GMC Longhorn?????????? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lilred67 · 02-16-2006, 11:24 AM

i called a guy about some truck parts he has and he told me he also has a '72gmc with the 8.5' bed for sale.i asked him if its a longhorn and he said it was.my question is did gmc call them longhorns also or something else? he told me the body was in good shape,but the bed had some damage around the taillight area. i'm going to try to look at it sat. and see what kind of shape its in. thanks rusty.

JameslovesJammie · 02-16-2006, 12:31 PM

Yes, GMC did call them Longhorns as well.

shaneschevys · 02-16-2006, 12:35 PM

sweet. we need to see pics if you get it

70short/step · 02-16-2006, 01:02 PM

Were'nt Longhorns 9' beds?

jsbgump · 02-16-2006, 01:29 PM

72armyswbtruck · 02-16-2006, 03:46 PM

Make sure that you check for the options code
post later with correct option code
It will have model # Ce20634

lilred67 · 02-16-2006, 05:21 PM

i'll take some when i go look at it.

chevy_fatman · 02-16-2006, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JameslovesJammie

Yes, GMC did call them Longhorns as well.

I have never seen a GMC with Longhorn badges, maybe is because they never had them

GMC had the Longhorn version, but they were called Custom Camper, never Longhorn, I have a '69 GMC

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-16-2006, 06:54 PM

I thought they were called "Seira Grands" or something like that

chevy_fatman · 02-16-2006, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

"Seira Grands"

You mean Sierra Grande, right?

and no, they were Custom Camper, as I said above, I have one

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-16-2006, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy_fatman

You mean Sierra Grande, right?

and no, they were Custom Camper, as I said above, I have one

I luv this place, I learn something new all the time

**special-K** · 02-16-2006, 10:04 PM

Grown Man`s Longhorn,right?Does the option sheet list them as Longhorn on Chevys and CustomCamper on GMCs?Or is it just in the wheelbase code?
BTW,the Stepsides on thesame frame were 9'.

chevy_fatman · 02-16-2006, 10:37 PM

the option sheet in mine is faded, real bad

I guess the badges are the ones setting them apart, that and the front end, chebby has the Longhorn badges by the rear sidemarkers on the bed, GMC has the Custom Camper badges on the doors on top of the door handles, the vin should also tell you if is a GMC or Chebby.

Longhorn Man · 02-16-2006, 10:43 PM

Longhorn, or the GMC custom campers have 8 1/2 foot beds, not 9 foot. As stated above, the one ton step side had the 9 foot bed.
Longhorns were chevy, Cusome Campers wer eGMC
Neither show it on the option sheet becouse this was not an option, it was it's own model code. just like you'll never see SWB, LWB, fleet or step ever listed on the SPID label.
To throw a stick in the spokes here, Custom Camper was also an option package that could be put on any truck also.... consisting of nothing more than HD shocks, springs, tires, and a sway bar. So when looking at a GMC with the custom camper badges on the doors you need to look at the bed for the verticle line 6 inches back from the front of the bed to verify it is in fact a 'longhorn' Custom Camper.

**special-K** · 02-16-2006, 11:20 PM

That`s what I was thinking with the CustomCamper being not "only" the 8.5' Fleetside GMC cousin of the Longhorn.

Longhorn Man · 02-16-2006, 11:31 PM

Got it, thought it was odd you were asking for it as an option.

72armyswbtruck · 02-17-2006, 12:02 AM

On the GMC I have is a 1972 it's a GMC Sierra Grand and is a Longhorn iwth the correct option code. And that is correct GMC never badged theirs as Longhorns they just sold them as a Model #
CE20634. That is the only real way to tell if you have the right truck and not just one that someone claims is a longhorn or that someone put a Longhorn bed on. IMO but Longhorn man is suppose to be the expert. Ask him, right Longhorn Man,
Later Michael

greenhorn male · 02-17-2006, 01:29 AM

My 72 GMC 2500 super custom has the custom camper option with the Custom Camper door badges, but it has an 8' bed. It has aux batt, camper wiring and heavier rear leaf springs.

**Bob B.** · 02-17-2006, 05:25 AM

A 'Custom Camper' does not necessarily mean the truck has a 8.5' bed. It just means that the truck has the camper equipment package (sway bar, H.D. brakes, ect.). Of course, since the 8.5' bed model was designed for campers, most if not all will be 'Custom Campers'. The 'Sierra Grande' was the top level trim package. That package could be on any Wideside, 6.5', 8', or 8.5' bed.

**special-K** · 02-17-2006, 08:17 AM

I agree.I`ve seen GMCs(8.5 footer)that were original/unrestored w/o the CustomCamper script.It seems GMC just didn`t play them up marketing-wise.Just another configuration in their "truck only" line-up.But,I am gullable and naive,so I`ll agree with the next comment,too.lol

68C15 · 02-17-2006, 09:13 AM

so you could have got a Sierra Grande Custom Camper with the 8 1/2' bed?
what year did they start with the 8 1/2'ers?

**Canadian694x4** · 02-17-2006, 01:21 PM

late 68 I believe 68C15...

torquepower · 02-17-2006, 02:17 PM

71 GMC 3500 Sierra Grande Custom Camper options sheet

toms68cst · 02-17-2006, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob B.

