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hilandr452 · 01-10-2009, 07:55 PM

Are there any Longhorn size campers still out there? Were there multiple manufacturers of them? Does anyone have any information on this?

Thanks!

Dan

**LockDoc** · 01-10-2009, 08:04 PM

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Might be some info in this thread....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321486

LockDoc

**special-K** · 01-10-2009, 08:37 PM

Yes,they were made for Longhorns back in the day and maybe some years later.You`d have to find an old one or go with custom made.

hilandr452 · 01-10-2009, 09:28 PM

Definitely looking for vintage campers that are still around. I have a pretty nice one from about 1974, but it looks a little silly in my longhorn with that 6 inch gap at the cab.

**special-K** · 01-10-2009, 09:56 PM

I`ve wondered about modifying a standard size by taking 6-7" out o the camper where it meets the tailights so it can slide forward.

hilandr452 · 01-10-2009, 10:02 PM

I have the sanitary sewage tank just behind mine, don't have a lot of room for modification...

I did have one of those skinny toolboxes but the handles were on the back and you couldn't get it open with the camper.

**special-K** · 01-10-2009, 11:07 PM

I guess my plan won`t work on yours.The gap would bug me,too.I guess I don`t need to tell you to keep your eyes peeled.Why not post a WTB in some area Craigslists?There sure were alot of campers bought in your area.I had an 8` camper truck.I sure do miss her.

hilandr452 · 01-10-2009, 11:14 PM

I currently own two old campers. One is a Mitchel, made here in Colorado, it's the one in the picture on my 83 Dually. The recent one, with the bathroom, is from guy down the street who's wife wanted it out of his yard and he gave it to me for free. He said he had many years of good use out of it and didn't need any money for it.

I see campers all the time on Craigs list, but never anything for a longhorn. I hope I can find one, it would be cool.

Dan

**special-K** · 01-10-2009, 11:23 PM

Maybe someone would come out of the woodwork if you posted a "wanted to buy" ad.Nice rig.I wanted a crewcab when my kids were young and at home.Mine was a Huntsman 10',no bath.
I hope you find one.

67CHIP72 · 01-10-2009, 11:31 PM

I can't tell if this one fits correctly, but I found this picture of a Longhorn with camper earlier.

67CHIP72 · 01-10-2009, 11:37 PM

I also found this Longhorn with a load on it's back.

hilandr452 · 01-11-2009, 04:54 AM

ok then...

**special-K** · 01-11-2009, 07:41 AM

She`s a happy camper.

hilandr452 · 01-11-2009, 01:34 PM

ok now maybe some pics of a REAL camper lol

72freak · 01-11-2009, 03:43 PM

I have a vintage "longhorn" length camper shell...but not a full size camper slide in.

hilandr452 · 01-11-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72freak

I have a vintage "longhorn" length camper shell...but not a full size camper slide in.

Cool, have a pic?

hilandr452 · 01-11-2009, 10:24 PM

bump

**special-K** · 01-11-2009, 11:22 PM

I looked at a sweet `69 C/30 with a Silver Top Cap on it made to fit when truck was new.That thing looked brand new.I haven`t seen a nicer one since.

67CHIP72 · 01-12-2009, 12:41 AM

You can always make your own. Check out this article...

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fu...d/19021845.cfm

hilandr452 · 01-12-2009, 12:51 AM

I have thought about making my own camper, I have a lot of parts. I'll have to put some more thought into that I thing.

**special-K** · 01-12-2009, 06:48 AM

I have thought about building one,too.I went to buy replacement material to repair a corner of mine.I had to go through an RV dealer and man that stuff was crazy high priced.I`d have to find a more direct source.I`m saving this website.

hilandr452 · 01-12-2009, 08:10 PM

If I do, I'm going corrugated steel for the roof. I'm tired of fixing leaks. I think you can use house siding too if it's a decent look. I don't know maybe mine will look all redneck!!

72freak · 01-15-2009, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hilandr452

Cool, have a pic?

