Thread: 1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn Build

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Not sure why but, the pics weren't there yesterday but they are there now! That'll be quite ride when you're done. I never heard of a "Longhorn" model, what was different about it?

Originally Posted by 34_40

Not sure why but, the pics weren't there yesterday but they are there now! That'll be quite ride when you're done. I never heard of a "Longhorn" model, what was different about it?

Thanks. The Longhorns were only made from 1968 to 1972. They were in both Chevrolet trucks and GMC trucks. However the GMC versions never had Longhorn badging. The biggest difference in the Longhorns is that they were built on a 1 ton chassis and the bed is 6" longer than stock. They also all had wood floors. This is why I converted this truck to 4x4 and the bed is now steel floor.

Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe

Thanks. The Longhorns were only made from 1968 to 1972. They were in both Chevrolet trucks and GMC trucks. However the GMC versions never had Longhorn badging. The biggest difference in the Longhorns is that they were built on a 1 ton chassis and the bed is 6" longer than stock. They also all had wood floors. This is why I converted this truck to 4x4 and the bed is now steel floor.

And thanks for the info! Good to know.

Originally Posted by 34_40

And thanks for the info! Good to know.

No problem. I forgot to mention that all Longhorns had leaf spring rear suspension, instead of coils lke some other 3/4 tons in that era. GM also made a 9ft step side bed from 68-79 I think. They are pretty rare though.