50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

stllookn · 02-06-2010, 10:32 PM

Well...off to the third painter now...LOL! First it was me, then ORENCE1, then Kenny Rasmussen, and now Andy. Andy will finish this project for sure. I've only got about $300 into the paint thus far so I not feeling badly...just wish I had more aggressive about getting the darned thing done. That's what happens when you get busy doing your wife's projects...NOW SHE IS GOING TO PAY...LOL!

Bob 68327 · 02-06-2010, 10:47 PM

Glad to see it's moving foreward !! Can't wait to see the finished product .. Good luck !!! Bob

Castiron9 · 02-06-2010, 10:59 PM

Mike she will look good when painted .Wish I could get my Longhorn painted.Can't wait to see pictures of the finished product. I just received my patch panels from Frank for my one ton dually and hoping to have Mark install them soon.So many projects and not enough $$$$$$$$$$$.P.S. what size wheels are on the 50th.I know you posted size before,but I forgot.Take care...Rene

stllookn · 02-06-2010, 11:15 PM

Bob...just making progress...been so busy working that I have not even been on the board much. Rene, Thanks for the comments. Those are 8.25 x 16.5 wheels with 33x12.5's on the back and 31x10.5's on the front. That was the way they used to run the camper tires. I'm going with 33x12.5's all around on 9.75 x 16.5 rims. Wait until you see them!!!!

Longhorn Man · 02-06-2010, 11:16 PM

Mike... I still hate you!

Good to see progress

*Sublvr72* · 02-07-2010, 04:52 AM

cant wait to see it with some fresh paint!

**Palf70Step** · 02-07-2010, 10:39 AM

Waiting........waiting........................waiting...............................Dang Hurry up will ya!

BH_CustomTrucks · 02-07-2010, 11:05 AM

Good luck this time around!....sure to be a sharp truck!

Does anyone know production numbers on 50th Anniversary Longhorns? My grandpa has a '68 with a 327, A/C, buddy buckets, and even a matching '68 pickup bed camper...it truck has had one repaint (they left off the white....idk why...) but the interior and camper still look and smell like pristine '68.

Mt Man Chad · 02-07-2010, 11:50 AM

Nice Progress is always good.....

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-07-2010, 01:39 PM

Cant wait to see her done..... Gold and white Id hope..

**70cst** · 02-07-2010, 03:52 PM

Its always good to see one of our trucks with a new coat of paint.

stllookn · 02-07-2010, 04:56 PM

Lance, Stock colors...Anniversary Gold and white (Ivory). I want it bone stock in appearance with the exception of the big block 454 under the hood. I am also painting the engine compartment gold so there is a little deviation from stock.

Andy, Still a long ways to go. Sound insulation, finish the engine and all new wiring. I really want it on the road this summer.

02-06-2010, 10:32 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Well...off to the third painter now...LOL! First it was me, then ORENCE1, then Kenny Rasmussen, and now Andy. Andy will finish this project for sure. I've only got about $300 into the paint thus far so I not feeling badly...just wish I had more aggressive about getting the darned thing done. That's what happens when you get busy doing your wife's projects...NOW SHE IS GOING TO PAY...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)

02-06-2010, 10:47 PM	#2
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Glad to see it's moving foreward !! Can't wait to see the finished product .. Good luck !!! Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

02-06-2010, 10:59 PM	#3
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Mike she will look good when painted .Wish I could get my Longhorn painted.Can't wait to see pictures of the finished product. I just received my patch panels from Frank for my one ton dually and hoping to have Mark install them soon.So many projects and not enough $$$$$$$$$$$.P.S. what size wheels are on the 50th.I know you posted size before,but I forgot.Take care...Rene __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY

02-06-2010, 11:15 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Bob...just making progress...been so busy working that I have not even been on the board much. Rene, Thanks for the comments. Those are 8.25 x 16.5 wheels with 33x12.5's on the back and 31x10.5's on the front. That was the way they used to run the camper tires. I'm going with 33x12.5's all around on 9.75 x 16.5 rims. Wait until you see them!!!! __________________ '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)

02-06-2010, 11:16 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Mike... I still hate you! Good to see progress

02-07-2010, 04:52 AM	#6
Sublvr72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2004 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,387	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress cant wait to see it with some fresh paint!

02-07-2010, 10:39 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,816	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Waiting........waiting........................waiting...............................Dang Hurry up will ya! __________________ 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!

02-07-2010, 11:05 AM	#8
BH_CustomTrucks Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Manhattan, KS / Warrensburg, MO Posts: 30	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Good luck this time around!....sure to be a sharp truck! Does anyone know production numbers on 50th Anniversary Longhorns? My grandpa has a '68 with a 327, A/C, buddy buckets, and even a matching '68 pickup bed camper...it truck has had one repaint (they left off the white....idk why...) but the interior and camper still look and smell like pristine '68.

02-07-2010, 11:50 AM	#9
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Nice Progress is always good..... __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

02-07-2010, 01:39 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Cant wait to see her done..... Gold and white Id hope.. __________________ 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..

02-07-2010, 03:52 PM	#11
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Its always good to see one of our trucks with a new coat of paint. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

02-07-2010, 04:56 PM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 50th Anniversary Longhorn Progress Lance, Stock colors...Anniversary Gold and white (Ivory). I want it bone stock in appearance with the exception of the big block 454 under the hood. I am also painting the engine compartment gold so there is a little deviation from stock. Andy, Still a long ways to go. Sound insulation, finish the engine and all new wiring. I really want it on the road this summer. __________________ '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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