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nrb's70gmc · 07-07-2010, 10:32 AM

Just a quick question my long bed measures right around 100 inches which is obviously longer than 8 feet-

is my truck a longhorn? (think there called)
the reason is when shopping for tonneau covers-bed carpet kits-replacement bed sides there all listed at 97 inches (if i can remember correctly)

burb71 · 07-07-2010, 10:51 AM

A Longhorn is 6" inches longer than the Longbed, so I think you do have one. 102" is it

cdowns · 07-07-2010, 11:27 AM

depends on exactly how you are measureing// longhorns are pretty hard to mistake if you look at it write

Sinister · 07-07-2010, 11:35 AM

A Longhorn will have a pretty noticeable seam towards the front of the bedsides.

72freak · 07-07-2010, 01:12 PM

Here is a GMC that has the same bed as a Chevrolet Longhorn....notice the seam about 6" back from the cab. Also included is a longhorn bed on a dually frame.

nrb's70gmc · 07-07-2010, 03:01 PM

well my truck does not have any noticable seam like the truck above and ya it measures around 102" its a gmc also

it does also have the tool box on the side of the bed
will it say anything on the options list on the inside of the glove box?

bigblazerboy · 07-07-2010, 03:18 PM

from this pic of your truck

dont look like ya got a long horn but ya never know could have been blended in

Longhorn Man · 07-07-2010, 03:49 PM

I suspect you are measuring the bed from the side, and on the outside at that.
Try measuring the inside of the bed.
That's not a longhorn, and it obviously isn't a 9 foot stepside.
The SPID won't tell you anything unless you can read model numbers.

nrb's70gmc · 07-07-2010, 06:59 PM

ok i was measuring from the outside i will try the inside

by the the way i guess measuring the inside is the correct way?

swierker · 07-07-2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nrb's70gmc

by the the way i guess measuring the inside is the correct way?

If you are expecting your longbed to be 8ft then I would say yes.

Longhorn Man · 07-07-2010, 10:56 PM

the published dimentions are measured on the inside.

nrb's70gmc · 07-07-2010, 11:40 PM

ya i measured it on the inside-its Right on 8 ft now- (well another case closed) thanks for everyones input

07-07-2010, 10:32 AM	#1
nrb's70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: magalia,ca Posts: 366	Bed longer than 8 feet Just a quick question my long bed measures right around 100 inches which is obviously longer than 8 feet- is my truck a longhorn? (think there called) the reason is when shopping for tonneau covers-bed carpet kits-replacement bed sides there all listed at 97 inches (if i can remember correctly) __________________ 1970 2wd 3/4 ton- 2004 crate 350 thorley tri-y headers-edelbrock performer eps manifold 600cfm performer carb, crane cams energizer cam,lifters, dual 2.5 magnaflows, mallory HEI, powermaster 140 amp altenator, griffen aluminum radiator.(8 MPG)

07-07-2010, 10:51 AM	#2
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: Bed longer than 8 feet A Longhorn is 6" inches longer than the Longbed, so I think you do have one. 102" is it

07-07-2010, 11:27 AM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Bed longer than 8 feet depends on exactly how you are measureing// longhorns are pretty hard to mistake if you look at it write __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

07-07-2010, 11:35 AM	#4
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Bed longer than 8 feet A Longhorn will have a pretty noticeable seam towards the front of the bedsides. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match... Last edited by Sinister; 07-07-2010 at 07:23 PM.

07-07-2010, 01:12 PM	#5
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Bed longer than 8 feet Here is a GMC that has the same bed as a Chevrolet Longhorn....notice the seam about 6" back from the cab. Also included is a longhorn bed on a dually frame. Attached Images __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

07-07-2010, 03:01 PM	#6
nrb's70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: magalia,ca Posts: 366	Re: Bed longer than 8 feet well my truck does not have any noticable seam like the truck above and ya it measures around 102" its a gmc also it does also have the tool box on the side of the bed will it say anything on the options list on the inside of the glove box? __________________ 1970 2wd 3/4 ton- 2004 crate 350 thorley tri-y headers-edelbrock performer eps manifold 600cfm performer carb, crane cams energizer cam,lifters, dual 2.5 magnaflows, mallory HEI, powermaster 140 amp altenator, griffen aluminum radiator.(8 MPG)

07-07-2010, 03:18 PM	#7
bigblazerboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond, va Posts: 304	Re: Bed longer than 8 feet from this pic of your truck dont look like ya got a long horn but ya never know could have been blended in __________________ 1995 tahoe lt 4x4 http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3856942

07-07-2010, 03:49 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Bed longer than 8 feet I suspect you are measuring the bed from the side, and on the outside at that. Try measuring the inside of the bed. That's not a longhorn, and it obviously isn't a 9 foot stepside. The SPID won't tell you anything unless you can read model numbers.

07-07-2010, 06:59 PM	#9
nrb's70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: magalia,ca Posts: 366	Re: Bed longer than 8 feet ok i was measuring from the outside i will try the inside by the the way i guess measuring the inside is the correct way? __________________ 1970 2wd 3/4 ton- 2004 crate 350 thorley tri-y headers-edelbrock performer eps manifold 600cfm performer carb, crane cams energizer cam,lifters, dual 2.5 magnaflows, mallory HEI, powermaster 140 amp altenator, griffen aluminum radiator.(8 MPG)

07-07-2010, 10:56 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Bed longer than 8 feet the published dimentions are measured on the inside.

07-07-2010, 11:40 PM	#12
nrb's70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: magalia,ca Posts: 366	Re: Bed longer than 8 feet ya i measured it on the inside-its Right on 8 ft now- (well another case closed) thanks for everyones input __________________ 1970 2wd 3/4 ton- 2004 crate 350 thorley tri-y headers-edelbrock performer eps manifold 600cfm performer carb, crane cams energizer cam,lifters, dual 2.5 magnaflows, mallory HEI, powermaster 140 amp altenator, griffen aluminum radiator.(8 MPG)



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