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stllookn · 03-06-2007, 01:08 AM

Every 50th Longhorn I have ever seen has been a Custom Camper but then again they were built for campers so there is no reason why they should not have included that option in the package. In the Restoration Guide it lists Custom Camper as an option but refers the reader to page 4 of the "RV" section of the Guide (not included of course) for the minimum requirements for this badging.

Terraizer · 03-06-2007, 01:22 AM

I don't know alot about GM trucks but what makes a Longhorn a Longhorn, whats with the slit in the front of the bed sides, looks like someone cut it and then decided not to remove it. The reason i ask is there is one running around here with the bed like that.

stllookn · 03-06-2007, 01:32 AM

The Longhorn was first introduced in 1968 (mid year) as an option with a 133-in one ton frame, 6-in longer than a standard lwb truck. They were designed for the popular camper market at the time to offer a longer bed and heavier frame for the added stress of the big 11 or 11.5 ft long campers. GM did not retool the entire bed...they just added 6 inches between the standard bed and the cab. It is the tell tale signature of the Longhorn...along with the Longhorn badges on the box.

Bob Moore · 03-06-2007, 07:14 PM

Two other items about Longhorns are all had wood floors and all had rear leaf springs due to the longer frames.

**special-K** · 03-07-2007, 08:52 AM

Yeah,all 1tons had leafs and even a 3/4t Longhorn is on a 1t frame.

Longhorn Man · 03-07-2007, 03:47 PM

You can read all about the longhorn in the link in my signiture. However, basicly, what they said is dead on right.

Joe67 · 03-07-2007, 04:02 PM

Nice find! That is one long truck

03-06-2007, 01:08 AM	#51
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! Every 50th Longhorn I have ever seen has been a Custom Camper but then again they were built for campers so there is no reason why they should not have included that option in the package. In the Restoration Guide it lists Custom Camper as an option but refers the reader to page 4 of the "RV" section of the Guide (not included of course) for the minimum requirements for this badging. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-06-2007, 01:22 AM	#52
Terraizer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Penrose Colorado Posts: 26	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! I don't know alot about GM trucks but what makes a Longhorn a Longhorn, whats with the slit in the front of the bed sides, looks like someone cut it and then decided not to remove it. The reason i ask is there is one running around here with the bed like that. __________________ 1971 Chevy C-20 2x4 Grandpas old truck soon to be 4wheeldrive

03-06-2007, 01:32 AM	#53
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! The Longhorn was first introduced in 1968 (mid year) as an option with a 133-in one ton frame, 6-in longer than a standard lwb truck. They were designed for the popular camper market at the time to offer a longer bed and heavier frame for the added stress of the big 11 or 11.5 ft long campers. GM did not retool the entire bed...they just added 6 inches between the standard bed and the cab. It is the tell tale signature of the Longhorn...along with the Longhorn badges on the box. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-06-2007, 07:14 PM	#54
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! Two other items about Longhorns are all had wood floors and all had rear leaf springs due to the longer frames. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

03-07-2007, 08:52 AM	#55
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! Yeah,all 1tons had leafs and even a 3/4t Longhorn is on a 1t frame. __________________ "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 ~

03-07-2007, 03:47 PM	#56
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Follow up on Longhorn purchase! You can read all about the longhorn in the link in my signiture. However, basicly, what they said is dead on right.

03-07-2007, 04:02 PM	#57
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