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Solver · 04-05-2006, 11:21 AM

Saw this on ebay kind of interesting.
An almost all original 4x4 Longhorn.
Bet I can guess what the parts are that are not original

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...28753079QQrdZ1

**Classic Heartbeat** · 04-05-2006, 11:32 AM

Just about the whole thing isn't original. GM never built a big block 4X4 before 1973 and GM didn't build any 4X4 Longhorns...lol WES

rauto13 · 04-05-2006, 11:47 AM

I like it!!

Bob Moore · 04-05-2006, 12:55 PM

Nice truck "Nicely Optioned" with a RADIO DELETE.

JAKES 68GMC · 04-05-2006, 03:55 PM

I think it's a good lookin' truck. Betcha it goes like hell with 3.73 gears and a 396.

69-350 · 04-05-2006, 04:01 PM

is it just me, or when the seller says "almost original" he's forgetting the part about GM never having made 4x4's with a BB that year, or never having made a Longhorn 4x4? sounds like either a moron, or a cheat. Mainly what blairs in my head about that is "cheat, scam, liar" and similar words.

**Canadian694x4** · 04-05-2006, 06:42 PM

I always thought the idea of a 4x4 Longhorn would be cool...if done right.

JAKES 68GMC · 04-05-2006, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 69-350

sounds like either a moron, or a cheat. Mainly what blairs in my head about that is "cheat, scam, liar" and similar words.

Could be, or he could have had the prev. owner tell him the BS as a sales pitch. Either way, I'd still drive around in it. Appears to be a nice truck IMO.

qksilver · 04-05-2006, 08:32 PM

I wonder about the BB swap......how it was done.

**kwmech** · 04-05-2006, 09:08 PM

It may have been a 2wd big block that was converted to 4wd. It has a 14 bolt rear axle that was not original also. Looks nice though.

72armyswbtruck · 04-05-2006, 10:59 PM

I wonder what the Longhorn man has to say about this one, looks like a nice lookin truck otherwise, wonder what the option code on the glovebox says?

Longhorn Man · 04-05-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Moore

Nice truck "Nicely Optioned" with a RADIO DELETE.

And a plastic floor mat. Highly optioned huh?
Notice the door speakers?

Looks like a cool truck, probably a big block truck with a 4X4 conversion, like said before, no big block 4X4 trucks, no 133 inch wheel base 4X4 trucks.

69-350 · 04-05-2006, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by JAKES 68GMC

Could be, or he could have had the prev. owner tell him the BS as a sales pitch. Either way, I'd still drive around in it. Appears to be a nice truck IMO.

that's what I was thinking. Somebody on their end is either stupid, or has a bad sales pitch. At least, I would have stated something about "cool, well done, 4x4 conversion, other parts professionally swapped" or something like that.

**special-K** · 04-06-2006, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 69-350

is it just me, or when the seller says "almost original" he's forgetting the part about GM never having made 4x4's with a BB that year, or never having made a Longhorn 4x4? sounds like either a moron, or a cheat. Mainly what blairs in my head about that is "cheat, scam, liar" and similar words.

It could mean that it`s not from factory,but he built it in a way that looks factory using factory stuff.That`s my style of modifying,build what GM could have.Calling it "almost" becomes an honest description.How many people have original tilt columns in 67s & 68s,or big block`67s,or rallye wheels,or Cheyenne trim & interior on other models?Or,for that matter added any option that is not listed on the VIN-spec sheet?

**special-K** · 04-06-2006, 08:00 AM

Ok,now that I looked at it I will say the seller knows nothing about these trucks and doesn`t realize what he`s saying.It`s an old well preserved original Longhorn big block body with later-model drivetrain.The fan shroud,t-case shifter,14-bolt rear....1ton 4wd`72,you guys missed that one.
How many people here would know 1/2 of what you know about these trucks if you didn`t get on this website?I`ve owned these trucks since`73 and never met anyone that knew as much as me until I came here and I`m still learnin`.I don`t think anyone`s trying to rip anyone off,they really don`t know,like we didn`t.I know it`s not just me that get`s the rolleyes when I start discussing the intricate variations or got excited about a rarity on these "just a trucks"(the under statement of all time).
BTW,Nice truck!!!Huh,guys??

smokekiki · 04-06-2006, 08:41 AM

Could be what I did.Bought an original BB 71 suburban with a bent frame and put it on a 71 4x4 suburban frame that I had.It "looks" like an original.
Like special-K said,it is something GM should have,and could have built if they wanted too.

