Package upgrade or leave it alone? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-30-2008, 08:22 PM

I have been debating this for a little while. Since my truck is a custom deluxe I don't think it really matters. But I am wondering if it has any uniqueness to it? I am planning on adding all the Super cheyenne stuff to it as I work on it. Did they ever have a Super Cheyenne Longhorn truck? I don't know, but that is the direction I want to go with this.

Longhorn Man · 07-30-2008, 08:27 PM

we'll need details to tell you if it is unique. Just being a custom delux makes it garden variety.
You could get any option package (including cheyenne and supers) on a longhorn. My first one was a 70 CST

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-30-2008, 08:31 PM

I think it is a very basic truck. No A/C no head liner, you know the rest. It does have the trim in the glass weather stripping, bottom black trim, not the wood grain. I was just curious to what others thought. Thanks though.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-30-2008, 08:43 PM

I think it is your truck do to it as you please...

stllookn · 07-30-2008, 08:45 PM

If it is not a highly optioned big block truck...or a completely untouched, pristine, very low mileage, original survivor...by all means, upgrade to your hearts content and your pocket books ability!

Send pictures first. BTW...I have some of that black and silver Longhorn trim for a '72 that I am not going to use.

Longhorn Man · 07-30-2008, 08:46 PM

the woodgrain and headliner only came in the CST (69/70) or cheyenne/super (71/72)

stllookn · 07-30-2008, 08:50 PM

I think this is it. Unless Longhorn Man needs it...he has first option on all my Longhorn part, just because...LOL

Longhorn Man · 07-30-2008, 09:19 PM

lol... I'm good mike. My longhorn is just a beater with a heater, and that's all it'll ever be. If I ever decide to have a nice one, I'll start with a better example. This one will be worked till it dies, and then I'll probably put it away for a while till i decide to revive it... as a beater that I'm not afraid to work.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-30-2008, 10:01 PM

I guess the only great option my truck has is it was a factory 402 truck, but the engine is gone. So it will get every option I can afford. LOL I just found a cheap not so rusty A/C cab. It will take a long time to get this truck nice but I plan on using it. My first truck was a 70 longhorn and I miss that ol truck. I'll probabaly paint it that color and add everything else I always wanted to do to that truck. If I remember right the color was called burnt orange. Does that sound right?

sameyrasmea72 · 07-30-2008, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

the woodgrain and headliner only came in the CST (69/70) or cheyenne/super (71/72)

I've seen some on custom dulex's too, but I never could figure out any pattern to it.

ChevLoRay · 07-30-2008, 11:21 PM

Have we reached the point in '67-72's that says there are die-hard restorers? I mean, we have people who think it is a sacrilege to deviate from the way it was built "in the beginning"? I like restorations as much as anyone. From the people I have met who are in the AACA, and such, there are "degrees" of restoration and the goal is a 100-point award. Do we have that degree of authenticity within our group that says it is wrong to add OEM-type stuff to our own vehicle? If it is your vehicle and you want to add OEM stuff to it, so what if the SPID doesn't have it listed. You and I all know that there are people who can create an SPID that will have everything we want it to have, OEM, or not. The VIN's on these trucks don't say which engine it has, or which transmission. They do say what the wheelbase is and whether or not it was a six or an eight....but not which specific engine. The SPID is the only document on these trucks that has that data spelled out. I guess that those who have all of the original documents, warranty cards, etc., can take those specific vehicles and restore them, but for the most part, I believe we can treat them as we wish. Restore, Modify, Restify, HotRod, whatever makes your heart sing.

If you were to build a 32 Ford Pick Up, what would you do with it? Flathead, stock tranny, wires, fender-mounted spares, Original (high dollar) radio? In another 30 years, what will our hobby want these trucks to be?

Do what you like....and like what you do.

stllookn · 07-31-2008, 01:20 AM

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I believe we can treat them as we wish. Restore, Modify, Restify, HotRod, whatever makes your heart sing.

AMEN...but when I got my first 1968 50th Anniversary Longhorn with all the original docs, new original tailgate, etc. I just thought it would be so cool to put it back to original...go for a "100 pt." restoration. My other 1968 50th Longhorn is getting ALL the upgrades from discs to buckets and a new SPID...maybe even 4x4 someday.

dan42 · 07-31-2008, 01:21 AM

I agree with you. However they do say the motor, if it was an option.

