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Canadian C30 · 05-19-2012, 05:22 PM

Hi Guys

I'm new to the forum and live in Ontario Canada and just came across an old girl that I just had to have.

After a few days of play and some tinker I got it running and all seems well. With 53000km on the clock and all mostly original and a PTO I was thinking about restoration and finding a box.

I then measured the wheelbase and realized that this was 133"

Are boxes rare for a longhorn truck? or should I find clean one and graft in a section to make up the length. Hard to find boxes here in Ontario where it rusts all year long.

Any ideas? Know of any boxes that I could have a truck pick up and ship to Ontario?

thanks
Howard

RINC · 05-19-2012, 06:38 PM

Nice !

Not sure I have answers to your questions.

I still learning bout the Longhorns also.

Vintage Windmills · 05-19-2012, 10:07 PM

It may not have been a longhorn. It could have been a 9ft stepside. The Vin might tell you.

**special-K** · 05-19-2012, 10:14 PM

It could also have been a cab & chassis. Again,the model number will tell. Oh,welcome to the board! Are you saying the truck has a KPH speedo/odo? That's pretty cool if it does.

bobs409 · 05-20-2012, 06:26 AM

Tims right on the cab/chassis. My wrecker is 133 inch wheelbase and was sold as a cab/chassis off the lot. Possibly your truck was a wrecker too!

(could have been anything though)

I'm into restoring things. See my wrecker build thread here:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448256

**special-K** · 05-20-2012, 06:32 AM

By the supports in place on the frame now I'd say at least the most recent bed on there wasn't a pickup box. The bedsides aren't reproduced and they will take some wide open eyes to find. But,beds come up from time to time on the parts board...and go fast. We have some High Octane vendors who may come upon one to part in the future. Your best bet will be to get a subscription and post a WTB in the parts board. Then,when a bed comes up people will think of seeing your search.

**LockDoc** · 05-20-2012, 10:38 AM

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Is there any way to tell if it originally had dual wheels on it?

to the board...

LockDoc

71swb4x4 · 05-20-2012, 10:55 AM

OP - nice looking truck. You have a lot of options at this point.

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

Is there any way to tell if it originally had dual wheels on it?

My 67 has dual wheels listed on the SPID.

dhaymaker · 05-20-2012, 11:04 AM

I also recently bought a 1-Ton Dually, mine's a 157" wheelbase. You've made a nice buy, I think!

Welcome to the board...from Colorado!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-20-2012, 11:14 AM

There is a sweet Longhorn box in the 67-72 parts area by a member in Ca. It is priced right too. I'd put it on there and not look back. Nice find!

Canadian C30 · 05-20-2012, 11:29 AM

Thanks for all the help, advice

I think your right about it being a wrecker truck. The supports on the frame are definately not stock. I really just want to turn the beast into a nice work vehicle that I'll actually use. The truck has the original split rims and tires and I have a set of dually wheels with it as well also split rim. I would need the hub adapters for the front to make it happen.

I'm on the fence with regards to the driveline... I might drop a Duramax into it and have some laughs.

Either way I'm ready to pull the trigger on a box and get this ball rolling.

I'll start posting the canabilization as I get into it.

**LockDoc** · 05-20-2012, 11:38 AM

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If you put the duals and Longhorn bed on it it could look like 72Freaks... My favorite longhorn dually.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=307114

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=260748

LockDoc

SS Tim · 05-20-2012, 12:43 PM

This truck has been here before. A lot of unanswered questions as well. Still like to know what this truck really is. The cab and door trim ('68 down) don't match the "C/30" badged fenders. It was verified as a former tow truck but the model or VIN numbers were never provided.

cleanfreak · 05-20-2012, 12:57 PM

Saw the ad for this truck for sale before , it did have a wrecker on it , kinda homemade looking

SS Tim · 05-20-2012, 01:43 PM

The link would have been helpful, sorry 'bout that.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=520129

budnikguy · 05-20-2012, 02:44 PM

I could definitely help you with a bed....but distance might be a deal breaker for ya...or make a fun summer vacation out of the bed pick up...