A 'Custom Camper' does not necessarily mean the truck has a 8.5' bed. It just means that the truck has the camper equipment package (sway bar, H.D. brakes, ect.). Of course, since the 8.5' bed model was designed for campers, most if not all will be 'Custom Campers'. The 'Sierra Grande' was the top level trim package. That package could be on any Wideside, 6.5', 8', or 8.5' bed.

That's my understanding. GMC "Longhorns" really didn't have a model name or badging like the Chevy Longhorns did. The were just considered long bed /long wb trucks.

Anyone ever seen a 68 GMC "Longhorn" or evidence that they really exist? I can't recall ever seeing one pop up on this site. A few 68 Chevy Longhorns are being found but the 68 GMC "Longhorn" must be a really rare bird if it exists.

No3Fan4Ever · 02-17-2006, 06:01 PM

my 70 GMC Longhorn Custom Camper

02-16-2006, 11:24 AM	#1
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	GMC Longhorn?????????? i called a guy about some truck parts he has and he told me he also has a '72gmc with the 8.5' bed for sale.i asked him if its a longhorn and he said it was.my question is did gmc call them longhorns also or something else? he told me the body was in good shape,but the bed had some damage around the taillight area. i'm going to try to look at it sat. and see what kind of shape its in. thanks rusty.

02-16-2006, 12:31 PM	#2
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02-16-2006, 03:46 PM	#6
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: GMC Longhorn?????????? Make sure that you check for the options code post later with correct option code It will have model # Ce20634

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lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: GMC Longhorn?????????? i'll take some when i go look at it.

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: GMC Longhorn?????????? Grown Man`s Longhorn,right?Does the option sheet list them as Longhorn on Chevys and CustomCamper on GMCs?Or is it just in the wheelbase code? BTW,the Stepsides on thesame frame were 9'. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-16-2006, 10:37 PM	#13
chevy_fatman Where's my beer? Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I live in the state of denial.... Posts: 5,620	Re: GMC Longhorn?????????? the option sheet in mine is faded, real bad I guess the badges are the ones setting them apart, that and the front end, chebby has the Longhorn badges by the rear sidemarkers on the bed, GMC has the Custom Camper badges on the doors on top of the door handles, the vin should also tell you if is a GMC or Chebby. __________________ Paul How do you make the invisible, visible?.........You take it away.

02-16-2006, 10:43 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: GMC Longhorn?????????? Longhorn, or the GMC custom campers have 8 1/2 foot beds, not 9 foot. As stated above, the one ton step side had the 9 foot bed. Longhorns were chevy, Cusome Campers wer eGMC Neither show it on the option sheet becouse this was not an option, it was it's own model code. just like you'll never see SWB, LWB, fleet or step ever listed on the SPID label. To throw a stick in the spokes here, Custom Camper was also an option package that could be put on any truck also.... consisting of nothing more than HD shocks, springs, tires, and a sway bar. So when looking at a GMC with the custom camper badges on the doors you need to look at the bed for the verticle line 6 inches back from the front of the bed to verify it is in fact a 'longhorn' Custom Camper.

02-16-2006, 11:20 PM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: GMC Longhorn?????????? That`s what I was thinking with the CustomCamper being not "only" the 8.5' Fleetside GMC cousin of the Longhorn. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-16-2006, 11:31 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: GMC Longhorn?????????? Got it, thought it was odd you were asking for it as an option.

02-17-2006, 12:02 AM	#17
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: GMC Longhorn?????????? On the GMC I have is a 1972 it's a GMC Sierra Grand and is a Longhorn iwth the correct option code. And that is correct GMC never badged theirs as Longhorns they just sold them as a Model # CE20634. That is the only real way to tell if you have the right truck and not just one that someone claims is a longhorn or that someone put a Longhorn bed on. IMO but Longhorn man is suppose to be the expert. Ask him, right Longhorn Man, Later Michael

02-17-2006, 01:29 AM	#18
greenhorn male Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bay Area, Northern California Posts: 1,344	Re: GMC Longhorn?????????? My 72 GMC 2500 super custom has the custom camper option with the Custom Camper door badges, but it has an 8' bed. It has aux batt, camper wiring and heavier rear leaf springs. __________________ 03 Tahoe 72 GMC Super Custom 2500 Custom Camper, my reliable workhorse. Dual gauged tanks, dual battery trays.



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02-17-2006, 05:25 AM	#19
Bob B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,369	Re: GMC Longhorn?????????? A 'Custom Camper' does not necessarily mean the truck has a 8.5' bed. It just means that the truck has the camper equipment package (sway bar, H.D. brakes, ect.). Of course, since the 8.5' bed model was designed for campers, most if not all will be 'Custom Campers'. The 'Sierra Grande' was the top level trim package. That package could be on any Wideside, 6.5', 8', or 8.5' bed. __________________ 1967 GMC CM-2500 Camper Cruiser, 351E V-6, NP 435 4 speed, Dana 60, and factory A/C. 2012 GMC K-3500 WT regular cab, 6.0L Vortec, 6L90. Last edited by Bob B.; 02-17-2006 at 05:29 AM.

02-17-2006, 08:17 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: GMC Longhorn?????????? I agree.I`ve seen GMCs(8.5 footer)that were original/unrestored w/o the CustomCamper script.It seems GMC just didn`t play them up marketing-wise.Just another configuration in their "truck only" line-up.But,I am gullable and naive,so I`ll agree with the next comment,too.lol __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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