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JerseyGirl · 10-31-2006, 10:25 PM

Ok...so we got in a '68 GMC today...are they considered Longhorns? Don't know much about the GMC's...it's 6 lug, pretty sure just a half ton...but it's in pretty nice shape, someone took care of it. Right now she has no spark..so we are going to trace it down & more than likely change the distributor...or the coil...it's got a 350,auto...I will take some pics this week....just curious if it was a longhorn or not...Thanks!

Longhorn Man · 10-31-2006, 10:36 PM

if it's a 6 lug, then no. Not a Longhorn. Look towards the front of the bed... about 6 inches back, there would be a visable verticle seam where the normal long bed, and the 6 inch extention were butted together if it was a longhorn.

JerseyGirl · 11-01-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

if it's a 6 lug, then no. Not a Longhorn. Look towards the front of the bed... about 6 inches back, there would be a visable verticle seam where the normal long bed, and the 6 inch extention were butted together if it was a longhorn.

Hmm....well yea it's a 6 lug...so then what? It's a GMC what? Just half ton? C10? I have no clue...lol...

Americanrider · 11-01-2006, 02:49 AM

Check the hot lead wire going to the coil, mine came lose last week and left me sitting in the middle of the scrap yard. Fixed it with a pair of needle nose pliers and away I go.... Gotta love these old trucks, simple fixes.

JerseyGirl · 11-01-2006, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Americanrider

Check the hot lead wire going to the coil, mine came lose last week and left me sitting in the middle of the scrap yard. Fixed it with a pair of needle nose pliers and away I go.... Gotta love these old trucks, simple fixes.

Yea we changed the coil..not it. After the damn rain stops we will hook up a light to see if the distributor is getting any power...this dude has it a mess under the hood!

toms68cst · 11-01-2006, 03:41 PM

I don't know if we've ever seen a 68 GMC version of the Longhorn. Do they really exist?

Does anyone have any production information for the 68 GMC "Longhorns"

If your truck is 6 lug its a 1/2 ton truck period. Longhorns only came in 3/4 and one ton versions.

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2006, 03:52 PM

exactly, you have a 68 GMC 1500 long wheel base, or long bed, or long and wide... or what ever.

I have seen photos of a 68 GMC longhorn, but no numbers were provided... it looked like original paint, so I'll take it as true. I honestly don't see why they would not have made any.
No production numbers are avalible for the GMC trucks of this era... just guestimates.

1LoC10 · 11-01-2006, 03:55 PM

whats a GMC Grande? I've seen that name a few times

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2006, 04:27 PM

A siera is a CST or Cheyenne...
A Siera Grande would be a Cheyenne Super.

JerseyGirl · 11-01-2006, 06:16 PM

Cool! Thanks guys, I will get pics as soon as the damn rain stops here!!!! Pretty nice body on it...it had nice paint at one time, some rust was starting and the guy spray painted it with primer...otherwise it's a cool looking truck. And I already have a new set of rims & tires ready to go on...once I get it running good enough!

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-01-2006, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JerseyGirl

Cool! Thanks guys, I will get pics as soon as the damn rain stops here!!!!

Just run outside in a white t-shirt to take those pic's, rain won't hurt ya

71swb4x4 · 11-01-2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Just run outside in a white t-shirt to take those pic's, rain won't hurt ya

Screw the pics of the truck, I want pics of this.

1969C/10 · 11-01-2006, 07:32 PM

Hey Tree! I recognize you from Chevy Truck World.

*72CSTC5* · 11-01-2006, 08:40 PM

Come on guys she married, pics of the truck would be cool though.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-02-2006, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Come on guys she married

IT'S NEVER STOPPED HER BEFORE

Americanrider · 11-01-2006, 10:50 PM

I know of a 3/4 ton 69 GMC Siera Grande w/ a long-horn bed and Custom Camper emblems on the doors (above the handle) in a wrecking yard. 1st and only one I have seen. It took a front end hit.

JerseyGirl · 11-02-2006, 06:26 PM

Woohoo!! Got her running today!!!! Needed a distributor, runs out good boy! Feels good to be back in an oldie!

I will get pics this weekend for ya'll....woohoo!!!!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-02-2006, 06:33 PM

Longhorn Man · 11-02-2006, 06:34 PM

you say feels good to be BACK in a classic... WTF?

67ChevyRedneck · 11-02-2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

you say feels good to be BACK in a classic... WTF?

