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manimal · 06-06-2007, 10:38 AM

Where can I get more info on the LONGHORN? HEY LonghornMan!!!!

I have some questions concernig a '72 Longhorn I just got. Thanks
-Lance

**WorkinLonghorn** · 06-06-2007, 11:15 AM

Well,can't go to work NOW.Have to stick around and find out what that question is!

71chevylowrider · 06-06-2007, 11:27 AM

Make sure you check out Longhorn mans website too! Lots of good info there.

Captain Knievel · 06-06-2007, 12:04 PM

Dang, manimal just initiated the launch sequence. still lookin's radar should be going off any time now ...

71chevylowrider · 06-06-2007, 12:16 PM

I see what you mean, I'm starting to wonder if he does it on purpose to see how long it takes to show up on STLookins radar?

68GMC454 · 06-06-2007, 12:24 PM

awwwwwwwwww manimal,,whats the question...the rest of us going nutty just wanting to know..lol

manimal · 06-06-2007, 12:47 PM

Thanks for the link to LonghornMan's site. Just needed to know about the frame. This thing is HUGE for a 3/4 ton! The truck has a 402,th400 rear air bags,helper springs, and sway bar! This truck is CHEVY DUTY!! I will 'TRY' to get pics today.
-Lance

longhorn70gmc · 06-06-2007, 04:21 PM

The frame is a 1 ton frame. I am quoting Andy. I do remember him stating this on many occasions. What color is your longhorn?

1969k10stepside · 06-06-2007, 04:23 PM

I'v heard too that whether it was a 3/4 ton or a 1 ton it uses a 1 ton frame.

stllookn · 06-06-2007, 05:40 PM

Geez...late to the party...AGAIN! Yes 3/4 or 1 ton...it will have the 1 ton frame. Hey, when you stretch that wheelbase and add a big camper...you need all the frame cross section you can get!

manimal · 06-06-2007, 06:41 PM

Original color was MEDIUM GREEN/WHITE!!! Go figure, my Cheyenne was the very same color combo! Now it is desert sand!?!??!
BTW Thanks for all the help. This truck is going to be perfect.
-Lance

stllookn · 06-06-2007, 06:48 PM

manimal, You should have the discs up front on that one. How is the box? I wish you were closer because I have a perfect box, wood, frame, big block rearend etc. that could serve you well if needed some spares...LOL!

manimal · 06-06-2007, 06:50 PM

Is that thing a complete chassis w/bed?

stllookn · 06-06-2007, 07:05 PM

Yes...and it is the best bed I have ever seen...very straight! Front discs and swaybar, exhaust and tranny crossmember. No motor mounts and manual steering.

I was thinking about making a trailer out of it to tow behind my Longhorn(s)!

longhorn70gmc · 06-06-2007, 07:41 PM

Look at that pair of sweetness, two longhorns. I would post pics of mine but this picture stuff never goes right for me.
Thanks everyone for backing me up on the frame information. Manimal gets the right info that way.

falvarez12001 · 06-06-2007, 07:50 PM

Longhorns Rule!!!

Longhorn Man · 06-06-2007, 08:49 PM

I wondered why my ears were ringing all afternoon. I figured it was my Ex talkin smack.

They got you the right info, all longhorns were built on the 133 inch one ton frame. Only the springs were upgraded and the brakes for one ton use.
I just wish stllookn wasn't clear over there... My bed, while decent, isn't 1/2 the bed that sucker has... and my front drums... well... 'nuff said there.
Billy, while stllookn has 2 cool longhorns... they are also both 50th annv longhorns, and one was a big block truck.
How much do you hate him now?

Anyone else think falvarez12001's truck looks like it had air bags go off in the cab?

longhorn70gmc · 06-06-2007, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Billy, while stllookn has 2 cool longhorns... they are also both 50th annv longhorns, and one was a big block truck.
How much do you hate him now?

I am in utter amazement that he has not one but two. That is cool!!!!

CG · 06-07-2007, 12:13 AM

I love the canopy on that box

stllookn · 06-07-2007, 12:33 AM

Not now you don't...it was a classic but one of our big storms did it in! The picture does not look bad but it tore the entire lower mounting shelf, splayed it out in the rear and put a big dent in the front. The sad thing was castiron9 bought it from me about a year ago...now I really feel like I owe him a refund.

Snow and second tree came after the first hit...it just never stops...LOL!

CG · 06-07-2007, 12:34 AM

*sigh*

stllookn · 06-07-2007, 02:08 AM

Yes...I'm just glad it did not hammer the Longhorn bed...LOL!

