Is it really a Longhorn? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

77GMCSerria · 10-25-2007, 08:51 PM

I found a 1972 Chevy C20 Auto 350 and w/ a 8 1/2ft bed. Besides the 8 1/2ft bed and "longhorn" badges, how would I know its a longhorn?

**WorkinLonghorn** · 10-25-2007, 09:16 PM

That would do it for me I think. Wood bed,leaf springs,133" wb. Look in the inside of the glove box for model #CE21034

Longhorn Man · 10-25-2007, 11:14 PM

if the bed measures 8 1/2 feet inside dimentions, it's a longhorn.
If there is a verticle seam, 6 inches from the front of the bed, it's a longhorn
it the front stake pocket is 7 or so inches from the front of the bed, it's a longhorn.

*Shane* · 10-25-2007, 11:28 PM

If Longhorn Man says it's a Longhorn, it's a Longhorn.

**70C10Toejam** · 10-25-2007, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

If Longhorn Man says it's a Longhorn, it's a Longhorn.

just hit me the right way

72armyswbtruck · 10-26-2007, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WorkinLonghorn

That would do it for me I think. Wood bed,leaf springs,133" wb. Look in the inside of the glove box for model #CE21034

That model number is a dead give away also.

68K20 x Drill · 10-26-2007, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

if the bed measures 8 1/2 feet inside dimentions, it's a longhorn.

Unless, like my truck, the frame ends before the back of the bed.

Longhorn Man · 10-26-2007, 05:32 AM

the extra 6inchws is in the middle, so your frame has been cut, besides, yours is a K/20, so there's no way it's a longhorn. They were only 2 wheel drive.

68K20 x Drill · 10-26-2007, 06:30 AM

That cut frame is about the only part I KNOW to be original to the truck.
I didn't know it was cut till I replaced the utility body with a longbed.

**special-K** · 10-26-2007, 09:32 AM

It`s a Longhorn if the guy down the street that knows the old woman`s sister that was married to the brother of the original owner`s pastor said the guy that used to own the Western Auto before the interstate came through tryed to sell a pair of bedrails that were too short back in`70 so they figured it was a Longhorn like it said on the side.

10-25-2007, 08:51 PM	#1
77GMCSerria Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 32	Is it really a Longhorn? I found a 1972 Chevy C20 Auto 350 and w/ a 8 1/2ft bed. Besides the 8 1/2ft bed and "longhorn" badges, how would I know its a longhorn?

10-25-2007, 09:16 PM	#2
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: Is it really a Longhorn? That would do it for me I think. Wood bed,leaf springs,133" wb. Look in the inside of the glove box for model #CE21034 __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

10-25-2007, 11:14 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Is it really a Longhorn? if the bed measures 8 1/2 feet inside dimentions, it's a longhorn. If there is a verticle seam, 6 inches from the front of the bed, it's a longhorn it the front stake pocket is 7 or so inches from the front of the bed, it's a longhorn.

10-25-2007, 11:28 PM	#4
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Is it really a Longhorn? If Longhorn Man says it's a Longhorn, it's a Longhorn.

10-26-2007, 05:32 AM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Is it really a Longhorn? the extra 6inchws is in the middle, so your frame has been cut, besides, yours is a K/20, so there's no way it's a longhorn. They were only 2 wheel drive.

10-26-2007, 06:30 AM	#9
68K20 x Drill Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Freedom CA Posts: 488	Re: Is it really a Longhorn? That cut frame is about the only part I KNOW to be original to the truck. I didn't know it was cut till I replaced the utility body with a longbed. __________________ 68 Chevrolet k20 Longbed 350 SM465/205, Dana 44, 14bolt, Power steering, Power Disk Brakes, 35" BFGs. 84 Chevrolet Suburban K20 6.2 Banks turbo TH400/NP208 Now with G80 68 GMC C20 Parts? Truck And a few cars

10-26-2007, 09:32 AM	#10
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