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**richard2717** · 08-05-2012, 07:26 PM

previous owner brought the truck to me yesterday. At first I was just going to part it out because of the rust but I have a line on another one that has good metal. This one has some really cool options that I am not used to seeing around here which is the main reason I bought it.

**richard2717** · 08-05-2012, 07:30 PM

some pics

**richard2717** · 08-05-2012, 07:38 PM

Previous owner ruined the soft ray door glass by engraving their initials in both of them

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Factory big block, A/C power steering and power brakes

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Factory tach, manual throttle. fog lights and aux. gas tank

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Factory buckets, console and headliner

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**richard2717** · 08-05-2012, 07:42 PM

Some of the emblems

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I have never seen this emblem on the glove box before I assume it is factory emblem denoting camper special?

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It has this part number on it

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SS Tim · 08-05-2012, 07:58 PM

Glad to hear your plans for saving this truck. Once you dig in they may change again but for now lets hope for the best.
The camper special emblem and the tepee emblem are both later GM square-body parts that were back fitted. Would really like to see the SPID if you don't mind, I'm a numbers guy.

**richard2717** · 08-05-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Glad to hear your plans for saving this truck. Once you dig in they may change again but for now lets hope for the best.
The camper special emblem and the tepee emblem are both later GM square-body parts that were back fitted. Would really like to see the SPID if you don't mind, I'm a numbers guy.

Kinda pisses me off that they drilled holes in the glove box door to desacrate the truck with squarebody parts

looks like they will go up for sale regardless.

SS Tim · 08-05-2012, 08:50 PM

Is that an offer? Put me at the head of the pre-listing list. There are things I would like to have.

SS Tim · 08-05-2012, 09:14 PM

Sitting here going "Where did the picture go???" Some days I really feel like a certain coyote.

SS Tim · 10-29-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Is that an offer? Put me at the head of the pre-listing list. There are things I would like to have.

Richard, Don't forget me now. Is this really going to be a part out or will you try to find another home for it?

**richard2717** · 08-05-2012, 08:16 PM

spid ( THOUGHT i ATTACHED IT FIRST ROUND)

Vintage Windmills · 08-05-2012, 09:28 PM

Too bad the AM/FM isnt' still there but it still has killer options. Is the No spin still in the rear? Curious if the fogs were a dealer installed option or just aftermarket?

**richard2717** · 08-06-2012, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Too bad the AM/FM isnt' still there but it still has killer options. Is the No spin still in the rear? Curious if the fogs were a dealer installed option or just aftermarket?

If you look at the dash bezel, the switch below the headlight switch is marked fog lights and is molded into the bezel like it was from factory.

I have not had a chance to see if the no spin is still in

I assume the pb on the radio spid option stands for push button?

Richard

**WIDESIDE72** · 08-06-2012, 01:49 AM

I have not seen many Cheyenne Super Longhorns, or Longhorns with the side tool box. Curious if it is a Dana or Eaton rear.

I have a 70 Longhorn, it is a Custon Deluxe, but pretty well optioned with AC PS PB BB 400 looks like original teal (?) paint but no Longhorn emblems (?)

**richard2717** · 08-06-2012, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

I have not seen many Cheyenne Super Longhorns, or Longhorns with the side tool box. Curious if it is a Dana or Eaton rear.

I have a 70 Longhorn, it is a Custon Deluxe, but pretty well optioned with AC PS PB BB 400 looks like original teal (?) paint but no Longhorn emblems (?)

It appears to be an Eaton rear with leafs

**special-K** · 08-06-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

I have not seen many Cheyenne Super Longhorns, or Longhorns with the side tool box. Curious if it is a Dana or Eaton rear.

Even less Longhorn Cheyenne Super 30s! No-Spin is the HO52/72 and Power-Lok is the Dana. But,all C/30s have HO72s and leaf springs.

I don't believe those fog lights are GM accessories. I've seen them on every whatever and they aren't in the accy catalog. That sure is a fine batch of options,though.

**richard2717** · 08-06-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Even less Longhorn Cheyenne Super 30s! No-Spin is the HO52/72 and Power-Lok is the Dana. But,all C/30s have HO72s and leaf springs.