06-06-2007, 10:38 AM	#1
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Longhorn info? Where can I get more info on the LONGHORN? HEY LonghornMan!!!! I have some questions concernig a '72 Longhorn I just got. Thanks -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

06-06-2007, 11:15 AM	#2
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,886	Re: Longhorn info? Well,can't go to work NOW.Have to stick around and find out what that question is! __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

06-06-2007, 11:27 AM	#3
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Longhorn info? Make sure you check out Longhorn mans website too! Lots of good info there.

06-06-2007, 12:04 PM	#4
Captain Knievel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 458	Re: Longhorn info? Dang, manimal just initiated the launch sequence. still lookin's radar should be going off any time now ... __________________ 1970 C10

06-06-2007, 12:16 PM	#5
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Longhorn info? I see what you mean, I'm starting to wonder if he does it on purpose to see how long it takes to show up on STLookins radar?

06-06-2007, 12:24 PM	#6
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Longhorn info? awwwwwwwwww manimal,,whats the question...the rest of us going nutty just wanting to know..lol __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

06-06-2007, 12:47 PM	#7
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Longhorn info? Thanks for the link to LonghornMan's site. Just needed to know about the frame. This thing is HUGE for a 3/4 ton! The truck has a 402,th400 rear air bags,helper springs, and sway bar! This truck is CHEVY DUTY!! I will 'TRY' to get pics today. -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT Last edited by manimal; 06-06-2007 at 12:47 PM.

06-06-2007, 04:21 PM	#8
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Longhorn info? The frame is a 1 ton frame. I am quoting Andy. I do remember him stating this on many occasions. What color is your longhorn? __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

06-06-2007, 04:23 PM	#9
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Longhorn info? I'v heard too that whether it was a 3/4 ton or a 1 ton it uses a 1 ton frame.

06-06-2007, 05:40 PM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Longhorn info? Geez...late to the party...AGAIN! Yes 3/4 or 1 ton...it will have the 1 ton frame. Hey, when you stretch that wheelbase and add a big camper...you need all the frame cross section you can get! __________________ '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)

06-06-2007, 06:41 PM	#11
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Longhorn info? Original color was MEDIUM GREEN/WHITE!!! Go figure, my Cheyenne was the very same color combo! Now it is desert sand!?!??! BTW Thanks for all the help. This truck is going to be perfect. -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT Last edited by manimal; 06-06-2007 at 06:42 PM.

06-06-2007, 06:48 PM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Longhorn info? manimal, You should have the discs up front on that one. How is the box? I wish you were closer because I have a perfect box, wood, frame, big block rearend etc. that could serve you well if needed some spares...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)

06-06-2007, 06:50 PM	#13
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Longhorn info? Is that thing a complete chassis w/bed? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

06-06-2007, 07:05 PM	#14
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Longhorn info? Yes...and it is the best bed I have ever seen...very straight! Front discs and swaybar, exhaust and tranny crossmember. No motor mounts and manual steering. I was thinking about making a trailer out of it to tow behind my Longhorn(s)! 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)

06-06-2007, 07:41 PM	#15
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Longhorn info? Look at that pair of sweetness, two longhorns. I would post pics of mine but this picture stuff never goes right for me. Thanks everyone for backing me up on the frame information. Manimal gets the right info that way. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!



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06-06-2007, 07:50 PM	#16
falvarez12001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio , TX Posts: 140	Re: Longhorn info? Longhorns Rule!!! __________________ Why, Because it's my truck 1972 Chevy Longhorn, Dropped 4-7 1984 Chevy Shortbed custom Deluxe (Daily Driver) Last edited by falvarez12001; 08-12-2009 at 10:39 AM.

06-06-2007, 08:49 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Longhorn info? I wondered why my ears were ringing all afternoon. I figured it was my Ex talkin smack. They got you the right info, all longhorns were built on the 133 inch one ton frame. Only the springs were upgraded and the brakes for one ton use. I just wish stllookn wasn't clear over there... My bed, while decent, isn't 1/2 the bed that sucker has... and my front drums... well... 'nuff said there. Billy, while stllookn has 2 cool longhorns... they are also both 50th annv longhorns, and one was a big block truck. How much do you hate him now? Anyone else think falvarez12001's truck looks like it had air bags go off in the cab?

06-07-2007, 12:13 AM	#19
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Longhorn info? I love the canopy on that box

06-07-2007, 12:33 AM	#20
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Longhorn info? Not now you don't...it was a classic but one of our big storms did it in! The picture does not look bad but it tore the entire lower mounting shelf, splayed it out in the rear and put a big dent in the front. The sad thing was castiron9 bought it from me about a year ago...now I really feel like I owe him a refund. Snow and second tree came after the first hit...it just never stops...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) Last edited by stllookn; 06-07-2007 at 12:36 AM.

06-07-2007, 12:34 AM	#21
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Longhorn info? sigh

06-07-2007, 02:08 AM	#22
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Longhorn info? Yes...I'm just glad it did not hammer the Longhorn bed...LOL! __________________ '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)

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