Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

adanac · 04-23-2006, 02:16 AM

This is my first post to the forum and my first venture into the fun world of classic trucks. Be gentle .......

I have just purchased a '71 Chevy C20 Longhorn that has been basically restored. It has the 350 with a 200R4 (yes ....200R4) with shift kit. The truck has 87K miles on it.

Other than the tranny being changed the only other change was puting the gas tank under the box.

Soooooo, here's is my question .....

Will I de-value the truck if I put power windows & door locks on it? The main reason why I ask is because the truck is so close to being stock (aside from the tranny & Gas tank). Is a 'true' stock Longhorn worth more 'un-modified'?

Thank in advance!

Tom

Longhorn Man · 04-23-2006, 03:45 AM

I see a couple items that aren't 100% dead on right, but they are minor details, otherwise, it looks liek a pretty nice truck.
Generally, people get all crazy about Cheyenne trucks, cheyenne supers, and big blocks, and tend to look over the lower option packages and small block trucks. (I am refering to the big dollar sellers... not the normal people who actually enjoy there trucks)
I would say do what ever you want to make it your truck. if it makes you feel better, don't do anything that can't be un-done... nuts and bolts instead of mig anf tig.

That way, if the longhorns start going across the Barret Jackson auction, you can make it original again and rake ion the money.

torquepower · 04-23-2006, 04:22 AM

Welcome to the board, nice truck!

72armyswbtruck · 04-23-2006, 04:23 AM

Welcome to the board, that's a nice lookin truck

Swbman · 04-23-2006, 07:56 AM

. and

with longhorn man, and by the way NIce Rig......

**special-K** · 04-23-2006, 08:06 AM

Welcome to the board,real nice truck.I think it would detract from your trucks value at this point.It`s so stock in appearance.It`s harder to come up with an original looking truck than a modified one.Power-windows would come-along for me way down the list after lowering,custom wheels`n`tires,custom interior/paint...

*72CSTC5* · 04-23-2006, 12:39 PM

Do whatever you want to these things. These year model trucks will never get in to the 100,000.00 dollar or even 50,000.00 dollar range like some old mustangs, camaros, cudas, corvette's and such. Hack away and be happy.

Bishops Trucks · 04-23-2006, 12:58 PM

Thats one nice piece you have. Like Longhorn Man say's it is yours so do what you want as long as it can be put back with no problem. I think power windows and door locks would be a great addition to it. Oh yea, Welcome to the Board. Home of Centuries of Knowledge on these great trucks.

cdowns · 04-23-2006, 01:19 PM

welcome to the board !!! you may want to check that tranny again i'd bet it's a 200-4R not a 200R4

CPNEJR · 04-23-2006, 01:30 PM

welcome that is a nice truck you got there

Chevrolet4x4s · 04-23-2006, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Do whatever you want to these things. These year model trucks will never get in to the 100,000.00 dollar or even 50,000.00 dollar range like some old mustangs, camaros, cudas, corvette's and such. Hack away and be happy.

Yeah,but the old Camaros,Mustangs,Cudas,Corvettes and such at one time someone would have been considerd nuts to say that a 71 hemi Cuda convertable would sell for 3,000,000.......serouslt the guy as later offered 5,000,000 and wouldnt sell it

Nice truck Welcome to the board
Shane

longhorn70gmc · 04-23-2006, 02:06 PM

Welcome to the board! Nice truck! Enjoy it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Respectfully

70 shorty · 04-23-2006, 08:40 PM

Nice truck. A lot of people build the 200 instead of the 700 because it's a direct bolt in for a turbo 350. You'll also hear arguments that the 200 can be built up stronger than the 700. 80's Grand Nationals and GNX's used the 200 as an example.

oscareltemblo · 04-23-2006, 08:56 PM

Hey that's a nice truck you might want to consider these style electric window crank switches http://www.snsclassics.com/doors.html

Longhorn Man · 04-23-2006, 10:25 PM

I saw those years ago and thought they were neat, but I thought they went under.
i read an article on them about 10 years ago or so and they seemed to like them.

Castiron9 · 04-23-2006, 10:39 PM

Hell........... I'd be happy if my LONGHORN was just one color.....Nice truck.............

Longhorn Man · 04-23-2006, 10:54 PM

I feel your pain man... I feel your pain.

**FleetsidePaul** · 04-24-2006, 12:06 AM

In my opinion bolt on's can always be un-bolted

Enjoy!!!

Just dont cut or start welding stuff!!!

Beautiful truck

krue · 04-24-2006, 12:35 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Nice truck, do what you want to it.

**Canadian694x4** · 04-24-2006, 12:45 AM

Welcome To The Board From A Fellow Canuck! Great Longhorn Ya Got There...Is It A Canadian Truck?

thecatseye66 · 04-24-2006, 01:17 AM

Great looking truck!
So you are a backwards Canadian, eh?(nice handle)
Spokanites love B.C.

longhorn71 · 04-24-2006, 02:00 AM

If that is a canadian made longhorn there was 316 made in canada for 1971.

Not super rare but i bet there is only a hand full left now.

Welcome two the board btw

I also have a 71 longhorn.I wrote to gms vintage vehicle services and got the info on the truck(that is how i found out how many were made in 71)

wibilly · 04-24-2006, 03:07 AM

nice truck and welcome to the board, i must warn you it's an addition

Longhorn Man · 04-24-2006, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thecatseye66

So you are a backwards Canadian, eh?(nice handle)

Jeeez... I'm slightly dislexic, and didn't get the whole handle thing. That's pretty cool.

torquepower · 04-24-2006, 05:02 AM

I see trannies turbo 400 and 350's for sale cheap on here all the time if you think you need one. http://www.bc4x4.com/ You probably have to register to see the 4 sale sections. What part of BC are you from? Maybe see you on the road one day. Wannna drag

Nice truck!