**tkeduk8r** · 04-06-2006, 08:46 AM

if i was building a worker, might be able to get a great head start with this... regardless of combo of not-67-72 stuff.. but i wouldnt try to pawn it off as such "original"

...
--MIke

1969 GMC · 04-06-2006, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tkeduk8r

if i was building a worker, might be able to get a great head start with this... regardless of combo of not-67-72 stuff.. but i wouldnt try to pawn it off as such "original"

...
--MIke

Like they said above, the seller probably doesn't know anything about trucks, and is just relying on what someone else told them about it (the P/O, their father-in-law, the mailman, Jesus in psychic visions achieved by sniffing paint thinner). Still a nice looking truck that I'd drive, and not worry that 99% of people out there don't know it didnt roll off the assembly line like that.

**special-K** · 04-06-2006, 10:07 AM

To me,the main thing with this truck is:It looks like a real nice factory 4wd Longhorn and that is so cool.

04-05-2006, 11:21 AM	#1
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	4x4 longhorn Saw this on ebay kind of interesting. An almost all original 4x4 Longhorn. Bet I can guess what the parts are that are not original http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chevr...28753079QQrdZ1 __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

04-05-2006, 11:32 AM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: 4x4 longhorn Just about the whole thing isn't original. GM never built a big block 4X4 before 1973 and GM didn't build any 4X4 Longhorns...lol WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

04-05-2006, 11:47 AM	#3
rauto13 saving one more Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Pryor Creek, Oklahoma Posts: 3,066	Re: 4x4 longhorn I like it!! __________________ 72 Chevy longbed - now for parts 69 Chevy short fleet - needing some love 70 RS Camaro - needing more love driver - 96 GMC X-cab

04-05-2006, 12:55 PM	#4
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: 4x4 longhorn Nice truck "Nicely Optioned" with a RADIO DELETE. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

04-05-2006, 03:55 PM	#5
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,211	Re: 4x4 longhorn I think it's a good lookin' truck. Betcha it goes like hell with 3.73 gears and a 396.

04-05-2006, 04:01 PM	#6
69-350 Oil trash and damn proud of it Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 1,993	Re: 4x4 longhorn is it just me, or when the seller says "almost original" he's forgetting the part about GM never having made 4x4's with a BB that year, or never having made a Longhorn 4x4? sounds like either a moron, or a cheat. Mainly what blairs in my head about that is "cheat, scam, liar" and similar words. __________________ Mark 1997 K1500 Z71, 14 bolt SF 3.73 posi, Bright Blue Metallic. 6" Superlift 1972 C-10, toolbox, p/s, 350/TH350/3.73 open, black int., bronze 2008 Dodge MegaCab. H&S tuned 6.7 Cummins. Fast Four Tons Some of my pics http://s107.photobucket.com/albums/m294/69-350/

04-05-2006, 06:42 PM	#7
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: 4x4 longhorn I always thought the idea of a 4x4 Longhorn would be cool...if done right. __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

04-05-2006, 08:32 PM	#9
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: 4x4 longhorn I wonder about the BB swap......how it was done.

04-05-2006, 09:08 PM	#10
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	Re: 4x4 longhorn It may have been a 2wd big block that was converted to 4wd. It has a 14 bolt rear axle that was not original also. Looks nice though.

04-05-2006, 10:59 PM	#11
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: 4x4 longhorn I wonder what the Longhorn man has to say about this one, looks like a nice lookin truck otherwise, wonder what the option code on the glovebox says? __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-06-2006, 08:00 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 4x4 longhorn Ok,now that I looked at it I will say the seller knows nothing about these trucks and doesn`t realize what he`s saying.It`s an old well preserved original Longhorn big block body with later-model drivetrain.The fan shroud,t-case shifter,14-bolt rear....1ton 4wd`72,you guys missed that one. How many people here would know 1/2 of what you know about these trucks if you didn`t get on this website?I`ve owned these trucks since`73 and never met anyone that knew as much as me until I came here and I`m still learnin`.I don`t think anyone`s trying to rip anyone off,they really don`t know,like we didn`t.I know it`s not just me that get`s the rolleyes when I start discussing the intricate variations or got excited about a rarity on these "just a trucks"(the under statement of all time). BTW,Nice truck!!!Huh,guys?? __________________ "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 ~

04-06-2006, 08:41 AM	#16
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Re: 4x4 longhorn Could be what I did.Bought an original BB 71 suburban with a bent frame and put it on a 71 4x4 suburban frame that I had.It "looks" like an original. Like special-K said,it is something GM should have,and could have built if they wanted too. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

04-06-2006, 08:46 AM	#17
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: 4x4 longhorn if i was building a worker, might be able to get a great head start with this... regardless of combo of not-67-72 stuff.. but i wouldnt try to pawn it off as such "original" ... --MIke __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

04-06-2006, 10:07 AM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 4x4 longhorn To me,the main thing with this truck is:It looks like a real nice factory 4wd Longhorn and that is so cool. __________________ "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 ~



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