Has anyone ever stretched a truck into a longhorn? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jbailly · 11-15-2010, 02:02 PM

Hi guys,
I was just thinking with all the people shortening long beds has anyone ever stretched a truck to build a longhorn? I was thinking I might try to find a decent 3/4 ton 4x4 and stretch it and add a big block. Thoughts? Suggestions?

Jacfourteen · 11-15-2010, 03:59 PM

I've never seen it done, but imagine it would be the same process as shortening except you would add 6" instead of taking out 12", and you wouldn't have to modify the rear section. You should be the first and do a writeup.

jd4300fel · 11-15-2010, 04:19 PM

i did it i used 3 beds to make one slightly longer long horn. i also have a full metal floor

70chevytruck · 11-15-2010, 05:05 PM

The thought is revolting!!! Shortbeds rule!!!

**LEEVON** · 11-15-2010, 05:06 PM

Holy cow I can't believe somebody has actually done it. We want pics!

67chevylongbed · 11-15-2010, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 70chevytruck

The thought is revolting!!! Shortbeds rule!!!

Longbed > shortbed.

Chevy350V8 · 11-15-2010, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevylongbed

Longbed > shortbed.

I like that, Long=Work, Short=Play I perfer long just because i like the lowered stances. Short to me would be prostreet!!

camjck89 · 11-15-2010, 08:30 PM

never seen one done but if you come to Carolina ill help you build it

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-15-2010, 09:24 PM

I have a 3/4ton 4x4 chassis sitting out on my pad right now that I stretched to build a Longhorn 4x4 project. I also stretched a steel bed bottom to make a new floor that looks factory. It's for sale if anyone is interested. WES

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-15-2010, 09:39 PM

I wouldn't mind having that steel floor for mine, but that's a long ol trip.

*sharpie1972* · 11-15-2010, 09:46 PM

I saw one that was an original Longhorn chassis and body converted to 3/4 ton 4x4. I wonder if Napco ever converted one like they did the 67-72 dually trucks. Sharpie

**special-K** · 11-15-2010, 10:00 PM

I have a friend in Sun Valley who built a Longhorn 4wd.But,never saw anyone stretch a truck into a Longhorn...cool idea!I did see a square body stretched to a 12' bed with tandems.Guys who can only appreciate shortbeds aren't true truck men.Where's the love?

camjck89 · 11-15-2010, 11:06 PM

you said it special k.

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**70cst** · 11-15-2010, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I have a friend in Sun Valley who built a Longhorn 4wd.But,never saw anyone stretch a truck into a Longhorn...cool idea!I did see a square body stretched to a 12' bed with tandems.Guys who can only appreciate shortbeds aren't true truck men.Where's the love?

Special K...you are spot on. A SWB truck is really a LWB truck that got short changed.

11-15-2010, 02:02 PM	#1
jbailly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Creekside, PA Posts: 240	Has anyone ever stretched a truck into a longhorn? Hi guys, I was just thinking with all the people shortening long beds has anyone ever stretched a truck to build a longhorn? I was thinking I might try to find a decent 3/4 ton 4x4 and stretch it and add a big block. Thoughts? Suggestions? __________________ 1967 Chevrolet Impala Sport Sedan Royal Plum Metallic (1967) My Dad ordered it. 33,xxx miles, parked since 1977.

11-15-2010, 03:59 PM	#2
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Has anyone ever stretched a truck into a longhorn? I've never seen it done, but imagine it would be the same process as shortening except you would add 6" instead of taking out 12", and you wouldn't have to modify the rear section. You should be the first and do a writeup. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

11-15-2010, 04:19 PM	#3
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	Re: Has anyone ever stretched a truck into a longhorn? i did it i used 3 beds to make one slightly longer long horn. i also have a full metal floor __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

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70chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 865	Re: Has anyone ever stretched a truck into a longhorn? The thought is revolting!!! Shortbeds rule!!! __________________ 70chevytruck

11-15-2010, 05:06 PM	#5
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: Has anyone ever stretched a truck into a longhorn? Holy cow I can't believe somebody has actually done it. We want pics! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

11-15-2010, 08:30 PM	#8
camjck89 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wingate, NC Posts: 117	Re: Has anyone ever stretched a truck into a longhorn? never seen one done but if you come to Carolina ill help you build it __________________ 72 lwb farm truck 86k o.g. miles. 350/th350 89 toyota 3" drop 22r 4spd 2wd

11-15-2010, 09:24 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Has anyone ever stretched a truck into a longhorn? I have a 3/4ton 4x4 chassis sitting out on my pad right now that I stretched to build a Longhorn 4x4 project. I also stretched a steel bed bottom to make a new floor that looks factory. It's for sale if anyone is interested. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-15-2010, 09:39 PM	#10
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11-15-2010, 09:46 PM	#11
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: Has anyone ever stretched a truck into a longhorn? I saw one that was an original Longhorn chassis and body converted to 3/4 ton 4x4. I wonder if Napco ever converted one like they did the 67-72 dually trucks. Sharpie

11-15-2010, 10:00 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Has anyone ever stretched a truck into a longhorn? I have a friend in Sun Valley who built a Longhorn 4wd.But,never saw anyone stretch a truck into a Longhorn...cool idea!I did see a square body stretched to a 12' bed with tandems.Guys who can only appreciate shortbeds aren't true truck men.Where's the love? __________________ "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 ~

11-15-2010, 11:06 PM	#13
camjck89 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wingate, NC Posts: 117	Re: Has anyone ever stretched a truck into a longhorn? you said it special k. .......................... __________________ 72 lwb farm truck 86k o.g. miles. 350/th350 89 toyota 3" drop 22r 4spd 2wd



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