Who's owned their 67-72 the longest? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wlee · 09-10-2002, 04:58 PM

There have been several threads lately on who drives theirs every day, how many one tons, etc . . . I was just wondering - of the members on this board, who has owned theirs the longest??

I bought my Longhorn the summer of '78 (for $700), and have driven it almost every day since - anybody here buy theirs new??

Thought it might be fun to see some long term enthusiasts

**72 Super** · 09-10-2002, 05:10 PM

I have a 72 Cheyenne Super that was bought new by my father that I restoring.Does that count???

wlee · 09-10-2002, 05:13 PM

I would think that family owned trucks should qualify

JoetheMobster · 09-10-2002, 05:25 PM

I've had my truck just over a year now, so it would definetly not be me!! hahaha

**1971Stepside** · 09-10-2002, 05:37 PM

I got mine in 1986. Paid $2500 for it and I was 17. While I was in college my Dad and Step Mom divorced. In the divorce my Dad filed for Chapter 11 and the bank got my truck. I tried to buy it from the bank (on a meager college kid income) and I was not the highest bidder. Anyway, I went to the guy that got my truck and he wouldn't sell it to me. I was very upset. My wife (then fiance) went and bought the truck from the guy because he didn't know who she was. She kept in storage and suprised me with it for Christmas that year!! The truck has a lot of sentimental value in our family. I still don't know what she had to pay the guy for the truck, but I bet is was way more than what it was worth.

SCOTI · 09-10-2002, 05:47 PM

I got mine in March 1986 for 1500. Put about 3k into it the first few months after purchasing only to have it stolen just before Halloween that year. Got it back almost 1yr later much worse for wear & decided since I already purchased another car I would do a frame up resto. I've had my beater since Feb '00 & it's a daily driver.

palallin · 09-10-2002, 05:56 PM

The "family" truck--first my uncle's, then my Dad's, then my brother's--was bought new in March of '70.

My '69 I bought in October '93; I'd had the '67 before from May of '84 till September of '93.

weasel29gm · 09-10-2002, 06:38 PM

Got my 69 in Sept 86 16 yrs

Mike C · 09-10-2002, 06:40 PM

My Jimmy was bought by my dad in '76 used with 113k miles already! He drove it everyday until '88 when it was totaled by a stinkin' Lincoln! I've had it since then. Both me and my brother learned to drive in it. One of the family now...

dwaite72lnghrn · 09-10-2002, 07:59 PM

My dad bought it new in april of '72. when he added the spare tire it topped out just over $4000. He ran it mostly with a slidein camper. I got it in sept. of '82 with 76,000 miles. At 83000 the cam gear went took out 8 exhaust valves, I put in a crane econo power 272/284 cam new push rods for the bent ones double roller chain and since about 73,000 miles. other than that and a trans rebuild and 7 mufflers 5 tail pipes 2 lead pipes and 4 sets of tires(dry rot mostly) redid the wood bed. Now the metal is going so its time for a complete resto for another 30 year truck.

Capitol68 · 09-10-2002, 08:44 PM

71 stepside,
you are one lucky dude,,I hope you hang on to both of your ladies.

WHYBYNU · 09-10-2002, 09:39 PM

I've had mine for 8 yrs. I'm the 2nd owner, I used to drive by it everyday on my way to work. The guy owned a garage and drove the truck daily. I was restoring a "67" swb fleetside but had been looking for a "SUPER" for about 3 yrs and long story short I pulled in and asked if he would like to sell his truck and he said I could'nt afford it! He said 4500.00 and I said do you want a check or cash.I had it in my driveway by noon that day!! Completely rust free with only 73,000 miles. sold the "67" 3 weeks later and started the restoration 3 mos later. Everyone would say why don't you just give up and buy a new truck. I said why would I by a new truck it has automatic trans. pwr/steering, brakes and a/c. so when I finished the frame off and went to the DMV I ordered my plates to say WHYBYNU.

Andy4639 · 09-10-2002, 09:44 PM

I bought mine in March of 85. I have been driving it ever since. It is my everyday driver, and I have a 93 sub., 2001 ext. blazer, and a 94 elderado caddy. I wouldn't take anything for it.

6869704X4 · 09-10-2002, 10:01 PM

Summer of 83

tom hand · 09-10-2002, 10:25 PM

Got the one I have now in 84. Anyone born the day I bought it is now old enough to buy cigarettes, d@mn I'm getting old.

