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**Already Gone** · 08-31-2016, 12:37 AM

I'm looking at a 1969 C20 Longhorn and it has a a couple options I'd like some detail on. It shows UY1 Camper Wiring and I'd like to know what that included. Is it the trailer wiring to the rear of the truck or something else. It also says Z81 Camper Nameplate. On the fenders just above the 396 badges it says "Custom Camper 20 " so I'm asking is that what the Z81 Camper Nameplate refers to? I like the truck but it doesn't have the factory gauge package and why someone would order a BB Longhorn without a gauge package behooves me.

**68350** · 08-31-2016, 05:49 AM

You're correct on both. Camper wiring ran to behind the cab. Mine was zip tied and hung over the front of the box. And camper nameplate got you the custom camper emblems. Weird it doesn't have gauges but I've seen a 70 cst without gauges too

**jocko** · 08-31-2016, 10:02 AM

UY1 dumped a slide-in camper pigtail out between cab and bed as mentioned above - it did not go to the rear of the truck for a trailer. And in 65-71, Z81 meant the camper nameplate (65 was a 1 year only emblem, 66-68 types were the same, then 69-71 were the same) replaced the fender trim emblem. In 72, Z81 moved to the stand-alone above-the-door-handle script location. I wouldn't hesitate at all to convert that thing to a gauge package dash Greg - and I don't think it would hurt originality value at all. Yeah, it would bug me a little that the original guy didn't order it, but I'm pretty sure I'd get over it. Sounds like a nice truck.

davepl · 08-31-2016, 12:23 PM

Even though my truck was equipped with the camper wiring option I decided to build my own because I wanted it at the back of the truck for a trailer, not up at the cab for a camper. Also I wanted a full 7-wire setup, which they don't give you. Not relevant for originality, but if you're going the original route it might not be as practical/useful as you'd like.

08-31-2016, 12:37 AM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,079	Longhorn RPO Questions I'm looking at a 1969 C20 Longhorn and it has a a couple options I'd like some detail on. It shows UY1 Camper Wiring and I'd like to know what that included. Is it the trailer wiring to the rear of the truck or something else. It also says Z81 Camper Nameplate. On the fenders just above the 396 badges it says "Custom Camper 20 " so I'm asking is that what the Z81 Camper Nameplate refers to? I like the truck but it doesn't have the factory gauge package and why someone would order a BB Longhorn without a gauge package behooves me. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-31-2016, 05:49 AM	#2
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: Longhorn RPO Questions You're correct on both. Camper wiring ran to behind the cab. Mine was zip tied and hung over the front of the box. And camper nameplate got you the custom camper emblems. Weird it doesn't have gauges but I've seen a 70 cst without gauges too __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

08-31-2016, 10:02 AM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,935	Re: Longhorn RPO Questions UY1 dumped a slide-in camper pigtail out between cab and bed as mentioned above - it did not go to the rear of the truck for a trailer. And in 65-71, Z81 meant the camper nameplate (65 was a 1 year only emblem, 66-68 types were the same, then 69-71 were the same) replaced the fender trim emblem. In 72, Z81 moved to the stand-alone above-the-door-handle script location. I wouldn't hesitate at all to convert that thing to a gauge package dash Greg - and I don't think it would hurt originality value at all. Yeah, it would bug me a little that the original guy didn't order it, but I'm pretty sure I'd get over it. Sounds like a nice truck.

08-31-2016, 12:23 PM	#4
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Longhorn RPO Questions Even though my truck was equipped with the camper wiring option I decided to build my own because I wanted it at the back of the truck for a trailer, not up at the cab for a camper. Also I wanted a full 7-wire setup, which they don't give you. Not relevant for originality, but if you're going the original route it might not be as practical/useful as you'd like. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible



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