong, I'll pick up the truck for more than you paid for it...???

Anyways, here's a shot of another glove box sticker. See how the font is a little different?

It would be nice if stllookn can send us a couple of pictures of his stickers , since he has two of them, to compare them with mine.

03-04-2007, 12:42 AM	#1
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	Follow up on Longhorn purchase! Today the 1972 Longhorn arrived home. I was somewhat disappointed with the condition of the truck. Half of the engine was inside the cab and the interior needed a lot of work. So I decided not to proceed with the purchase. Anyways, my neighbor Mark saw the truck and told me that he knew someone selling a 1968 Longhorn. I test drove the truck and decided to buy it for $600. It has a 350/400. It runs great! here are some pictures: Attached Images

03-04-2007, 12:51 AM	#2
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! More pictures of the 1968 Longhorn. Is this expensive to repair? Thanks! Attached Images

03-04-2007, 12:52 AM	#3
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! Rockers and a tad bit of floor isnt going to cost that much to repair Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 03-04-2007 at 12:52 AM.

03-04-2007, 12:59 AM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! That is a 1968 50th Anniversary Longhorn that has been painted all white. Look at my avatar. The Ivory/Gold "551" option is the key. My mother-in-law lives in Salem so I go down there quite a bit. It would be good to meet up and compare notes. I have two to them...LOL! BTW...welcome to the board from Kent, WA! What are your plans for the Longhorn? __________________ '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; 03-04-2007 at 01:07 AM.

03-04-2007, 02:09 AM	#5
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! Feel free to call me when you are down here 503-585-9343. For now the 68 will be my daily driver, unless you want to own a 3rd one?LOL

03-04-2007, 03:01 AM	#6
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! Some guys have all the luck , a 50th Longhorn , ya gotta like that . Do you buy Lottery tickets as well , lol. __________________ 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)

03-04-2007, 04:02 AM	#7
blukangoo Neighborhood Pickle Slinger Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cadolzburg, Bavaria, Germany Posts: 2,224	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! Congratulations! When it comes time to get it painted, go for the gold. If you know how to weld it shouldn´t cost that much. Why are all the lucky buyers out of the great northwest? __________________ -------------------------------------------------- My C10 Diary Our cars: 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle 396 - TH350 1968 Chevrolet C10/CST 327 TH400/375 1969 Corvette Stingray 350 - Muncie Manual Trans 1969 Chevrolet ElCamino 350 - TH400 1970 Cutlass Supreme Convertible - 350 Rocket - TH350 1973 Camaro LT - New Engine Done - TH350 1973 Corvette Convertible 454 - TH400

03-04-2007, 05:35 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! As soon as I saw the dash pad I was like SCORE!!!! (50th color) Good deal... does it run, drivable? Welocme to the longhorn club. That is one of 1902 3/4 ton longhorns from 68... just so you know.

03-04-2007, 05:36 AM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! Congrats on the steal, I mean deal. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

03-04-2007, 06:53 AM	#10
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! ???????? If that is a 68, which it is, Why is there a option for a panoramic window? I thought all 68's had a big back window __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

03-04-2007, 08:58 AM	#11
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! $600??? Wow, that's a great price...woulda been $2k+ here [IF they didn't know it was a Longhorn]. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

03-04-2007, 09:03 AM	#12
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03-04-2007, 09:40 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! Yo tombien.Esto es un anniversario de 50 anos.Muy buenos,tiende mucho suerte y mas fotunidad.BRAVO!!! A CustomCamper to boot!It must be a low number(early)`68.It lists the Panaramic window like it was an option. I hate those rebuilt engines when they`re spread between the cab and engine compartment.It`s a good thing the first one lead to stumbling into a better find. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-04-2007 at 10:55 AM.

03-04-2007, 10:01 AM	#14
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03-04-2007, 01:00 PM	#15
bcanini "Taste It" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 280	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! I was thinking it was a 50th.. good score! I'm in Keizer, have to hook up sometime. Brian __________________ 71 Chevrolet short fleet Cheyenne air cab/tilt w buddy buckets pretty stock other wise. 2007 Silverado Crew with the MAX Pack and loaded 2007 CX-9 "Hopefully when I die.. my wife wont sell my stuff for what I said I paid for it" It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission.



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03-04-2007, 02:56 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! some 68's listed the window as an option, just like most 67's list the heater, even though it was standard.

03-04-2007, 03:44 PM	#17
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! Congrats on the steal of the century. I know its your truck but please keep it as an anniversary model. They are very hard to find, especially Longhorns. If you want to change it think about selling this one for a profit and building another with the profit. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-04-2007, 03:58 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! It lists hyraulic steering,too.Some nice options,too....Locker!Check the motor #s.Did the guy say he put (or someone) a 350 in it?If so,they used the manifold off the 327. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 03-04-2007 at 04:03 PM.

03-04-2007, 07:57 PM	#19
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! I knew that buying a 68 Longhorn for $600 was good buy, but that it was a 50th anniversary, I have NO idea. You all know what the wife is saying right? SELL IT!!! Now, what do I do with a hard to find 68? I believe the truck deserve to be bring back to original state and since I do not have the resources($) or knowledge to do it myself, the truck will be going up for sale Here are more pictures for your enjoyment. I must thank Longhorn Man for his Website for introducing me to the Chevy's Longhorn. Attached Images

03-04-2007, 08:51 PM	#20
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! Nice find. I always love it when a new Longhorn pops up especially a rare 68. It's funny about half of the 68 longhorns that have popped up this site are 50th's. The 50th anniversary promotion and the introduction of the longhorn must have coincided. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club. Last edited by toms68cst; 03-04-2007 at 08:56 PM.

03-04-2007, 10:54 PM	#21
1969 GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Rubber City Posts: 5,498	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! It even has a detroit locker, too. Notice the tires chirp around corners? Nice find. __________________ 1969 GMC K2500 1996 Honda Accord 2007 Kawasaki KLR 650

03-04-2007, 11:13 PM	#22
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! are you sure its a 350? pull the numbers off the pass side head (front deck) and we can help... Also send a pic of the hydro steering as well...thanks __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 03-04-2007 at 11:13 PM.

03-05-2007, 12:07 AM	#23
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! I wonder if the SPID sticker is a retype? The style of type just doesn't look like the numerous ones I have seen. The questions we have(panarama cab, hydralic steering, lf mir, rt mir) just don't use the normal terms, etc. I think the truck is great and that all that stuff is there but maybe the sticker has been redone. No big deal if it has. I think that is the source of confusion. Just my 2 cents - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

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