'72 Longhorn questions 3 of 3 postings - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

oldasi · 12-03-2017, 11:37 AM

Pics show end of frame, appears to me it's been shortened, came without a rear bumper and no trailer hitch yet I could see where a hitch had been welded to the frame. Length of box is 104", measured from the face of box behind cab to the tailgate end of box, appears to be correct length for long horn
Had an electric hand brake switch set up on the base of the steering column and feel that’s what the red wire was for.
I've since installed a trail hitch as can be seen bolted to the frame.
Also note that in the pics you can see that the frame appears to have been cut as some holes are only half a hole yet frames comes right up to cross member pic 5, 6 and 7 under tail gate area.
Also box was not set on frame correctly , space behind cab to front edge of box was 3/4" on side and 1 3/4" other side, have corrected that.
Also Ive noted that factory spec sheet showed blk vinyl seat, rubber floor mate, no radio yet it has green interior, wood panel dash and door panels, also glove box door has had label removed.
thanks for taking the time to review these and posting of any comments

flashed · 12-03-2017, 11:43 AM

Most definitely been cut off .

**davischevy** · 12-03-2017, 11:46 AM

You rear bed bolts are not there, and have nothing to bolt to.

I would get some shielding or grommets on that red wire, or increase my insurance coverage.

**davischevy** · 12-03-2017, 12:00 PM

BTW; that frame is an easy fix.

There are people on here that will sell you a frame cut wherever you need it.

A longhorn bed should be easy to find, as they come up for sale from time to time. It makes me sad to think I used to let the beds go to the crusher.

I would recommend you become a paying member so you can advertise and sell parts. Believe me, it will pay off if you are serious about improving the truck.

A Longhorn will get you plenty of new friends when you fill up with gas, because people have to know the story of why you added that extension, followed by "I never seen one of those before".

**Already Gone** · 12-03-2017, 12:46 PM

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**kwmech** · 12-03-2017, 01:14 PM

Looking at the 3 parts series here, it appears that somebody had a Cab/chassis truck and wanted one with a bed on it. The bed originally came off a regular long bed. That would explain the frame difference in relation to the rear bed mount. Somebody put quite a bit of work into that at one point to build a truck. If it were me I would use the bed that was there and weld a 45 degree gusset on the back of the frame and run a bolt through it.

12-03-2017, 11:37 AM	#1
oldasi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Oakwood, Ontario, Canada Posts: 28	'72 Longhorn questions 3 of 3 postings Pics show end of frame, appears to me it's been shortened, came without a rear bumper and no trailer hitch yet I could see where a hitch had been welded to the frame. Length of box is 104", measured from the face of box behind cab to the tailgate end of box, appears to be correct length for long horn Had an electric hand brake switch set up on the base of the steering column and feel that’s what the red wire was for. I've since installed a trail hitch as can be seen bolted to the frame. Also note that in the pics you can see that the frame appears to have been cut as some holes are only half a hole yet frames comes right up to cross member pic 5, 6 and 7 under tail gate area. Also box was not set on frame correctly , space behind cab to front edge of box was 3/4" on side and 1 3/4" other side, have corrected that. Also Ive noted that factory spec sheet showed blk vinyl seat, rubber floor mate, no radio yet it has green interior, wood panel dash and door panels, also glove box door has had label removed. thanks for taking the time to review these and posting of any comments Attached Images

12-03-2017, 11:43 AM	#2
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: '72 Longhorn questions 3 of 3 postings Most definitely been cut off .

12-03-2017, 11:46 AM	#3
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: '72 Longhorn questions 3 of 3 postings You rear bed bolts are not there, and have nothing to bolt to. I would get some shielding or grommets on that red wire, or increase my insurance coverage. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-03-2017, 12:00 PM	#4
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,860	Re: '72 Longhorn questions 3 of 3 postings BTW; that frame is an easy fix. There are people on here that will sell you a frame cut wherever you need it. A longhorn bed should be easy to find, as they come up for sale from time to time. It makes me sad to think I used to let the beds go to the crusher. I would recommend you become a paying member so you can advertise and sell parts. Believe me, it will pay off if you are serious about improving the truck. A Longhorn will get you plenty of new friends when you fill up with gas, because people have to know the story of why you added that extension, followed by "I never seen one of those before". __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

12-03-2017, 12:46 PM	#5
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12-03-2017, 01:14 PM	#6
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,628	Re: '72 Longhorn questions 3 of 3 postings Looking at the 3 parts series here, it appears that somebody had a Cab/chassis truck and wanted one with a bed on it. The bed originally came off a regular long bed. That would explain the frame difference in relation to the rear bed mount. Somebody put quite a bit of work into that at one point to build a truck. If it were me I would use the bed that was there and weld a 45 degree gusset on the back of the frame and run a bolt through it.



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