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**landarts** · 02-09-2019, 08:50 PM

I went out to test drive a longhorn today. Was very original 1969 Custom longhorn with a red/white paint combo with the factory 350V8 and 4 speed trans. Here are the things that were really nice, sheet metal on truck was very straight, interior was original with everything working, radio worked, heater, turn signals and paint was almost perfect, original rubber floor mat that was worn out and toast, steering wheel had two cracks. Found rust in the two front supports and one rear support. Not enough to do a complete replacement but a cut out, treat and patch. There was also rust in the top of the door sill plate on the rocker about the size of a quarter. That could also be patched and blended in. Grill had one little ding in it that can be worked out. Has original T3 lights still, rear tail lights were converted to LED at some point. The be is a wood bed that had a full piece of 1/8 metal over it, inner wells and bedsides looked great also. Tailgate look good but the trim was banged up pretty good.

I drove the truck and it was really quite and shifted well in all 4 gears, brakes were fine. Its amazing to see a truck with hardly even a door ding on it, paint was very oxidized but will rub out to look beautiful. I made an offer on the truck and will go back to pick it up on Monday. Not sure if I will just clean it up and drive it or possible turn it into a longhorn 4x4. This truck might have to be left alone and just enjoy its original state.

**Getter-Done** · 02-09-2019, 09:00 PM

You said it best.
(just enjoy its original state)

Madkidd007 · 02-09-2019, 09:26 PM

There are only two things to think about and in my opinion no one else’s opinion matters. Are you worried about resale value, and what do YOU want? Your truck, your money, your needs. Now if you go to change it over, that’s where I’d entertain opinions on the best way to do that. Just sayin it is gonna be yours after all

**Chevyland** · 02-09-2019, 09:27 PM

Buff-n-Drive .

**jocko** · 02-09-2019, 09:49 PM

Enjoy it, nice old truck. If you really want it to be a K conversion, take a look at some of the great conversions by board members - Dieselwrencher's comes to mind as one of the best, but I'm pretty sure there are others. I'd drive and enjoy it, but that's just me - what matters is what you want to do with it. It's a real nice old Longhorn just as is. What I WOULD do if I were considering a 4x4 conversion is this: do all the things you're thinking of doing to it as if you were going to leave it stock - i.e. buff it out, any minor mech work, body stuff, etc. THEN drive it for a bit, and THEN decide if you want to convert it.

Madkidd007 · 02-09-2019, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Enjoy it, nice old truck. If you really want it to be a K conversion, take a look at some of the great conversions by board members - Dieselwrencher's comes to mind as one of the best, but I'm pretty sure there are others. I'd drive and enjoy it, but that's just me - what matters is what you want to do with it. It's a real nice old Longhorn just as is. What I WOULD do if I were considering a 4x4 conversion is this: do all the things you're thinking of doing to it as if you were going to leave it stock - i.e. buff it out, any minor mech work, body stuff, etc. THEN drive it for a bit, and THEN decide if you want to convert it.

Now this is a very useful opinion, I like the way this guy thinks

trac209 · 02-09-2019, 10:19 PM

Personally I wouldn’t touch it. The long horn has to be about the most useful model of these trucks. Big bed,heavy hauling,what more could you want. I wish I could find one that nice that I could afford,even finding one is about as impossible as it gets. Nice truck you have there.

yuccales · 02-09-2019, 10:36 PM

Very nice find!

MONTE · 02-09-2019, 10:49 PM

Buff and keep it original!!

ElKotze · 02-09-2019, 10:52 PM

I love my Longhorn, it's my daily driver and work truck. Toughest truck I've ever owned, takes everything I throw at it. I just changed the rear end for a 14 bolt SF because of parts and more gears available. I like your tool box, btw

**special-K** · 02-09-2019, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyland

Buff-n-Drive .

This ^^^ Just add install new wood to that

Truck must have come bumperless. Then a Luverne step bumper was installed

I've never seen a steering wheel survive better than a rubber floor

67ChevyRedneck · 02-09-2019, 11:23 PM

Love it. Your initial plans sounds great. Spot in the few small rust areas, rub job (giggity) and drive.

davepl · 02-10-2019, 11:11 AM

Here's mine, I welded up the Longhorn seams though! Chromed the mirrors, but otherwise, stock down to the correct hubcaps.

tutone · 02-10-2019, 11:23 AM

I love the faded original look as well as some above. IMHO I believe the addition of steelies and poverty caps would just about make that truck perfect.

