'71 GMC Longhorn Interest - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69sixpackbee · 05-31-2008, 01:12 AM

I just want to throw this out. I see the mixed feelings about Longhorns so I am not sure I want to acquire another "project" if it is not feasable. I know a guy locally who wants to get rid of a 1971 GMC longhorn. It was a project that was started but the owner died and hence has sat for a few years. The tires are almost new and have been stored and covered. I think they are 16's. It is an original California tuck. It is a big block, auto trans (both gone), A/C cab, wooden bed, saddle tank truck. It has power steering and brakes. Standard interior and gauges but it has seats from something else in it. The frame was cleaned and repainted. It has a Corporate rear with leafs. The disc brakes, "A" arms, springs, linkages,.etc. are all in the bed. The fenders are gone. All of the parts, less fenders engine and trans are in the bed along with all of the A/C stuff..brackets and all. I think it has a coula spare doors as well. No rust detected anywhere and the bed is straight. it has the large script "G-M-C" tailgate and a heavy welded bumper with a receiver.
Overall in pretty decent shape

It seems to be about 75% there.
I have enough projects now but maybe.....?

Thanx,
Bud

rambler · 05-31-2008, 01:30 AM

all depends on the price,,, and of course

let us know what you decide.. I think those GMC tailgates in good shape go pretty high...

**70cst** · 05-31-2008, 02:00 AM

I think this is a question for The Longhorn Man!

dan42 · 05-31-2008, 02:53 AM

I may be wrong, but I don't think GMC made longhorns - ?

Longhorn Man · 05-31-2008, 03:29 AM

sounds like a very nice parts truck to me. Not much there. frame, cab, bed, rear suspention and assumed front suspention in pieces
How cheap is it?
Yes, GMC made longhorns, but they were called custom campers, otherwise same truck. *NOT* to be confused with the custom camper option package that was nothing more than HD shocks springs, tires and a sway bar. They were both badged the same.

69sixpackbee · 05-31-2008, 06:04 PM

I can get it for $300.00 bucks but I need a trailer, helpers, time and space to store it. Maybe a good parts truck but not worth the hassle to me.

05-31-2008, 01:12 AM	#1
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	'71 GMC Longhorn Interest I just want to throw this out. I see the mixed feelings about Longhorns so I am not sure I want to acquire another "project" if it is not feasable. I know a guy locally who wants to get rid of a 1971 GMC longhorn. It was a project that was started but the owner died and hence has sat for a few years. The tires are almost new and have been stored and covered. I think they are 16's. It is an original California tuck. It is a big block, auto trans (both gone), A/C cab, wooden bed, saddle tank truck. It has power steering and brakes. Standard interior and gauges but it has seats from something else in it. The frame was cleaned and repainted. It has a Corporate rear with leafs. The disc brakes, "A" arms, springs, linkages,.etc. are all in the bed. The fenders are gone. All of the parts, less fenders engine and trans are in the bed along with all of the A/C stuff..brackets and all. I think it has a coula spare doors as well. No rust detected anywhere and the bed is straight. it has the large script "G-M-C" tailgate and a heavy welded bumper with a receiver. Overall in pretty decent shape It seems to be about 75% there. I have enough projects now but maybe.....? Thanx, Bud Last edited by 69sixpackbee; 05-31-2008 at 01:13 AM.

05-31-2008, 01:30 AM	#2
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: '71 GMC Longhorn Interest all depends on the price,,, and of course let us know what you decide.. I think those GMC tailgates in good shape go pretty high... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

05-31-2008, 02:00 AM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,377	Re: '71 GMC Longhorn Interest I think this is a question for The Longhorn Man! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

05-31-2008, 02:53 AM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: '71 GMC Longhorn Interest I may be wrong, but I don't think GMC made longhorns - ? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

05-31-2008, 03:29 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: '71 GMC Longhorn Interest sounds like a very nice parts truck to me. Not much there. frame, cab, bed, rear suspention and assumed front suspention in pieces How cheap is it? Yes, GMC made longhorns, but they were called custom campers, otherwise same truck. NOT to be confused with the custom camper option package that was nothing more than HD shocks springs, tires and a sway bar. They were both badged the same.

05-31-2008, 06:04 PM	#6
69sixpackbee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Sabinal, Texas Posts: 1,706	Re: '71 GMC Longhorn Interest I can get it for $300.00 bucks but I need a trailer, helpers, time and space to store it. Maybe a good parts truck but not worth the hassle to me.

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