Long Horn Frames. One Piece Or Sectioned? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hick · 01-05-2011, 05:44 PM

I am currently shopping for a project vehicle and I have come to like the Long Horn trucks. I understand that they stretched the bed by welding another one to it, but does any one know how they did the frame?

I am looking at one about 500 miles away and the guy there is useless, he won't crawl under and look.

The goal is to the build a work truck, fifth wheel and all, so I don't want a sectioned frame even though i would like to box it.

Did the long horns have a one piece or did chevy section them?

BLAZERMAN · 01-05-2011, 05:56 PM

The Longhorn used the 133" wb chassis from the 1 ton trucks..so no they did not section the frame, its all 1 piece.

hick · 01-05-2011, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BLAZERMAN

The Longhorn used the 133" wb chassis from the 1 ton trucks..so no they did not section the frame, its all 1 piece.

Alright, thank you

Now that raises another question. If the Long Horn was considered a 3/4 and used the 1 ton frame... How did a regular 3/4 ton 1 one ton different? was one cab bigger then the other?

**john** · 01-05-2011, 07:16 PM

heavier suspension on the one ton. There were also one ton longhorns.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-05-2011, 07:53 PM

The Longhorns have the heavier frame, 1 ton, because of their camper chassis that they were built to haul. The 3/4 ton Longhorns have lighter rated leaf springs and coil springs, but every thing else is the same. To tell the difference in a Longhorn frame and the regular 3/4 ton pick up frame is pretty simple. Look under the cab area and you will notice that on a Longhorn the frame is taller than a standard 3/4 ton. If I remember correctly it is about 1 1/2" taller than the 3/4 ton standard pick ups. I also think the frame is a little thicker as well, but can't remember on that fact for sure.

hick · 01-05-2011, 08:13 PM

All makes sense but some thing still isn't clicking in my head.

They added 6 inches into the bed and used the one ton frame. The same one ton frame used in non long horn trucks, if i understand it correctly

If they didn't stretch the frame, just added sheet metal where was this 6 inches hiding on the one ton frame?

4x4toy · 01-05-2011, 08:24 PM

I think they used 133" 1 ton cab and chassis trucks, then modified a bed to fit.

If the truck you are looking at is a LongHorn, I am jealous, I love those trucks.

hick · 01-05-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 4x4toy

I think they used 133" 1 ton cab and chassis trucks, then modified a bed to fit.

If the truck you are looking at is a LongHorn, I am jealous, I love those trucks.

OH, the cab and chassis frames... NOW it makes sense.

Thank you.

Yes it is a long horn. I want/need a long box. I figure if i can get another 6 inches, might as well...

Vintage Windmills · 01-05-2011, 08:34 PM

I just got home from looking at a local 72 longhorn. Way too rusty for $1500. The frame is definitely very large and strong on these. In addition to chassis cabs, I am pretty sure a one ton with a long stepside bed also used this same frame. 133" wheelbase.

Even if the frame were sectioned, I wouldn't worry about it. The 01 and up 2500hd's and 3500's have a sectioned frame and they tow up to 16,000 lbs!! Its all in design details and not just the fact that it is a composite frame.

hick · 01-05-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

I just got home from looking at a local 72 longhorn. Way too rusty for $1500. The frame is definitely very large and strong on these. In addition to chassis cabs, I am pretty sure a one ton with a long stepside bed also used this same frame. 133" wheelbase.

Even if the frame were sectioned, I wouldn't worry about it. The 01 and up 2500hd's and 3500's have a sectioned frame and they tow up to 16,000 lbs!! Its all in design details and not just the fact that it is a composite frame.

I am big supporter of overkill

. Should this project ever see the light of day, thats going to be its name haha.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-05-2011, 09:02 PM

This is one thing I love about my Longhorn is the huge frame!

01-05-2011, 05:44 PM	#1
hick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 286	Long Horn Frames. One Piece Or Sectioned? I am currently shopping for a project vehicle and I have come to like the Long Horn trucks. I understand that they stretched the bed by welding another one to it, but does any one know how they did the frame? I am looking at one about 500 miles away and the guy there is useless, he won't crawl under and look. The goal is to the build a work truck, fifth wheel and all, so I don't want a sectioned frame even though i would like to box it. Did the long horns have a one piece or did chevy section them?

01-05-2011, 05:56 PM	#2
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,829	Re: Long Horn Frames. One Piece Or Sectioned? The Longhorn used the 133" wb chassis from the 1 ton trucks..so no they did not section the frame, its all 1 piece. __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C Last edited by BLAZERMAN; 01-05-2011 at 05:58 PM.

01-05-2011, 07:16 PM	#4
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Long Horn Frames. One Piece Or Sectioned? heavier suspension on the one ton. There were also one ton longhorns. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 01-05-2011 at 07:17 PM.

01-05-2011, 07:53 PM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Long Horn Frames. One Piece Or Sectioned? The Longhorns have the heavier frame, 1 ton, because of their camper chassis that they were built to haul. The 3/4 ton Longhorns have lighter rated leaf springs and coil springs, but every thing else is the same. To tell the difference in a Longhorn frame and the regular 3/4 ton pick up frame is pretty simple. Look under the cab area and you will notice that on a Longhorn the frame is taller than a standard 3/4 ton. If I remember correctly it is about 1 1/2" taller than the 3/4 ton standard pick ups. I also think the frame is a little thicker as well, but can't remember on that fact for sure. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-05-2011, 08:13 PM	#6
hick Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 286	Re: Long Horn Frames. One Piece Or Sectioned? All makes sense but some thing still isn't clicking in my head. They added 6 inches into the bed and used the one ton frame. The same one ton frame used in non long horn trucks, if i understand it correctly If they didn't stretch the frame, just added sheet metal where was this 6 inches hiding on the one ton frame?

01-05-2011, 08:24 PM	#7
4x4toy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Md Posts: 228	Re: Long Horn Frames. One Piece Or Sectioned? I think they used 133" 1 ton cab and chassis trucks, then modified a bed to fit. If the truck you are looking at is a LongHorn, I am jealous, I love those trucks. __________________ 04 Yukon XL 2500 w/ Quadrasteer 61 Chevy C60, 261 inline six 86 Chevy C20 2wd, Banks 6.2 05 GMC Sierra 2500hd Duramax

01-05-2011, 08:34 PM	#9
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Long Horn Frames. One Piece Or Sectioned? I just got home from looking at a local 72 longhorn. Way too rusty for $1500. The frame is definitely very large and strong on these. In addition to chassis cabs, I am pretty sure a one ton with a long stepside bed also used this same frame. 133" wheelbase. Even if the frame were sectioned, I wouldn't worry about it. The 01 and up 2500hd's and 3500's have a sectioned frame and they tow up to 16,000 lbs!! Its all in design details and not just the fact that it is a composite frame. __________________ 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

01-05-2011, 09:02 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Long Horn Frames. One Piece Or Sectioned? This is one thing I love about my Longhorn is the huge frame! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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