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**stllookn** · 07-30-2002, 05:38 PM

It wasn't even entered! Saw it in the parking lot and I'm usually not a big fan of 20's but this won me over. How do you eliminate the jaggies when sizing down to post?

**68SWB4x4** · 07-30-2002, 05:46 PM

wow, thats sweet!

jay-dawg · 07-30-2002, 05:49 PM

do you think that is a static 4/6 drop?

jay

**stllookn** · 07-30-2002, 06:01 PM

I went back to check it out and he had left. I wanted more pics of the interior and underside. Here is shot of the wheel. I guess I know where to find him since he is local and had the paint shop name in the window...he needs to come of here and share his thoughts.

WHYBYNU · 07-30-2002, 09:51 PM

This truck was in Truckn mag. Mar. 1998. I still have this mag. and it is one awsome truck. It runs a complete thunder bird rear. I know this has to be the same truck I have drooled on that magizine for 4-5 years . It runs a 500 HP 402 BB it looks stock and very very clean. does the truck have a small 3rd brake light under the back window? If you can get any more pic please post them pleeeeaaaase.

WHYBYNU · 07-30-2002, 10:01 PM

Thats the truck from the truckn mag I know for sure now check out the front of the hood he changed it from a 69-72 to a 67-68 the slope is not from a 72 but is greater because its from a 67-68. this truck is the HOLY GRAIL OF these trucks in my opinion. Please find him and get more pics pleeeeeeaaaaaase.

Bamm · 07-30-2002, 10:27 PM

Those are some sweet wheels. I hope he was just letting the guys inside think that they had a chance before he pulled the first place truck inside. LOL...............JB

**stllookn** · 07-30-2002, 10:43 PM

WHYBYNU...Yes it did have the little sliver of a third brake light under the window. My son pointed it out to me...it was too cool! It really did stand out. I must admit that his has seen some wear since it was a magazine truck but not much. The trim showed signs of the black paint chipping in some places the paint is still "show quality". I don't know why it was not inside unless he has shown it so much it has worn out its welcome...hard to imagine. I will chase him down...he is not far from here and take some more pictures.

Wait until next week...I will have pictures of my favorite '67 that just got a new motor...690 hp and 700 ft-lb of torque...you just won't believe this one!

**68SWB4x4** · 07-30-2002, 11:10 PM

gotta wait a WHOLE WEEK? NOOO

**stllookn** · 07-30-2002, 11:19 PM

Well...they should be back in a couple of days but gosh...I might have to work or something. Wife keeps reminding me that the house is not going to paint itself...LMAO! Why won't it? I guess it really doesn't want to get painted that badly, then...it ought to show a little initiative!

ebfabman · 07-30-2002, 11:28 PM

Mike, my house won't put on a new master suite by itself either....LOL
(gettin ready for fabbaby)

Anyway, I WANNA SEE THOSE PICS!

Dropt72Shortbed · 07-31-2002, 12:07 AM

i took this picture at pomona show early this year, out of original looking trucks this one takes the cake for me

cheyenne10 · 07-31-2002, 01:19 AM

That truck is very awsome. I saw truck and met owner in 1998 just before 2 magazine articles. He drove it from WA state to Paso Robles GM truck show in March 1998 (something like 1100 miles). He had his wife believe in using truck. I do remember him talking about owning a body shop and that he sprayed it with a modern pair of paint colors. On the hood he said he cut the front and layed it back to add the 68 hood look (wouldn't those be a nice reproduction item!!) He had 20" on it beofre most. The rear suspension was very trick. I also think he bragged about the gas mileage in with 402. We do need to get this guy on the board for advise and praise. I've always hoped he would stumble on to us.

I will have to dig out photos from that car show.

**stllookn** · 07-31-2002, 01:59 AM

Now I will go out to see him for sure. My son is carrying around a picture of that truck. I wondered what happened with that hood...thanks for clearing that up. I was just about to go back and look to see if I had missed something with the '69-'70 hoods...LOL! I will make sure he knows about the board and how to find us.

