Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LockDoc** · 02-02-2019, 09:47 PM

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I really hated to let this one go but I have a couple of other projects I really need to finish, so down the road it went. I have had it for 6 or 7 years and had actually just started driving it regularly last summer. The guy that bought it has been trying to buy it from me ever since I started putting it together. He farms the land around my property and every Spring and Fall when he came over to work in the fields he would ask me if I had "his" truck done yet. When he came over to pick corn last fall he said he would be back with some cash after he got the crops in. I never saw anything of him until today and he showed up with a fist full of cash, and said he was going to drive the truck home. It didn't take long to come to an agreement with all that green stuff in front of my nose...

I know he will take good care of it. He said the first thing he was going to do was buy new wheels and tires. I didn't really like the wheels that were on it but I always had selling it in the back of my mind so I couldn't see buying anything for it, and just let the new owner pick out what he wanted.

Bye-Bye Longhorn.....

LockDoc

**JDL** · 02-02-2019, 10:13 PM

That pic is not from today

**LockDoc** · 02-02-2019, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JDL

That pic is not from today

Yes it is, It was 40º here today...

... Hey Jim I thought maybe you had skipped the country. Glad to see you on the board. That was actually taken in 2015. I didn't even think to get my camera out today....

LockDoc

kingsolver72 · 02-02-2019, 10:51 PM

Man that’s a beautiful truck Leon. I’m guessing the fella that bought it will have a big smile on his face for a very long time.

**LockDoc** · 02-02-2019, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by kingsolver72

Man that’s a beautiful truck Leon. I’m guessing the fella that bought it will have a big smile on his face for a very long time.

Thanks Scott. He couldn't wait to get in and drive off in it. I had to chuckle at him.

LockDoc

Orange67 · 02-02-2019, 11:50 PM

Kind of a bummer for you, but absolutely beautiful truck he's getting.

rjs53 · 02-03-2019, 12:40 AM

Man that had to be tough. Sold my street glide last month and almost ran after the guy as he road out the driveway. Like you say you have more to do, but that doesn't always make it easy. At least you know the guy is case he wants to sell it back

**special-K** · 02-03-2019, 08:53 AM

At least it's not going far. You did tell him part of the deal was you expect to see it driving around, right? Also nice he has better taste in wheels. I love that truck. Got any tissues left or has the joy of green taken over?

When I look at a nice truck with contemporary wheel/tire combo and the owner proudly tells me how much he has into them. That's when I say, "Great! You can keep them and we can knock that off the price"

notsolo · 02-03-2019, 09:14 AM

Is my truck done yet? Priceless....Good to have neighbors that appreciate, Hard work, fine art, and a hobby you can drive.

CG · 02-03-2019, 09:42 AM

I like the fact you are friends with this guy and you will get to see the truck again and again.

**LockDoc** · 02-03-2019, 11:29 AM

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Thanks Guys. He lives 35 miles from me and I go to the cruise nights in Newton (his home town) so I think I will see it once in a while. He is also married to my neighbors sister. I am going over to his place this afternoon to take some extra parts I dug out for it.

Hey Tim, the color Green softens the blow for sure...

LockDoc

BLAZERMAN · 02-04-2019, 03:43 AM

Wow Leon you sold one of my favorite trucks! Sounds like its going to a good home tho and you got to enjoy her for awhile.

**special-K** · 02-04-2019, 07:53 AM

Rob, I figure you'd be the next guy in line wanting that gem. It had everything but your name on it.

**Ol Blue K20** · 02-04-2019, 09:12 AM

I relly like that truck. I'm glad it's found a "forever" home.

**LockDoc** · 02-04-2019, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

Wow Leon you sold one of my favorite trucks! Sounds like its going to a good home tho and you got to enjoy her for awhile.

Thanks Rob. It never made it to the All Truck Nats, I was going to drive it down in September if it was still here.

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Originally Posted by special-K

Rob, I figure you'd be the next guy in line wanting that gem. It had everything but your name on it.

He had a nice one and sold it a few years ago. It has since found another good home.

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I relly like that truck. I'm glad it's found a "forever" home.

Thanks Dale. I have something else up my sleeve if I live long enough to finish it...

LockDoc

cypressbog · 02-05-2019, 05:30 PM

Letting one go is definitely a tough pill to swaller. We become attached to an objet with all our plans and dreams for it. It sure was a nice one!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-13-2019, 05:55 PM

Leon, nice to hear he came through for you on it. Make him send you pics with his new wheel/tire combo. I'm betting your next project involves a dual rear wheel application?

**LockDoc** · 02-14-2019, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by cypressbog

Letting one go is definitely a tough pill to swaller. We become attached to an objet with all our plans and dreams for it. It sure was a nice one!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Leon, nice to hear he came through for you on it. Make him send you pics with his new wheel/tire combo. I'm betting your next project involves a dual rear wheel application?

I am going back over to his shop in a week or so if the weather ever straightens up. Right now a lot of the county roads are impassible because of the snow drifting.

Ryan, I think you are reading my mind....