**Chevyland** · 02-10-2019, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElKotze

I love my Longhorn, it's my daily driver and work truck. Toughest truck I've ever owned, takes everything I throw at it. I just changed the rear end for a 14 bolt SF because of parts and more gears available. I like your tool box, btw

I love how the ‘weather ‘
Treated your truck....
My Longhorn, too
Was
Treated right !

Buff.n-Puff

**special-K** · 02-10-2019, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Love it. Your initial plans sounds great. Spot in the few small rust areas, rub job (giggity) and drive.

Rub that long... horn out, ey. We better stop before we start talking about the shifter knob being so dull

Chris_oz · 02-11-2019, 05:02 PM

Great find, congratulations.

If it were mine, I would buff and drive, make sure the brakes, fuel system, etc are all safe and just use it.
I have the younger sister to your truck, a 1970, with 350 and 4 speed. I love it.

My only desire is for a lower rear end, I have the 4.56 Eaton and it just revs out on the highway.
Even a 4.1 out of a GMC longhorn would be nice.

factorystock · 02-11-2019, 08:12 PM

Straight body with very good original paint, hard to beat in a 50 year old vehicle. Nice options. Looks like a solid buy. I vote for some steelies and original caps.

countr · 02-11-2019, 08:17 PM

I would buff it drive it and love it!!!! Nice find looks like it has another 50 years in it!! Russ

70LonghornCST · 02-11-2019, 11:49 PM

That looks real nice! I say buy it!

**Already Gone** · 02-12-2019, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyland

I love how the ‘weather ‘
Treated your truck....
My Longhorn, too
Was
Treated right !

Buff.n-Puff

I just love this truck, one of my favorite color combos , a Longhorn and Cheyenne Super to boot and the spotlight adds extra coolness to the truck.

Greg58 · 02-12-2019, 04:39 PM

Nice find!
Whatever you decide it will be nice.

Greg

muley · 02-13-2019, 12:20 PM

He never showed up.
It's still for sale.

72 tigger · 02-13-2019, 12:50 PM

No show- that’s too bad. Hopefully someone on here will buy it

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-13-2019, 06:54 PM

That is a very nice Longhorn. If it were mine, I'd still convert it to 4wd. In our area it just makes a great truck even better.

02-09-2019, 08:50 PM	#1
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,420	longhorn opinion please I went out to test drive a longhorn today. Was very original 1969 Custom longhorn with a red/white paint combo with the factory 350V8 and 4 speed trans. Here are the things that were really nice, sheet metal on truck was very straight, interior was original with everything working, radio worked, heater, turn signals and paint was almost perfect, original rubber floor mat that was worn out and toast, steering wheel had two cracks. Found rust in the two front supports and one rear support. Not enough to do a complete replacement but a cut out, treat and patch. There was also rust in the top of the door sill plate on the rocker about the size of a quarter. That could also be patched and blended in. Grill had one little ding in it that can be worked out. Has original T3 lights still, rear tail lights were converted to LED at some point. The be is a wood bed that had a full piece of 1/8 metal over it, inner wells and bedsides looked great also. Tailgate look good but the trim was banged up pretty good. I drove the truck and it was really quite and shifted well in all 4 gears, brakes were fine. Its amazing to see a truck with hardly even a door ding on it, paint was very oxidized but will rub out to look beautiful. I made an offer on the truck and will go back to pick it up on Monday. Not sure if I will just clean it up and drive it or possible turn it into a longhorn 4x4. This truck might have to be left alone and just enjoy its original state. Attached Images __________________ Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

02-09-2019, 09:00 PM	#2
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,429	Re: longhorn opinion please You said it best. (just enjoy its original state) __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

02-09-2019, 09:26 PM	#3
Madkidd007 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Locust grove, Ga Posts: 2,238	Re: longhorn opinion please There are only two things to think about and in my opinion no one else’s opinion matters. Are you worried about resale value, and what do YOU want? Your truck, your money, your needs. Now if you go to change it over, that’s where I’d entertain opinions on the best way to do that. Just sayin it is gonna be yours after all __________________ 70 C10 highschool truck now C20 cummins powered 72 Crew Denali, Bigger, Stronger, Faster, well you get the point..... the ole 65 continental Syclone killer AWD T56 LS Paypal please pay as Goods&Services Madkidd00000007@yahoo.com

02-09-2019, 09:27 PM	#4
Chevyland Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ca. <-> Ma. Posts: 5,747	Re: longhorn opinion please Buff-n-Drive .

