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**Dieselwrencher** · 12-09-2021, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike C

Interesting on the big block HO axled trucks. IME, only rear axle available with the big block was the 3.54 geared Dana 60.

Not true. I know where there is a 72 Cheyenne Super C30 402 4 speed all original with a 4:10 HO72. It is an original truck too. I also know of a 72 Sierra Grande C20 402 truck that had 4.10 gears according to the spid. The truck I purchased for the bed and frame was a 402/TH400 and had an Eaton too. I still have the frame and rear axle.

All I know is that most times when a BBC was selected, you got the Dana 60 and 3:54s. My orange truck originally was a C20 402 4 speed and it had a D60 3.54 posi.

I used to think it was a Custom Camper thing but the Cheyenne Super above with the 4.10s is also a Custom Camper.

Greg58 · 05-06-2020, 10:15 PM

Mine is 402 with 4 speed, and Dana 60 with 3.54 gearing.
GVW is 7500 max.

**Vicente Aceves** · 01-31-2021, 02:29 PM

We’re these dark grey painted hubcaps an option?

Or did this color not exist?

Thanks Vinnie

notsolo · 01-31-2021, 08:11 PM

Something that I thought of with a photo Chevyland had posted, was their any C30 Cheyenne Super? Thinking dual wheel flat beds, forgot all about C30 Longhorns. Google showed this beauty from 2017........https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...yenne-longhorn

**va72longhorn** · 12-09-2021, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by notsolo

Something that I thought of with a photo Chevyland had posted, was their any C30 Cheyenne Super? Thinking dual wheel flat beds, forgot all about C30 Longhorns. Google showed this beauty from 2017........https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...yenne-longhorn

I know this is an old thread, but yes, I had a C30 Cheyenne super.... buckets, tilt, Ac. Aux tank. Didn’t have the dual battery tray but had the camper wiring, but it wasn’t listed on the SPID.

**too much stuff** · 12-10-2021, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vicente Aceves

We’re these dark grey painted hubcaps an option?

Or did this color not exist?

Thanks Vinnie

I think those were a 1969 color.

**kwmech** · 04-19-2024, 06:39 PM

Resurrecting this longhorn thread. Finally getting around to finishing this truck and get it on the road. Been a lot of work for the past 14-15 years...um yeah. Anyways that's what happens with too many irons in the fire. Getting to the point, I am working on the history of this thing and trying to get info and a comparable vin I can work with. Back story on that. I found this truck in a wrecking yard that a friend of mine USED to own and got all the appropriate paper work. Truck originally was a '68 flat bed that was a flatbed (133'') that was abused. Coincidently on top of that, 1 row over was a longhorn with the front end flattened out by a tree. Move the bed over with the front mounts and haul it home. Cab on the flat bed had severe rust and the yard (my buddy) gave me another complete cab for free that had AC. I had saved the VIN plate from the flat bed. Now I wish I could find it. So what I have now is a 1 ton truck with a VIN rating this thing at 5000 lbs. Anybody have an idea how I can get this thing registered? I know I'll have to get a VIN verifier.........already have a phone number. But I know that absence of a plate is going to screw things up.

Killer Bee · 04-19-2024, 11:06 PM

I posted the spids of both of mine five years ago

here's the U01 option going strong

**va72longhorn** · 12-09-2021, 11:02 AM

The c30 longhorn that I just lost in the fire was a factory BB/TH400 with a 4:56 HO72. All factory.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-09-2021, 12:29 PM

Here is a wrench in our thoughts....... Look at this 69 GMC budnikguy parted out starting in 2015. It clearly states 3.73 gears in the rear end. I'm assuming that had to be a D60? First one I have seen.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...light=longhorn

Accelo · 12-09-2021, 01:02 PM

The NoSPIN Differentials came with this packet in the glove-box.
blue 72 gmc 4x4 had posted a picture of the envelope's contents.

diesel burner · 12-10-2021, 02:24 PM

Maybe a dumb question... was the No-Spin unit an early version of what is now known as a Detroit Locker ? Sure looks similar in design....

