GMC LONGBED 150 – specifications
Built: 1952 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1952 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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GMC – other models: the collective page of vans and pick-ups outside the named ranges, from the Vandura van through the Sierra and Fleetside pick-ups to the Caballero, 89 to 154 kW, 3,736 to 7,440 cm³
This page gathers GMC vans and pick-ups the register could not assign to a named range: the full-size Vandura van, the Suburban as a rugged van-based SUV, the Sierra and Fleetside pick-up ranges, and the Caballero, GMC's take on the car-based coupé-utility in the style of the Chevrolet El Camino. GMC – General Motors Truck Company – was formed in 1911 from the merger of the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company and the Reliance Motor Car Company and has since been General Motors' commercial-vehicle brand alongside Chevrolet. The models also include Finnish registration terms such as "2ov" for door count.
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The register lists here 19 versions with 89 to 154 kW from six- to eight-cylinder engines of 3,736 to 7,440 cm³, unladen weights from 1,570 to 2,680 kg, lengths from 4,600 to 6,200 mm and widths from 1,830 to 2,400 mm.
The vans and pick-ups largely shared platforms and engines with their Chevrolet counterparts and were marketed through GMC's own dealer network mainly to commercial and government buyers, while the Caballero served a small niche of car-like utility vehicles.
Buying used, the vans need checking for rust on sliding-door tracks and the floor pan, the pick-ups for the condition of the frame, load bed and leaf springs, and the V8 engines for the condition of the carburettor or early fuel injection; parts are generally well available thanks to shared components with Chevrolet.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: GMC (weitere Modelle), GMC (manufacturer), Zulassungsdaten Traficom (Finnland)
Versions of this model in the register
Each row is a separate entry with its own data. The figures on this page belong to the row marked ●.
| Version | Built | kW | EU type approval | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ● GMC LONGBED 150 | 1952 | — | — | Official register |
| LONGBED 150 | 1952 | — | — | Official register |
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,736 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,950 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,470 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,761 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the GMC LONGBED 150 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,761 kg.
What engine does the GMC LONGBED 150 have?
6 cylinders, 3,736 cm³ displacement.
When was the GMC LONGBED 150 built?
Production years: 1952.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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