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asickber · 12-05-2005, 12:20 AM

Were Longhorns normally equipped with a lot of options, or were they more bare work trucks? Here is the options on my 72 Longhorn that I am copying from the copy of the original order form for my truck. I'll post the prices for the options too, maybe some will think they're interesting. I hope to post pics soon, but I couldn't figure out quick tonight, so it'll have to wait until Tuesday or Wednesday.
Model CE21034 $3088.00
tinted glass-18.00, sliding rear window-51.00, belt moulding-41.00, 4 season air cond.-410.00, camper mirrors stainless-50.00, front&rear shocks-15.00, front stabilizer-18.00, auxiliary spring-41.00, 400 cu V8-169.00, turbo hydramatic-246.00, power steering-128.00, Chrome hubcaps-10.00, 750X16X8 front tires-30.46, 750X16X8 rear tires-38.06, 750X16X8 spare-66.58, camper wiring-15.00, radio-67.00, tool & storage box-46.00, Cheyenne equipment-242.00, Guages(ammeter, oil)-12.00.
Total delivered price $4884.10 in 1972

Why do the tires cost extra, are they not what they normally came with or something?

Longhorn Man · 12-05-2005, 12:43 AM

those are bigger than base model tires.
Longhorns seem to be a little more likely to be loaded...but there were plenty of stripped down ones too.
That looks liek a pretty nicely optioned 3/4 ton longhorn.

**68350** · 12-05-2005, 01:18 AM

My 69 longhorn had 396/400, p/s, upper and lower moulding, mirrors, and radio. Nothing else.

RPOZ11 · 12-05-2005, 01:22 AM

I wish mine came with the tool box!
But, I can definately deal with the auxiliary gas tanks in that location over this!

Longhorn Man · 12-05-2005, 05:53 AM

<---- mine. You'd think with that many options, it would lose the farm truck vibe.

asickber · 12-05-2005, 07:15 AM

My vin # starts with CCE, could somebody tell me what the first C stands for?

A few 72's · 12-05-2005, 11:17 AM

Cheyenne 20 Super, no bare work truck here.

Longhorn Man · 12-05-2005, 08:07 PM

asickber, in 72, there was an extra digit added to the VIN, C for chevs, and T for GMC.
So we already know you have a Chevy 2 wheel drive with a V-8.

asickber · 12-05-2005, 08:12 PM

Thanks Longhorn Man, I just always thought they started with CE. I guess that shows how much I know. Still got a lot to learn.

ChevLoRay · 12-05-2005, 10:21 PM

My April 1, 1969 Truck Data Book shows both 6 (CS21034 &CS31034) and 8-cylinder (CE21034 and CS31034) versions of the Longhorn. After that, you have to look at each item of equipment to see what was standard. Beyond that, all of the "normal" options and upgrades were available for the 20 and 30-series trucks, with limitations.

So, even though we tend to think that they were created for the recreational vehicle market, they were basically available as just plain pick ups with longer beds and minimal amenities.

After that, it just cost money to make it like you wanted it to be.

Longhorn Man · 12-05-2005, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

My April 1, 1969 Truck Data Book shows both 6 (CS21034 &CS31034) and 8-cylinder (CE21034 and CS31034) versions of the Longhorn. After that, you have to look at each item of equipment to see what was standard. Beyond that, all of the "normal" options and upgrades were available for the 20 and 30-series trucks, with limitations.

So, even though we tend to think that they were created for the recreational vehicle market, they were basically available as just plain pick ups with longer beds and minimal amenities.

After that, it just cost money to make it like you wanted it to be.

The Longhorn WAS in fact made for the camper market. It is all over the 68 Longhorn books. Yes, there was a CE model, and a CS model, both in one ton and in 3/4 ton, and in base model, they had nothing a normal truck would have...except an extended bed with a wooden floor and H.D. rear springs.
NHo one said they automaticly came with camper options, just that they were generally optioned with more than the typical truck.

**chevy71super** · 12-06-2005, 03:42 PM

Did they come in 4 wheel drive?

Longhorn Man · 12-06-2005, 03:49 PM

no 4 wheel drive longhorns were ever built by GM.
There MAY have been an after production outfit modifying some... but of the 3 or 4 4X4 longhorns I've seen, they were all owner moddified.

jku72 · 12-06-2005, 05:55 PM

In Maine, besides my Longhorn, Ive seen two other longhorns. One is down at a local junkyard, the other was under a camper. Both of those were 3/4 tons, and both were relatively un-optioned, with the one under the camper even having a radio delete. I was thinking that a standard camper package would include a 350/turbo 4oo, power steering and brakes, and guages. The one in the junkyard is a fairly base truck as well.
It seems to me, just an observation mind you, that people out west tended to get more options and bigger engines than the thrifty (cheapskate?) New Englanders.
My Longhorn is fairly well optioned:

Longhorn Man · 12-06-2005, 06:10 PM

As far as camper package (Custom Camper) that is only H.D. tires, springs, shocks and a front sway bar.