I don't believe those fog lights are GM accessories. I've seen them on every whatever and they aren't in the accy catalog. That sure is a fine batch of options,though.

Tim,
I did not think they were factory either until I saw the switch on the dash. I will take a close up of it when I get home tonight.

If you look in post 3 pic 3 just below the headlight switch is the fog light switch. Embossed in the dash panel above the switch it says fog lights exactly like the headlight choke & throttle id tags

SS Tim · 08-06-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

I have not seen many Cheyenne Super Longhorns, or Longhorns with the side tool box.

I can document 5 with tool boxes
1 '72 C30 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper
1 '72 C30 Cheyenne Super (which had it replaced with a saddle tank).
2 '72 Custom Deluxe 20s
1 '70 CST Custom Camper 20

SS Tim · 08-06-2012, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

I have not seen many Cheyenne Super Longhorns, or Longhorns with the side tool box.

I can document 5 others with tool boxes
1 '72 C30 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper
1 '72 C30 Cheyenne Super (which had it replaced with a saddle tank).
2 '72 Custom Deluxe 20s
1 '70 CST Custom Camper 20

Plus of course this ochre '72 C30 Cheyenne Super

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-06-2012, 01:54 AM

Nice score! The upper and front lower bed moldings can be fun to find too!

**richard2717** · 08-06-2012, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice score! The upper and front lower bed moldings can be fun to find too!

The only one missing is the real short lower one just in front of the tool box on the bed. Everything else is there. Woodgrain is faded on pass side but it is all straight.

**richard2717** · 08-06-2012, 06:17 AM

Are you up early or am I late???

Looks like both....

Got up early this morning to come in and paint some signs but should have stayed in bed instead. Nothing going right.........

SS Tim · 08-06-2012, 06:39 AM

Know the feeling!
Don't have any pictures of Wyle with a paint brush though. Getting ready to check the dogs and crash myself. But to touch on a few things before I go.
Those emblems were added after it left the factory.
All Longhorns had leaf springs. On a C30 the Chevrolet (Eaton) 7200 was standard.
In '72 both the AM and AM/FM radios were pushbutton.

**richard2717** · 08-06-2012, 08:02 AM

SO basically what I am hearing is that this truck with these options would be very "RARE" lol as I here it

SS Tim · 08-06-2012, 08:30 AM

Well... yes. It is hard to find a combination of working and pretty options. Usually it goes one way or the other it seems. A Cheyenne Super 30 pickup (longhorn or stepside) is low production, add buckets and an AM/FM the number gets smaller. With A/C, tach and a BB/4 speed, smaller yet. No Spin and a manual throttle too... well that and the other options just make this the truck it is. For me it would be a huge and hard to justify expense to import this to california in addition to performing a full de-rustification/restoration.

**richard2717** · 08-06-2012, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Well... yes. It is hard to find a combination of working and pretty options. Usually it goes one way or the other it seems. A Cheyenne Super 30 pickup (longhorn or stepside) is low production, add buckets and an AM/FM the number gets smaller. With A/C, tach and a BB/4 speed, smaller yet. No Spin and a manual throttle too... well that and the other options just make this the truck it is. For me it would be a huge and hard to justify expense to import this to california in addition to performing a full de-rustification/restoration.

Not saying a derustification is impossible but would most definately not be cheap unless another donor truck is found ( which i think I have.) The cab is salvageable with rockers and possible cab corners but it will need bed, tailgate, doors, fenders,hood and support, just minor stuff really

08-05-2012, 07:26 PM	#1
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,928	got the 72 longhorn home previous owner brought the truck to me yesterday. At first I was just going to part it out because of the rust but I have a line on another one that has good metal. This one has some really cool options that I am not used to seeing around here which is the main reason I bought it. __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

08-05-2012, 07:30 PM	#2
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,928	Re: got the 72 longhorn home some pics Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