72GMCstepside · 09-10-2002, 10:29 PM

I Know I haven't owned mine the longest, but I might be the newest! I bought my 72 only about a month and a half ago. haven't really driven it since I have been working on it since right after I test drove it. I only get a chance to work on it on weekends due to work and all.

devinfife · 09-10-2002, 10:31 PM

had mine for about a year and a half

JD72 · 09-11-2002, 06:36 AM

71 Stepside that is a great story, sounds like a fine wife you have there. Thats one of them stories you'll be able to tell your grandkids. I bought mine in 96.

Woody · 09-11-2002, 07:12 AM

Bought my 69 in Dec. '84 (on younger brothers birthday). Saw it setting on a used car lot in Concord NC, and had to have it. It has been in the basement getting a resto for the last 1.5-2 years. GOing to buy another in a few weeks for my 13 year old son, first for me to use while I finish the 69, then for us to fix up for hsis 16th birthday. Should be a fun project.

71 Stepside: That is some wife you have!! Bless her BIG 'OL HEART!!!

**Tim Christian** · 09-11-2002, 07:31 AM

I got my 67(ground-up) in 1979. My Great Uncle bought it new in 67. I am the second owner. When he died it had 22,000 actual on it.

Jwill41 · 09-11-2002, 09:05 AM

I have had mine for about 15 years. I bought it from my brother who had it for 3-4 years. He got it from his brother-in-law who had it for several years.

OneOwner68 · 09-11-2002, 11:50 AM

I just got the '68 from a good friend who just passed away. She bought it new in California in 1968. There are 2 sets of the original keys. The original small grey paper envelope that the keys came in. The round metal rings that list the key numbers. All of the original papers, including owners manual and protecto-plate.

R.I.P. Anita
5/19/38
9/3/02

wlee · 09-11-2002, 12:10 PM

What great stories! I think my thread should have been titled "Your Truck Story"

It sure is fun to hear about the way we acquired our trucks . . . mine was sitting for sale with two other Chevys, & I bought it because of the heavy rear end and 4 speed tranny . . . it was almost a decade later that someone told me it was a Longhorn. I didn't even know what that was. I knew it had a bed extension, but I never questioned why.

I bought it with the original 350 knocking like crazy - the guy selling it said it had been like that since he bought it. I took her home & decided to use her till she blew & then replace the engine. I couldn't believe how long it kept on going! I finally replaced it with a low mile 307 - not because it blew, just because I found a good replacement. When I tore it down to find the problem, I found that someone had replace one piston with an incorrect part, and it had been slapping against the cylinder walls crating a nasty washboard - even with that much abuse, the walls still bored clean & the engine went back into service in a 68 Impala.

Keep the great "Tales of the Trucks" coming!

DHregdovic · 09-11-2002, 12:38 PM

I'm looking at the original pink slip dated 8/24/1967. Total price of $2832.45. Two trades were also made on the sale: a 1959 International pickup and a 1963 Pontiac Catalina - got $759.45 for both of 'em.

It wasn't me though. It belonged to my wifes grandfather who passed away last year. I have the truck now - lots of sentimental value and family memories.

jmil1974 · 09-11-2002, 12:45 PM

I got mine for free from my uncle in 1988 (when I was 14). He had to tow it 350 miles to bring it to me. He owned it for at least a good 10 years prior to that. Maybe more, I'll have to check. She used to be a 3 on the tree 350 and now has a TH350. One day, either a 6 speed or 4L80e. She's on her 3rd paint job since I have had her and 2nd engine. I love this truck and will never give her up!

09-10-2002, 04:58 PM	#1
wlee Just an Old Mr Goodwrench Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Green Ridge, MO USA Posts: 259	Who's owned their 67-72 the longest? There have been several threads lately on who drives theirs every day, how many one tons, etc . . . I was just wondering - of the members on this board, who has owned theirs the longest?? I bought my Longhorn the summer of '78 (for $700), and have driven it almost every day since - anybody here buy theirs new?? Thought it might be fun to see some long term enthusiasts __________________ 1969 CST 20 Longhorn 1970 CST 20 Fleetside 1991 Jaguar Sovereign 1992 Mazda Miata

09-10-2002, 05:10 PM	#2
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,691	I have a 72 Cheyenne Super that was bought new by my father that I restoring.Does that count??? __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

09-10-2002, 05:13 PM	#3
wlee Just an Old Mr Goodwrench Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Green Ridge, MO USA Posts: 259	I would think that family owned trucks should qualify __________________ 1969 CST 20 Longhorn 1970 CST 20 Fleetside 1991 Jaguar Sovereign 1992 Mazda Miata

09-10-2002, 05:25 PM	#4
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	I've had my truck just over a year now, so it would definetly not be me!! hahaha __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