LockDoc

El Dorado Jim · 02-14-2019, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I really hated to let this one go but I have a couple of other projects I really need to finish, so down the road it went. I have had it for 6 or 7 years and had actually just started driving it regularly last summer. The guy that bought it has been trying to buy it from me ever since I started putting it together. He farms the land around my property and every Spring and Fall when he came over to work in the fields he would ask me if I had "his" truck done yet. When he came over to pick corn last fall he said he would be back with some cash after he got the crops in. I never saw anything of him until today and he showed up with a fist full of cash, and said he was going to drive the truck home. It didn't take long to come to an agreement with all that green stuff in front of my nose...

I know he will take good care of it. He said the first thing he was going to do was buy new wheels and tires. I didn't really like the wheels that were on it but I always had selling it in the back of my mind so I couldn't see buying anything for it, and just let the new owner pick out what he wanted.

Bye-Bye Longhorn.....

LockDoc

what a beautiful truck, did you ever put side mirrors on it? looks funny without mirrors

**LockDoc** · 02-14-2019, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by El Dorado Jim

what a beautiful truck, did you ever put side mirrors on it? looks funny without mirrors

Thanks Jim.

No I didn't, there again I wanted the new owner to put on what he wanted. He said he was going to put Sport Mirrors on it. I would have put stainless below eye line mirrors on it myself.

LockDoc

Slowguy · 02-14-2019, 07:05 PM

I’ll add to the list and say, man; that’s a beautiful truck. Wish I’d have had a shot at buying it!

**LockDoc** · 02-15-2019, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Slowguy

I’ll add to the list and say, man; that’s a beautiful truck. Wish I’d have had a shot at buying it!

Thanks.

LockDoc

02-02-2019, 09:47 PM	#1
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,770	Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today - I really hated to let this one go but I have a couple of other projects I really need to finish, so down the road it went. I have had it for 6 or 7 years and had actually just started driving it regularly last summer. The guy that bought it has been trying to buy it from me ever since I started putting it together. He farms the land around my property and every Spring and Fall when he came over to work in the fields he would ask me if I had "his" truck done yet. When he came over to pick corn last fall he said he would be back with some cash after he got the crops in. I never saw anything of him until today and he showed up with a fist full of cash, and said he was going to drive the truck home. It didn't take long to come to an agreement with all that green stuff in front of my nose... I know he will take good care of it. He said the first thing he was going to do was buy new wheels and tires. I didn't really like the wheels that were on it but I always had selling it in the back of my mind so I couldn't see buying anything for it, and just let the new owner pick out what he wanted. Bye-Bye Longhorn..... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 02-02-2019 at 09:53 PM.

02-02-2019, 10:13 PM	#2
JDL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Agency IA. Posts: 1,847	Re: Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today That pic is not from today __________________ 72 Chevy short step side with 454 air and tilt. 72 nova project car 63 chevy II drag car Agency Iowa

02-02-2019, 10:51 PM	#4
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,245	Re: Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today Man that’s a beautiful truck Leon. I’m guessing the fella that bought it will have a big smile on his face for a very long time. Last edited by kingsolver72; 02-02-2019 at 11:03 PM.

02-02-2019, 11:50 PM	#6
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today Kind of a bummer for you, but absolutely beautiful truck he's getting. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

02-03-2019, 12:40 AM	#7
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today Man that had to be tough. Sold my street glide last month and almost ran after the guy as he road out the driveway. Like you say you have more to do, but that doesn't always make it easy. At least you know the guy is case he wants to sell it back __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE

02-03-2019, 08:53 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today At least it's not going far. You did tell him part of the deal was you expect to see it driving around, right? Also nice he has better taste in wheels. I love that truck. Got any tissues left or has the joy of green taken over? When I look at a nice truck with contemporary wheel/tire combo and the owner proudly tells me how much he has into them. That's when I say, "Great! You can keep them and we can knock that off the price" __________________ "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 ~

02-03-2019, 09:14 AM	#9
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today Is my truck done yet? Priceless....Good to have neighbors that appreciate, Hard work, fine art, and a hobby you can drive. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

02-03-2019, 09:42 AM	#10
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today I like the fact you are friends with this guy and you will get to see the truck again and again.

02-03-2019, 11:29 AM	#11
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,770	Re: Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today - Thanks Guys. He lives 35 miles from me and I go to the cruise nights in Newton (his home town) so I think I will see it once in a while. He is also married to my neighbors sister. I am going over to his place this afternoon to take some extra parts I dug out for it. Hey Tim, the color Green softens the blow for sure... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-04-2019, 03:43 AM	#12
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today Wow Leon you sold one of my favorite trucks! Sounds like its going to a good home tho and you got to enjoy her for awhile. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

02-04-2019, 07:53 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today Rob, I figure you'd be the next guy in line wanting that gem. It had everything but your name on it. __________________ "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 ~

02-04-2019, 09:12 AM	#14
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today I relly like that truck. I'm glad it's found a "forever" home. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

02-05-2019, 05:30 PM	#16
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today Letting one go is definitely a tough pill to swaller. We become attached to an objet with all our plans and dreams for it. It sure was a nice one!

02-13-2019, 05:55 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today Leon, nice to hear he came through for you on it. Make him send you pics with his new wheel/tire combo. I'm betting your next project involves a dual rear wheel application? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-14-2019, 07:05 PM	#21
Slowguy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicago,il Posts: 361	Re: Sold the 4x4 Longhorn Fantasy Truck Today I’ll add to the list and say, man; that’s a beautiful truck. Wish I’d have had a shot at buying it!



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