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jessemasterblaster · 01-02-2010, 01:22 AM

This is my first post.

1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare and what is worth?

I am getting this truck to do a swb conversion. This truck is loaded with options, 402 BB , THM 400 trans, factory AC, bucket / console, cst options and lots of others. It a rust and dent free 70K original mile california truck. All documents a maintenece records. Perfect interior and nice paint.

I am feeling kind of guilty taking her apart when she is so nice as is, but its not my dream truck in current form. It would be an awsome starting point for swb. Let me know what you all think. Thanks

echo72 · 01-02-2010, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jessemasterblaster

This is my first post.

1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare and what is worth?

I am getting this truck to do a swb conversion. This truck is loaded with options, 402 BB , THM 400 trans, factory AC, bucket / console, cst options and lots of others. It a rust and dent free 70K original mile california truck. All documents a maintenece records. Perfect interior and nice paint.

I am feeling kind of guilty taking her apart when she is so nice as is, but its not my dream truck in current form. It would be an awsome starting point for swb. Let me know what you all think. Thanks

This link ought to answer all your questions. I love Google.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221889

**too much stuff** · 01-02-2010, 01:53 AM

I think i would leave that truck like it is... Some people go gaga over original trucks like that.

No3Fan4Ever · 01-02-2010, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jessemasterblaster

This is my first post.

1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare and what is worth?

I am getting this truck to do a swb conversion. This truck is loaded with options, 402 BB , THM 400 trans, factory AC, bucket / console, cst options and lots of others. It a rust and dent free 70K original mile california truck. All documents a maintenece records. Perfect interior and nice paint.

I am feeling kind of guilty taking her apart when she is so nice as is, but its not my dream truck in current form. It would be an awsome starting point for swb. Let me know what you all think. Thanks

If you cut this truck up to make it a short bed the GMC gods will not be happy with you and you will probably have bad luck the rest of your life....... just saying

*Shane* · 01-02-2010, 11:07 AM

But if you do cut it up, then you'll have the truck that YOU want.

Go for it. It's a truck, not a Corvette.

dan42 · 01-02-2010, 11:16 AM

X2 - it's your truck. I was reading a thread the other day about a guy needing a longhorn bed - it might be worth it to you to pay the 25 bucks and put it up for sale, they are hard to find.

mrein3 · 01-02-2010, 11:47 AM

I would seriously consider selling it as-is and purchasing a more plane-jane long bed to convert or a factory short bed. You should be able to get good money for what you have. The amount of work you need to do to convert it sort of overcomes the good starting point.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-02-2010, 12:26 PM

what are your plans for a dream truck? Big Block, Sierra Grande, trim, '70, swb? If it is, I don't dare tell you to cut up such a disireable truck, but like others say, it is not a 67' Corvette, 71' Cuda', 69' Camaro, or 70' LS6 chevelle. It is not these, but it is a 70' Sierra Grande Longhorn, and for trucks, this would rate pretty high on a collectable truck. Like others said, you might be better off selling this nice truck to a collector and buy a truck that has the pieces you want and add the other things that you crave to it. There's very few really nice Longhorns out there and I do hate to see you cut it up, but if it makes more sense for you to do what you need to do, stay a member here and post the parts you take off so that others can benefit from what you do not like. It will be pretty time consuming to convert to a swb, and convert to 1/2 ton. Trevor

**Joesjunk** · 01-02-2010, 01:16 PM

Any pics?

mattieroo · 01-02-2010, 01:24 PM

You need to post some pics of that! Especially if you are going to chop it up. I am sure that all of the members would appreciate seeing it in all it's glory before anything happens to it. I KNOW I WOULD!!!!!!!!!!!

happy new year

Matt

liftmeup · 01-02-2010, 03:00 PM

don't cut it !! Just to rare nowdays, sell it and buy want you want or at least a SB you can work with much easier.

jessemasterblaster · 01-02-2010, 04:10 PM

Sorry, no pics yet, I will post them as soon as I can. I have also thought about converting to a 4x4. If I did that I could retain all the orginal sheetmetal and keep somewhat original without completly changing her. I think it would be pretty bad ass to have loaded longhorn 4x4. It is not swb but almost as cool as far as im concerned. I just have to figure out what would be involved. I heard I could mate a tranfer case to the 2wd thm 400, but not sure. Also I will have to figure front spring hangers, steering and so on. Alomost forgot have to figure what to do about the low hump. I found a little info via diesel wrenchers conversion, but I would like a little more before I figure out what it would take. If anybody has any coments it would be greatly apreciated. Thanks.

mrein3 · 01-02-2010, 05:56 PM

If I had the time and money, I'd do a 4x4 longhorn way before I do a cut down short wheel base. Everybody does the cut down to swb thing. You don't see many longhorns converted to 4wd.

The th400 in a 4x4 is different however. The output shaft is different. It is shorter. The tail is gone and a transfer case adapter is there. The adapter then bolts to a transfer case.

