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CA LONGHORN · 01-12-2012, 06:26 PM

Hello everyone I'm new to this form and I have a few questions about my truck its a 1969 GMC Longhorn that I picked up recently . Has anyone seen this colour combo on a original factory truck paint job? The outside and inside are both 2 tone. The interior has maroon door skins, glove box and seat belt retractor cover that are the same as the outside colour

Southcity · 01-12-2012, 06:46 PM

Cool truck - is there a spid on the inside of the glove box door? Have you looked to see if there is a build sheet in the springs on the back of your bench seat or underneath?

CA LONGHORN · 01-12-2012, 07:02 PM

Ya it said its 514 red

yuccales · 01-12-2012, 07:56 PM

Your truck looks darn nice! Color combo is great.

CA LONGHORN · 01-12-2012, 09:33 PM

Here are a few more pics.Could anyone let me what kind of rear end it is?

**70cst** · 01-12-2012, 09:40 PM

Very nice truck Below is a LINK that shows lots of pics of our trucks.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449588

**70cst** · 01-12-2012, 09:41 PM

Gee I forgot...

from Ohio and

to your new 67-72

and

family. Keep us updated.

tanman722001 · 01-12-2012, 09:44 PM

Nice looking GMC.Neat color combo

farmall · 01-12-2012, 10:37 PM

Looks like a Dana 44 to me.
Spid shows 8 stud wheels but truck has 6 lug?

hugger6933 · 01-12-2012, 10:43 PM

I LOVE the GMC's you have a very cool truck. Welcome to you from Jim in Marianna Arkansas [Eastern part of the state]

CA LONGHORN · 01-12-2012, 11:59 PM

Thanks for the info guys and thanks for the comments on the truck

**too much stuff** · 01-13-2012, 01:10 AM

I think that is a dana 44 rear. The truck has been converted to 1/2 to at some point in its life. Longhorns were 3/4 and one ton. I would also guess the center color on your truck was added. Gmc did color match interior parts. Nice looking truck and welcome.

Also, what is your fender emblem?

**special-K** · 01-13-2012, 07:41 AM

^ x2. Welcome to the board! That's a sharp truck you have there and by what has been done,quite unique. I believe the maroon paint was an added touch by a previous owner. GM never offered that color combo and if it were original,both colors would be listed. The mirrors are '72 type also. In '69 GM used that dark red/maroon color. Since your truck is a Custom the floor mat is also that dark red. GM interior trim pieces in most colors weren't a 100% match...just close. It's not an intentional 2-tone scheme. Actually,your truck left the factory as a monotone...red on red. GMC painted the glovebox door and instrument panel in the interior trim color. If your interior was black those pieces would be painted black. A previous owner basically made the exterior match the interior,by captalizing on the variation of interior shades. .

bollybib · 01-13-2012, 03:02 PM

Interesting truck, thanks for sharing.

sanford66 · 01-13-2012, 03:35 PM

Good looking truck and color combo. My brother had a 77 chevy silverado that was painted like that, always loved that color combo. I tried to find a pic of a square body with those colors for comparison, but no luck, guess they are kind of rare. Joseph

**RenoKeene** · 01-13-2012, 03:47 PM

Welcome from Central Florida. Great truck, I love the big chrome GMC face!

CA LONGHORN · 01-13-2012, 05:37 PM

too much stuff why would you say the truck was converted to a 1/2 ton it has the 8foot 6inch longhorn box also it has the GMC 920 emblem on the front fender just asking it all new to me
Thanks for all the info gents

**too much stuff** · 01-13-2012, 06:17 PM

Since all longhorns were 3/4 or one ton, they would have 8 lug wheels. Yours looks to have 6 lug. (which would be 1/2 ton) It looks like an option on your glovebox tag also showed 8 lug wheels. The 920 on the fender would be a canadian 3/4 ton.

