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dan42 · 10-20-2009, 09:07 PM

I'm really torn on this truck - it seems to be all there, it's a complete, original, 113,000 mile truck that needs a few things, and for a thousand dollars, it seems to be a good deal, but I don't know what I would do with it, quite honestly, and I have nowhere to put it. I need a little input from you guys. I drove it today and the tranny shifts very smoothly, but it had no power, and it looked like the secondarys weren't kicking in on the carb - it definitely needs a rebuild. It has a bad exhaust leak, and the gas gauge and temp gauge don't work, but all the lights, speedo, and oil pressure gauge works. There aren't any major rust problems that I can see but it has a fair amount of surface rust. Here's some pictures. For a thousand dollars, what do you think?

dan42 · 10-20-2009, 09:13 PM

A couple more -

**70cst** · 10-20-2009, 09:18 PM

For $1000 you got a very good deal.

If you don't have the space, storage or time to work on it ... you then will find your answer. Now I'll throw logic and common sense out the window. Fix it and drive it.

Hottrucks · 10-20-2009, 09:31 PM

is that a rust HOLE in the rocker??? I didn't think that was allowed in Calf??? if it's not let let me know and you can ship it to me and I'll refund your $$$

C20-67_N_MO · 10-20-2009, 09:32 PM

Dan,

how much longer are those Longhorns than the LWB trucks?

Very good deal I would say as well for one grand!

Congrats!

msgross · 10-20-2009, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

Dan,

how much longer are those Longhorns than the LWB trucks?

I think they have 8'6" beds

*highperf4x4* · 10-21-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

Dan,

how much longer are those Longhorns than the LWB trucks?

Very good deal I would say as well for one grand!

Congrats!

6" but there's 2 guys in this thread who have one now!

One of them might measure for ya.

dan42 · 10-20-2009, 09:47 PM

Guys, I haven't bought it yet - it sounds like you guys thinks it's a pretty good deal. The guy doesn't have it advertised yet, and another guy is gonna look at it tomorrow. I'm still thinking about it. (I shouldn't have said it was mine yet). Here's a couple more pictures.

71swb4x4 · 10-20-2009, 09:51 PM

I said it before, and now that I have seen pictures I will say it again:
That's a lot of truck for $1,000.

Edit: I bet a simple tune-up will wake the engine up. Rebuild the carb, add HEI with new wires and plugs, and she will wake right up.

Hottrucks · 10-20-2009, 10:03 PM

ok dumb question before your ship it to me what are the doors in the bed sides for more fuel tanks??

dan42 · 10-20-2009, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

ok dumb question before your ship it to me what are the doors in the bed sides for more fuel tanks??

Yeah, those are two auxillary tanks the guy had installed. Supposedly the motor doesn't even have 1000 miles on it. He installed a funky cruise control that operates on the #1 spark plug wire. Brakes seem to work well, drives like a tank. Maybe I'll talk to him in the morning.

msgross · 10-20-2009, 10:07 PM

aren't big block AC brackets worth half that price? that is a lot of truck for $1000... easily worth more in my area but that's a given.

**leddzepp** · 10-20-2009, 10:09 PM

Looks like a perfect candidate for a SWB conversion...

Thats real close to the price I paid for my LWB survivor. Pick it up!

Longhorn Man · 10-20-2009, 10:45 PM

brakes are important on that... becouse most of the parts don't exist any more. (mine is the exact same thing, 70 C/30 longhorn)
you could part that out and make a killer profit, but as a truck, in your area, that may be overpriced.
You could drive it here, sell it, fly home, and still have profit in your pocket.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-21-2009, 08:17 PM

I think a grand for that is a steal because all the ones around here are all rotted away. If I were you I would atleast buy it to resell it.

dan42 · 10-21-2009, 09:32 PM

Yeah, I bought it. Now the old guy is saying he thinks it only has 14,000 miles on it - it had a travel queen camper on it and he said they never used it. The motor was rebuilt (supposedly) about 14 years ago but he says there's less than 100 miles on it. This truck has sat for long periods and I will have to deal with that - figure out how to get it back to where it should be. It runs pretty good, actually, and there is absolutely no smoke out of the exhaust. I'm looking forward to seeing how it runs after I change the fluids and rebuild the carb.

mclairmo · 10-21-2009, 09:47 PM

I see some rust, buy it and part it out.

*highperf4x4* · 10-21-2009, 10:38 PM

HOLY CRAP I'LL TAKE IT!!

Yeah I'm pretty sure with a new distributor, a cleanup/rebuild on the carb, and some Marvel Mystery oil to loosen up stuck lifters will make it run like a champ. Flush the fuel and change the plugs/wires/filters/oil.

Longhorn Man · 10-21-2009, 10:46 PM

here's a neat site with a LOT of longhorn info...
http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/

*highperf4x4* · 10-21-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

here's a neat site with a LOT of longhorn info...
http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/

You got any info on that GMC version he's talking about?

Longhorn Man · 10-21-2009, 11:30 PM

who said anything about a GMC?
And what info does he need?

*highperf4x4* · 10-21-2009, 11:34 PM

Sorry, I should have been a little more clear in my earlier post.

This is a quote from the page you linked to.

"G.M.C. also had there version, but I can't seem to find much information on them."

I didn't know there was a GMC version and I was wondering since you have a Longhorn if you might have some details on it.

69GMCLonghorn · 10-22-2009, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Sorry, I should have been a little more clear in my earlier post.