08-05-2012, 07:38 PM	#3
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,928	Re: got the 72 longhorn home Previous owner ruined the soft ray door glass by engraving their initials in both of them Factory big block, A/C power steering and power brakes Factory tach, manual throttle. fog lights and aux. gas tank Factory buckets, console and headliner __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

08-05-2012, 07:42 PM	#4
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,928	Re: got the 72 longhorn home Some of the emblems I have never seen this emblem on the glove box before I assume it is factory emblem denoting camper special? It has this part number on it __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

08-05-2012, 07:58 PM	#5
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: got the 72 longhorn home Glad to hear your plans for saving this truck. Once you dig in they may change again but for now lets hope for the best. The camper special emblem and the tepee emblem are both later GM square-body parts that were back fitted. Would really like to see the SPID if you don't mind, I'm a numbers guy. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

08-05-2012, 08:50 PM	#7
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: got the 72 longhorn home Is that an offer? Put me at the head of the pre-listing list. There are things I would like to have. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

08-05-2012, 09:14 PM	#8
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: got the 72 longhorn home Sitting here going "Where did the picture go???" Some days I really feel like a certain coyote. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

08-05-2012, 08:16 PM	#10
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,928	Re: got the 72 longhorn home spid ( THOUGHT i ATTACHED IT FIRST ROUND) Attached Images __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

08-05-2012, 09:28 PM	#11
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: got the 72 longhorn home Too bad the AM/FM isnt' still there but it still has killer options. Is the No spin still in the rear? Curious if the fogs were a dealer installed option or just aftermarket? __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

08-06-2012, 01:49 AM	#13
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: got the 72 longhorn home I have not seen many Cheyenne Super Longhorns, or Longhorns with the side tool box. Curious if it is a Dana or Eaton rear. I have a 70 Longhorn, it is a Custon Deluxe, but pretty well optioned with AC PS PB BB 400 looks like original teal (?) paint but no Longhorn emblems (?)

08-06-2012, 01:54 AM	#19
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08-06-2012, 06:17 AM	#21
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,928	Re: got the 72 longhorn home Are you up early or am I late??? Looks like both.... Got up early this morning to come in and paint some signs but should have stayed in bed instead. Nothing going right......... __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

08-06-2012, 06:39 AM	#22
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: got the 72 longhorn home Know the feeling! Don't have any pictures of Wyle with a paint brush though. Getting ready to check the dogs and crash myself. But to touch on a few things before I go. Those emblems were added after it left the factory. All Longhorns had leaf springs. On a C30 the Chevrolet (Eaton) 7200 was standard. In '72 both the AM and AM/FM radios were pushbutton. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

08-06-2012, 08:02 AM	#23
richard2717 Equal opportunity joke ofender Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Eastern Shore of MD Posts: 9,928	Re: got the 72 longhorn home SO basically what I am hearing is that this truck with these options would be very "RARE" lol as I here it __________________ Members I have met. Dually Jams, OlBlue60, ScottH, Tommyboy24, Dujobo, Warbucket, 2003 Silverado, Notsolo, my90k5, 6t727t2, Special-K ,Jack_71C10, tabarcus,72blazer_mud_bogger,pwdcougar,RSavage,EricSean,1Rippen6,invicta455,tennaragtop71,arks, Kendal,Bennett68C10, Perpendicular, Chainsawman, McGeesCustomMinis,ShortbedClayton,longblue72,6768chevylover,Tim71,Travisarmenta,Ol' Drippy,fleetmitch,georgieb51,Dave,bcnya2,Dadsburb https://paypal.me/6772GMtruckparts Most women like the strong, silent type… Fortunately for me, my wife prefers the out-of-shape, mouthy type.

08-06-2012, 08:30 AM	#24
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: got the 72 longhorn home Well... yes. It is hard to find a combination of working and pretty options. Usually it goes one way or the other it seems. A Cheyenne Super 30 pickup (longhorn or stepside) is low production, add buckets and an AM/FM the number gets smaller. With A/C, tach and a BB/4 speed, smaller yet. No Spin and a manual throttle too... well that and the other options just make this the truck it is. For me it would be a huge and hard to justify expense to import this to california in addition to performing a full de-rustification/restoration. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban



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