4wd Longhorn? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MrGoodpliers · 03-01-2012, 03:57 PM

Did they make a 4wd Longhorn? I can't recall ever seeing one. I'm sure there are some conversions out there. Post pick if you have them!

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-01-2012, 04:05 PM

No, GM never built them. But some conversion companies have and like you said there are some out there. Here's mine last spring.

The white one isn't mine.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-05-2012, 06:36 PM

There is another board member who has a very nice black and charcoal grey 4x4 Longhorn. I'll try to find it and post the pics of it some time.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-16-2012, 11:14 PM

Here is another one that was for sale a few years back. Really nice truck.

SS Tim · 04-16-2012, 11:35 PM

Both NAPCO and Marmom-Herrington did conversions on C/30 trucks so a SRW conversion of a Longhorn is entirely plausable. Still looking for my unicorn M-H Longhorn. Plans are to build one to drive in the mean time. Looking to be Cheyenne Super 30 white on white if things work out. More pictures can be found at www.rusticshadessiberians.com/trucks.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-16-2012, 11:46 PM

That's funny your pic has the diff on the LH side. I need one of those axles.

All the conversions I've ever seen had RH drop axles. Napco especially.

SS Tim · 04-17-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That's funny your pic has the diff on the LH side. I need one of those axles.

All the conversions I've ever seen had RH drop axles. Napco especially.

It is cool isn't it! Thinking about a Dorf Dana 60 and Hummer military NP242. Closed 70s are expensive and not the most travel friendly for repairs. Here is a right drop DRW version, but gives a clear picture. One thing to remember is I am going for the bolt on aftermarket, reverseable, conversion vs your very nicely done "factory style" conversion.

50bomb · 04-17-2012, 12:45 AM

4x4 are the best. I wish i had a k10 or k20.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-17-2012, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

It is cool isn't it! Thinking about a Dorf Dana 60 and Hummer military NP242. Closed 70s are expensive and not the most travel friendly for repairs. Here is a right drop DRW version, but gives a clear picture. One thing to remember is I am going for the bolt on aftermarket, reverseable, conversion vs your very nicely done "factory style" conversion.

The only problem with that axle is that those axle shafts won't take the power I'm going to send through them. I used to have a dodge D70 closed knuckle in a conversion and I broke the axles and had a heck of a time finding replacements. For arguement's sake, I could build a custom unit, but I can hardly get anything else done on my project so I better stay with an axle that already is in one piece.

If I could find a 79 ford D60 then I would have went with the LH drop axle. It would make my tcase mods null and void.

SS Tim · 04-17-2012, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

If I could find a 79 ford D60 then I would have went with the LH drop axle. It would make my tcase mods null and void.

Are you asking me to "find" one for you??? :-)
Look for a lot of things for a number of people...

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-17-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Are you asking me to "find" one for you??? :-)
Look for a lot of things for a number of people...

No please don't!

I need to finish this thing with out switching a big piece again if you know what I mean.

03-01-2012, 03:57 PM	#1
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	4wd Longhorn? Did they make a 4wd Longhorn? I can't recall ever seeing one. I'm sure there are some conversions out there. Post pick if you have them! __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

03-01-2012, 04:05 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 4wd Longhorn? No, GM never built them. But some conversion companies have and like you said there are some out there. Here's mine last spring. The white one isn't mine. Attached Images __________________ 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.*

03-05-2012, 06:36 PM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 4wd Longhorn? There is another board member who has a very nice black and charcoal grey 4x4 Longhorn. I'll try to find it and post the pics of it some time. __________________ 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.*

04-16-2012, 11:14 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 4wd Longhorn? Here is another one that was for sale a few years back. Really nice truck. Attached Images __________________ 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.*

04-16-2012, 11:35 PM	#5
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 4wd Longhorn? Both NAPCO and Marmom-Herrington did conversions on C/30 trucks so a SRW conversion of a Longhorn is entirely plausable. Still looking for my unicorn M-H Longhorn. Plans are to build one to drive in the mean time. Looking to be Cheyenne Super 30 white on white if things work out. More pictures can be found at www.rusticshadessiberians.com/trucks. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban Last edited by SS Tim; 04-16-2012 at 11:40 PM. Reason: flow

04-16-2012, 11:46 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 4wd Longhorn? That's funny your pic has the diff on the LH side. I need one of those axles. All the conversions I've ever seen had RH drop axles. Napco especially. __________________ 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.*

04-17-2012, 12:45 AM	#8
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: 4wd Longhorn? 4x4 are the best. I wish i had a k10 or k20.

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