What's Wrong with this Truck ?

[Already Gone]

i didn't know they made a Longhorn 4 X 4.



https://www.ebay.ca/itm/302555159600?ul_noapp=true

[52napco]

Originally Posted by Already Gone

i didn't know they made a Longhorn 4 X 4.



https://www.ebay.ca/itm/302555159600?ul_noapp=true

Correct...They did not ..very overpriced imo

[Coley]

Interesting, I've never seen one either.....hmm, the spid would tell the tale on that....if it isn't there, then someone built this up from something.

Coley

[cypressbog]

The ad says it's a 1/2 ton with the longhorn box. You can clearly see the rear wheels are not centered in the wheel wells.

[leddzepp]

It’s a 69, not a 68.

[Dieselwrencher]

Correct, GM never built these. At first glance it looks like someone has put K10 axles under a Longhorn. The rear axle is really close to the front of the wheel opening as a stock 2wd Longhorn would be. I see a lot of weirdness on that truck. It says C10 on the fenders but the paint all matches and looks faded/worn the same. The trim on the bed has been cut and spliced. I do not see the seam line on the box where the extension would be if it is a Longhorn. It would be nice to see the bed floor with the tool box out of the way. I like how they call it a survivor. It's been painted at least once for sure.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by leddzepp

It’s a 69, not a 68.

If you look at the ad, the seller has 1969 Chevy under the 1968. I don't think the seller really knows what he has honestly.

[leddzepp]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

If you look at the ad, the seller has 1969 Chevy under the 1968. I don't think the seller really knows what he has honestly.

Most people don’t, so they toss out buzz words like survivor, barn find, rare, etc

[harpo231]

his manual is clearly 69

[67ChevyRedneck]

Definitely a longhorn, but as noted, it looks like someone filled in the seam. Also, I'm pretty sure longhorns had their own special trim pieces, it looks like someone used longbed ones with a cut piece added to the front on each side.

Who knows, maybe it's a longbed someone turned into a longhorn.

And as stated, no 4x4s... so would love to see the SPID on this one (but it looks gone/painted over in one pic.)

The model number chalk is also gone off the firewall.

Aside from the obvious rust bubbles on the doors, it looks like a pretty damn cool truck.

[jocko]

VIN CE149Z874991 - just to add to the confusion. So I’m guessing a 69 1/2 ton cab on a longhorn frame of unknown origin with K10 axles added. Whew....

[GASoline71]

Lotta work to make a Franken-truck. I'm sure they think they're sitting on a goldmine with something they think they can pass off as a rare rig.

Gary

[kwmech]

No Longhorns were ever 4x4 nor where they 1/2 ton. Converted 2wd, with 1/2 ton paper work?. Looking closer at the pics, it appears to be a 4x frame. If that is so, they did a poor job of stretching it the extra 6''. The rear axle isn't back far enough for the axle in the wheel well. Looks like a project to get it right. The only thing Longhorn there is the bed

[cypressbog]

Doesn’t look like anyone read the ad. He states a longhorn Bed was installed on a 1/2 ton 127”. It’s definitely NOT a longhorn truck.

[jocko]

the only description I see is:

"Up for sale is a 1969 CST10 Longhorn. The Longhorn is a 4x4 Chevy C10 with a longer 8.5 foot bed. This truck features a very solid diamond plate bed, aftermarket wheels/tires, and a newer interior. It's powered by a 350 V8 with upgrades including headers and MSD ignition. Everything works as it should and the truck is in great shape as it was not off roaded. Excellent survivor pictured in its working clothes (not washed). Cleans up very nicely. Dry climate so no rust damage!"

Where did you see the Bed installed on 1/2 ton 127"? I'm showing nothing below that description of importance, but I'm also seeing a couple of blank panes on my page, so I may be missing something. I don't see the "ask a question" section either - so I may just be missing it. The way the above main description is worded sounds like he's teaching us as to what a Longhorn is, not telling us that he swapped a Longhorn bed onto a K10. Perhaps he meant to say "THIS Longhorn.."? Again, cab VIN is for a C10, not a K10, so there's more than just a bed swap and frame stretch goin on here I believe.

[special-K]

What's wrong with the truck? The camper mirrors are mounted too high

[Hutch]

Really cool truck
What is wrong?
GM did not build this model

[Orange67]

Nope.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by cypressbog

Doesn’t look like anyone read the ad. He states a longhorn Bed was installed on a 1/2 ton 127”. It’s definitely NOT a longhorn truck.

I read the ad a couple of times. He never said it was a 1/2 ton 127" with a longhorn bed installed on it. He has 6 sentences total in the description.

This may be where you're getting this from

"The Longhorn is a 4x4 Chevy C10 with a longer 8.5 foot bed."

That doesn't say, hey we built this truck IMO. To me he's implying that Longhorns are a 4x4 half ton with a longer 8.5 foot bed.

I've been having a hard time being convinced the bed is even a Longhorn. I messaged the seller and this isn't even his truck. He is helping his neighbor sell it. He sent some more pics of the truck but they aren't very good. The frame definitely looks like a K10 and not a Longhorn. The bed appears to have no seam, and even the inner panel does not resemble a Longhorn. There should be a seam ahead of the stake pocket, but the stake pocket should be about 6" behind the front panel. It's hard to tell because the pic isn't very good. The floor is square tube under the diamond plate to replace the wood floor. I'm curious more than anything. I know a guy that is trying to find one of these really bad that is turn key. No luck though.

On edit. I spoke with the owner. He says the front stake pocket is back from the front bed panel. Ok, it must be a Longhorn bed. I got the gist that he thinks the truck is original. He is firm at $10k. My buyer is out.

[jmking9]

Not sure what it is either, but who ever built it has excellent taste in colors

[allchevy58]

Don't see the 4WD shifter in the interior picture.

[special-K]

He calls it a survivor. It survived a few transplant operations. A C/10 cab & title on a K/10 chassis, with a bed off a Longhorn whether it's altered or not

[WIDESIDE72]

Fail

[BLAZERMAN]

Along with everything else thats been said its clearly an automatic trans, no automatics in 4x4s in 69.

[hjewell2]

That must be a Johnny cash project,,one piece at a time