04-23-2006, 02:16 AM	#1
adanac Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 14	Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? This is my first post to the forum and my first venture into the fun world of classic trucks. Be gentle ....... I have just purchased a '71 Chevy C20 Longhorn that has been basically restored. It has the 350 with a 200R4 (yes ....200R4) with shift kit. The truck has 87K miles on it. Other than the tranny being changed the only other change was puting the gas tank under the box. Soooooo, here's is my question ..... Will I de-value the truck if I put power windows & door locks on it? The main reason why I ask is because the truck is so close to being stock (aside from the tranny & Gas tank). Is a 'true' stock Longhorn worth more 'un-modified'? Thank in advance! Tom Attached Images

04-23-2006, 03:45 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? I see a couple items that aren't 100% dead on right, but they are minor details, otherwise, it looks liek a pretty nice truck. Generally, people get all crazy about Cheyenne trucks, cheyenne supers, and big blocks, and tend to look over the lower option packages and small block trucks. (I am refering to the big dollar sellers... not the normal people who actually enjoy there trucks) I would say do what ever you want to make it your truck. if it makes you feel better, don't do anything that can't be un-done... nuts and bolts instead of mig anf tig. That way, if the longhorns start going across the Barret Jackson auction, you can make it original again and rake ion the money.

04-23-2006, 04:22 AM	#3
torquepower Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mission, BC Canada Posts: 31	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? Welcome to the board, nice truck! __________________ 71 GMC 3500 Longhorn 454 72 GMC 2500 Sierra 350 69 C20 Longbox fleetside 305 68 C10 Shortbox Stepside 250 94 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 350 88 GMC K1500

04-23-2006, 04:23 AM	#4
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04-23-2006, 07:56 AM	#5
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04-23-2006, 08:06 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? Welcome to the board,real nice truck.I think it would detract from your trucks value at this point.It`s so stock in appearance.It`s harder to come up with an original looking truck than a modified one.Power-windows would come-along for me way down the list after lowering,custom wheels`n`tires,custom interior/paint... __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-23-2006, 12:39 PM	#7
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? Do whatever you want to these things. These year model trucks will never get in to the 100,000.00 dollar or even 50,000.00 dollar range like some old mustangs, camaros, cudas, corvette's and such. Hack away and be happy.

04-23-2006, 12:58 PM	#8
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? Thats one nice piece you have. Like Longhorn Man say's it is yours so do what you want as long as it can be put back with no problem. I think power windows and door locks would be a great addition to it. Oh yea, Welcome to the Board. Home of Centuries of Knowledge on these great trucks. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER" Last edited by Bishops Trucks; 04-23-2006 at 01:00 PM.

04-23-2006, 01:19 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? welcome to the board !!! you may want to check that tranny again i'd bet it's a 200-4R not a 200R4 __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-23-2006, 01:30 PM	#10
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? welcome that is a nice truck you got there __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

04-23-2006, 02:06 PM	#12
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? Welcome to the board! Nice truck! Enjoy it!!!!!!!!!!!!! Respectfully __________________ 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!

04-23-2006, 08:40 PM	#13
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? Nice truck. A lot of people build the 200 instead of the 700 because it's a direct bolt in for a turbo 350. You'll also hear arguments that the 200 can be built up stronger than the 700. 80's Grand Nationals and GNX's used the 200 as an example. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

04-23-2006, 08:56 PM	#14
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? Hey that's a nice truck you might want to consider these style electric window crank switches http://www.snsclassics.com/doors.html __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

04-23-2006, 10:25 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? I saw those years ago and thought they were neat, but I thought they went under. i read an article on them about 10 years ago or so and they seemed to like them.

04-23-2006, 10:39 PM	#16
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? Hell........... I'd be happy if my LONGHORN was just one color.....Nice truck............. __________________ 72-SUPER CHEYENNE/20 LONGHORN 70-C/30 DUALLY



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04-23-2006, 10:54 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? I feel your pain man... I feel your pain.

04-24-2006, 12:06 AM	#18
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? In my opinion bolt on's can always be un-bolted Enjoy!!! Just dont cut or start welding stuff!!! Beautiful truck __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

04-24-2006, 12:35 AM	#19
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04-24-2006, 01:17 AM	#21
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04-24-2006, 02:00 AM	#22
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? If that is a canadian made longhorn there was 316 made in canada for 1971. Not super rare but i bet there is only a hand full left now. Welcome two the board btw I also have a 71 longhorn.I wrote to gms vintage vehicle services and got the info on the truck(that is how i found out how many were made in 71)

04-24-2006, 03:07 AM	#23
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04-24-2006, 05:02 AM	#25
torquepower Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mission, BC Canada Posts: 31	Re: Will this DE-value my Longhorn???? I see trannies turbo 400 and 350's for sale cheap on here all the time if you think you need one. http://www.bc4x4.com/ You probably have to register to see the 4 sale sections. What part of BC are you from? Maybe see you on the road one day. Wannna drag Nice truck! __________________ 71 GMC 3500 Longhorn 454 72 GMC 2500 Sierra 350 69 C20 Longbox fleetside 305 68 C10 Shortbox Stepside 250 94 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 350 88 GMC K1500 Last edited by torquepower; 04-24-2006 at 05:09 AM.

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