07-30-2002, 05:38 PM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,463	Best Truck @ Show IMHO! It wasn't even entered! Saw it in the parking lot and I'm usually not a big fan of 20's but this won me over. How do you eliminate the jaggies when sizing down to post? Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-30-2002, 05:46 PM	#2
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	wow, thats sweet! __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

07-30-2002, 05:49 PM	#3
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	do you think that is a static 4/6 drop? jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

07-30-2002, 06:01 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,463	I went back to check it out and he had left. I wanted more pics of the interior and underside. Here is shot of the wheel. I guess I know where to find him since he is local and had the paint shop name in the window...he needs to come of here and share his thoughts. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-30-2002, 09:51 PM	#5
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	This truck was in Truckn mag. Mar. 1998. I still have this mag. and it is one awsome truck. It runs a complete thunder bird rear. I know this has to be the same truck I have drooled on that magizine for 4-5 years . It runs a 500 HP 402 BB it looks stock and very very clean. does the truck have a small 3rd brake light under the back window? If you can get any more pic please post them pleeeeaaaase. __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

07-30-2002, 10:01 PM	#6
WHYBYNU WHYBYNU when old will do Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 643	Thats the truck from the truckn mag I know for sure now check out the front of the hood he changed it from a 69-72 to a 67-68 the slope is not from a 72 but is greater because its from a 67-68. this truck is the HOLY GRAIL OF these trucks in my opinion. Please find him and get more pics pleeeeeeaaaaaase. __________________ 71 Cheyenne super 2 tone green and white ZZ6 - Th350 4/6 drop 20x8.5 / 20x10 Billet Specialties

07-30-2002, 10:27 PM	#7
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Those are some sweet wheels. I hope he was just letting the guys inside think that they had a chance before he pulled the first place truck inside. LOL...............JB __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

07-30-2002, 10:43 PM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,463	WHYBYNU...Yes it did have the little sliver of a third brake light under the window. My son pointed it out to me...it was too cool! It really did stand out. I must admit that his has seen some wear since it was a magazine truck but not much. The trim showed signs of the black paint chipping in some places the paint is still "show quality". I don't know why it was not inside unless he has shown it so much it has worn out its welcome...hard to imagine. I will chase him down...he is not far from here and take some more pictures. Wait until next week...I will have pictures of my favorite '67 that just got a new motor...690 hp and 700 ft-lb of torque...you just won't believe this one! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-30-2002, 11:10 PM	#9
68SWB4x4 Strongman Garage Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Salinas, CA Posts: 10,241	gotta wait a WHOLE WEEK? NOOO __________________ Kalle 68 GMC Suburban 1500 4x4 SOLD 69 Pontiac Lemans 99 Silverado 4.8 5 speed ECSB [ Facebook Instagram Subscribe on YOUTUBE

07-30-2002, 11:19 PM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,463	Well...they should be back in a couple of days but gosh...I might have to work or something. Wife keeps reminding me that the house is not going to paint itself...LMAO! Why won't it? I guess it really doesn't want to get painted that badly, then...it ought to show a little initiative! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

07-30-2002, 11:28 PM	#11
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Mike, my house won't put on a new master suite by itself either....LOL (gettin ready for fabbaby) Anyway, I WANNA SEE THOSE PICS!

07-31-2002, 12:07 AM	#12
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	i took this picture at pomona show early this year, out of original looking trucks this one takes the cake for me

07-31-2002, 01:19 AM	#13
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,511	That truck is very awsome. I saw truck and met owner in 1998 just before 2 magazine articles. He drove it from WA state to Paso Robles GM truck show in March 1998 (something like 1100 miles). He had his wife believe in using truck. I do remember him talking about owning a body shop and that he sprayed it with a modern pair of paint colors. On the hood he said he cut the front and layed it back to add the 68 hood look (wouldn't those be a nice reproduction item!!) He had 20" on it beofre most. The rear suspension was very trick. I also think he bragged about the gas mileage in with 402. We do need to get this guy on the board for advise and praise. I've always hoped he would stumble on to us. I will have to dig out photos from that car show. __________________ Bob

07-31-2002, 01:59 AM	#14
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,463	Now I will go out to see him for sure. My son is carrying around a picture of that truck. I wondered what happened with that hood...thanks for clearing that up. I was just about to go back and look to see if I had missed something with the '69-'70 hoods...LOL! I will make sure he knows about the board and how to find us. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)



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