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RTRoberto · 02-26-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tekno62

ok I never heard of a longhorn before I joined the forum so was hoping someone tell me and maybe post a few pictures.

I had wondered that, too. I'm glad you asked that.

*project 67 sub* · 02-27-2009, 02:33 AM

under the front of the bed between the cab and axle

Longhorn Man · 02-27-2009, 07:03 AM

technicly, they didn't actually add to the frame... but it is longer than the normal LWB truck frame though.

MESS-HALL · 01-30-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

all pretty acurate info here.
Here's my longhorn website... http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/

I really enjoyed your site. Especially the info on the crew-cabs. Thanx.

lt704 · 01-30-2010, 05:15 PM

I myself wanted to know what a longhorn was, now I now, The other thing i wanted to know is what and what makes a chevy truck a CST package? thanks guys.

Longhorn Man · 01-30-2010, 06:11 PM

option Z84 makes it a CST.
Added chrome, added trim, nicer seat with plush door panels and carpet... a few other pieces thrown in too.

Jack_71C10 · 01-30-2010, 06:59 PM

Ok since this thread already strayed from longhorn to CST. I have another
question. I have a custom/10 shortbed. What made it custom? Only came
with a six, and no options to speak of.

Longhorn Man · 01-31-2010, 02:48 AM

it has the custom option package.
trim upgrades, like the CST, just not as many.

lt704 · 01-31-2010, 10:32 AM

Hey Longhorn Man, thanks for the info. I always wondered what a cst package was now i Know. have a great day.

72Levi · 01-31-2010, 10:52 AM

What are the production numbers for a 72 Cheyenne Super C20 BB Longhorn? Any idea how rare with the big block n super?

Longhorn Man · 01-31-2010, 12:19 PM

GM never saved the production numbers of options in these trucks.

factorystock · 01-31-2010, 03:06 PM

Why did GM end production of the longhorn in '73? My guess the longhorn was mainly introduced for the camper industy and popular campers during the era did not fit properly. What the public really needed was a 1 ton pickup with standard 8' body, which Chevy first started offering in '73.

Longhorn Man · 01-31-2010, 07:41 PM

that, or since the LWB was 131 inches in 73, I doubt they had a 133 inch wheel base frame, so they just ditched the whole thing.

70gmcjimmy · 01-31-2010, 08:21 PM

Here is the GMC version, "Custom Camper", that showed up where I work last July '09 to repair our electric gates. None of the workers knew anything about it except that it was just one of the boss' trucks. Cool to see some of these old trucks still doing what a truck is supposed to do, but on the other hand it's hard to think of of it worked beyond repair too!!

Later---DAC

longhorn70gmc · 02-01-2010, 10:43 PM

Here is a 1970 Sierra Grande version. It is a CST truck. It is not pretty yet, but is coming along real nice and no and I mean no cancer. All original sheetmetal.Enjoy!

longhorn70gmc · 02-01-2010, 10:44 PM

Sorry, here is the picture.

69 longhorn · 02-02-2010, 01:02 AM

Copy/paste my signature , for the hot rod longhorn.....there have been a couple kids runnin a sweet S truck /V8 that did not want to play with with this

crazyL

**bignbad** · 02-02-2010, 07:54 PM

ok not to hijack the form but here it goes besides someone mention a cst so i am going to ask whats a '72 k20 custom deluxe? trim package?

haminator · 12-10-2011, 02:03 PM

I had allways thought the only C-30 Longhorns were the 9' stepsides. Are the 9' stepsides concidered Longhorns? Well here's mine, bought in 2000, started driving it in about 2005. Every panel is bent and or rusted. The front end is shot and has a broken coil spring but I drive it every day it is the only thing I've had to drive for the last 6 years, everything else is in peices. I haul scrap or derby cars or whatever, never lets me down.

longhorn70gmc · 12-10-2011, 05:21 PM

Here is a C/30 Longhorn for you to enjoy. It has just about everything except a Tachometer. This is my other truck; it has been a desert truck all of its life. No Rust!

Longhorn Man · 12-10-2011, 05:26 PM

A C/30 stepside is not a longhorn.
Posted via Mobile Device

haminator · 12-10-2011, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

A C/30 stepside is not a longhorn.
Posted via Mobile Device

So then they would just be a single tire 1 ton then? I could swear I saw a Craigslist ad on here once for a 9' stepside 1 ton that they were calling a Longhorn. Maybe they were assuming it was. Just trying to learn more about these trucks.

Longhorn Man · 12-11-2011, 02:45 AM

you couldn't get daul rear wheels with a stepside or fleetside bed. Only cab/chassis trucks came with that option.
A lot of people think the 9 footer is a longhorn. But the longhorn nameplate is tied to the model number. And only the 8 1/2 foot fleetside got the model number. When I lived in Texas, I got a lot of comments of it being a 'texas' longhorn.
It's all on my longhorn website http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/

haminator · 12-11-2011, 10:04 PM

Yea I've seen your web site before, I like the 4 doors and ex. cab trucks. Of course I like all the Longhorns too. Allways wanted to send you some pictures to add to your site. After it gets a shower of course.

sawman · 03-28-2015, 11:32 PM

hi,i think I have a 68 longhorn

02-27-2009, 02:33 AM	#27
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? under the front of the bed between the cab and axle Last edited by project 67 sub; 02-27-2009 at 02:34 AM.

