Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BarryB · 01-08-2007, 10:56 PM

Is either Chevy or GMC called a longhorn? Do the longhorns have longer beds?? Or is it just a badge/ package???
I am still alittle confused about these trucks. So somebody enlighten me.

1969k10stepside · 01-08-2007, 10:57 PM

Longhorns have a longer bed

BarryB · 01-08-2007, 10:58 PM

Is that the only difference??

Primer69er · 01-08-2007, 11:03 PM

from what i hear, its a longer bed by like 6 inches..(dont quote me on exacts), and i believe stiffer rear suspension. i think the GMC is called camper special. this is what ive learned just by browsing the board, so someone correct me if im wrong.

Primer69er · 01-08-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Primer69er

from what i hear, its a longer bed by like 6 inches..(dont quote me on exacts), and i believe stiffer rear suspension. i think the GMC is called camper special. this is what ive learned just by browsing the board, so someone correct me if im wrong.

sorry, not camper special but custom camper. my bad

longhorn71 · 01-08-2007, 11:09 PM

all were fleet beds and only had wood floors in the bed

stllookn · 01-08-2007, 11:28 PM

Here you go...check the 6" bed extension.

kevenj · 01-08-2007, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Primer69er

sorry, not camper special but custom camper. my bad

A Custom Camper does not mean it's a Longhorn. I've got a 72 GMC "custom camper" but it's not a Longhorn; when I was a kid my Dad bought a brand new '69 Chevy C30 Longhorn. It had an 6" longer bed (8.5' rather than 8') and 6" longer wheelbase as well. they came in C20 (3/4 ton) as well as the C30 (1 ton). My dad's had the 396, factory air, factory tach, & CST package and he kicked himself for YEARS for ever selling it!

**WorkinLonghorn** · 01-09-2007, 12:23 AM

Anybody ever seen a '68 GMC " Longhorn"? I've got a 1968 copy of the Kelly Blue Book and it lists the 8 1/2 bed,133 wb Chevy,but NOT the GMC version. The only 133 wb GMC listed was the 9ft bed 1-ton.

409biscayne · 01-09-2007, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kevenj

A Custom Camper does not mean it's a Longhorn. I've got a 72 GMC "custom camper" but it's not a Longhorn; when I was a kid my Dad bought a brand new '69 Chevy C30 Longhorn. It had an 6" longer bed (8.5' rather than 8') and 6" longer wheelbase as well. they came in C20 (3/4 ton) as well as the C30 (1 ton). My dad's had the 396, factory air, factory tach, & CST package and he kicked himself for YEARS for ever selling it!

Does he want another one , well a '70 anyway , lol . I just listed my 70 c30 400 a/c 4 speed on Craig's List / Spokane . Sorry , i just couldn't resist , i'll post it on the site in the Trucks for Sale where it's supposed to be .
Later ........................................... 409.

sdkid · 01-08-2007, 11:01 PM

Search for "longhornman" in members. In his sig there is a link to his longhorn webpage. I think the biggest difference is a extra foot on the bed. I bet he will pop in and tell you alll you need to know.

Longhorn Man · 01-08-2007, 11:04 PM

the chevy longhorn, and the sister truck, GMC Custom Camper, have 8 1/2 foot long beds, on a 133 inch wheel base, up from 127 inch on the normal long wheel base. They are built on the one ton frame, and only came in 3/4 ton and one ton designations, and only had leaf springs out back... no coils, ever.
Take a look at my site.

**68350** · 01-08-2007, 11:04 PM

longhorns have an extra 6" in the front of the bed. they are all leaf spring, either 3/4 or 1 ton. the chevys were longhorns, and the gmcs were custom camper, i believe. they started in 68, on chevys anyway, and chevys have a longhorn badge on the box by the marker light. hope this helps

Longhorn Man · 01-09-2007, 12:50 AM

There were 2 GMC custom campers.
There was the option package, which was a sway bar, stiff springs, and HD shocks... then there was the 8.5 foot bed..aka longhorn.

I can't recall if GMC did it in 68, or if they waited till 69. It was a mid year intro for chevy begining in march, so I can see it go either way.

72armyswbtruck · 01-09-2007, 02:49 AM

Here is the correct (OOPS Model # not option) number for a GMC Longhorn
Notice the wheel base 133 and the model number
CE26C34

Longhorn Man · 01-09-2007, 05:39 AM

not option number... model number. And that wouls the right number for a V-8 in a 3/4 ton.

BarryB · 01-09-2007, 06:18 PM

Ok well you more then answered my questions. Thanks alot guys.

69lnghrn · 01-09-2007, 08:47 PM

The Bed Of My Longhorn Measures 104.5" = 8'8.5''

stllookn · 01-09-2007, 09:55 PM

Doug, You aren't selling that out from under me are you...LOL? You know I am a sucker for those long beds! I'm glad the pass is going to be closed this week!

