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05-26-2009, 10:19 AM
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Location: Little Chute, WI
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Longhorn box question
I have a 1970 Longhorn that i am doing a frame off resteration. It was my grandpa's farm truck for over 30 years so the box sides were pretty much shot. When i dismantled the box i was able to save the box extensions. I have been told that i can just use box sides off a regular long box and just modify the front to attach the extensions. I am just looking to find out if this is in fact true. My concern was will the wheel wells and bed mounts line up since the frame is about 8 inches longer on the longhorn. The box sides i would use are from a 72 long box.
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Chris "Bam Bam" Shields Little Chute, WI 1970 Chevy Longhorn C20 in progress 2007 Chevy Vortech MAX - every day beast Project Longhorn |
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05-26-2009, 10:45 AM
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Location: Porter Ranch, CA
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Re: Longhorn box question
I have a '69 Longhorn and to the best of my knowledge, you are correct. Everything was just shoved back 8" and the extensions added on. If you're doing a wood bed, YOU will decide where to drill the holes for the mounts, so this shouldn't be a problem. Good luck on the project. Post some "before" pics if you have them.
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05-26-2009, 04:36 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Longhorn box question
yep, bedsides are the same, only the 6 inch extention added to the front.
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05-26-2009, 05:06 PM
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Location: Porter Ranch, CA
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Re: Longhorn box question
Oh yeah, it's the TRUCK that has six inches and my WIFE that wants... ah, nevermind... HAHA
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