Ill take one today but its on a rack in my garage so it wont be the best

01-10-2009, 07:55 PM	#1
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Longhorn Campers??? Are there any Longhorn size campers still out there? Were there multiple manufacturers of them? Does anyone have any information on this? Thanks! Dan __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-10-2009, 08:04 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,432	Re: Longhorn Campers??? - Might be some info in this thread.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321486 LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

01-10-2009, 08:37 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Longhorn Campers??? Yes,they were made for Longhorns back in the day and maybe some years later.You`d have to find an old one or go with custom made. __________________ "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 ~

01-10-2009, 09:28 PM	#4
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Longhorn Campers??? Definitely looking for vintage campers that are still around. I have a pretty nice one from about 1974, but it looks a little silly in my longhorn with that 6 inch gap at the cab. __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442 Last edited by hilandr452; 01-10-2009 at 09:29 PM.

01-10-2009, 09:56 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Longhorn Campers??? I`ve wondered about modifying a standard size by taking 6-7" out o the camper where it meets the tailights so it can slide forward. __________________ "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 ~

01-10-2009, 10:02 PM	#6
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Longhorn Campers??? I have the sanitary sewage tank just behind mine, don't have a lot of room for modification... I did have one of those skinny toolboxes but the handles were on the back and you couldn't get it open with the camper. __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-10-2009, 11:07 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Longhorn Campers??? I guess my plan won`t work on yours.The gap would bug me,too.I guess I don`t need to tell you to keep your eyes peeled.Why not post a WTB in some area Craigslists?There sure were alot of campers bought in your area.I had an 8` camper truck.I sure do miss her. __________________ "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 ~

01-10-2009, 11:14 PM	#8
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Longhorn Campers??? I currently own two old campers. One is a Mitchel, made here in Colorado, it's the one in the picture on my 83 Dually. The recent one, with the bathroom, is from guy down the street who's wife wanted it out of his yard and he gave it to me for free. He said he had many years of good use out of it and didn't need any money for it. I see campers all the time on Craigs list, but never anything for a longhorn. I hope I can find one, it would be cool. Dan __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-10-2009, 11:23 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Longhorn Campers??? Maybe someone would come out of the woodwork if you posted a "wanted to buy" ad.Nice rig.I wanted a crewcab when my kids were young and at home.Mine was a Huntsman 10',no bath. I hope you find one. __________________ "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 ~

01-10-2009, 11:31 PM	#10
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Longhorn Campers??? I can't tell if this one fits correctly, but I found this picture of a Longhorn with camper earlier. Attached Images __________________ In Search Of

01-10-2009, 11:37 PM	#11
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Longhorn Campers??? I also found this Longhorn with a load on it's back. Attached Images __________________ In Search Of

01-11-2009, 04:54 AM	#12
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Longhorn Campers??? ok then... __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-11-2009, 07:41 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Longhorn Campers??? She`s a happy camper. __________________ "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 ~

01-11-2009, 01:34 PM	#14
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Longhorn Campers??? ok now maybe some pics of a REAL camper lol __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-11-2009, 03:43 PM	#15
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Longhorn Campers??? I have a vintage "longhorn" length camper shell...but not a full size camper slide in. __________________ 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!



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01-11-2009, 10:24 PM	#17
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Longhorn Campers??? bump __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-11-2009, 11:22 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Longhorn Campers??? I looked at a sweet `69 C/30 with a Silver Top Cap on it made to fit when truck was new.That thing looked brand new.I haven`t seen a nicer one since. __________________ "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 ~

01-12-2009, 12:41 AM	#19
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Longhorn Campers??? You can always make your own. Check out this article... http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fu...d/19021845.cfm __________________ In Search Of

01-12-2009, 12:51 AM	#20
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Longhorn Campers??? I have thought about making my own camper, I have a lot of parts. I'll have to put some more thought into that I thing. __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

01-12-2009, 06:48 AM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Longhorn Campers??? I have thought about building one,too.I went to buy replacement material to repair a corner of mine.I had to go through an RV dealer and man that stuff was crazy high priced.I`d have to find a more direct source.I`m saving this website. __________________ "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 ~

01-12-2009, 08:10 PM	#22
hilandr452 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 357	Re: Longhorn Campers??? If I do, I'm going corrugated steel for the roof. I'm tired of fixing leaks. I think you can use house siding too if it's a decent look. I don't know maybe mine will look all redneck!! __________________ Dan Smith Colorado Springs, CO 71 GMC Custom Camper "Longhorn" 454, TH400 73 Chevy Camper Special (Yes, it's badged a camper special) Flat Bed Motorhome conversion 454, standard tranny *"DON'T TREAD ON ME !!!"* My Project: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/20829244 , http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/24654442

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