09-10-2002, 05:37 PM	#5
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	1985 I got mine in 1986. Paid $2500 for it and I was 17. While I was in college my Dad and Step Mom divorced. In the divorce my Dad filed for Chapter 11 and the bank got my truck. I tried to buy it from the bank (on a meager college kid income) and I was not the highest bidder. Anyway, I went to the guy that got my truck and he wouldn't sell it to me. I was very upset. My wife (then fiance) went and bought the truck from the guy because he didn't know who she was. She kept in storage and suprised me with it for Christmas that year!! The truck has a lot of sentimental value in our family. I still don't know what she had to pay the guy for the truck, but I bet is was way more than what it was worth. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-10-2002, 05:47 PM	#6
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,998	I got mine in March 1986 for 1500. Put about 3k into it the first few months after purchasing only to have it stolen just before Halloween that year. Got it back almost 1yr later much worse for wear & decided since I already purchased another car I would do a frame up resto. I've had my beater since Feb '00 & it's a daily driver. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-10-2002, 05:56 PM	#7
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	The "family" truck--first my uncle's, then my Dad's, then my brother's--was bought new in March of '70. My '69 I bought in October '93; I'd had the '67 before from May of '84 till September of '93. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

09-10-2002, 06:38 PM	#8
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Got my 69 in Sept 86 16 yrs __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

09-10-2002, 06:40 PM	#9
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	My Jimmy was bought by my dad in '76 used with 113k miles already! He drove it everyday until '88 when it was totaled by a stinkin' Lincoln! I've had it since then. Both me and my brother learned to drive in it. One of the family now... __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

09-10-2002, 07:59 PM	#10
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	My dad bought it new in april of '72. when he added the spare tire it topped out just over $4000. He ran it mostly with a slidein camper. I got it in sept. of '82 with 76,000 miles. At 83000 the cam gear went took out 8 exhaust valves, I put in a crane econo power 272/284 cam new push rods for the bent ones double roller chain and since about 73,000 miles. other than that and a trans rebuild and 7 mufflers 5 tail pipes 2 lead pipes and 4 sets of tires(dry rot mostly) redid the wood bed. Now the metal is going so its time for a complete resto for another 30 year truck. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

09-10-2002, 08:44 PM	#11
Capitol68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin,Tx Posts: 327	71 stepside, you are one lucky dude,,I hope you hang on to both of your ladies. __________________ '68 Fleet LWB orig 307 .030 over GM Hei/w Accel Super coil orig. stock TH 400. _______________________ “What we do for ourselves dies with us. What we do for others and the world remains and is immortal.” Albert Pine English author d.1851

09-10-2002, 09:39 PM	#12
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	I've had mine for 8 yrs. I'm the 2nd owner, I used to drive by it everyday on my way to work. The guy owned a garage and drove the truck daily. I was restoring a "67" swb fleetside but had been looking for a "SUPER" for about 3 yrs and long story short I pulled in and asked if he would like to sell his truck and he said I could'nt afford it! He said 4500.00 and I said do you want a check or cash.I had it in my driveway by noon that day!! Completely rust free with only 73,000 miles. sold the "67" 3 weeks later and started the restoration 3 mos later. Everyone would say why don't you just give up and buy a new truck. I said why would I by a new truck it has automatic trans. pwr/steering, brakes and a/c. so when I finished the frame off and went to the DMV I ordered my plates to say WHYBYNU. __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

09-10-2002, 09:44 PM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Not Long Enough I bought mine in March of 85. I have been driving it ever since. It is my everyday driver, and I have a 93 sub., 2001 ext. blazer, and a 94 elderado caddy. I wouldn't take anything for it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-10-2002, 10:01 PM	#14
6869704X4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SE NM Posts: 769	Summer of 83 __________________ The more I learn about women, the more I love my truck.

09-10-2002, 10:25 PM	#15
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Got the one I have now in 84. Anyone born the day I bought it is now old enough to buy cigarettes, d@mn I'm getting old. __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS Last edited by tom hand; 09-10-2002 at 10:28 PM.



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09-10-2002, 10:29 PM	#16
72GMCstepside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Watsonville, Ca Posts: 23	I Know I haven't owned mine the longest, but I might be the newest! I bought my 72 only about a month and a half ago. haven't really driven it since I have been working on it since right after I test drove it. I only get a chance to work on it on weekends due to work and all.

