I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dwcrash · 06-28-2011, 12:58 PM

First of all I'm glad I found this site! My Granddad gave me his 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe about ten years ago. It needs quite a bit of work to restore , but the sentimental value will be worth it to me! I purchased an air cab and bed off of a GMC longhorn(not sure what year, but they were in great shape). My question is will the longhorn bed fit ok and "look right" on my truck? My truck is a long bed and this longhorn is 6" longer I know but it doesn't have the line up front by the cab. I'm so excited to finally get me a shop built and get to start on my Papa's old truck! I know hes gone now but he can smile down from heaven when I get it done! Thanks in advance! I'm sure I'll have lots more questions as I get into this project.
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67_C-30 · 06-28-2011, 01:38 PM

Welcome to the board! A Longhorn bed won't a regular LWB truck because the wheelbase is 127" on a regular LWB truck and it's 133" on a Longhorn. Let's see some pics of what you have!
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Longhorn Man · 06-28-2011, 02:17 PM

that is correct, the added length of the longhorn bed is in front of the rear wheels (at the front of the bed to be exact) so if you were to put one on a normal LWB truck, the tires would be 6 inches forward of the wheel well centerline.

propanemudtruck · 06-28-2011, 04:41 PM

Good luck with your project and keep grampa proud! Pictures please?

dwcrash · 06-28-2011, 04:54 PM

Thanks guys! I assuming there won't be any issues with cab other than changing the emblems. You guys really don't want to look at any pics of a rust bucket yet!
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67_C-30 · 06-28-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcrash

Thanks guys! I assuming there won't be any issues with cab other than changing the emblems. You guys really don't want to look at any pics of a rust bucket yet!
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We love them all, rusty or not! Let's see her!

Longhorn Man · 06-28-2011, 05:35 PM

what year is the cab donor?

BlackTopMotors · 06-28-2011, 06:32 PM

Welcome. I agree, post a pic anyway. It's actually cool that you are rescuing one.

dwcrash · 06-28-2011, 10:42 PM

Ok I've never posted pics before so how do I do it?
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dwcrash · 06-28-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackTopMotors

Welcome. I agree, post a pic anyway. It's actually cool that you are rescuing one.

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

what year is the cab donor?

I'm not exactly sure. Do you know what number to look for in the VIN # that would tell year? I didn't see any #'s in it that even fit the model range.
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BlackTopMotors · 06-28-2011, 10:58 PM

Here, this will help.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html

The ability to post a picture is in "manage attachments"

when you post scroll down you will see it. Do this before you "submit Reply"
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dwcrash · 06-28-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by dwcrash

I'm not exactly sure. Do you know what number to look for in the VIN # that would tell year? I didn't see any #'s in it that even fit the model range.
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Nevermind I just found the info I need, I just got to copy the # down & match it up. Thanks
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dwcrash · 06-28-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

what year is the cab donor?

It is a 68' model cab. Will this work? Thanks
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dwcrash · 06-28-2011, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackTopMotors

Here, this will help.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html

The ability to post a picture is in "manage attachments"

when you post scroll down you will see it. Do this before you "submit Reply"
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Can I post from an iPhone?
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BlackTopMotors · 06-29-2011, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by dwcrash

Can I post from an iPhone?
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I'm not sure about that. See if you can access the "manage attachments" through your iphone. If it finds the photo on your phones image type folder it may upload...not sure though.
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heeroyue2002 · 06-29-2011, 01:00 AM

you can post from an iphone but its better if u use photobucket on it and then paste the img codes here.

Longhorn Man · 06-29-2011, 04:46 PM

the throttle on a 68 is a push style with a rod
72 is a pull style with a cable
That is the main thing. If you have welding skills then it is a non issue.
If you don't weld, then you can pay someone, or swap to the old style.

KrazyRay · 07-01-2011, 01:20 AM

Would it be possible to move the spring hangers back by 6 inches to get the longhorn bed to work?

dwcrash · 07-25-2011, 03:53 PM

I'm not seeing a 6" seamline up front on this bed. Did any of the Gmc Longhorn models not have this?
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**Dieselwrencher** · 07-25-2011, 05:03 PM

All the Longhorn beds had the seam. Unless some one has filled it in when repainting or something else to customize it.

chevytruckluver · 07-25-2011, 05:46 PM

Welcome to the forum, If you post some pics they will help fellow members give you the right advise the first time...good luck with the project

Longhorn Man · 07-26-2011, 11:18 AM

you may not have a longhorn... does it have a wooden floor in the bed? (or the remains of one)

1972RedNeck · 07-26-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Let's see some pics of what you have!
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Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

Pictures please?

