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**jerry moss** · 07-05-2004, 04:02 PM

one of my local wrecking yards got a 68 longhorn, gold anniversary truck with a very useable bed. has a gas door on the passenger side but otherwise it's not bad, a few minor dings but no rust. will need new wood. the counterman said $150.00 for the bed which is cheap considering the shape it's in. it would be worth a road trip if you're in need of a good longhorn box. if anyone is interested, reply here and i'll p.m. you with a phone number.

9footfan · 07-06-2004, 09:31 PM

jerry- i am assuming that this is a fleetside bed? i know some who still refer to the 9ft stepsides as longhorns. if this is a 9ft step i am very interested,if not please forgive me-but i have to ask as i am not letting any more of the 9ft stepbeds go to the metal crusher!!! thanks in advance.

**jerry moss** · 07-06-2004, 11:54 PM

it's a fleetside. the only 9 foot stepside i ever saw was in a bay area yard and as far as i know, it got crushed

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69 Short Fleet · 07-07-2004, 02:07 AM

I have never heard of a 50th Longhorn. Pretty coool & rare, interesting post, Doug

9footfan · 07-07-2004, 07:51 AM

thanks jerry for the info-the 9ft stepsides are indeed very rare for the 67-72 model years. the bedsides and stepboards are peculiar to that model and are only available via salvage yards. please try to keep me in mind if you run across one-thanks again!

Dan72cst · 07-07-2004, 08:53 AM

http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/photo.html

This site shows a couple golden longhorns.

A few 72's · 07-07-2004, 09:20 AM

I've been looking some and know I have seen the numbers but can't find them.
What were the production numbers for the 72 long horn. 3/4 and 1 ton?

jd4300fel · 07-07-2004, 03:03 PM

jerry,

I am interested in the bed, let me know the details. I am located just north of Sac.

regards,

9footfan · 07-07-2004, 06:26 PM

fyi--according to my info there were 3328 3/4 ton longhorns and 2450 1 ton longhorns produced in 1972 model year.

A few 72's · 07-08-2004, 01:18 AM

Thanks 9footfan,
Was thinking they were a little lower, but could not find the page I had seen the numbers on. Longhornman's site only had the numbers for the 68 or 69 but none of the the others.

9footfan · 07-08-2004, 01:41 AM

no prob afew72s my source is the standard catalog of chevrolet trucks 1913-1993 by john gunnel--costs about $15 at a bookstore. i've also seen copys at my local public library. if you have questions about the longhorn models longhorn man is a great source of info. he actually referred me to this site and i am forever greatful.

A few 72's · 07-09-2004, 03:10 PM

Got the asy manual, service manual, and a few old Motor's Flat Rate books from mid 50's to mid 70's. Will have to look for that one, to add to the collection. Thanks

jd4300fel · 07-11-2004, 11:08 AM

Jerry,

Thanks for helping me out with this. I went down yesturday
and bought the bed. I paid a bit more but they are going to remove the bed for me.

Thanks again for the posting this great find.

Mike

**jerry moss** · 07-11-2004, 11:55 AM

Mike,
i was out there yesterday morning, wish i'd still been there when you got there. it's actually a decent bed, a few minor problems but nothing bad.

Baradium · 07-11-2004, 12:03 PM

They can't let you save the whole truck can they?

**jerry moss** · 07-11-2004, 12:13 PM

i didn't ask about the whole truck, other than the bed the rest is a little too rough for me.

stllookn · 07-11-2004, 09:32 PM

Gee...a '68 Longhorn Golden is my dream date...I would happily trade my '68 GMC fleet (with a rust free '67 front clip thrown in) for something like that. Too each his own...but I would really like to find one like that to restore.

jd4300fel · 07-11-2004, 11:50 PM

the rest of the truck is in the same condition of the bed,
The thing Inoticed is the ac grill, it also had all lthe engine bay componets
for the ac. I did not look at the cab corners or the floor boards.
but I am very happy with the condition of the bed.
Jerry,
I will be back in two weekends to pick up the bed, I will let you know
It will be nice to met someone from this group.

Mike

longhorn70gmc · 07-12-2004, 11:20 AM

Hello Mike,
The OLD bed you are replacing your new one with. Do you still have it?
Reason I ask is I am looking for the passenger side of a longhorn bed. Thanks Mike,
Billy/Longhorn70gmc

busterwivell · 07-12-2004, 04:23 PM

I've got a 71 Longhorn bed in Tucson area, don't think I'm stealing the post as the bed listed is already sold.

jd4300fel · 07-12-2004, 05:20 PM

longhorn70gmc:

I have a lwb fleet side not a long horn I needed a long horn to accomplish
a swap to a newer frame and running gear saves me from having to cut
the frame.

Mike

**Green Machine** · 07-12-2004, 11:58 PM

What makes a longhorn special? Are longhorns only 68's?

