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manimal · 06-29-2007, 08:59 AM

How many 4x4 Longhorns were made? Has anyone ever converted one from 2wd to 4wd? Would it be the same as a c10-20? thanks
-Lance

**jerry moss** · 06-29-2007, 10:08 AM

no 4x4 longhorns were factory produced, they are all conversions

1969k10stepside · 06-29-2007, 10:33 AM

None,no 1 ton 4wds in 67-72

stllookn · 06-29-2007, 03:37 PM

I believe there is a board member in CA doing a Longhorn 4x4 conversion. It will probably be the first and only.

1969 GMC · 06-29-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

I believe there is a board member in CA doing a Longhorn 4x4 conversion. It will probably be the first and only.

No, I've seen them pop up on here from time to time. I'm sure Andy has a few pics stowed away somewhere.

Longhorn Man · 06-29-2007, 04:10 PM

I have at least one on my site, and I've seen (on line) 4 or 5 converted.
Converting one would be the same as converting any other 67 - 72, although, it already has leafs in back, so i guess it's a bit easier than most of the conversions.

stllookn · 06-29-2007, 05:18 PM

I have a perfect frame and box if anyone is dying to get started on a project like this...LOL!

LonghornJeff · 06-29-2007, 05:26 PM

if i was to do a 4x4 longhorn i would start with a longhorn box and a 3/4
ton 4x4 truck and add 6 in ot the frame....

**kwmech** · 06-29-2007, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LonghornJeff

if i was to do a 4x4 longhorn i would start with a longhorn box and a 3/4
ton 4x4 truck and add 6 in ot the frame....

Why is that, when a longhorn frame is available? curious

1969k10stepside · 06-29-2007, 06:42 PM

I guess he would rather start with a frame already 4wd and lengthen it,than try to get everything set up right converting to 4wd..Me,I'd start with a longhorn frame,shove a dana 60 under there and add springs,shock mounts,spring hangers,etc

**special-K** · 06-29-2007, 07:43 PM

A friend in Sun Valley had a CheyenneSuper K/20 Longhorn someone built when I was out there in`92.The omly 1t 4wds in 67-72 were Napcos.

stllookn · 06-29-2007, 08:32 PM

Remember that the Longhorn frame is actually a 1 ton frame with the big cross section due to the added wheelbase. The 3/4 ton frame might be a little bouncy at 133 inches.

Nobody thinks these frames flex but I had 1/4" crease in the cab of my '82 swb 4x4 to prove that they will readily flex enough for the box to hit the back of the cab...compliments of the sand hill climbs at Pismo Beach...LOL!

**special-K** · 06-29-2007, 09:37 PM

My friend`s was built from a Longhorn with 4wd parts added/converted.The body had never left the frame and had original red orange/white paint.

**kwmech** · 06-29-2007, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

I guess he would rather start with a frame already 4wd and lengthen it,than try to get everything set up right converting to 4wd..Me,I'd start with a longhorn frame,shove a dana 60 under there and add springs,shock mounts,spring hangers,etc

I figured that, but I have been converting them for years (not a longhorn though) and never really had much of a problem. Even drove them while in the middle of the conversion. I think adding a 6'' piece to a frame would be a little bit of a challenge getting everything back up square. But who knows?

**kwmech** · 06-29-2007, 10:16 PM

I PM'd manimal on the pirate website where he is asking the same thing

jkeady · 06-29-2007, 11:51 PM

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Nobody thinks these frames flex

Oh, they flex alright. A buddy of mine has a '78 3/4 ton 4x4 with 8" of lift, and I've seen that thing almost twist in half going over some nasty terrain.

06-29-2007, 08:59 AM	#1
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	4x4 Longhorn? How many 4x4 Longhorns were made? Has anyone ever converted one from 2wd to 4wd? Would it be the same as a c10-20? thanks -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

06-29-2007, 10:08 AM	#2
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: 4x4 Longhorn? no 4x4 longhorns were factory produced, they are all conversions __________________ 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

06-29-2007, 10:33 AM	#3
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: 4x4 Longhorn? None,no 1 ton 4wds in 67-72

06-29-2007, 03:37 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 4x4 Longhorn? I believe there is a board member in CA doing a Longhorn 4x4 conversion. It will probably be the first and only. __________________ '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)

06-29-2007, 04:10 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 4x4 Longhorn? I have at least one on my site, and I've seen (on line) 4 or 5 converted. Converting one would be the same as converting any other 67 - 72, although, it already has leafs in back, so i guess it's a bit easier than most of the conversions.

06-29-2007, 05:18 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 4x4 Longhorn? I have a perfect frame and box if anyone is dying to get started on a project like this...LOL! 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)

06-29-2007, 05:26 PM	#8
LonghornJeff EZEKIEL 25:17 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Springfield IL USA Posts: 984	Re: 4x4 Longhorn? if i was to do a 4x4 longhorn i would start with a longhorn box and a 3/4 ton 4x4 truck and add 6 in ot the frame.... __________________ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454(FOR SALE) 71 SWB 307 71 EL CAMINO 383 72 GMC JIMMY 350 87 BLAZER 350 WIW? http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-r5CJt...9_6Orzim4L5uWM Gun control, the theory that 110lb. women have the "right" to fistfight with 210lb. rapists. The reason animal rights activists are more passionate about fur than leather is because it's safer to harrass rich women than bikers...

06-29-2007, 06:42 PM	#10
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: 4x4 Longhorn? I guess he would rather start with a frame already 4wd and lengthen it,than try to get everything set up right converting to 4wd..Me,I'd start with a longhorn frame,shove a dana 60 under there and add springs,shock mounts,spring hangers,etc

06-29-2007, 07:43 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 4x4 Longhorn? A friend in Sun Valley had a CheyenneSuper K/20 Longhorn someone built when I was out there in`92.The omly 1t 4wds in 67-72 were Napcos. __________________ "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 ~

06-29-2007, 08:32 PM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 4x4 Longhorn? Remember that the Longhorn frame is actually a 1 ton frame with the big cross section due to the added wheelbase. The 3/4 ton frame might be a little bouncy at 133 inches. Nobody thinks these frames flex but I had 1/4" crease in the cab of my '82 swb 4x4 to prove that they will readily flex enough for the box to hit the back of the cab...compliments of the sand hill climbs at Pismo Beach...LOL! __________________ '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)

06-29-2007, 09:37 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 4x4 Longhorn? My friend`s was built from a Longhorn with 4wd parts added/converted.The body had never left the frame and had original red orange/white paint. __________________ "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 ~

06-29-2007, 10:16 PM	#15
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	Re: 4x4 Longhorn? I PM'd manimal on the pirate website where he is asking the same thing



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