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70LonghornCST · 02-14-2010, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPOZ11

I'd like to know when you are going to do the bed on your truck here.

I need to do mine in the future here and would like to know any good. bad. and or / ugly that you find as you redo it.

Let me know.

The body is just about finished, and then I will paint it. After that, I'll do the bed. I am realistically thinking spring time before I can paint it.

70LonghornCST · 08-15-2010, 03:15 PM

No work, but I got more nos parts:

NOS LH fender.
NOS Locking gas cap
NOS inner RH fender
NOS light buckets w/lights and trim rings
NOS tach circut board
NOS cab mouldings...oops, this is a second set. I will be selling one set.
NOS Brake pedal with trim

there's probably some other items...my memory is not what it used to be.

I will have six weeks off starting mid November to January. I will go at her full steam then. Keeping my fingers crossed. If I can just finish the minor work on the body and get her painted, I can start re-assembly.

wild4wheels · 08-15-2010, 04:15 PM

Keep posting pics! Lookin Good!

sleepertruck72 · 08-15-2010, 05:09 PM

Richard,

I just came across your thread here, awesome progress. She's coming along great !

VA72C10 · 08-15-2010, 06:10 PM

Awesome parts going on this thing! Subscribed so when you get some time I will get notified...

gsxrdoug · 08-31-2010, 03:05 PM

Following your tread for future info, just got a 71 longhorn and you have answered a lot of questions I had. Keep up the great work, did you ever sell your guage cluster?

RCbowtie69 · 08-31-2010, 06:54 PM

looking good

70LonghornCST · 08-31-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gsxrdoug

Following your tread for future info, just got a 71 longhorn and you have answered a lot of questions I had. Keep up the great work, did you ever sell your guage cluster?

Congrats on the new addition to your family

I did sell that extra cluster. Work updates coming soon. I just rebuilt a pair of chrome vent wings following the advice on this board. This place is GREAT!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-15-2010, 07:35 PM

Man o man you have a NOS parts list like no other I have seen on a Longhorn. Can you give us any tips on hunting these parts? I'm just curious. My truck is modified so much NOS parts won't be on my list. But with your truck it will all fit together so nice. Great job on bringing it back to as close to new as you can!

70LonghornCST · 10-15-2010, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Man o man you have a NOS parts list like no other I have seen on a Longhorn. Can you give us any tips on hunting these parts? I'm just curious. My truck is modified so much NOS parts won't be on my list. But with your truck it will all fit together so nice. Great job on bringing it back to as close to new as you can!

Thanks for the kind words. I have hunted high and low for the past three to four years for parts. eBay, on here, and even word of mouth. I have paid some crazy high prices for some of my parts, and some ridiculously low prices for others. All I can say is if one is determined you can get almost anything you seek. I must say, I am chomping at the bit for the day that I can start hanging my parts.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-15-2010, 10:39 PM

I'm sure you are. I had a thought a while back of building by truck with NOS parts but I knew the price I'd have to pay and knew that I would just use what I could afford and find. Maybe some day in the future I will do what you have. But by that time NOS parts will be unheard of!

Keep up the great work. I'm anxious to see how this transforms in the next few months!

70LonghornCST · 10-16-2010, 11:38 AM

To add to the list:

NOS RH fender
NOS RH door lock relay
NOS LH door lock relay

70LonghornCST · 11-01-2010, 03:50 AM

More parts:

NOS ventshades
NOS door edge protectors
NOS door window channels
NOS rear deluxe window mouldings
NOS black Dash Pad
NOS or Near NOS tissue box dispenser

You know, when I think I have found everything, something else pops up for sale.

VA72C10 · 11-12-2010, 08:55 PM

Looking forward to the next update. Have you ever considered doing a complete list of the NOS parts with the part numbers? Think it would be a help for you IF you ever decided to sell and would be a HUGE help for all those guys out there wanting to do the same thing and build a truck with lots of NOS parts...

70LonghornCST · 11-12-2010, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking forward to the next update. Have you ever considered doing a complete list of the NOS parts with the part numbers? Think it would be a help for you IF you ever decided to sell and would be a HUGE help for all those guys out there wanting to do the same thing and build a truck with lots of NOS parts...

Thanks!

I will be getting busy starting the week of the 22nd. I am a school teacher and we will be out of school until January 3rd. So, that's my time to get the final bodywork and painting done.

I think that an NOS list with part numbers would be a great idea. Some boxes have been discarded, but I still have most of them. I will start an NOS list with part numbers once I start hanging them.

sleepertruck72 · 11-13-2010, 03:09 AM

This build is just awesome

Can't wait to see the finished product !

70LonghornCST · 11-20-2010, 10:23 PM

Well, I am off of work for the next 6 weeks. Let the work begin!

Here is the first thing that I did to get me pumped up and back into the groove: I recently found a Perfect upper console trim ring to add to my console. This console has an NOS lid, NOS ashtray, NOS plate and NOS emblem.

I need to wait for the rain to stop, then I will start in on fine tunning the body work.

Stay Tuned!

VA72C10 · 11-20-2010, 10:29 PM

That right there is downright PURDY!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-20-2010, 10:50 PM

Very nice! This should be a cool 6 weeks!

70LonghornCST · 11-30-2010, 11:13 PM

Well, I was a little late getting started. Last week I got the Christmas shopping done and then Thanksgiving and familiy took the rest of my week. First things first. I had a dead battery so I had to go get one. Since I have gone NOS and only OEM parts on everything else, I went to the Chevy dealership to pick up an AC Delco battery.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-30-2010, 11:18 PM

Very nice. What are your build plans this week?

