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1968aj · 05-01-2015, 07:26 PM

Bought me a longhorn. it showed up today. it is a Cheyenne super big block. best optioned truck I ever had and I have owned several. this truck belonged to another member of this forum .don't know his name but I was hoping he sees this and gives me more history on the truck. maybe even tell me about any problems to expect. seems like a good unmolested truck . anyway I am very pleased with it. got rid of all my other trucks except my 69 swb cst which I will post pictures of soon.

**skrenly** · 05-01-2015, 07:29 PM

Very Neat truck!
Great find.

Ozark Tim · 05-01-2015, 10:09 PM

What Steve said!

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 05-01-2015, 10:13 PM

Boom!

In The Ten Ring · 05-01-2015, 10:18 PM

I love these Longhorns......especially the ones with the extra fuel tanks and upper & lower side trim.

The longer beds are somehow "more balanced" to me and you can haul longer materials.

**Already Gone** · 05-02-2015, 01:23 AM

Looks like a beauty, where/how did you find it.

HSRACER · 05-02-2015, 09:46 AM

Nice find AJ! You are suppose to call me when these things come available!

toms68cst · 05-02-2015, 09:47 AM

Wow. That's a beauty.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-02-2015, 09:51 AM

Nice, very nice

**special-K** · 05-02-2015, 11:24 AM

Primo Longhorn

factorystock · 05-02-2015, 11:59 AM

Very clean, looks like the original paint can still be brought back to life. Ex. camper haulers usually require the least amount of work.

1968aj · 05-02-2015, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HSRACER

Nice find AJ! You are suppose to call me when these things come available!

yeah but this ones a keeper

1968aj · 05-03-2015, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

Looks like a beauty, where/how did you find it.

found it on Lubbock Texas craigslist. bought it sight unseen and had it shipped to me. I know one previous owner is a member here. maybe he will chime in and tell me more about it.

1968aj · 05-08-2015, 09:20 PM

trying to figure what gear ratio this truck is. between 50 to 60 mph this motor sounds like im doing 80 mph. what would be involved in changing to a more of a highway gear? are parts even available? going to give it a tune up this weekend and maybe change it to hei distributor . I cleaned and shined it up this week and it shines good except the top of bedsides.

**Already Gone** · 05-08-2015, 09:55 PM

Your truck should have a 3:54 unless it was switched out somewhere along the line. If it had a 4:10 from the factory it'd show on the spid.

1968aj · 05-08-2015, 10:04 PM

had a 72 z28 that was changed to 4-10 this truck seems geared higher than that. can I just change the gears in this rear end?

**WIDESIDE72** · 05-09-2015, 08:36 AM

Nice truck! 4.10s in a camaro ill have a lower "effective" ratio than they would in your truck, due to the height of the tires. The taller tires will effect the first all drive ratio. I believe the 72 c20s have a dana 60 (?) If so, a variety of gear ratios is available.

**WIDESIDE72** · 05-09-2015, 08:45 AM

Imo one of the upgrades I would perform would be a factory tach in the instrument cluster. That way you could keep aN eye on the rpms. I did this in both my truck with oem parts.(aftermarket available as well,Although I have heard of issues with hei ignition and aftermarket tachs. I have hei and an oem tach in one truck with no issues.other. truck currently still has points.)

Alternately you could rig up an aftermarket tach on the column or under dash to get a idea of rpms.

Since its a new purchase, it might be a good idea to drain And refill all of your fluids, engine trans rear axle (don't forget power steering and brake fluid- I had a great uncle who was a schlumberger diesel mechanic, but that's a other subject). During rear axle service you will find two numbers stamped in the ring gear (43:14 or something to this effect) a little math (division) will give you your axle ratio.

**WIDESIDE72** · 05-09-2015, 08:52 AM

On a side note, funny thing..my wife's kindle sux and thinks it's smarter than me and tries to auto correct things like tach to taco. Just read the post above and replace tach with taco. Ooh, that reminds me, it time for breakfast. Guess what I'm having. Not pancakes.

**WIDESIDE72** · 05-09-2015, 08:54 AM

Hmmm...tacos...

**Razorbacker** · 05-09-2015, 09:07 AM

Very nice. That's a good looking Superhorn you have there.

05-01-2015, 07:26 PM	#1
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	A longhorn showed up today Bought me a longhorn. it showed up today. it is a Cheyenne super big block. best optioned truck I ever had and I have owned several. this truck belonged to another member of this forum .don't know his name but I was hoping he sees this and gives me more history on the truck. maybe even tell me about any problems to expect. seems like a good unmolested truck . anyway I am very pleased with it. got rid of all my other trucks except my 69 swb cst which I will post pictures of soon. Attached Images

05-01-2015, 07:29 PM	#2
skrenly Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Coronado, CA Posts: 1,085	Re: A longhorn showed up today Very Neat truck! Great find.