Adam

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadian C30

Thanks for all the help, advice

I think your right about it being a wrecker truck. The supports on the frame are definately not stock. I really just want to turn the beast into a nice work vehicle that I'll actually use. The truck has the original split rims and tires and I have a set of dually wheels with it as well also split rim. I would need the hub adapters for the front to make it happen.

I'm on the fence with regards to the driveline... I might drop a Duramax into it and have some laughs.

Either way I'm ready to pull the trigger on a box and get this ball rolling.

I'll start posting the canabilization as I get into it.

71swb4x4 · 05-20-2012, 03:36 PM

Didn't catch the year thing before. You have a hand brake in the cab so the cab is very likely a 1967 or 1968 cab.

Canadian C30 · 05-20-2012, 03:42 PM

The handbrake in the cab is only screwed to the column mount and it had a cable that ran back to a brake that was mounted somewhere in the PTO vacinity.(cable cut) I'll remove the PTO eventually unless I think I could use it as a bed mounted margarita maker at some point.

The parking brake is in the factory foot mount off to the left.

The VIN is CE3491853194

I've a great lead on a box that I hope to have in my mitties very soon.

SS Tim · 05-20-2012, 04:02 PM

Thanks, The VIN comes back as a Chevrolet V8, 30 series, pickup, 1969, built in Oshawa Canada. But without the model number it still can be a Longhorn fleetside or a 9' stepside. These would be either CE31034 or CE31004

Canadian C30 · 05-20-2012, 05:15 PM

I'm going with the fleetside wood floor. I like to haul stuff around and carry large loads.

Found a couple van duramax drivelines already.

JCD · 05-20-2012, 05:45 PM

Here's a local ad on craigslist..Not mine.
And hello from a former Torontonian.

J.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...021944172.html

SS Tim · 05-20-2012, 06:01 PM

Remeber that truck. It was on CL forever, as a whole truck, then an engineless truck, then parts to order. Here is what it started at. But for close to that price you can get the whole thing. Just real awkward to ship.

05-19-2012, 05:22 PM	#1
Canadian C30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 4	1970 C30 Longhorn advice Hi Guys I'm new to the forum and live in Ontario Canada and just came across an old girl that I just had to have. After a few days of play and some tinker I got it running and all seems well. With 53000km on the clock and all mostly original and a PTO I was thinking about restoration and finding a box. I then measured the wheelbase and realized that this was 133" Are boxes rare for a longhorn truck? or should I find clean one and graft in a section to make up the length. Hard to find boxes here in Ontario where it rusts all year long. Any ideas? Know of any boxes that I could have a truck pick up and ship to Ontario? thanks Howard Attached Images

05-19-2012, 06:38 PM	#2
RINC Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: A Sunny Place For Shady People Posts: 468	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice Nice ! Not sure I have answers to your questions. I still learning bout the Longhorns also. __________________ Chris '69 C-20 '04 Jeep TJ

05-19-2012, 10:07 PM	#3
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice It may not have been a longhorn. It could have been a 9ft stepside. The Vin might tell you. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

05-19-2012, 10:14 PM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice It could also have been a cab & chassis. Again,the model number will tell. Oh,welcome to the board! Are you saying the truck has a KPH speedo/odo? That's pretty cool if it does. __________________ "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 ~

05-20-2012, 06:26 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice Tims right on the cab/chassis. My wrecker is 133 inch wheelbase and was sold as a cab/chassis off the lot. Possibly your truck was a wrecker too! (could have been anything though) I'm into restoring things. See my wrecker build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448256 __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

05-20-2012, 06:32 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice By the supports in place on the frame now I'd say at least the most recent bed on there wasn't a pickup box. The bedsides aren't reproduced and they will take some wide open eyes to find. But,beds come up from time to time on the parts board...and go fast. We have some High Octane vendors who may come upon one to part in the future. Your best bet will be to get a subscription and post a WTB in the parts board. Then,when a bed comes up people will think of seeing your search. __________________ "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 ~

