Time for some longhorn love, show pics

[SS Tim]

Correct.
CK20's had 127" wheelbase.
C20 Longhorns (C30 frame) and all C30 pickups had a 133" wheelbase.
C30 chassis cabs were also offered in 157" version as a regular production model.

[1968C30]

Here is one I picked up a little over a year ago. It is a CST/30 and had some nice options such as bucket seats, AC, speed warning and manual throttle.

[southern parts]

here`s a couple that hang out around here. the saddle one is a 69 ,396, auto ps, pb, a/c . the green one is a 70 , 402, sm 465 4 spd, ps , pb , a/c

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by southern parts

here`s a couple that hang out around here. the saddle one is a 69 ,396, auto ps, pb, a/c . the green one is a 70 , 402, sm 465 4 spd, ps , pb , a/c

The green one looks familiar.

[davepl]

Since we've got a lot of Longhorn guys on the thread, I'll bring up the nagging issue that has haunted humanity since 1970: the lack of proper valve cover decals. Two examples below. I think these are unique to a 402 Longhorn, or at least that's the ONLY place I've ever seen them.

If I can find a good original set to copy from photos of, I'll do the art and get some reproduced. But I just can't find a good enough original for it to be more than "close".

[davepl]

Since we're talking Longhorns, I'll throw in this graphic that I made that shows the relative sizes.

[sawyerrm]

Originally Posted by davepl

Since we're talking Longhorns, I'll throw in this graphic that I made that shows the relative sizes.

Looking at these pics I have to say the standard is the best looking. Wish I had one, oh wait I do have one . . .

Just kidding, nothing but love here.

[Dieselwrencher]

Here's an up to date pic of my 72 Longhorn I converted to 4x4.

[SS Tim]

Like this 71 C30? Only angle I have showing it though.

[D_G_R_E_EN]

Factory 4x4 I made into longhorn may be putting up for sale soon. But hate to. I have GM doors and aftermarket fenders yet to put on.

[Dieselwrencher]

Here's a picture of my in progress Longhorn.

[special-K]

Loaded Custom Deluxe/30 Longhorn:

[CA LONGHORN]

My 69 GMC 920 Longhorn

[CA LONGHORN]

Another shoot of my 69 GMC 620 Longhorn

[davepl]

Originally Posted by CA LONGHORN

Another shoot of my 69 GMC 620 Longhorn

620? My Dad's half-ton was a 910, so I had thought the 3/4 ton would be a 920. Typo or is it really a 620?

[FirstOwner69]

Originally Posted by davepl

620? My Dad's half-ton was a 910, so I had thought the 3/4 ton would be a 920. Typo or is it really a 620?

Looks like a typo. He said 920 in post 52.

[davischevy]

Originally Posted by special-K

Loaded Custom Deluxe/30 Longhorn:

LOL, there you go again Tim. First tormenting me with the Yellow trucks, now torturing me with the Orange one. Again, nothing to do with Longhorns, but, I bought new a 72 1/2 ton Cheyenne, Orange and White deluxe two tone paint (I won't try to be funny again and torture you with the "three tone" comment) with black interior. I loved that truck, and was sick after I sold it in 76 to buy a new Silverado 4X4.

Keep the pics coming.

[SS Tim]

Here is a 69 CST CustomCamper/30 original owner 396 truck I was really on a fence over. Maroon and white with a red and maroon interior.

[wreckedchevy]

I posted a bunch of pic's of my grandma's roached longhorn
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627626

[dads longhorn]

Great longhorns! I love that they look a bit "sleek" or lowered just because of their length. Thanks for posting all the pics! Some really good looking trucks on here. Longhorn love for sure! Through these pics I'm finally starting to get some idea of what all the options and models offer. I don't think ill ever figure it all out but it's nice to see what was available.

[68350]

Stsalvage, that longhorn has had the box replaced. The tool box was not an option until 1970. The cab light are unique, never seen a set like that. Kind of curious who made them.

[Steeveedee]

I think that the five lights on the roof were a special order for 1-Ton trucks and maybe standard on the bigger ones. I worked for a Chevrolet dealer or two from 1970-1972 off and on, with a brief stint at the assembly division in Van Nuys, CA. But I'm not claiming to be an expert. Anyway, here's my Longhorn. When I win the Lotto, I'ma buy a new camper shell. Truth be told, if my wife didn't insist on keeping the camper shell, I'd toss it and use it like a real truck. I'll also replace the grille with a '70 grille, I don't like that thing, or the bug shield that's all shattered and held together with angle aluminum. Someday...

[davepl]

Cab lights were optional but that truck a few posts back doesn't have the GM ones. Those are aftermarket. In fact the OEM ones require a different roof that has locations stamped for them. I have aftermarket as well; in my case I'm just doing what my Dad's truck had from the dealer in '68, which also wasn't factory.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by stsalvage

...will have to pull the Vin code off of it...So we have one rare truck here and it was made here in Calif But its a 1968 Longhorn or early 69 longhorn

Let me save you the trouble of looking it up.
CE248Z174900
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=222786

In the seven years you have had this truck up on the board there hasn't been a lot of information about it.
The VIN does not tell the complete story as Andy (longhornman) suggested it would. It does however tell us the truck is a 68 3/4 ton V8 pickup built in Fremont. But without a model number from the SPID it hard to tell from pictures what your truck actually is. Being as it has a late 68 VIN number, very late in fact supports it being a production 68 C20 Longhorn. However the toolbox bed would indicate the bed, bedside or box were later additions. Is the SPID present? Have you verified the frame partial VIN with the truck VIN? Has the frame been modified? Does it measure the C20 pickup 6.11" x 2.46" or the Longhorn/C30 7.20" x 2.77"?
It is very possible the truck is built up from a C20 with an extended frame or a later truck 69-70 (still had front drum brakes) that the cab has been dropped onto.
As to being rare or valuable a well worn modified truck is only as valuable as the documentation. Maybe one of these days we can arrange a visit to see it in person. :-)

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I think that the five lights on the roof were a special order for 1-Ton trucks and maybe standard on the bigger ones. I worked for a Chevrolet dealer or two from 1970-1972 off and on, with a brief stint at the assembly division in Van Nuys, CA...

Actually the lights and more importantly the bases appear very much like those seen on an Astro or Titan cabover from the early to mid 70s. They maybe an aftermarket replacement for the heavy trucks. Be interesting to see more and the underside of them for ID markings.

Originally Posted by davepl

Cab lights were optional but that truck a few posts back doesn't have the GM ones. Those are aftermarket. In fact the OEM ones require a different roof that has locations stamped for them. I have aftermarket as well; in my case I'm just doing what my Dad's truck had from the dealer in '68, which also wasn't factory.

Dave its important to remember the early trucks (67-68) used a flat roof and a teardrop marker from the factory as did Panels/Suburbans through 72.
They were also offered as GM accessory kits for any flat roof conventional cab truck 67-72.
The raised pad roof came out with the introduction of the hockey puck style lamp (69-70) and continued with the fireman hat style lamps (71-72) as well.

Finally here is a picture of a 68 Longhorn bedside in very original condition showing to good effect the one year (68 only) placement of the Longhorn emblems, the optional B98 lower bodyside molding (with the 67-68 specific tailalmp molding) and the optional D89 pinstripe.

Don't get me wrong I like the truck and would very much like to find a 68 Longhorn with a documented toolbox but I don't see that happening. Having enough trouble trying to locate a great/loaded 68 C30 Longhorn (232 made).

[SS Tim]

Time for more Love! Please post up a 68 C30 Longhorn, someone has to have one or know of one.