09-10-2002, 10:31 PM	#17
devinfife Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 171	had mine for about a year and a half __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB 69 c-10. turquoise. 350 motor with 400 trans. long fleet. headers and dual flowmaster exhaust. K & N air cleaner, aluminum wheels and radials, stereo system and a bed liner. Manual drums and manual steering. Kickin it in Seattle, WA p.s. i love my longbed. must be a phallic thing.

09-11-2002, 06:36 AM	#18
JD72 WTF Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: loganville, Ga. Posts: 118	71 Stepside that is a great story, sounds like a fine wife you have there. Thats one of them stories you'll be able to tell your grandkids. I bought mine in 96. __________________ Some people are wise, some people are otherwise. 72 cheyenne primer factory air lowered rallyes with flat caps flowmasters 12 bolt 3.73 350/350 combo needs rockers . Cowl hood installed. 81 Malibu wagon lowered with 17's bright ass yellow and v-6. 71 225 Electra all original 455/4 81 z28

09-11-2002, 07:12 AM	#19
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Bought my 69 in Dec. '84 (on younger brothers birthday). Saw it setting on a used car lot in Concord NC, and had to have it. It has been in the basement getting a resto for the last 1.5-2 years. GOing to buy another in a few weeks for my 13 year old son, first for me to use while I finish the 69, then for us to fix up for hsis 16th birthday. Should be a fun project. 71 Stepside: That is some wife you have!! Bless her BIG 'OL HEART!!!

09-11-2002, 07:31 AM	#20
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	I got my 67(ground-up) in 1979. My Great Uncle bought it new in 67. I am the second owner. When he died it had 22,000 actual on it.

09-11-2002, 09:05 AM	#21
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	I have had mine for about 15 years. I bought it from my brother who had it for 3-4 years. He got it from his brother-in-law who had it for several years. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

09-11-2002, 11:50 AM	#22
OneOwner68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Payson,Az. U.S.A. Posts: 58	I just got the '68 from a good friend who just passed away. She bought it new in California in 1968. There are 2 sets of the original keys. The original small grey paper envelope that the keys came in. The round metal rings that list the key numbers. All of the original papers, including owners manual and protecto-plate. R.I.P. Anita 5/19/38 9/3/02 __________________ Rick '37 GMC 22,000 original rust free miles '66 Yenko Stinger #YS-100 '68 Camaro SS 396 L78/L89 '68 C10 LWB for sale cheep '69 F250 CrewCab 4x4 '01 F150 Lightning '03 Mazda Tribute AWD

09-11-2002, 12:10 PM	#23
wlee Just an Old Mr Goodwrench Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Green Ridge, MO USA Posts: 259	What great stories! I think my thread should have been titled "Your Truck Story" It sure is fun to hear about the way we acquired our trucks . . . mine was sitting for sale with two other Chevys, & I bought it because of the heavy rear end and 4 speed tranny . . . it was almost a decade later that someone told me it was a Longhorn. I didn't even know what that was. I knew it had a bed extension, but I never questioned why. I bought it with the original 350 knocking like crazy - the guy selling it said it had been like that since he bought it. I took her home & decided to use her till she blew & then replace the engine. I couldn't believe how long it kept on going! I finally replaced it with a low mile 307 - not because it blew, just because I found a good replacement. When I tore it down to find the problem, I found that someone had replace one piston with an incorrect part, and it had been slapping against the cylinder walls crating a nasty washboard - even with that much abuse, the walls still bored clean & the engine went back into service in a 68 Impala. Keep the great "Tales of the Trucks" coming! __________________ 1969 CST 20 Longhorn 1970 CST 20 Fleetside 1991 Jaguar Sovereign 1992 Mazda Miata

09-11-2002, 12:38 PM	#24
DHregdovic Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Beaver County, PA Posts: 46	I'm looking at the original pink slip dated 8/24/1967. Total price of $2832.45. Two trades were also made on the sale: a 1959 International pickup and a 1963 Pontiac Catalina - got $759.45 for both of 'em. It wasn't me though. It belonged to my wifes grandfather who passed away last year. I have the truck now - lots of sentimental value and family memories. __________________ 67 LWB GMC 250 inline w/4spd manual Disc/power brake conversion

09-11-2002, 12:45 PM	#25
jmil1974 Ain't we cute? Join Date: May 2002 Location: Friendswood, TX Posts: 700	I got mine for free from my uncle in 1988 (when I was 14). He had to tow it 350 miles to bring it to me. He owned it for at least a good 10 years prior to that. Maybe more, I'll have to check. She used to be a 3 on the tree 350 and now has a TH350. One day, either a 6 speed or 4L80e. She's on her 3rd paint job since I have had her and 2nd engine. I love this truck and will never give her up!

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