**kwmech** · 12-10-2021, 02:42 PM

Yes it was, the dana 60s came with a power-loc for limited slip

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-10-2021, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diesel burner

Maybe a dumb question... was the No-Spin unit an early version of what is now known as a Detroit Locker ? Sure looks similar in design....

I'm pretty sure the Detroit locker is the same thing. My dad always called the posi in his 69 Longhorn a Detroit locker. They're pretty dang tough!

05-06-2020, 10:15 PM	#2
Greg58 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Valley, NE. Posts: 997	Re: Longhorn trucks - what were the options Mine is 402 with 4 speed, and Dana 60 with 3.54 gearing. GVW is 7500 max. __________________ ________________ 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. Last edited by Greg58; 05-06-2020 at 10:34 PM.

01-31-2021, 02:29 PM	#3
Vicente Aceves Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Long Beach CA Posts: 459	Re: Longhorn trucks - what were the options We’re these dark grey painted hubcaps an option? Or did this color not exist? Thanks Vinnie Attached Images

01-31-2021, 08:11 PM	#4
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,452	Re: Longhorn trucks - what were the options Something that I thought of with a photo Chevyland had posted, was their any C30 Cheyenne Super? Thinking dual wheel flat beds, forgot all about C30 Longhorns. Google showed this beauty from 2017........https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...yenne-longhorn __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

04-19-2024, 06:39 PM	#7
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,405	Re: Longhorn trucks - what were the options Resurrecting this longhorn thread. Finally getting around to finishing this truck and get it on the road. Been a lot of work for the past 14-15 years...um yeah. Anyways that's what happens with too many irons in the fire. Getting to the point, I am working on the history of this thing and trying to get info and a comparable vin I can work with. Back story on that. I found this truck in a wrecking yard that a friend of mine USED to own and got all the appropriate paper work. Truck originally was a '68 flat bed that was a flatbed (133'') that was abused. Coincidently on top of that, 1 row over was a longhorn with the front end flattened out by a tree. Move the bed over with the front mounts and haul it home. Cab on the flat bed had severe rust and the yard (my buddy) gave me another complete cab for free that had AC. I had saved the VIN plate from the flat bed. Now I wish I could find it. So what I have now is a 1 ton truck with a VIN rating this thing at 5000 lbs. Anybody have an idea how I can get this thing registered? I know I'll have to get a VIN verifier.........already have a phone number. But I know that absence of a plate is going to screw things up.

04-19-2024, 11:06 PM	#8
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,737	Re: Longhorn trucks - what were the options I posted the spids of both of mine five years ago here's the U01 option going strong __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

12-09-2021, 11:02 AM	#9
va72longhorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 431	Re: Longhorn trucks - what were the options The c30 longhorn that I just lost in the fire was a factory BB/TH400 with a 4:56 HO72. All factory.

12-09-2021, 12:29 PM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Longhorn trucks - what were the options Here is a wrench in our thoughts....... Look at this 69 GMC budnikguy parted out starting in 2015. It clearly states 3.73 gears in the rear end. I'm assuming that had to be a D60? First one I have seen. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...light=longhorn __________________ 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.*

12-09-2021, 01:02 PM	#11
Accelo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,177	Re: Longhorn trucks - what were the options The NoSPIN Differentials came with this packet in the glove-box. blue 72 gmc 4x4 had posted a picture of the envelope's contents. Attached Images

12-10-2021, 02:24 PM	#12
diesel burner Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Enterprise Oregon Posts: 59	Re: Longhorn trucks - what were the options Maybe a dumb question... was the No-Spin unit an early version of what is now known as a Detroit Locker ? Sure looks similar in design.... __________________ 71 C10 Cheyenne 396, turbo 400 71 C20 Custom Camper 383,tko 600,14 bolt project 71 K20 Custom,Cummins,NV4500,NP205,dana 60F,dana 80R 06 GMC sierra 2500 extended cab duramax,allison 05 Toyota Corolla (commuter) 18 Chevy Tahoe RST (wifes car) 08 HD Roadglide

12-10-2021, 02:42 PM	#13
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,405	Re: Longhorn trucks - what were the options Yes it was, the dana 60s came with a power-loc for limited slip



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