The Longhorn that got away... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Chevy454** · 09-26-2007, 12:33 PM

About a week ago, when a buddy of mine were working out at the local high school, I noticed parked outside of the auto mechanics building was a '72 Longhorn...I of course had to check it out, as it's a local truck that's been around here *forever*...blue/white, original owner, original tilt & am/fm truck, 350/350, cruise, factory auxilary tanks...the works. All still there and working, and was an old man's daily driver.

This morning, I had to run my youngest son's lunch box down to him, and I decided to swing by the auto mechanics building and BS with the teacher whom I've known for years...as I walk in, low and behold, the Longhorn is inside. So, I ask him, "what's wrong with Roy's truck", and he starts telling me head gasket, blah, blah, blah...well, in the middle he stops and says, "but it's not Roy's any more, he sold it", and points to a boy in the class! Sure enough, this kid picked it up for a song and a dance! My buddy and I have been bird dogging this truck for years, and it slipped through our fingers!

Fortunately, the kid that now owns it is a good kid, and he and his family have a bunch of 67-72s. So, kind of a sweet 'n' sour story, but it's a cool truck nonetheless...

**Palf70Step** · 09-26-2007, 12:49 PM

Well it least it ended up in a good home. Maybe you were supposed to save your moeny for your current truck

**Classic Bowties** · 09-26-2007, 01:57 PM

That sure sound's like a nice one with all those listed options! Cb

Longhorn Man · 09-26-2007, 02:45 PM

did you invite him to all the fun here?

09-26-2007, 12:33 PM	#1
Chevy454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Alton, MO Posts: 145	The Longhorn that got away... About a week ago, when a buddy of mine were working out at the local high school, I noticed parked outside of the auto mechanics building was a '72 Longhorn...I of course had to check it out, as it's a local truck that's been around here forever...blue/white, original owner, original tilt & am/fm truck, 350/350, cruise, factory auxilary tanks...the works. All still there and working, and was an old man's daily driver. This morning, I had to run my youngest son's lunch box down to him, and I decided to swing by the auto mechanics building and BS with the teacher whom I've known for years...as I walk in, low and behold, the Longhorn is inside. So, I ask him, "what's wrong with Roy's truck", and he starts telling me head gasket, blah, blah, blah...well, in the middle he stops and says, "but it's not Roy's any more, he sold it", and points to a boy in the class! Sure enough, this kid picked it up for a song and a dance! My buddy and I have been bird dogging this truck for years, and it slipped through our fingers! Fortunately, the kid that now owns it is a good kid, and he and his family have a bunch of 67-72s. So, kind of a sweet 'n' sour story, but it's a cool truck nonetheless... __________________ '72 Super Custom Suburban - 402/400, original bucket seats, 3rd seat, rear air, tilt A few Yenko cars Interested in COPOs, Yenkos or other dealer built muscle cars then go here:www.yenko.net

09-26-2007, 12:49 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: The Longhorn that got away... Well it least it ended up in a good home. Maybe you were supposed to save your moeny for your current truck __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-26-2007, 01:57 PM	#3
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,764	Re: The Longhorn that got away... That sure sound's like a nice one with all those listed options! Cb

09-26-2007, 02:45 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: The Longhorn that got away... did you invite him to all the fun here?



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