**jerry moss** · 07-13-2004, 12:14 AM

longhorns are 8 1/2 foot beds instead of 8 foot and were built from 68 through 72

A few 72's · 07-13-2004, 08:17 AM

Green Machine
go to this site for a little mor information on the long horns.
http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/index.html

**Green Machine** · 07-13-2004, 11:17 PM

Thank you guys for the info guys I thought that this guy In town had a longhorn but I guess not. Thanks

07-05-2004, 04:02 PM	#1
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,858	longhorn bed cheap-------$150.00 one of my local wrecking yards got a 68 longhorn, gold anniversary truck with a very useable bed. has a gas door on the passenger side but otherwise it's not bad, a few minor dings but no rust. will need new wood. the counterman said $150.00 for the bed which is cheap considering the shape it's in. it would be worth a road trip if you're in need of a good longhorn box. if anyone is interested, reply here and i'll p.m. you with a phone number. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

07-06-2004, 11:54 PM	#3
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,858	it's a fleetside. the only 9 foot stepside i ever saw was in a bay area yard and as far as i know, it got crushed . __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

07-07-2004, 08:53 AM	#6
Dan72cst Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Lake Stevens,WA 98258 North of Seattle Posts: 833	http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/photo.html This site shows a couple golden longhorns. __________________ Marysville, WA (Dan72cst@hotmail.com) 72 4wd Blazer CST 350/350 72 4wd Chevy LWB 350/350 68 2wd Chevy LWB 327/400

07-07-2004, 09:20 AM	#7
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	I've been looking some and know I have seen the numbers but can't find them. What were the production numbers for the 72 long horn. 3/4 and 1 ton? __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

07-07-2004, 03:03 PM	#8
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	jerry, I am interested in the bed, let me know the details. I am located just north of Sac. regards, __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

07-06-2004, 09:31 PM	#2
9footfan get up! stand up! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: austin,tx Posts: 345	jerry- i am assuming that this is a fleetside bed? i know some who still refer to the 9ft stepsides as longhorns. if this is a 9ft step i am very interested,if not please forgive me-but i have to ask as i am not letting any more of the 9ft stepbeds go to the metal crusher!!! thanks in advance.

07-07-2004, 02:07 AM	#4
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	I have never heard of a 50th Longhorn. Pretty coool & rare, interesting post, Doug

07-07-2004, 07:51 AM	#5
9footfan get up! stand up! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: austin,tx Posts: 345	thanks jerry for the info-the 9ft stepsides are indeed very rare for the 67-72 model years. the bedsides and stepboards are peculiar to that model and are only available via salvage yards. please try to keep me in mind if you run across one-thanks again!

07-07-2004, 06:26 PM	#9
9footfan get up! stand up! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: austin,tx Posts: 345	fyi--according to my info there were 3328 3/4 ton longhorns and 2450 1 ton longhorns produced in 1972 model year.

07-08-2004, 01:18 AM	#10
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	Thanks 9footfan, Was thinking they were a little lower, but could not find the page I had seen the numbers on. Longhornman's site only had the numbers for the 68 or 69 but none of the the others. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

07-08-2004, 01:41 AM	#11
9footfan get up! stand up! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: austin,tx Posts: 345	longhorn man is the longhorn man no prob afew72s my source is the standard catalog of chevrolet trucks 1913-1993 by john gunnel--costs about $15 at a bookstore. i've also seen copys at my local public library. if you have questions about the longhorn models longhorn man is a great source of info. he actually referred me to this site and i am forever greatful.

07-09-2004, 03:10 PM	#12
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	Got the asy manual, service manual, and a few old Motor's Flat Rate books from mid 50's to mid 70's. Will have to look for that one, to add to the collection. Thanks __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

07-11-2004, 11:08 AM	#13
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	Jerry, Thanks for helping me out with this. I went down yesturday and bought the bed. I paid a bit more but they are going to remove the bed for me. Thanks again for the posting this great find. Mike __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

07-11-2004, 11:55 AM	#14
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,858	Mike, i was out there yesterday morning, wish i'd still been there when you got there. it's actually a decent bed, a few minor problems but nothing bad. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

07-11-2004, 12:03 PM	#15
Baradium Binder Rep Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salcha, AK Posts: 1,506	They can't let you save the whole truck can they?



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07-11-2004, 12:13 PM	#16
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,858	i didn't ask about the whole truck, other than the bed the rest is a little too rough for me. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

07-11-2004, 09:32 PM	#17
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Gee...a '68 Longhorn Golden is my dream date...I would happily trade my '68 GMC fleet (with a rust free '67 front clip thrown in) for something like that. Too each his own...but I would really like to find one like that to restore. __________________ '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)

07-11-2004, 11:50 PM	#18
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	the rest of the truck is in the same condition of the bed, The thing Inoticed is the ac grill, it also had all lthe engine bay componets for the ac. I did not look at the cab corners or the floor boards. but I am very happy with the condition of the bed. Jerry, I will be back in two weekends to pick up the bed, I will let you know It will be nice to met someone from this group. Mike __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

07-12-2004, 11:20 AM	#19
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Longhorn Bed! Hello Mike, The OLD bed you are replacing your new one with. Do you still have it? Reason I ask is I am looking for the passenger side of a longhorn bed. Thanks Mike, Billy/Longhorn70gmc __________________ 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!

07-12-2004, 04:23 PM	#20
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I've got a 71 Longhorn bed in Tucson area, don't think I'm stealing the post as the bed listed is already sold. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

07-12-2004, 05:20 PM	#21
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	longhorn70gmc: I have a lwb fleet side not a long horn I needed a long horn to accomplish a swap to a newer frame and running gear saves me from having to cut the frame. Mike __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

07-12-2004, 11:58 PM	#22
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Longhorn?¿?¿ What makes a longhorn special? Are longhorns only 68's?

07-13-2004, 12:14 AM	#23
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,858	longhorns are 8 1/2 foot beds instead of 8 foot and were built from 68 through 72 __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

07-13-2004, 08:17 AM	#24
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	Green Machine go to this site for a little mor information on the long horns. http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/index.html __________________ 1972 C10 SWB 350 / T400 1972 SWB GMC 350/T350 1972 Cheyenne 20 super "long horn". 402BB / T400 1972 Suburban C10 Deluxe 350 / T350 and a few more.. http://www.myspace.com/afew72s

07-13-2004, 11:17 PM	#25
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Thanks Thank you guys for the info guys I thought that this guy In town had a longhorn but I guess not. Thanks

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