05-01-2015, 10:09 PM	#3
Ozark Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oakville, MO Posts: 1,018	Re: A longhorn showed up today What Steve said!

05-01-2015, 10:13 PM	#4
71CHEVYSHORTBED402 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 7,273	Re: A longhorn showed up today Boom! __________________ Tony 71 Custom Deluxe, SWB, 2WD, 402, A/C. I developed an assembly kit for restoring the (a) truck from the ground up. My build thread, and more on the assembly kit https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=730025

05-01-2015, 10:18 PM	#5
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: A longhorn showed up today I love these Longhorns......especially the ones with the extra fuel tanks and upper & lower side trim. The longer beds are somehow "more balanced" to me and you can haul longer materials.

05-02-2015, 01:23 AM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,130	Re: A longhorn showed up today Looks like a beauty, where/how did you find it. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-02-2015, 09:46 AM	#7
HSRACER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Katy TX Posts: 1,268	Re: A longhorn showed up today Nice find AJ! You are suppose to call me when these things come available! __________________ HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS

05-02-2015, 09:47 AM	#8
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,286	Re: A longhorn showed up today Wow. That's a beauty. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

05-02-2015, 09:51 AM	#9
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,212	Re: A longhorn showed up today Nice, very nice __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-02-2015, 11:24 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Re: A longhorn showed up today Primo Longhorn __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-02-2015, 11:59 AM	#11
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,377	Re: A longhorn showed up today Very clean, looks like the original paint can still be brought back to life. Ex. camper haulers usually require the least amount of work.

05-08-2015, 09:20 PM	#14
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: A longhorn showed up today trying to figure what gear ratio this truck is. between 50 to 60 mph this motor sounds like im doing 80 mph. what would be involved in changing to a more of a highway gear? are parts even available? going to give it a tune up this weekend and maybe change it to hei distributor . I cleaned and shined it up this week and it shines good except the top of bedsides.

05-08-2015, 09:55 PM	#15
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,130	Re: A longhorn showed up today Your truck should have a 3:54 unless it was switched out somewhere along the line. If it had a 4:10 from the factory it'd show on the spid. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-08-2015, 10:04 PM	#16
1968aj Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: houston texas Posts: 1,438	Re: A longhorn showed up today had a 72 z28 that was changed to 4-10 this truck seems geared higher than that. can I just change the gears in this rear end?

05-09-2015, 08:36 AM	#17
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: A longhorn showed up today Nice truck! 4.10s in a camaro ill have a lower "effective" ratio than they would in your truck, due to the height of the tires. The taller tires will effect the first all drive ratio. I believe the 72 c20s have a dana 60 (?) If so, a variety of gear ratios is available.



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05-09-2015, 08:45 AM	#18
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: A longhorn showed up today Imo one of the upgrades I would perform would be a factory tach in the instrument cluster. That way you could keep aN eye on the rpms. I did this in both my truck with oem parts.(aftermarket available as well,Although I have heard of issues with hei ignition and aftermarket tachs. I have hei and an oem tach in one truck with no issues.other. truck currently still has points.) Alternately you could rig up an aftermarket tach on the column or under dash to get a idea of rpms. Since its a new purchase, it might be a good idea to drain And refill all of your fluids, engine trans rear axle (don't forget power steering and brake fluid- I had a great uncle who was a schlumberger diesel mechanic, but that's a other subject). During rear axle service you will find two numbers stamped in the ring gear (43:14 or something to this effect) a little math (division) will give you your axle ratio. Last edited by WIDESIDE72; 05-09-2015 at 08:50 AM. Reason: my kindle six and thinks it's smarter than me and tries to auto correct this vs like tach to taco

05-09-2015, 08:52 AM	#19
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: A longhorn showed up today On a side note, funny thing..my wife's kindle sux and thinks it's smarter than me and tries to auto correct things like tach to taco. Just read the post above and replace tach with taco. Ooh, that reminds me, it time for breakfast. Guess what I'm having. Not pancakes.

05-09-2015, 08:54 AM	#20
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: A longhorn showed up today Hmmm...tacos... Attached Images

05-09-2015, 09:07 AM	#21
Razorbacker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Benton, AR. Posts: 239	Re: A longhorn showed up today Very nice. That's a good looking Superhorn you have there. __________________ Tony 1972 Chevy K10 SWB Custom Deluxe 350\|350\|NP205 2018 GMC Sierra Z/71 Crew 2008 GMC Yukon 2007 Chevy 1500 LT 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400

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