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vk_chevy · 02-26-2005, 10:30 PM

Got '72 c20 Longhorn today that will need some work to get her back on the road. Nicely optioned and is very solid. Rust free doors, one cab corner has a small rust hole about the size of a dime, solid rockers/floor, tool box is rust free, overall condition of the cab is amazing. I'll have to replace the wood in the bed and find a nice tailgate.

It was involved in a minor accident and will need some new parts: windshield, core support, drivers side fender, hood, and the bedside will need some work(very fixable). PO was tight on cash so he sold the bb/tranny to some guy but I may be able to buy it back...

If I can't find a good deal on a bbc I might do a 383 sbc.

Any way here are some pics

**Canadian694x4** · 02-26-2005, 10:59 PM

Nice Find! Very Solid Looking Truck Tooo!!!

67_C-30 · 02-26-2005, 11:00 PM

Good score!!

Longhorn Man · 02-26-2005, 11:02 PM

sweet. Those brackets that are bolted into the stake pockets were for securing the camper...so yours probably had a camper in it most it's life.
Take a REAL close look at the rear springs.

Longhorn Man · 02-26-2005, 11:41 PM

A buddy of mine in tx had a rear bumper like that mounted on his 69 LWB C1500 GMC. We joked about it being a back portch. The sad thing was, the day after we removed it, he got rear ended and F'd up his truck pretty bad.
Come to think of it, the tailgate was missing too....probably had a camper in it.

vk_chevy · 02-26-2005, 11:43 PM

the story on the truck is that it spent most of its life with a camper parked under a cover until about last summer

Any ideas on the production numbers for these trucks in 72?

vk_chevy · 02-26-2005, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

A buddy of mine in tx had a rear bumper like that mounted on his 69 LWB C1500 GMC. We joked about it being a back portch. The sad thing was, the day after we removed it, he got rear ended and F'd up his truck pretty bad.
Come to think of it, the tailgate was missing too....probably had a camper in it.

this is one of those slide out bumpers too, it might be a project in itself just to remove that thing...

Bob Moore · 02-27-2005, 12:01 AM

I don't know if you are going to use or replace your pull-out bumper but I may have a buyer here in Tacoma. A friend is doing a 67 C20 and might want it to fit his frame. If you decide to sell it let me know for local pick-up. I will talk to him in the meantime to see if he is interested.

Thanks - Bob

By the way - nice truck. It deserves to be saved.

Longhorn Man · 02-27-2005, 12:09 AM

Your rig is one of 3328 3/4 ton longhorns in 72.

vk_chevy · 02-27-2005, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Moore

I don't know if you are going to use or replace your pull-out bumper but I may have a buyer here in Tacoma. A friend is doing a 67 C20 and might want it to fit his frame. If you decide to sell it let me know for local pick-up. I will talk to him in the meantime to see if he is interested.

Thanks - Bob

By the way - nice truck. It deserves to be saved.

I am thinking that I'll probably be getting rid of that bumper... Let me know if your friend is interested

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-27-2005, 11:28 AM

Nice save you dont see too many longhorns around..

mr402 · 02-27-2005, 01:19 PM

Glad to see another one is saved. This looks to be very repairable. You should have a nice (OK Great) truck when it's done.

vk_chevy · 02-28-2005, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr402

Glad to see another one is saved. This looks to be very repairable. You should have a nice (OK Great) truck when it's done.

Yep, I think this one is a keeper.

67mbsc · 02-28-2005, 07:33 AM

The damage on yours looks a lot like the damage to my 67! Did you find any damage to the frame at all? I haven't had mine apart yet to measure to see if my frame was hurt.
Thanks

vk_chevy · 02-28-2005, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67mbsc

The damage on yours looks a lot like the damage to my 67! Did you find any damage to the frame at all? I haven't had mine apart yet to measure to see if my frame was hurt.
Thanks

Frame horns need some work but its minor. About 30 min on a decent frame machine and it will be good as new. I've fixed worse damage on frames before so that's why this one doesn't bother me...

donkey69 · 02-28-2005, 09:44 PM

Nice looking project.....glad to hear shes heading back on the road and not getting parted!!

02-26-2005, 10:30 PM	#1
vk_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 231	just saved another one!!! Got '72 c20 Longhorn today that will need some work to get her back on the road. Nicely optioned and is very solid. Rust free doors, one cab corner has a small rust hole about the size of a dime, solid rockers/floor, tool box is rust free, overall condition of the cab is amazing. I'll have to replace the wood in the bed and find a nice tailgate. It was involved in a minor accident and will need some new parts: windshield, core support, drivers side fender, hood, and the bedside will need some work(very fixable). PO was tight on cash so he sold the bb/tranny to some guy but I may be able to buy it back... If I can't find a good deal on a bbc I might do a 383 sbc. Any way here are some pics Attached Images __________________ 72 Chevy C20 Longhorn 72 Chevy, K20 Custom Camper 67 Chevy, LWB, C20, 350/350, PS, PB, 65 Jag MKII

02-26-2005, 10:59 PM	#2
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Nice Find! Very Solid Looking Truck Tooo!!! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

02-26-2005, 11:00 PM	#3
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02-26-2005, 11:43 PM	#6
vk_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 231	the story on the truck is that it spent most of its life with a camper parked under a cover until about last summer Any ideas on the production numbers for these trucks in 72? __________________ 72 Chevy C20 Longhorn 72 Chevy, K20 Custom Camper 67 Chevy, LWB, C20, 350/350, PS, PB, 65 Jag MKII

02-27-2005, 12:01 AM	#8
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Slide Out Bumper I don't know if you are going to use or replace your pull-out bumper but I may have a buyer here in Tacoma. A friend is doing a 67 C20 and might want it to fit his frame. If you decide to sell it let me know for local pick-up. I will talk to him in the meantime to see if he is interested. Thanks - Bob By the way - nice truck. It deserves to be saved. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

02-26-2005, 11:02 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	sweet. Those brackets that are bolted into the stake pockets were for securing the camper...so yours probably had a camper in it most it's life. Take a REAL close look at the rear springs.

02-26-2005, 11:41 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	A buddy of mine in tx had a rear bumper like that mounted on his 69 LWB C1500 GMC. We joked about it being a back portch. The sad thing was, the day after we removed it, he got rear ended and F'd up his truck pretty bad. Come to think of it, the tailgate was missing too....probably had a camper in it.

02-27-2005, 12:09 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Your rig is one of 3328 3/4 ton longhorns in 72.

02-27-2005, 11:28 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Nice save you dont see too many longhorns around.. __________________ 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..

02-27-2005, 01:19 PM	#12
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	Glad to see another one is saved. This looks to be very repairable. You should have a nice (OK Great) truck when it's done.

02-28-2005, 07:33 AM	#14
67mbsc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Posts: 266	Nice Lookin' Ride The damage on yours looks a lot like the damage to my 67! Did you find any damage to the frame at all? I haven't had mine apart yet to measure to see if my frame was hurt. Thanks

02-28-2005, 09:44 PM	#16
donkey69 JB-80 &quot;Twice as Good&quot; Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central, MN Posts: 354	Nice looking project.....glad to hear shes heading back on the road and not getting parted!! __________________ HEY NOW!



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