05-20-2012, 10:38 AM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice - Is there any way to tell if it originally had dual wheels on it? to the board... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-20-2012, 11:04 AM	#9
dhaymaker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 448	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice I also recently bought a 1-Ton Dually, mine's a 157" wheelbase. You've made a nice buy, I think! Welcome to the board...from Colorado!! __________________ don "The DRBMan" 2014 Audi A4 (The Wife's Daily Driver) 2017 HD Ultra (The Cruiser) 2003 HD Fatboy (The Ride) 2001 Chevy Suburban (Another back up!!) For the first time in forever, not a single 67-72 Chevy truck, Blazer, or Suburban on the property! Basically retired and getting the new Motorhome ready for some traveling. Doing a bit of work on the house getting it ready to sell! LOL!!

05-20-2012, 11:14 AM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice There is a sweet Longhorn box in the 67-72 parts area by a member in Ca. It is priced right too. I'd put it on there and not look back. Nice find! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-20-2012, 11:29 AM	#11
Canadian C30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 4	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice Thanks for all the help, advice I think your right about it being a wrecker truck. The supports on the frame are definately not stock. I really just want to turn the beast into a nice work vehicle that I'll actually use. The truck has the original split rims and tires and I have a set of dually wheels with it as well also split rim. I would need the hub adapters for the front to make it happen. I'm on the fence with regards to the driveline... I might drop a Duramax into it and have some laughs. Either way I'm ready to pull the trigger on a box and get this ball rolling. I'll start posting the canabilization as I get into it.

05-20-2012, 11:38 AM	#12
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice - If you put the duals and Longhorn bed on it it could look like 72Freaks... My favorite longhorn dually. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=307114 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=260748 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 05-20-2012 at 11:48 AM.

05-20-2012, 12:43 PM	#13
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice This truck has been here before. A lot of unanswered questions as well. Still like to know what this truck really is. The cab and door trim ('68 down) don't match the "C/30" badged fenders. It was verified as a former tow truck but the model or VIN numbers were never provided. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-20-2012, 12:57 PM	#14
cleanfreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: port robinson ontario canada Posts: 400	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice Saw the ad for this truck for sale before , it did have a wrecker on it , kinda homemade looking

05-20-2012, 01:43 PM	#15
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice The link would have been helpful, sorry 'bout that. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=520129 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

05-20-2012, 03:36 PM	#17
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice Didn't catch the year thing before. You have a hand brake in the cab so the cab is very likely a 1967 or 1968 cab. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.



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05-20-2012, 03:42 PM	#18
Canadian C30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 4	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice The handbrake in the cab is only screwed to the column mount and it had a cable that ran back to a brake that was mounted somewhere in the PTO vacinity.(cable cut) I'll remove the PTO eventually unless I think I could use it as a bed mounted margarita maker at some point. The parking brake is in the factory foot mount off to the left. The VIN is CE3491853194 I've a great lead on a box that I hope to have in my mitties very soon.

05-20-2012, 04:02 PM	#19
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice Thanks, The VIN comes back as a Chevrolet V8, 30 series, pickup, 1969, built in Oshawa Canada. But without the model number it still can be a Longhorn fleetside or a 9' stepside. These would be either CE31034 or CE31004 __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban Last edited by SS Tim; 05-20-2012 at 04:15 PM.

05-20-2012, 05:15 PM	#20
Canadian C30 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 4	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice I'm going with the fleetside wood floor. I like to haul stuff around and carry large loads. Found a couple van duramax drivelines already.

05-20-2012, 05:45 PM	#21
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice Here's a local ad on craigslist..Not mine. And hello from a former Torontonian. J. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv...021944172.html __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

05-20-2012, 06:01 PM	#22
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1970 C30 Longhorn advice Remeber that truck. It was on CL forever, as a whole truck, then an engineless truck, then parts to order. Here is what it started at. But for close to that price you can get the whole thing. Just real awkward to ship. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

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