70LonghornCST · 11-30-2010, 11:18 PM

I decided to start on my wheel tubs. This were pretty straight with some minor dings. These also had some surface rust that wound up pitting some of the metal in places. My first task was to remove the rust.

70LonghornCST · 11-30-2010, 11:27 PM

I also had to weld up a hole that was drilled in each tub. Afterwards, I sprayed the tub with Duplicolor Rust Fix to inhibit any little specks of rust that I may have missed in the pits so that when I fill these in and smooth them out nothing comes back to haunt me.

70LonghornCST · 11-30-2010, 11:33 PM

More pics of my progress. Fixed the dings and removed all the rust and paint. I treated both tubs and they are drying tonight. I will smooth them out tomorrow and spray them with metal etching primer tomorrow.

67chevy1series · 12-01-2010, 12:10 AM

that looks nice i hope i can get mine clean like that

08-15-2010, 03:15 PM	#52
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress No work, but I got more nos parts: NOS LH fender. NOS Locking gas cap NOS inner RH fender NOS light buckets w/lights and trim rings NOS tach circut board NOS cab mouldings...oops, this is a second set. I will be selling one set. NOS Brake pedal with trim there's probably some other items...my memory is not what it used to be. I will have six weeks off starting mid November to January. I will go at her full steam then. Keeping my fingers crossed. If I can just finish the minor work on the body and get her painted, I can start re-assembly. __________________ 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 Last edited by 70LonghornCST; 08-15-2010 at 03:16 PM. Reason: spelling

08-15-2010, 04:15 PM	#53
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Keep posting pics! Lookin Good! __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

08-15-2010, 05:09 PM	#54
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Richard, I just came across your thread here, awesome progress. She's coming along great ! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

08-15-2010, 06:10 PM	#55
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Awesome parts going on this thing! Subscribed so when you get some time I will get notified... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-31-2010, 03:05 PM	#56
gsxrdoug 1970 C10 six Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Posts: 186	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Following your tread for future info, just got a 71 longhorn and you have answered a lot of questions I had. Keep up the great work, did you ever sell your guage cluster?

08-31-2010, 06:54 PM	#57
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress looking good

10-15-2010, 07:35 PM	#59
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Man o man you have a NOS parts list like no other I have seen on a Longhorn. Can you give us any tips on hunting these parts? I'm just curious. My truck is modified so much NOS parts won't be on my list. But with your truck it will all fit together so nice. Great job on bringing it back to as close to new as you can! __________________ 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.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 10-15-2010 at 07:36 PM.

10-15-2010, 10:39 PM	#61
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress I'm sure you are. I had a thought a while back of building by truck with NOS parts but I knew the price I'd have to pay and knew that I would just use what I could afford and find. Maybe some day in the future I will do what you have. But by that time NOS parts will be unheard of! Keep up the great work. I'm anxious to see how this transforms in the next few months! __________________ 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.*

10-16-2010, 11:38 AM	#62
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress To add to the list: NOS RH fender NOS RH door lock relay NOS LH door lock relay __________________ 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

11-01-2010, 03:50 AM	#63
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress More parts: NOS ventshades NOS door edge protectors NOS door window channels NOS rear deluxe window mouldings NOS black Dash Pad NOS or Near NOS tissue box dispenser You know, when I think I have found everything, something else pops up for sale. __________________ 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

11-12-2010, 08:55 PM	#64
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Looking forward to the next update. Have you ever considered doing a complete list of the NOS parts with the part numbers? Think it would be a help for you IF you ever decided to sell and would be a HUGE help for all those guys out there wanting to do the same thing and build a truck with lots of NOS parts... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-13-2010, 03:09 AM	#66
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress This build is just awesome Can't wait to see the finished product ! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

11-20-2010, 10:23 PM	#67
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Well, I am off of work for the next 6 weeks. Let the work begin! Here is the first thing that I did to get me pumped up and back into the groove: I recently found a Perfect upper console trim ring to add to my console. This console has an NOS lid, NOS ashtray, NOS plate and NOS emblem. I need to wait for the rain to stop, then I will start in on fine tunning the body work. Stay Tuned! Attached Images __________________ 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

11-20-2010, 10:29 PM	#68
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress That right there is downright PURDY! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-20-2010, 10:50 PM	#69
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Very nice! This should be a cool 6 weeks! __________________ 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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11-30-2010, 11:13 PM	#70
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Well, I was a little late getting started. Last week I got the Christmas shopping done and then Thanksgiving and familiy took the rest of my week. First things first. I had a dead battery so I had to go get one. Since I have gone NOS and only OEM parts on everything else, I went to the Chevy dealership to pick up an AC Delco battery. Attached Images __________________ 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 Last edited by 70LonghornCST; 11-30-2010 at 11:13 PM.

11-30-2010, 11:18 PM	#71
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Very nice. What are your build plans this week? __________________ 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.*

11-30-2010, 11:27 PM	#73
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress I also had to weld up a hole that was drilled in each tub. Afterwards, I sprayed the tub with Duplicolor Rust Fix to inhibit any little specks of rust that I may have missed in the pits so that when I fill these in and smooth them out nothing comes back to haunt me. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-30-2010, 11:33 PM	#74
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress More pics of my progress. Fixed the dings and removed all the rust and paint. I treated both tubs and they are drying tonight. I will smooth them out tomorrow and spray them with metal etching primer tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ 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

12-01-2010, 12:10 AM	#75
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress that looks nice i hope i can get mine clean like that

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