12-05-2005, 12:20 AM	#1
asickber Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Birdseye, IN Posts: 99	Longhorn Options Question Were Longhorns normally equipped with a lot of options, or were they more bare work trucks? Here is the options on my 72 Longhorn that I am copying from the copy of the original order form for my truck. I'll post the prices for the options too, maybe some will think they're interesting. I hope to post pics soon, but I couldn't figure out quick tonight, so it'll have to wait until Tuesday or Wednesday. Model CE21034 $3088.00 tinted glass-18.00, sliding rear window-51.00, belt moulding-41.00, 4 season air cond.-410.00, camper mirrors stainless-50.00, front&rear shocks-15.00, front stabilizer-18.00, auxiliary spring-41.00, 400 cu V8-169.00, turbo hydramatic-246.00, power steering-128.00, Chrome hubcaps-10.00, 750X16X8 front tires-30.46, 750X16X8 rear tires-38.06, 750X16X8 spare-66.58, camper wiring-15.00, radio-67.00, tool & storage box-46.00, Cheyenne equipment-242.00, Guages(ammeter, oil)-12.00. Total delivered price $4884.10 in 1972 Why do the tires cost extra, are they not what they normally came with or something?

12-05-2005, 12:43 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Longhorn Options Question those are bigger than base model tires. Longhorns seem to be a little more likely to be loaded...but there were plenty of stripped down ones too. That looks liek a pretty nicely optioned 3/4 ton longhorn.

12-05-2005, 01:18 AM	#3
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Longhorn Options Question My 69 longhorn had 396/400, p/s, upper and lower moulding, mirrors, and radio. Nothing else. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

12-05-2005, 01:22 AM	#4
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Re: Longhorn Options Question I wish mine came with the tool box! But, I can definately deal with the auxiliary gas tanks in that location over this! __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

12-05-2005, 05:53 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Longhorn Options Question <---- mine. You'd think with that many options, it would lose the farm truck vibe.

12-05-2005, 07:15 AM	#6
asickber Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Birdseye, IN Posts: 99	Re: Longhorn Options Question My vin # starts with CCE, could somebody tell me what the first C stands for?

12-05-2005, 11:17 AM	#7
A few 72's Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 705	Re: Longhorn Options Question Cheyenne 20 Super, no bare work truck here. Attached Images __________________ 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

12-05-2005, 08:07 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Longhorn Options Question asickber, in 72, there was an extra digit added to the VIN, C for chevs, and T for GMC. So we already know you have a Chevy 2 wheel drive with a V-8.

12-05-2005, 08:12 PM	#9
asickber Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Birdseye, IN Posts: 99	Re: Longhorn Options Question Thanks Longhorn Man, I just always thought they started with CE. I guess that shows how much I know. Still got a lot to learn.

12-05-2005, 10:21 PM	#10
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Longhorn Options Question My April 1, 1969 Truck Data Book shows both 6 (CS21034 &CS31034) and 8-cylinder (CE21034 and CS31034) versions of the Longhorn. After that, you have to look at each item of equipment to see what was standard. Beyond that, all of the "normal" options and upgrades were available for the 20 and 30-series trucks, with limitations. So, even though we tend to think that they were created for the recreational vehicle market, they were basically available as just plain pick ups with longer beds and minimal amenities. After that, it just cost money to make it like you wanted it to be. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 12-05-2005 at 10:24 PM.

12-06-2005, 03:42 PM	#12
chevy71super Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 658	Re: Longhorn Options Question Did they come in 4 wheel drive? __________________ 71 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne Super 4X4 SB 72 Cheyenne 4X4 SB

12-06-2005, 03:49 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Longhorn Options Question no 4 wheel drive longhorns were ever built by GM. There MAY have been an after production outfit modifying some... but of the 3 or 4 4X4 longhorns I've seen, they were all owner moddified.

12-06-2005, 05:55 PM	#14
jku72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: cornville, maine Posts: 659	Re: Longhorn Options Question In Maine, besides my Longhorn, Ive seen two other longhorns. One is down at a local junkyard, the other was under a camper. Both of those were 3/4 tons, and both were relatively un-optioned, with the one under the camper even having a radio delete. I was thinking that a standard camper package would include a 350/turbo 4oo, power steering and brakes, and guages. The one in the junkyard is a fairly base truck as well. It seems to me, just an observation mind you, that people out west tended to get more options and bigger engines than the thrifty (cheapskate?) New Englanders. My Longhorn is fairly well optioned: __________________ jku Cornville, Maine 68 C10 burb 42 Willys MB 46 Dodge WF-32 1.5 ton 53 & 56 Olds' 60 Cadillac 22 Dodge Brothers

12-06-2005, 06:10 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Longhorn Options Question As far as camper package (Custom Camper) that is only H.D. tires, springs, shocks and a front sway bar.



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