Difference between longbed and Longhorn? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sixnine · 11-21-2002, 05:03 PM

I recently posted a couple of pics of my truck. While doing that, I was playing around with photoshop to see what the truck would look like as a shortbed. I noticed that the length between the back of the rear wheel opening and the end of the bed looked awkward. I compared it to other pics and realized that it looked to be about 8-10" longer than the same area on a shortbed. I know a longbed is longer than a shortbed, but I thought the extra length was between the front of the bed and the rear wheel opening. Is a Longhorn bed longer in both areas? Can I be anymore confusing? I hope this makes sense to someone. Thanks in advance for the replies..........................sixnine.

crazy longhorn · 11-21-2002, 05:15 PM

the longhorn bed measures 103" from the front panel to the gate, & is on a 133" wb frame.....6" longer than the standard long bed. I dont beleive the area you have circled is any different, but never have checked it! here is a link to a few shots of mine.... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

tom hand · 11-21-2002, 08:11 PM

It is longer there than a shortbed. Someone posted some pics of a longbed cut down to a shortbed and they cut it in that area. It has been so long ago I don't remember who posted it.

lux hauler · 11-21-2002, 09:30 PM

Here's a thread from a while back........
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=cut+frame

Longhorn Man · 11-22-2002, 01:11 AM

The area indicated is longer on a LWB than on a SWB, however, it is the same on a LWB and a Longhorn.

Hooter · 11-22-2002, 01:26 AM

gotta love the diagram

11-21-2002, 05:03 PM	#1
sixnine Longtime Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Over Yonder (DFW) Posts: 171	Difference between longbed and Longhorn? I recently posted a couple of pics of my truck. While doing that, I was playing around with photoshop to see what the truck would look like as a shortbed. I noticed that the length between the back of the rear wheel opening and the end of the bed looked awkward. I compared it to other pics and realized that it looked to be about 8-10" longer than the same area on a shortbed. I know a longbed is longer than a shortbed, but I thought the extra length was between the front of the bed and the rear wheel opening. Is a Longhorn bed longer in both areas? Can I be anymore confusing? I hope this makes sense to someone. Thanks in advance for the replies..........................sixnine. Attached Images __________________ Rokcrln - *"I'm a major car addict so trying to go as low buck as possible is like asking a coke head to use flower to save money."* 1972 C10 Short Step -http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=261405

11-21-2002, 05:15 PM	#2
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	the longhorn bed measures 103" from the front panel to the gate, & is on a 133" wb frame.....6" longer than the standard long bed. I dont beleive the area you have circled is any different, but never have checked it! here is a link to a few shots of mine.... http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

11-21-2002, 08:11 PM	#3
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	It is longer there than a shortbed. Someone posted some pics of a longbed cut down to a shortbed and they cut it in that area. It has been so long ago I don't remember who posted it. __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

11-21-2002, 09:30 PM	#4
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Here's a thread from a while back........ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ight=cut+frame __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

11-22-2002, 01:26 AM	#6
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	gotta love the diagram __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

11-22-2002, 01:11 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The area indicated is longer on a LWB than on a SWB, however, it is the same on a LWB and a Longhorn.



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