02-09-2019, 09:49 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: longhorn opinion please Enjoy it, nice old truck. If you really want it to be a K conversion, take a look at some of the great conversions by board members - Dieselwrencher's comes to mind as one of the best, but I'm pretty sure there are others. I'd drive and enjoy it, but that's just me - what matters is what you want to do with it. It's a real nice old Longhorn just as is. What I WOULD do if I were considering a 4x4 conversion is this: do all the things you're thinking of doing to it as if you were going to leave it stock - i.e. buff it out, any minor mech work, body stuff, etc. THEN drive it for a bit, and THEN decide if you want to convert it.

02-09-2019, 10:19 PM	#7
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: longhorn opinion please Personally I wouldn’t touch it. The long horn has to be about the most useful model of these trucks. Big bed,heavy hauling,what more could you want. I wish I could find one that nice that I could afford,even finding one is about as impossible as it gets. Nice truck you have there.

02-09-2019, 10:36 PM	#8
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,776	Re: longhorn opinion please Very nice find!

02-09-2019, 10:49 PM	#9
MONTE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Donna, Texas Posts: 286	Re: longhorn opinion please Buff and keep it original!!

02-09-2019, 10:52 PM	#10
ElKotze Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Southwest Kansas Posts: 306	Re: longhorn opinion please I love my Longhorn, it's my daily driver and work truck. Toughest truck I've ever owned, takes everything I throw at it. I just changed the rear end for a 14 bolt SF because of parts and more gears available. I like your tool box, btw Attached Images __________________ '64 C10 LWB, 283, 5speed '68 C20 LWB, 327, 4speed '69 C20 Custom Camper Longhorn, 350, 4speed '72 C20 Cheyenne Super, 396, TH400 '66 C60, 292, 4speed

02-09-2019, 11:23 PM	#12
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: longhorn opinion please Love it. Your initial plans sounds great. Spot in the few small rust areas, rub job (giggity) and drive. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-10-2019, 11:11 AM	#13
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: longhorn opinion please Here's mine, I welded up the Longhorn seams though! Chromed the mirrors, but otherwise, stock down to the correct hubcaps. Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

02-10-2019, 11:23 AM	#14
tutone Registered User Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: hickory, ky Posts: 1,311	Re: longhorn opinion please I love the faded original look as well as some above. IMHO I believe the addition of steelies and poverty caps would just about make that truck perfect. __________________ :My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=807535 1972 K10 swb/1968 Camaro 350/4spd 1955 210 2 dr sedan/1998 RCSB Z71/1977 Jeep CJ5

02-11-2019, 05:02 PM	#17
Chris_oz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Posts: 139	Re: longhorn opinion please Great find, congratulations. If it were mine, I would buff and drive, make sure the brakes, fuel system, etc are all safe and just use it. I have the younger sister to your truck, a 1970, with 350 and 4 speed. I love it. My only desire is for a lower rear end, I have the 4.56 Eaton and it just revs out on the highway. Even a 4.1 out of a GMC longhorn would be nice. Attached Images

02-11-2019, 08:12 PM	#18
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: longhorn opinion please Straight body with very good original paint, hard to beat in a 50 year old vehicle. Nice options. Looks like a solid buy. I vote for some steelies and original caps.

02-11-2019, 08:17 PM	#19
countr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Russell, Iowa Posts: 2,009	Re: longhorn opinion please I would buff it drive it and love it!!!! Nice find looks like it has another 50 years in it!! Russ



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02-11-2019, 11:49 PM	#20
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: longhorn opinion please That looks real nice! I say buy it! __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

02-12-2019, 04:39 PM	#22
Greg58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Valley, NE. Posts: 1,021	Re: longhorn opinion please Nice find! Whatever you decide it will be nice. Greg __________________ ________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande, 2500 133" wb, 402, 4spd. 2007 GMC 3500 SRW 4x4, Crew cab, Duramax/Allison. (Sold} 1987 Chevy Suburban 2500, Silverado, 2wd, 454, t-400 2023 Chevy Silverado LT 3500, crew cab, longbox, 4x4 Z-71 Duramax.

02-13-2019, 12:20 PM	#23
muley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Homedale, Idaho Posts: 160	Re: longhorn opinion please He never showed up. It's still for sale. __________________ Grandpa 1953 M38A1 Jeep 1989 GMC K2500 1958 Alaskan Camper all original WORK : A necessary evil that finances what I really like to do.

02-13-2019, 12:50 PM	#24
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,254	Re: longhorn opinion please No show- that’s too bad. Hopefully someone on here will buy it

02-13-2019, 06:54 PM	#25
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: longhorn opinion please That is a very nice Longhorn. If it were mine, I'd still convert it to 4wd. In our area it just makes a great truck even better. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

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