Also through 1972 there were no th400 4x4s. They are available as GM offered them later. A th400 with a NP205 would be about a bullet proof as it gets.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-02-2010, 06:05 PM

There are divorced 205 transfer cases out there that will allow you to bolt a th400 in front of it. It takes a small driveshaft in between. I have one in my 1996 Silverado. Trevor

factorystock · 01-02-2010, 10:43 PM

Keep it as is and enjoy, sell when you find your dream truck. Projects are expensive money wise, fustration wise, and bruised and bloody knuckles wise.

01-02-2010, 01:22 AM	#1
jessemasterblaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: poulsbo, WA Posts: 64	1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare? This is my first post. 1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare and what is worth? I am getting this truck to do a swb conversion. This truck is loaded with options, 402 BB , THM 400 trans, factory AC, bucket / console, cst options and lots of others. It a rust and dent free 70K original mile california truck. All documents a maintenece records. Perfect interior and nice paint. I am feeling kind of guilty taking her apart when she is so nice as is, but its not my dream truck in current form. It would be an awsome starting point for swb. Let me know what you all think. Thanks

01-02-2010, 01:53 AM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,775	Re: 1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare and what is worth? I think i would leave that truck like it is... Some people go gaga over original trucks like that. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-02-2010, 11:07 AM	#5
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: 1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare and what is worth? But if you do cut it up, then you'll have the truck that YOU want. Go for it. It's a truck, not a Corvette.

01-02-2010, 11:16 AM	#6
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare and what is worth? X2 - it's your truck. I was reading a thread the other day about a guy needing a longhorn bed - it might be worth it to you to pay the 25 bucks and put it up for sale, they are hard to find. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-02-2010, 11:47 AM	#7
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: 1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare and what is worth? I would seriously consider selling it as-is and purchasing a more plane-jane long bed to convert or a factory short bed. You should be able to get good money for what you have. The amount of work you need to do to convert it sort of overcomes the good starting point. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

01-02-2010, 12:26 PM	#8
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: 1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare and what is worth? what are your plans for a dream truck? Big Block, Sierra Grande, trim, '70, swb? If it is, I don't dare tell you to cut up such a disireable truck, but like others say, it is not a 67' Corvette, 71' Cuda', 69' Camaro, or 70' LS6 chevelle. It is not these, but it is a 70' Sierra Grande Longhorn, and for trucks, this would rate pretty high on a collectable truck. Like others said, you might be better off selling this nice truck to a collector and buy a truck that has the pieces you want and add the other things that you crave to it. There's very few really nice Longhorns out there and I do hate to see you cut it up, but if it makes more sense for you to do what you need to do, stay a member here and post the parts you take off so that others can benefit from what you do not like. It will be pretty time consuming to convert to a swb, and convert to 1/2 ton. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-02-2010, 01:16 PM	#9
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,703	Re: 1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare? Any pics? __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

01-02-2010, 01:24 PM	#10
mattieroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charter Oak, IA Posts: 77	Re: 1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare? You need to post some pics of that! Especially if you are going to chop it up. I am sure that all of the members would appreciate seeing it in all it's glory before anything happens to it. I KNOW I WOULD!!!!!!!!!!! happy new year Matt __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 1/2 ton lwb 2wd 350/350 green and white 1970 Suburban Ambulance 1/2 ton 2wd 350/350 white 1969 CST 20 lwb 2wd 350/4spd white/turquoise

01-02-2010, 03:00 PM	#11
liftmeup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburg PA Posts: 246	Re: 1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare? don't cut it !! Just to rare nowdays, sell it and buy want you want or at least a SB you can work with much easier.

01-02-2010, 04:10 PM	#12
jessemasterblaster Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: poulsbo, WA Posts: 64	Re: 1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare? Sorry, no pics yet, I will post them as soon as I can. I have also thought about converting to a 4x4. If I did that I could retain all the orginal sheetmetal and keep somewhat original without completly changing her. I think it would be pretty bad ass to have loaded longhorn 4x4. It is not swb but almost as cool as far as im concerned. I just have to figure out what would be involved. I heard I could mate a tranfer case to the 2wd thm 400, but not sure. Also I will have to figure front spring hangers, steering and so on. Alomost forgot have to figure what to do about the low hump. I found a little info via diesel wrenchers conversion, but I would like a little more before I figure out what it would take. If anybody has any coments it would be greatly apreciated. Thanks.

01-02-2010, 05:56 PM	#13
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: 1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare? If I had the time and money, I'd do a 4x4 longhorn way before I do a cut down short wheel base. Everybody does the cut down to swb thing. You don't see many longhorns converted to 4wd. The th400 in a 4x4 is different however. The output shaft is different. It is shorter. The tail is gone and a transfer case adapter is there. The adapter then bolts to a transfer case. Also through 1972 there were no th400 4x4s. They are available as GM offered them later. A th400 with a NP205 would be about a bullet proof as it gets. __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

01-02-2010, 06:05 PM	#14
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: 1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare? There are divorced 205 transfer cases out there that will allow you to bolt a th400 in front of it. It takes a small driveshaft in between. I have one in my 1996 Silverado. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-02-2010, 10:43 PM	#15
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,384	Re: 1970 gmc sierra grande 2500 longhorn, how rare? Keep it as is and enjoy, sell when you find your dream truck. Projects are expensive money wise, fustration wise, and bruised and bloody knuckles wise.



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