1969 GMC Serria Grande with 8 1/2 foot bed

[71gmcburb]

anyone know anything about this? I am looking at this truck and the owner says it's factory. I've never heard of this box size.... can't load pics now? will try later

[68GMCburban]

It could be a longhorn, or a camper special. I honestly couldn't tell you the difference between the two. Pictures would help.
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[LockDoc]

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I think that would be a Sierra Grande GMC's version of the Longhorn Truck. They both had 8' 6" beds

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[MusicMan70]

This should be neat to see. Subscribed!

[SS Tim]

Sierra Grande is a trim level. Custom Campers were a badge option. As far as we have been able to find there is not an offical name for the GMC equivalent of a Longhorn. These were 3/4 or 1 ton trucks built on the 1 ton (133"wb) chassis with a 8'6" Fleetside/Wideside bed. If you want run the VIN and model numbers through the decoders linked in my signature. Here is a picture of Davepl's 70 as a reference and it is getting better everyday.

[71gmcburb]

i was wondering if it was a longhorn, I thought those had 9 foot boxs...
heres a few pics i finally got uploaded

[SS Tim]

The 9' boxes were only on C30/3500 Stepside/Fenderside trucks. They also have a 133" wheelbase but more rear overhang.

Looks like a nice truck from your limited pictures.

[72freak]

It is a "LONGHORN".....except the GMC's were not called LONGHORNS. Here is a picture of my last one. 8 1/2 wooden bed in all. Mar-K sells the wood if you want to replace it.

[AMERICAN PICK-UP]

neat trucks.

[71gmcburb]

thanks for the info, I will be looking at it next week...

[lha1992]

The Sierra Grande was a Longhorn with the 8 1/2ft bed.

BTW, i saw that truck up on the local craigslist here actually! Looked pretty nice and original with alot of options but it had a blown tranny i think? Not sure but good luck and let us know about it!

I see your in Everett too so if you ever wanna have a chat about trucks i'm down!

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by lha1992

The Sierra Grande was a Longhorn with the 8 1/2ft bed...

Sorry I disagree and still maintain that "Sierra Grande" is a trim level and not just a GMC version Longhorn. It is seen on everything from a SWB C1500 to the C3500 Widesides.

The "Grande" and "Sierra Grande" trim levels were introduced in late 69 and were upgrade to the existing "Custom" and "Super Custom".

The "Custom Camper" emblems are a badge option denoting the truck has meet the GM recommended minimum equipment levels.

As of yet we are unable to find any reference to a model name for the GMC version Longhorn.

If you have documention for a name specificlly for any of the following models please share it.
CS260OD
CE260OD
CS360OD
CE360OD

70-72
CS26034
CE26034
CS36034
CE36034

However the truck pictured is a GMC Longhorn and either a C2500 or a C3500 with the Sierra Grande trim nameplate and the Custom Camper nameplate. Without a SPID to comfirm either could have been easily added.

[68GMCburban]

Yes, Sierra grande was just a trim option. I have one, it has the normal 8' bed.

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[71gmcburb]

I have a pic of the SPID. it's a custom camper/"longhorn" 2500

[too much stuff]

The "Grande" and "Sierra Grande" trim levels were introduced in late 69 and were upgrade to the existing "Custom" and "Super Custom".

It was actually "sierra" and "sierra grande".
I know tim knows this but thought i would clarify that.

[SS Tim]

Absolutamente, Sierra es muy correcto. Mi pobre español es tan oxidadas nuestros camiones si no más!

[Codez67Chevy]

Awww English please?

[SS Tim]

Better???

"Absolutely, Sierra is very correct. My poor Spanish is rusty as our trucks if not more!"

[71gmcburb]

anyone know the production numbers on these trucks

[SS Tim]

1968;
C/20 1902
C/30 213

1969;
C/20 8797
C/30 2457

1970;
C/20 5281
C/30 1404

1971;
C/20 3331
C/30 1479

1972;
C/20 3328
C/30 2450

Grand total of;
C/20 22631
C/30 8003

Combined, total of 30634 Chevrolet Longhorns built 68 - 72
No telling how many GMC "Longhorns" came off the line though.
At best it is probably 1/2 of Chevrolets if I were to guess.

[71gmcburb]

Thank you I'm trying to get an idea of a fair price to offer the current owner
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[alsriv2]

My '69 GMC is one of those unmarked "longhorns". The only badging the truck has is above the drivers door that says "Custom".

Here is a Picture of my SPID.

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Absolutamente, Sierra es muy correcto. Mi pobre español es tan oxidadas nuestros camiones si no más!

Wow! I had mexican food for dinner and thought it was having an effect on me!!! Sure glad you straightened it out Tim

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by alsriv2

My '69 GMC is one of those unmarked "longhorns". The only badging the truck has is above the drivers door that says "Custom".Here is a Picture of my SPID.

Exactly my point AL ,thanks. The Custom badge was a trim level as was Sierra and Sierra Grande. Hopefully if there is a "name" we will uncoverr it but I really think it is just a case of C2500 with a 127" or 133" wb in much the same way medium trucks are sold.

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Wow! I had mexican food for dinner and thought it was having an effect on me!!! Sure glad you straightened it out Tim

Just having a little fun when I transposed the names. Once edit has died there isn't much I can do to correct it.

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by 71gmcburb

Thank you I'm trying to get an idea of a fair price to offer the current owner

In this case value is going to be condition driven. To a much lesser extent option content but it is not really more valuable because of a possible low production count. In fact on the open market it is worth less than a regular 3/4 or 1/2 ton LWB due to a greatly reduce market interested in such a truck. Add in things like color (in this case plain to most) and it just does not stand out as a "gotta have it" truck. While there are some of us wanting a variation apart from the heard (for a number of reasons) we a few in number compared to those who would chop it up for residual parts.