02-27-2009, 07:03 AM	#28
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? technicly, they didn't actually add to the frame... but it is longer than the normal LWB truck frame though.

01-30-2010, 05:15 PM	#30
lt704 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berkley, Massachusetts Posts: 235	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? I myself wanted to know what a longhorn was, now I now, The other thing i wanted to know is what and what makes a chevy truck a CST package? thanks guys.

01-30-2010, 06:11 PM	#31
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? option Z84 makes it a CST. Added chrome, added trim, nicer seat with plush door panels and carpet... a few other pieces thrown in too.

01-30-2010, 06:59 PM	#32
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 436	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? Ok since this thread already strayed from longhorn to CST. I have another question. I have a custom/10 shortbed. What made it custom? Only came with a six, and no options to speak of.

01-31-2010, 02:48 AM	#33
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? it has the custom option package. trim upgrades, like the CST, just not as many.

01-31-2010, 10:32 AM	#34
lt704 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Berkley, Massachusetts Posts: 235	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? Hey Longhorn Man, thanks for the info. I always wondered what a cst package was now i Know. have a great day.

01-31-2010, 10:52 AM	#35
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? What are the production numbers for a 72 Cheyenne Super C20 BB Longhorn? Any idea how rare with the big block n super? __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

01-31-2010, 12:19 PM	#36
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? GM never saved the production numbers of options in these trucks.

01-31-2010, 03:06 PM	#37
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,353	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? Why did GM end production of the longhorn in '73? My guess the longhorn was mainly introduced for the camper industy and popular campers during the era did not fit properly. What the public really needed was a 1 ton pickup with standard 8' body, which Chevy first started offering in '73.

01-31-2010, 07:41 PM	#38
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? that, or since the LWB was 131 inches in 73, I doubt they had a 133 inch wheel base frame, so they just ditched the whole thing.

01-31-2010, 08:21 PM	#39
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? Here is the GMC version, "Custom Camper", that showed up where I work last July '09 to repair our electric gates. None of the workers knew anything about it except that it was just one of the boss' trucks. Cool to see some of these old trucks still doing what a truck is supposed to do, but on the other hand it's hard to think of of it worked beyond repair too!! Later---DAC Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!

02-01-2010, 10:43 PM	#40
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? Here is a 1970 Sierra Grande version. It is a CST truck. It is not pretty yet, but is coming along real nice and no and I mean no cancer. All original sheetmetal.Enjoy! __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

02-01-2010, 10:44 PM	#41
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? Sorry, here is the picture. Attached Images __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

02-02-2010, 01:02 AM	#42
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? Copy/paste my signature , for the hot rod longhorn.....there have been a couple kids runnin a sweet S truck /V8 that did not want to play with with this crazyL __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn



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02-02-2010, 07:54 PM	#43
bignbad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: highspire,pa Posts: 423	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? ok not to hijack the form but here it goes besides someone mention a cst so i am going to ask whats a '72 k20 custom deluxe? trim package? __________________ '72 chevy k20 '06 H-D Springer softail http://www.bluemooncruisers.com/ http://www.enginecycle.com/ ~Eric

12-10-2011, 02:03 PM	#44
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? I had allways thought the only C-30 Longhorns were the 9' stepsides. Are the 9' stepsides concidered Longhorns? Well here's mine, bought in 2000, started driving it in about 2005. Every panel is bent and or rusted. The front end is shot and has a broken coil spring but I drive it every day it is the only thing I've had to drive for the last 6 years, everything else is in peices. I haul scrap or derby cars or whatever, never lets me down. Attached Images

12-10-2011, 05:21 PM	#45
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? Here is a C/30 Longhorn for you to enjoy. It has just about everything except a Tachometer. This is my other truck; it has been a desert truck all of its life. No Rust! Attached Images __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

12-10-2011, 05:26 PM	#46
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? A C/30 stepside is not a longhorn. Posted via Mobile Device

12-11-2011, 02:45 AM	#48
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? you couldn't get daul rear wheels with a stepside or fleetside bed. Only cab/chassis trucks came with that option. A lot of people think the 9 footer is a longhorn. But the longhorn nameplate is tied to the model number. And only the 8 1/2 foot fleetside got the model number. When I lived in Texas, I got a lot of comments of it being a 'texas' longhorn. It's all on my longhorn website http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/

12-11-2011, 10:04 PM	#49
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? Yea I've seen your web site before, I like the 4 doors and ex. cab trucks. Of course I like all the Longhorns too. Allways wanted to send you some pictures to add to your site. After it gets a shower of course.

03-28-2015, 11:32 PM	#50
sawman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: susanville ca Posts: 1,170	Re: need to ask - whats a longhorn? hi,i think I have a 68 longhorn

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