409biscayne · 01-09-2007, 10:54 PM

I'll be glad to hold it for ya , lol , that pass can't stay closed forever . I can't believe all the responses off of Craig's , it's better than Evilbay . Ofcourse it far from sold . Even had some Canadian interest . Did you happen to see the 50th shorty step ( was swb) on ebay last week ? Boise area , i was bidding till it took off , sold for $1403 in pieces , no drive train . Damn .
Later ......................................... Doug

01-08-2007, 10:56 PM	#1
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! Is either Chevy or GMC called a longhorn? Do the longhorns have longer beds?? Or is it just a badge/ package??? I am still alittle confused about these trucks. So somebody enlighten me.

01-08-2007, 10:57 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,019	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! Longhorns have a longer bed

01-08-2007, 10:58 PM	#3
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! Is that the only difference??

01-08-2007, 11:03 PM	#4
Primer69er Just gettin started! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hays Kansas Posts: 173	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! from what i hear, its a longer bed by like 6 inches..(dont quote me on exacts), and i believe stiffer rear suspension. i think the GMC is called camper special. this is what ive learned just by browsing the board, so someone correct me if im wrong.

01-08-2007, 11:09 PM	#6
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! all were fleet beds and only had wood floors in the bed

01-08-2007, 11:28 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! Here you go...check the 6" bed extension. 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)

01-09-2007, 12:23 AM	#9
WorkinLonghorn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Studio City, Calif. Posts: 2,883	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! Anybody ever seen a '68 GMC " Longhorn"? I've got a 1968 copy of the Kelly Blue Book and it lists the 8 1/2 bed,133 wb Chevy,but NOT the GMC version. The only 133 wb GMC listed was the 9ft bed 1-ton. __________________ '69 GMC C2500 Custom Camper, 8 1/2' bed, New GM 350, NP 435 Close Ratio 4spd. Trans., 3.73 Dana-60 open.Camper and Trailer wiring, PS, PB, AC, tach , three gas tanks, stereo speakers, 2nd owner, Work-Truck supreme.

01-08-2007, 11:01 PM	#11
sdkid Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pierre SD Posts: 1,533	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! Search for "longhornman" in members. In his sig there is a link to his longhorn webpage. I think the biggest difference is a extra foot on the bed. I bet he will pop in and tell you alll you need to know. __________________ I think the world needs a drink... Help somebody...If you can....VanZant We're not wrong, we're not sorry, and its probably gonna happen again. That's the truth about men. Tracy Byrd Member# 13924 '70 c10, 350/350 '68 c10 250/4spd '68 c10 no eng/trans fac ps/pb/ac/at (future father/sons project) '48 Chevy Loadmaster

01-08-2007, 11:04 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! the chevy longhorn, and the sister truck, GMC Custom Camper, have 8 1/2 foot long beds, on a 133 inch wheel base, up from 127 inch on the normal long wheel base. They are built on the one ton frame, and only came in 3/4 ton and one ton designations, and only had leaf springs out back... no coils, ever. Take a look at my site.

01-08-2007, 11:04 PM	#13
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! longhorns have an extra 6" in the front of the bed. they are all leaf spring, either 3/4 or 1 ton. the chevys were longhorns, and the gmcs were custom camper, i believe. they started in 68, on chevys anyway, and chevys have a longhorn badge on the box by the marker light. hope this helps __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

01-09-2007, 12:50 AM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! There were 2 GMC custom campers. There was the option package, which was a sway bar, stiff springs, and HD shocks... then there was the 8.5 foot bed..aka longhorn. I can't recall if GMC did it in 68, or if they waited till 69. It was a mid year intro for chevy begining in march, so I can see it go either way.

01-09-2007, 02:49 AM	#15
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! Here is the correct (OOPS Model # not option) number for a GMC Longhorn Notice the wheel base 133 and the model number CE26C34 __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!" Last edited by 72armyswbtruck; 10-04-2007 at 07:45 PM.

01-09-2007, 05:39 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! not option number... model number. And that wouls the right number for a V-8 in a 3/4 ton.

01-09-2007, 06:18 PM	#17
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! Ok well you more then answered my questions. Thanks alot guys.

01-09-2007, 08:47 PM	#18
69lnghrn whats a wrench Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SAN DIEGO Posts: 139	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! The Bed Of My Longhorn Measures 104.5" = 8'8.5'' Last edited by 69lnghrn; 01-09-2007 at 08:54 PM. Reason: MESEDUP



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01-09-2007, 09:55 PM	#19
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! Doug, You aren't selling that out from under me are you...LOL? You know I am a sucker for those long beds! I'm glad the pass is going to be closed this week! __________________ '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)

01-09-2007, 10:54 PM	#20
409biscayne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Spokane , Wash. Posts: 790	Re: Can somebody explain the difference of the longhorn! I'll be glad to hold it for ya , lol , that pass can't stay closed forever . I can't believe all the responses off of Craig's , it's better than Evilbay . Ofcourse it far from sold . Even had some Canadian interest . Did you happen to see the 50th shorty step ( was swb) on ebay last week ? Boise area , i was bidding till it took off , sold for $1403 in pieces , no drive train . Damn . Later ......................................... Doug __________________ Can-Am Motorsports 37 Chev Coupe 331 4 speed 5.13 posi . ex-gasser . 64 Biscayne 409 2x4 4 speed 4.11 posi 65 Nova Wagon Drag Car 383 t400 (Dragin-Wagon) 68 c10 cst 396 t400 a/c buckets lwb 4.11 posi (SOLD)

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