CA LONGHORN · 01-13-2012, 06:41 PM

The truck was built in Oshawa Ontario Canada
I think the owner before me changed them to 6 bolt ,the front brakes are disk not drums

Sicklajoie · 01-13-2012, 06:49 PM

Nice GMC! I love that head-on shot.

CA LONGHORN · 01-13-2012, 06:59 PM

The truck was built in Oshawa Ontario Canada
I think the owner before me changed them to 6 bolt ,the front brakes are disk not drums

leh72super1500 · 01-13-2012, 08:39 PM

Welcome from Calgary! The fender badge for a Canadian 69 1/2 ton would have been GMC 910. Nice truck!
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**too much stuff** · 01-14-2012, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CA LONGHORN

The truck was built in Oshawa Ontario Canada
I think the owner before me changed them to 6 bolt ,the front brakes are disk not drums

Disc brakes came out in 71 on pickups. He must have found a kit somewhere for the conversion since the disc brakes would be 5 lug starting in 71. It is a nice looking conversion on your truck.

CA LONGHORN · 01-15-2012, 05:04 PM

Hey too much stuff I was talking to the guy I bought the truck off and your right the disc brakes came off a 71

butler57 · 01-15-2012, 05:17 PM

Welcome from Western Canada. That's a great clour combo - very unique. I've seen it on post 1972's but never before then.

01-12-2012, 06:26 PM	#1
CA LONGHORN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitby Ontario Canada Posts: 55	Factory 2 tone paint job's Hello everyone I'm new to this form and I have a few questions about my truck its a 1969 GMC Longhorn that I picked up recently . Has anyone seen this colour combo on a original factory truck paint job? The outside and inside are both 2 tone. The interior has maroon door skins, glove box and seat belt retractor cover that are the same as the outside colour Attached Images

01-12-2012, 06:46 PM	#2
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,174	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Cool truck - is there a spid on the inside of the glove box door? Have you looked to see if there is a build sheet in the springs on the back of your bench seat or underneath? __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

01-12-2012, 07:02 PM	#3
CA LONGHORN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitby Ontario Canada Posts: 55	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Ya it said its 514 red Attached Images

01-12-2012, 07:56 PM	#4
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,630	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Your truck looks darn nice! Color combo is great.

01-12-2012, 09:33 PM	#5
CA LONGHORN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitby Ontario Canada Posts: 55	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Here are a few more pics.Could anyone let me what kind of rear end it is? Attached Images

01-12-2012, 09:40 PM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Very nice truck Below is a LINK that shows lots of pics of our trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=449588 __________________ 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!

01-12-2012, 09:41 PM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Gee I forgot... from Ohio and to your new 67-72 and family. Keep us updated. __________________ 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!

01-12-2012, 09:44 PM	#8
tanman722001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mocksville,NC Posts: 419	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Nice looking GMC.Neat color combo __________________ 1991 GMC K2500 4X4 350/auto 1991 Chevy S10 ext cab. 1990 Chevy S10 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr 4.3 Vortex/Auto

01-12-2012, 10:37 PM	#9
farmall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central OR Posts: 675	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Looks like a Dana 44 to me. Spid shows 8 stud wheels but truck has 6 lug? __________________ 1955 GMC 250 8 Flatbed 1971 C30 157" 350 4spd 10' Flatbed 81 GMC K30 CnC 9' Flatbed 454 T400 89 GMC Jimmy Stock https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810958 71 LT1 Convertible, 72 Coupe 69 CJ5, 75 CJ6, 67 M715, 72 M35A2 Bobbed, 95 XLC2

01-12-2012, 10:43 PM	#10
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,261	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's I LOVE the GMC's you have a very cool truck. Welcome to you from Jim in Marianna Arkansas [Eastern part of the state]

01-12-2012, 11:59 PM	#11
CA LONGHORN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitby Ontario Canada Posts: 55	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Thanks for the info guys and thanks for the comments on the truck

