New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72freak · 11-02-2007, 01:10 PM

I thought I would deviate from the original post and do a fresh one.....and yes I know I have conflicting trim for the years.....but I like it. A few more parts (tail light trim) and Im back on the front suspension and then the interior. Im leaving the bed to last......Who's got the cheapest bed wood kits for a Longhorn?

Thanks "UNCLE"....the tailgate band looks just fine!!!!

jsbgump · 11-02-2007, 01:15 PM

I like it. Looks Good

ChevLoRay · 11-02-2007, 02:41 PM

Yeah, now add the 69-72 taillight bezels.

72freak · 11-02-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

Yeah, now add the 69-72 taillight bezels.

A quote from above......"A few more parts (tail light trim) and Im back"

yep.......its on the way!!!

67_C-30 · 11-02-2007, 05:07 PM

Awesome! I can't wait to see it pulled outside so we can really see what its gonna look like. I can tell the front end is higher, but I'm not feeling regular rims on the front. It needs the Budd's back on there, man!!

72freak · 11-02-2007, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Awesome! I can't wait to see it pulled outside so we can really see what its gonna look like. I can tell the front end is higher, but I'm not feeling regular rims on the front. It needs the Budd's back on there, man!!

Ive only lifted one side........probably do the other this weekend. I got it to
5" of rake and I will loose 1.5" more when I put smaller tires on the rear.

I have had about 8 people look at it with bud style on one side and normal rim on the other. So far its 100% normal rim. My plan is to mount up 2 of each and change them as the mood hits me.

67_C-30 · 11-02-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

Ive only lifted one side........probably do the other this weekend. I got it to
5" of rake and I will loose 1.5" more when I put smaller tires on the rear.

I have had about 8 people look at it with bud style on one side and normal rim on the other. So far its 100% normal rim. My plan is to mount up 2 of each and change them as the mood hits me.

Of course it's your truck and you gotta do it like you want it, but its looks like a 3/4 ton Longhorn that someone slapped dual wheels on the rear with normal front wheel IMO. The Budds have much heavier duty look to me. You mentioned you didn't want to run spacers, but I would think the stress put on the front wheel bearings with the factory budd spacer on the drum would be worse than spacers. I have run 6061 billet aluminum spacers on the rear my '69 C-30 car hauler for years now with much more weight that you could ever put a pickup. I would not be afraid of them at all, and I am going to run them my '67 C-30 because I agree with you that in factory form, the front wheels do set in a little much. Just something else to think about.

**special-K** · 11-04-2007, 08:31 AM

Budds up front!!Anything else looks like a 1/2-assed conversion.

72freak · 11-23-2007, 04:55 AM

A few new pics.....

Front end is complete...trim, bumper and lift sprigs. The interior needs the under dash AC put back in and some door panels and knobs.....Its now time for mirrors, the rear slider the bed wood, wheels and tires.

**special-K** · 11-23-2007, 06:00 AM

I am one jealous man.

67_C-30 · 11-23-2007, 07:10 AM

Looks great!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-23-2007, 10:41 AM

Killer looking ride...

bad6772 · 11-23-2007, 02:08 PM

looks great

67_C-30 · 11-23-2007, 04:57 PM

Pull that bad boy outside and shoot a few in the daylight. You're making we wanna do that to a Longhorn!

stllookn · 11-23-2007, 07:13 PM

Dang...I like that truck. What to do with those wheels though...stainless inserts or powdercoat them Argent silver?

72freak · 11-23-2007, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

Dang...I like that truck. What to do with those wheels though...stainless inserts or powdercoat them Argent silver?

Inserts/simulators are on the way..........I am going to try a set and see what I think......I reaslly want steel balck wheels with chrome caps and trim rings!!!!

72freak · 11-23-2007, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Pull that bad boy outside and shoot a few in the daylight. You're making we wanna do that to a Longhorn!

Just so the other folks out there know...... I didnt alter a true Longhorn truck..that would be a sin.....Its a 68 cab and chassis with a longhorn bed added later.

67_C-30 · 11-23-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 72freak

Inserts/simulators are on the way..........I am going to try a set and see what I think......I reaslly want steel balck wheels with chrome caps and trim rings!!!!

I bought these off Ebay pretty reasonably. They were takeoffs from a 90- something Chevy dually. You will have to go with 14mm studs though to use the lug covers that hold them on. If you ever want a set of 1 piece 16" wheels, let me know! I have tons of them!

b.sharp · 11-23-2007, 08:55 PM

Did you narrow the rear end to get it to fit under the bed like that?

Bryan

67_C-30 · 11-23-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by b.sharp

Did you narrow the rear end to get it to fit under the bed like that?

Bryan

No, the cab and chassis 1 ton rearends are already that width.

b.sharp · 11-23-2007, 09:19 PM

Man, I like the newer black wheels. I am working on getting a '65 1 ton with 66000 og miles. 292 4sp. Very long box though, I think I'll have it cut down to the 8' box and try to do something with the rust areas. I thought about putting a 67-68 cab and doghouse on it but finding a rust free one around our areas is pretty near impossible. I like them better than the earlier 60's. I've been told the frames are the same but cab mounts may need to be moved. Anyone know for sure.