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

We love them all, rusty or not! Let's see her!

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Originally Posted by BlackTopMotors

I agree, post a pic anyway.

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Originally Posted by chevytruckluver

Welcome to the forum, If you post some pics they will help fellow members give you the right advise the first time...good luck with the project

I'm sorry that we all keep hounding you but

dubds10 · 07-26-2011, 08:10 PM

Besides the seam on the outside, just measure the overall length lol Easiest way to be sure which bed you have

1972RedNeck · 07-26-2011, 08:13 PM

Isn't the front stake pocket 6" away from the front on longhorns?

06-28-2011, 12:58 PM	#1
dwcrash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Owensboro,KY Posts: 8	I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions First of all I'm glad I found this site! My Granddad gave me his 1972 Chevy Custom Deluxe about ten years ago. It needs quite a bit of work to restore , but the sentimental value will be worth it to me! I purchased an air cab and bed off of a GMC longhorn(not sure what year, but they were in great shape). My question is will the longhorn bed fit ok and "look right" on my truck? My truck is a long bed and this longhorn is 6" longer I know but it doesn't have the line up front by the cab. I'm so excited to finally get me a shop built and get to start on my Papa's old truck! I know hes gone now but he can smile down from heaven when I get it done! Thanks in advance! I'm sure I'll have lots more questions as I get into this project. Posted via Mobile Device

06-28-2011, 01:38 PM	#2
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions Welcome to the board! A Longhorn bed won't a regular LWB truck because the wheelbase is 127" on a regular LWB truck and it's 133" on a Longhorn. Let's see some pics of what you have! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

06-28-2011, 02:17 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions that is correct, the added length of the longhorn bed is in front of the rear wheels (at the front of the bed to be exact) so if you were to put one on a normal LWB truck, the tires would be 6 inches forward of the wheel well centerline.

06-28-2011, 04:41 PM	#4
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions Good luck with your project and keep grampa proud! Pictures please? __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

06-28-2011, 04:54 PM	#5
dwcrash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Owensboro,KY Posts: 8	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions Thanks guys! I assuming there won't be any issues with cab other than changing the emblems. You guys really don't want to look at any pics of a rust bucket yet! Posted via Mobile Device

06-28-2011, 05:35 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions what year is the cab donor?

06-28-2011, 06:32 PM	#8
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions Welcome. I agree, post a pic anyway. It's actually cool that you are rescuing one.

06-28-2011, 10:42 PM	#9
dwcrash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Owensboro,KY Posts: 8	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions Ok I've never posted pics before so how do I do it? Posted via Mobile Device

06-28-2011, 10:58 PM	#11
BlackTopMotors Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 364	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions Here, this will help. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/Chevyear.html The ability to post a picture is in "manage attachments" when you post scroll down you will see it. Do this before you "submit Reply" . . .

06-29-2011, 01:00 AM	#16
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions you can post from an iphone but its better if u use photobucket on it and then paste the img codes here. __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

06-29-2011, 04:46 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions the throttle on a 68 is a push style with a rod 72 is a pull style with a cable That is the main thing. If you have welding skills then it is a non issue. If you don't weld, then you can pay someone, or swap to the old style.

07-01-2011, 01:20 AM	#18
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions Would it be possible to move the spring hangers back by 6 inches to get the longhorn bed to work?

07-25-2011, 03:53 PM	#19
dwcrash Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Owensboro,KY Posts: 8	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions I'm not seeing a 6" seamline up front on this bed. Did any of the Gmc Longhorn models not have this? Posted via Mobile Device

07-25-2011, 05:03 PM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions All the Longhorn beds had the seam. Unless some one has filled it in when repainting or something else to customize it. __________________ 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.*

07-25-2011, 05:46 PM	#21
chevytruckluver Eat, Sleep, Drive a Chevy Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: the town of the cow, Texas Posts: 1,152	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions Welcome to the forum, If you post some pics they will help fellow members give you the right advise the first time...good luck with the project __________________ Trey Silence may be Golden, but Duct Tape is Silver! 72 Short Step 57 "big window" short step



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07-26-2011, 11:18 AM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions you may not have a longhorn... does it have a wooden floor in the bed? (or the remains of one)

07-26-2011, 08:10 PM	#24
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: I'm new here! Have some "longhorn" questions Besides the seam on the outside, just measure the overall length lol Easiest way to be sure which bed you have __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream

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