Did you sell your "other" one

I know you had it for sale for a bit. And for the money you were askin... damn I wish I had the $$$

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-02-2006, 06:49 PM

Yeppers, she sold it a few months back

JerseyGirl · 11-02-2006, 11:04 PM

Yea didn't you guys know I sold my '70? Guy on the board bought her...now she lives in Florida!
But yea since then I have had a '93 Burb which I sold too....stuck riding my S10 Blazer...then i got in a cool Caddy Brougham with the LT1...need to get it going...but then we got this '68 GMC....needs some parts though....but hey...atleast she gets up & goes!

meathead95 · 11-03-2006, 08:55 PM

get anymore trans am's in yet?

**Palf70Step** · 11-03-2006, 09:00 PM

Pictures, pictures!!!

Wet shirt or truck....I'm Ok with either.

**Canadian694x4** · 11-03-2006, 10:36 PM

No Pics Yet? I don't think we've ever had this much trouble getting Pics outta you before Tree...I mean it's not like we're askin' ya for the "money shot"...lol

10-31-2006, 10:25 PM	#1
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	Got a '68 GMC..is it a longhorn? Ok...so we got in a '68 GMC today...are they considered Longhorns? Don't know much about the GMC's...it's 6 lug, pretty sure just a half ton...but it's in pretty nice shape, someone took care of it. Right now she has no spark..so we are going to trace it down & more than likely change the distributor...or the coil...it's got a 350,auto...I will take some pics this week....just curious if it was a longhorn or not...Thanks! __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

10-31-2006, 10:36 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Got a '68 GMC..is it a longhorn? if it's a 6 lug, then no. Not a Longhorn. Look towards the front of the bed... about 6 inches back, there would be a visable verticle seam where the normal long bed, and the 6 inch extention were butted together if it was a longhorn.

11-01-2006, 02:49 AM	#4
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: Got a '68 GMC..is it a longhorn? Check the hot lead wire going to the coil, mine came lose last week and left me sitting in the middle of the scrap yard. Fixed it with a pair of needle nose pliers and away I go.... Gotta love these old trucks, simple fixes.

11-01-2006, 03:41 PM	#6
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	Re: Got a '68 GMC..is it a longhorn? I don't know if we've ever seen a 68 GMC version of the Longhorn. Do they really exist? Does anyone have any production information for the 68 GMC "Longhorns" If your truck is 6 lug its a 1/2 ton truck period. Longhorns only came in 3/4 and one ton versions. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

11-01-2006, 03:52 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Got a '68 GMC..is it a longhorn? exactly, you have a 68 GMC 1500 long wheel base, or long bed, or long and wide... or what ever. I have seen photos of a 68 GMC longhorn, but no numbers were provided... it looked like original paint, so I'll take it as true. I honestly don't see why they would not have made any. No production numbers are avalible for the GMC trucks of this era... just guestimates.

11-01-2006, 03:55 PM	#8
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11-01-2006, 04:27 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Got a '68 GMC..is it a longhorn? A siera is a CST or Cheyenne... A Siera Grande would be a Cheyenne Super.

11-01-2006, 06:16 PM	#10
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	Re: Got a '68 GMC..is it a longhorn? Cool! Thanks guys, I will get pics as soon as the damn rain stops here!!!! Pretty nice body on it...it had nice paint at one time, some rust was starting and the guy spray painted it with primer...otherwise it's a cool looking truck. And I already have a new set of rims & tires ready to go on...once I get it running good enough! __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

11-01-2006, 07:32 PM	#13
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11-01-2006, 08:40 PM	#14
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Got a '68 GMC..is it a longhorn? Come on guys she married, pics of the truck would be cool though.

11-01-2006, 10:50 PM	#16
Americanrider Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NW, WA. Posts: 1,421	Re: Got a '68 GMC..is it a longhorn? I know of a 3/4 ton 69 GMC Siera Grande w/ a long-horn bed and Custom Camper emblems on the doors (above the handle) in a wrecking yard. 1st and only one I have seen. It took a front end hit. Last edited by Americanrider; 11-01-2006 at 10:52 PM.

11-02-2006, 06:26 PM	#17
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	Re: Got a '68 GMC..is it a longhorn? Woohoo!! Got her running today!!!! Needed a distributor, runs out good boy! Feels good to be back in an oldie! I will get pics this weekend for ya'll....woohoo!!!!!! __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

11-02-2006, 06:33 PM	#18
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11-02-2006, 06:34 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Got a '68 GMC..is it a longhorn? you say feels good to be BACK in a classic... WTF?

11-02-2006, 06:49 PM	#21
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11-02-2006, 11:04 PM	#22
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	Re: Got a '68 GMC..is it a longhorn? Yea didn't you guys know I sold my '70? Guy on the board bought her...now she lives in Florida! But yea since then I have had a '93 Burb which I sold too....stuck riding my S10 Blazer...then i got in a cool Caddy Brougham with the LT1...need to get it going...but then we got this '68 GMC....needs some parts though....but hey...atleast she gets up & goes! __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

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