Bryan

67_C-30 · 11-23-2007, 09:35 PM

I don't know if the frames are the same or not, but it shouldn't be hard to put the 67-72 body on it. My 67 C-30 had a long wheelbase too, and I had to cut it down to put the 8' box on it. I used a rearend out of '97 C3500 dually pickup because I wanted a dually with rear hips - although I really like the way 72Freak's turned out!

72freak · 12-19-2007, 11:07 AM

Ok guys........its dirty, dusty and still not finished.......but the mirrors are on, wheels and tires are on, interior is done except painting the shifter, tinted rear slider and mounting the AC unit. I still have to do something about the bed wood.......but I did drive it today!!!!!

Also missing the rear bumper, hitch and I ordered and am going to try some 1 3/4 flexable fenders flares.........I am probably going to give in to and order some wheel spacers for the front.

For those who have not seen the original post......the last picture is what we started with.

67_C-30 · 12-19-2007, 03:08 PM

That bad boy looks great David!! I agree that the wheel flares will help it out. I hope this summer I'll be done with mine and we can get a few side by side shots. Maybe we can talk see ten into shooting them!

**Palf70Step** · 12-19-2007, 03:20 PM

Astonishing results!!

I am debating like you mentioned on the wheels and not sure which ones I like best. I kind of lean toward the painted wheels, at least today I do

Beautiful job on the truck!

11-02-2007, 01:10 PM	#1
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. I thought I would deviate from the original post and do a fresh one.....and yes I know I have conflicting trim for the years.....but I like it. A few more parts (tail light trim) and Im back on the front suspension and then the interior. Im leaving the bed to last......Who's got the cheapest bed wood kits for a Longhorn? Thanks "UNCLE"....the tailgate band looks just fine!!!! Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 11-02-2007 at 01:13 PM.

11-02-2007, 01:15 PM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. I like it. Looks Good __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-02-2007, 02:41 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. Yeah, now add the 69-72 taillight bezels. __________________ 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.

11-02-2007, 05:07 PM	#5
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. Awesome! I can't wait to see it pulled outside so we can really see what its gonna look like. I can tell the front end is higher, but I'm not feeling regular rims on the front. It needs the Budd's back on there, man!! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 11-02-2007 at 05:08 PM.

11-04-2007, 08:31 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. Budds up front!!Anything else looks like a 1/2-assed conversion. __________________ "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 ~

11-23-2007, 04:55 AM	#9
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. A few new pics..... Front end is complete...trim, bumper and lift sprigs. The interior needs the under dash AC put back in and some door panels and knobs.....Its now time for mirrors, the rear slider the bed wood, wheels and tires. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 11-23-2007 at 05:08 AM.

11-23-2007, 06:00 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. I am one jealous man. __________________ "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 ~

11-23-2007, 07:10 AM	#11
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. Looks great!! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

11-23-2007, 10:41 AM	#12
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11-23-2007, 02:08 PM	#13
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. looks great

11-23-2007, 04:57 PM	#14
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. Pull that bad boy outside and shoot a few in the daylight. You're making we wanna do that to a Longhorn! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

11-23-2007, 07:13 PM	#15
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. Dang...I like that truck. What to do with those wheels though...stainless inserts or powdercoat them Argent silver? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

11-23-2007, 08:55 PM	#19
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. Did you narrow the rear end to get it to fit under the bed like that? Bryan

11-23-2007, 09:19 PM	#21
b.sharp Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky Posts: 508	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. Man, I like the newer black wheels. I am working on getting a '65 1 ton with 66000 og miles. 292 4sp. Very long box though, I think I'll have it cut down to the 8' box and try to do something with the rust areas. I thought about putting a 67-68 cab and doghouse on it but finding a rust free one around our areas is pretty near impossible. I like them better than the earlier 60's. I've been told the frames are the same but cab mounts may need to be moved. Anyone know for sure. Bryan

11-23-2007, 09:35 PM	#22
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. I don't know if the frames are the same or not, but it shouldn't be hard to put the 67-72 body on it. My 67 C-30 had a long wheelbase too, and I had to cut it down to put the 8' box on it. I used a rearend out of '97 C3500 dually pickup because I wanted a dually with rear hips - although I really like the way 72Freak's turned out! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!



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12-19-2007, 11:07 AM	#23
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. Ok guys........its dirty, dusty and still not finished.......but the mirrors are on, wheels and tires are on, interior is done except painting the shifter, tinted rear slider and mounting the AC unit. I still have to do something about the bed wood.......but I did drive it today!!!!! Also missing the rear bumper, hitch and I ordered and am going to try some 1 3/4 flexable fenders flares.........I am probably going to give in to and order some wheel spacers for the front. For those who have not seen the original post......the last picture is what we started with. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 12-19-2007 at 11:17 AM.

12-19-2007, 03:08 PM	#24
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: New trim on the 68 chevy dually, GMC longhorn mut. That bad boy looks great David!! I agree that the wheel flares will help it out. I hope this summer I'll be done with mine and we can get a few side by side shots. Maybe we can talk see ten into shooting them! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

12-19-2007, 03:20 PM	#25
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