This is a quote from the page you linked to.

"G.M.C. also had there version, but I can't seem to find much information on them."

I didn't know there was a GMC version and I was wondering since you have a Longhorn if you might have some details on it.

As my site name indicates, my GMC was a longhorn. The main difference with GMC is "typically" (not always), they were a little better optioned. Mine was more of a base model 3500 and still had the full gauge package including tach from the factory. GMC typically used the np435 4-speed instead of the SM465 (not 100% true across the board, I realize). Most 1969 GMC Longhorns that I've seen have NO Longhorn badges on them at all. So you just have to look for the tell-tale line at the front of the bed.

Other than that, I don't think there were many differences between the Chevy and GMC versions.

*highperf4x4* · 10-22-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

As my site name indicates, my GMC was a longhorn. The main difference with GMC is "typically" (not always), they were a little better optioned. Mine was more of a base model 3500 and still had the full gauge package including tach from the factory. GMC typically used the np435 4-speed instead of the SM465 (not 100% true across the board, I realize). Most 1969 GMC Longhorns that I've seen have NO Longhorn badges on them at all. So you just have to look for the tell-tale line at the front of the bed.

Other than that, I don't think there were many differences between the Chevy and GMC versions.

Awesome! Thx for the info!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the GMC longhorns were called camper specials... depending on who you talk to. Some say they were, some say they weren't. Theres little to no GMC info out there.
As far as the site I linked to... I kinda figured everyone knew... that's my page. I am planning on revamping it here possibly this winter.

I didn't know it was your page and this is the second time I've seen it.

Hottrucks · 10-23-2009, 06:14 PM

so when can I send a truck to get it and don't worry I'll reemburse you for the tune up parts.

thanx
JEff

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70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,369	Re: Pictures of my $1000 Longhorn - For $1000 you got a very good deal. If you don't have the space, storage or time to work on it ... you then will find your answer. Now I'll throw logic and common sense out the window. Fix it and drive it. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

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Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Pictures of my $1000 Longhorn - is that a rust HOLE in the rocker??? I didn't think that was allowed in Calf??? if it's not let let me know and you can ship it to me and I'll refund your $$$ __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

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dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Pictures of my $1000 Longhorn - Guys, I haven't bought it yet - it sounds like you guys thinks it's a pretty good deal. The guy doesn't have it advertised yet, and another guy is gonna look at it tomorrow. I'm still thinking about it. (I shouldn't have said it was mine yet). Here's a couple more pictures. Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

10-20-2009, 09:07 PM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Pictures of my $1000 Longhorn - I'm really torn on this truck - it seems to be all there, it's a complete, original, 113,000 mile truck that needs a few things, and for a thousand dollars, it seems to be a good deal, but I don't know what I would do with it, quite honestly, and I have nowhere to put it. I need a little input from you guys. I drove it today and the tranny shifts very smoothly, but it had no power, and it looked like the secondarys weren't kicking in on the carb - it definitely needs a rebuild. It has a bad exhaust leak, and the gas gauge and temp gauge don't work, but all the lights, speedo, and oil pressure gauge works. There aren't any major rust problems that I can see but it has a fair amount of surface rust. Here's some pictures. For a thousand dollars, what do you think? Attached Images __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

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71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Pictures of my $1000 Longhorn - I said it before, and now that I have seen pictures I will say it again: That's a lot of truck for $1,000. Edit: I bet a simple tune-up will wake the engine up. Rebuild the carb, add HEI with new wires and plugs, and she will wake right up. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Last edited by 71swb4x4; 10-20-2009 at 09:52 PM.

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Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Pictures of my $1000 Longhorn - ok dumb question before your ship it to me what are the doors in the bed sides for more fuel tanks?? __________________ 1970 C10 CST fleetside 472 ....big dreams little cash... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335721 SunShine Syndicate.. Mikes Sandwich Fair Run OCT 8th 2011 http://www.thesandwichfair.com/html/...auto_show.html

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msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Pictures of my $1000 Longhorn - aren't big block AC brackets worth half that price? that is a lot of truck for $1000... easily worth more in my area but that's a given. __________________ 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"

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leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,008	Re: Pictures of my $1000 Longhorn - Looks like a perfect candidate for a SWB conversion... Thats real close to the price I paid for my LWB survivor. Pick it up! __________________ 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

10-20-2009, 10:45 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Pictures of my $1000 Longhorn - brakes are important on that... becouse most of the parts don't exist any more. (mine is the exact same thing, 70 C/30 longhorn) you could part that out and make a killer profit, but as a truck, in your area, that may be overpriced. You could drive it here, sell it, fly home, and still have profit in your pocket.

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10-21-2009, 09:32 PM	#16
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Pictures of my $1000 Longhorn - Yeah, I bought it. Now the old guy is saying he thinks it only has 14,000 miles on it - it had a travel queen camper on it and he said they never used it. The motor was rebuilt (supposedly) about 14 years ago but he says there's less than 100 miles on it. This truck has sat for long periods and I will have to deal with that - figure out how to get it back to where it should be. It runs pretty good, actually, and there is absolutely no smoke out of the exhaust. I'm looking forward to seeing how it runs after I change the fluids and rebuild the carb. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7 Last edited by dan42; 10-21-2009 at 09:33 PM.

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Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Pictures of my $1000 Longhorn - here's a neat site with a LOT of longhorn info... http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/

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