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72Chevrolet · 05-30-2006, 05:12 PM

Hey Evveryone.
I know this has probably been asked, but what are the trucks called with the extrension behind the bed? Was it even factory? Some guy nearby has a fully restored one for 11,000 and I was wondering why it hasnt sold yet. What are they worth and why was the extension there? thanks!

GROUP911 · 05-30-2006, 05:18 PM

I believe they were called a Longhorn, they were made for hauling big campers.
GROUP911

67ChevyRedneck · 05-30-2006, 05:20 PM

extension behind the bed? Do you mean an extension to the bed behind the cab? The "extended bed" trucks were called Longhorns. These were fleetside only trucks. The extra long step bed trucks were just know as the 9' stepside trucks (I think.) I think GMC had a different name for them. Longhorn man knows much more than I

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TugOwar · 05-30-2006, 08:26 PM

... and no reply from Andy yet.. hmmm something isn't right with the world...

Longhorn Man · 05-30-2006, 09:41 PM

LOL, I had to step out and get my baby sister's hooptie running.
Yes, these guys are right, The Chevy Longhorn, or the GMC Custom Camper.
Check out the link in my siggy for info.

As for why it hasn't sold... everyone wants a short/fleet so they can lower it and put 18 inch torque thrusts on them. While I agree they look good like that, IMO, it's kinda played out. (as I scroll up and see I just described his ride except for the wheels) Don't take it personally, it's just the trend.
While some nice longhorns do pring in a pretty penny, and the price HAS been going up a bit the last few years... you do end up sitting on them for a while to get that hefty chunk of chainge.
These *freaks of nature* as I've heard them refered to from a few ppl, have a pretty good following.
All in all, there were 25,442 chevys built, and if you go by the 1/3 the chevy production numbers formula (since you won't find GMC numbers, that's the generally accepted formula) that means about 8395 GMC extended beds were built too.

05-30-2006, 05:12 PM	#1
72Chevrolet Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 107	Extension behind the bed? Hey Evveryone. I know this has probably been asked, but what are the trucks called with the extrension behind the bed? Was it even factory? Some guy nearby has a fully restored one for 11,000 and I was wondering why it hasnt sold yet. What are they worth and why was the extension there? thanks!

05-30-2006, 05:18 PM	#2
GROUP911 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3	Re: Extension behind the bed? I believe they were called a Longhorn, they were made for hauling big campers. GROUP911

05-30-2006, 05:20 PM	#3
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Extension behind the bed? extension behind the bed? Do you mean an extension to the bed behind the cab? The "extended bed" trucks were called Longhorns. These were fleetside only trucks. The extra long step bed trucks were just know as the 9' stepside trucks (I think.) I think GMC had a different name for them. Longhorn man knows much more than I Edit: Late again __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 05-30-2006 at 05:21 PM.

05-30-2006, 08:26 PM	#4
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: Extension behind the bed? ... and no reply from Andy yet.. hmmm something isn't right with the world...

05-30-2006, 09:41 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Extension behind the bed? LOL, I had to step out and get my baby sister's hooptie running. Yes, these guys are right, The Chevy Longhorn, or the GMC Custom Camper. Check out the link in my siggy for info. As for why it hasn't sold... everyone wants a short/fleet so they can lower it and put 18 inch torque thrusts on them. While I agree they look good like that, IMO, it's kinda played out. (as I scroll up and see I just described his ride except for the wheels) Don't take it personally, it's just the trend. While some nice longhorns do pring in a pretty penny, and the price HAS been going up a bit the last few years... you do end up sitting on them for a while to get that hefty chunk of chainge. These freaks of nature as I've heard them refered to from a few ppl, have a pretty good following. All in all, there were 25,442 chevys built, and if you go by the 1/3 the chevy production numbers formula (since you won't find GMC numbers, that's the generally accepted formula) that means about 8395 GMC extended beds were built too.



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