ChevLoRay · 07-31-2008, 07:26 AM

Right, if the SPID sheet is still readable and still on the glovebox door. Once it's gone, like a truck I looked at on Tuesday, aside from the VIN being a CS or a CE, how do you know what it had if you have no other paperwork?

07-30-2008, 08:22 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Package upgrade or leave it alone? I have been debating this for a little while. Since my truck is a custom deluxe I don't think it really matters. But I am wondering if it has any uniqueness to it? I am planning on adding all the Super cheyenne stuff to it as I work on it. Did they ever have a Super Cheyenne Longhorn truck? I don't know, but that is the direction I want to go with this.

07-30-2008, 08:27 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Package upgrade or leave it alone? we'll need details to tell you if it is unique. Just being a custom delux makes it garden variety. You could get any option package (including cheyenne and supers) on a longhorn. My first one was a 70 CST

07-30-2008, 08:31 PM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Package upgrade or leave it alone? I think it is a very basic truck. No A/C no head liner, you know the rest. It does have the trim in the glass weather stripping, bottom black trim, not the wood grain. I was just curious to what others thought. Thanks though.

07-30-2008, 08:43 PM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Package upgrade or leave it alone? I think it is your truck do to it as you please... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-30-2008, 08:45 PM	#5
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Package upgrade or leave it alone? If it is not a highly optioned big block truck...or a completely untouched, pristine, very low mileage, original survivor...by all means, upgrade to your hearts content and your pocket books ability! Send pictures first. BTW...I have some of that black and silver Longhorn trim for a '72 that I am not going to use. __________________ '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; 07-30-2008 at 08:47 PM.

07-30-2008, 08:46 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Package upgrade or leave it alone? the woodgrain and headliner only came in the CST (69/70) or cheyenne/super (71/72)

07-30-2008, 08:50 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Package upgrade or leave it alone? I think this is it. Unless Longhorn Man needs it...he has first option on all my Longhorn part, just because...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)

07-30-2008, 09:19 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Package upgrade or leave it alone? lol... I'm good mike. My longhorn is just a beater with a heater, and that's all it'll ever be. If I ever decide to have a nice one, I'll start with a better example. This one will be worked till it dies, and then I'll probably put it away for a while till i decide to revive it... as a beater that I'm not afraid to work.

07-30-2008, 10:01 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Package upgrade or leave it alone? I guess the only great option my truck has is it was a factory 402 truck, but the engine is gone. So it will get every option I can afford. LOL I just found a cheap not so rusty A/C cab. It will take a long time to get this truck nice but I plan on using it. My first truck was a 70 longhorn and I miss that ol truck. I'll probabaly paint it that color and add everything else I always wanted to do to that truck. If I remember right the color was called burnt orange. Does that sound right?

07-30-2008, 11:21 PM	#11
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Package upgrade or leave it alone? Have we reached the point in '67-72's that says there are die-hard restorers? I mean, we have people who think it is a sacrilege to deviate from the way it was built "in the beginning"? I like restorations as much as anyone. From the people I have met who are in the AACA, and such, there are "degrees" of restoration and the goal is a 100-point award. Do we have that degree of authenticity within our group that says it is wrong to add OEM-type stuff to our own vehicle? If it is your vehicle and you want to add OEM stuff to it, so what if the SPID doesn't have it listed. You and I all know that there are people who can create an SPID that will have everything we want it to have, OEM, or not. The VIN's on these trucks don't say which engine it has, or which transmission. They do say what the wheelbase is and whether or not it was a six or an eight....but not which specific engine. The SPID is the only document on these trucks that has that data spelled out. I guess that those who have all of the original documents, warranty cards, etc., can take those specific vehicles and restore them, but for the most part, I believe we can treat them as we wish. Restore, Modify, Restify, HotRod, whatever makes your heart sing. If you were to build a 32 Ford Pick Up, what would you do with it? Flathead, stock tranny, wires, fender-mounted spares, Original (high dollar) radio? In another 30 years, what will our hobby want these trucks to be? Do what you like....and like what you do. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 07-30-2008 at 11:22 PM.

07-31-2008, 01:21 AM	#13
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Package upgrade or leave it alone? I agree with you. However they do say the motor, if it was an option. 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

07-31-2008, 07:26 AM	#14
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Package upgrade or leave it alone? Right, if the SPID sheet is still readable and still on the glovebox door. Once it's gone, like a truck I looked at on Tuesday, aside from the VIN being a CS or a CE, how do you know what it had if you have no other paperwork? __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

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