01-13-2012, 01:10 AM	#12
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,704	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's I think that is a dana 44 rear. The truck has been converted to 1/2 to at some point in its life. Longhorns were 3/4 and one ton. I would also guess the center color on your truck was added. Gmc did color match interior parts. Nice looking truck and welcome. Also, what is your fender emblem? __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-13-2012, 07:41 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's ^ x2. Welcome to the board! That's a sharp truck you have there and by what has been done,quite unique. I believe the maroon paint was an added touch by a previous owner. GM never offered that color combo and if it were original,both colors would be listed. The mirrors are '72 type also. In '69 GM used that dark red/maroon color. Since your truck is a Custom the floor mat is also that dark red. GM interior trim pieces in most colors weren't a 100% match...just close. It's not an intentional 2-tone scheme. Actually,your truck left the factory as a monotone...red on red. GMC painted the glovebox door and instrument panel in the interior trim color. If your interior was black those pieces would be painted black. A previous owner basically made the exterior match the interior,by captalizing on the variation of interior shades. . __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-14-2012 at 06:05 AM.

01-13-2012, 03:02 PM	#14
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Interesting truck, thanks for sharing. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

01-13-2012, 03:35 PM	#15
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Good looking truck and color combo. My brother had a 77 chevy silverado that was painted like that, always loved that color combo. I tried to find a pic of a square body with those colors for comparison, but no luck, guess they are kind of rare. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]



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01-13-2012, 03:47 PM	#16
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,016	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Welcome from Central Florida. Great truck, I love the big chrome GMC face! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

01-13-2012, 05:37 PM	#17
CA LONGHORN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitby Ontario Canada Posts: 55	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's too much stuff why would you say the truck was converted to a 1/2 ton it has the 8foot 6inch longhorn box also it has the GMC 920 emblem on the front fender just asking it all new to me Thanks for all the info gents Attached Images

01-13-2012, 06:17 PM	#18
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,704	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Since all longhorns were 3/4 or one ton, they would have 8 lug wheels. Yours looks to have 6 lug. (which would be 1/2 ton) It looks like an option on your glovebox tag also showed 8 lug wheels. The 920 on the fender would be a canadian 3/4 ton. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-13-2012, 06:41 PM	#19
CA LONGHORN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitby Ontario Canada Posts: 55	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's The truck was built in Oshawa Ontario Canada I think the owner before me changed them to 6 bolt ,the front brakes are disk not drums

01-13-2012, 06:49 PM	#20
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,492	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Nice GMC! I love that head-on shot. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

01-13-2012, 06:59 PM	#21
CA LONGHORN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitby Ontario Canada Posts: 55	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's The truck was built in Oshawa Ontario Canada I think the owner before me changed them to 6 bolt ,the front brakes are disk not drums

01-13-2012, 08:39 PM	#22
leh72super1500 GMC with Blue Plaid Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Langdon, Alberta Posts: 139	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Welcome from Calgary! The fender badge for a Canadian 69 1/2 ton would have been GMC 910. Nice truck! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Current: 1972 GMC Super Custom 1500 402 < 73K Orig MI 2015 GMC Canyon SLT(Daily Driver) Previous: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9L I4 1988 Chevrolet Suburban Silverado 10 350 < 60K Orig MI 1984 GMC S-15 2.8L V6 1976 GMC Sierra Classic 2500 Camper Special 350 1980 GMC High Sierra 3500 Dually 350 4spd 1974 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 10 Shorty 454 (Was my Dads, I wish I still had it) 1969 GMC 910 250 I6 4spd

01-15-2012, 05:04 PM	#24
CA LONGHORN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitby Ontario Canada Posts: 55	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Hey too much stuff I was talking to the guy I bought the truck off and your right the disc brakes came off a 71

01-15-2012, 05:17 PM	#25
butler57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: high river ab Posts: 127	Re: Factory 2 tone paint job's Welcome from Western Canada. That's a great clour combo - very unique. I've seen it on post 1972's but never before then.

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