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Longhorn Man · 12-20-2004, 12:31 AM

First of all...thanks to all the ppl who made the longhorn happen. You know who you are...thanks.
Have had a few PM's askin about this. There's been a million or so new members since I got this sucker, and I haven't posted a longhorn update for two years or so...
so here is a brief history. Sorry dialup guys. Skip to the bottom for the new pics, not too exciting...but none-the-less

Here she is day one when I picked it up. This is at OldChev's house in PA, hooked up to LonghornJeff's '87 k/5. These were the first two members I had met. Made for an awsome weekend. Lots of miles, lots of dew....lots of fun.

That's it's good side. Here is the bad side as it was when Randy (old chev) got it.

Like I said...Lots of dew and smokes...

The original owner had froze the water in the original 350, and for one reason or another, had a pontiac 350/TH350 installed.
The cat didn't come with the truck.

The inside wasn't too bad after a few hrs of cleaning and scrapeing the goo off the fllor. Some duct tape and a seat cover made for a decent seat.

Here's the option list....factory cruise control!

Then i decided it needed a caddy big block

Pull the clip...and go for the pontiac to caddy swap.

Then pulled a flim flam on the front clip between the GMC and the longhorn. I like the GMC grill better and this Chevy grill was pretty rough to begin with...The hoods ended up swapping back.

A quickie redo on the int. including a later wheel, tilt, chrome & black glove box door, and blacj vinal.

Caddy 425 mounted.

A little spray paint since the bumpers were white and the the chrome wwasn't too nice to begin with

Then it sat right there for almost 2 years.

At this point, i did little things...installed a rad I got from work, did a little of this, a little of that, finally fired it up... tranny still not hooked up, but none the less, i fired it up.
Then it sat again.
Well, it is at the shop now. I have the tranny hooked up, the drive shaft repaired and installed, fine69 and I (mostly him) repaired my dist. which decided to fall apart, I stabbed that and a new starter. Cranked it up, poured in some tranny fluid, and she moved!
No brakes though. I did do some spinning in the snow, but didn't do any burnouts or anything.
Still plenty to do here, but it moved under it's own power, it sounds decent, it all feels.....right.

I couldn't get a burn out pic, so a tach rev up pic will have to do.

Also, look at the sweet truck tool box I got...basicly for free...traded a couple gas powered R/C cars that were given to me. This sucker is awsome.
Wasn't someone saying something about carma chamilion? Red gold and green?

Brainchild · 12-20-2004, 01:17 AM

Nice update

The Longhorn looks pretty good.It shouild carry the mail with th Caddy in it too

That is a sweet toolbox for a freebie.

67cst · 12-20-2004, 01:22 AM

looking good andy

longhorn71 · 12-20-2004, 02:08 AM

Andy,man I love them longhorns!!keep us posted

71-longbed · 12-20-2004, 02:20 AM

correction : red, ochre and green

Longhorn Man · 12-20-2004, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71-longbed

correction : red, ochre and green

No, actually, it is option code 540, white and med gold.

skokie · 12-20-2004, 02:29 AM

Alright Andy. Glad to hear its going good. Keep us posted and of course WE WANT BURNOUT PICS. but only once you have brakes.

ACES · 12-20-2004, 02:52 AM

Brakes are so over rated :p

I love the before during and after pictures.

70short · 12-20-2004, 03:14 AM

I really like the tach install was it pretty easy to do "fitment"

Gary

Cheesewagon · 12-20-2004, 03:41 AM

Nice going Andy, I knew you'd get'er going angin. Take care buddy. Latter the cheese.

MylilBowTie · 12-20-2004, 06:28 AM

So what all is left to do? I take it the brake system? TH400 trans?

Glad to see things are pulling together for you. If you need any help I can help you sometime.

**Palf70Step** · 12-20-2004, 06:43 AM

Glad to hear of the progress Andy! keep on rockin dude, she'll be out there soon.

Blue Beard · 12-20-2004, 09:35 AM

If that's your house, you either had a lot of guys over or need more room..

Quite alot of work you've done on her.

Keep us posted

Huck · 12-20-2004, 09:46 AM

Andy, can you say "RAT ROD" in flat black with just a few flames!! Maybe a caddy emblem on the tailgate-----hehehehehe

LUV2XCLR8 · 12-20-2004, 10:09 AM

PROGRESS

**Yukon Jack** · 12-20-2004, 11:17 AM

Good to see all the progress pics - they sure can take along time to get going - I know that all too well!

**Canadian694x4** · 12-20-2004, 12:44 PM

Looking Great Andy!

robert wright · 12-20-2004, 03:57 PM

Keep posting those updates. Your caddy engine story made me go out and buy a 76 500inch for grins. After it's rebuilt I'll appreciate all that you've gone through when I try and make it fit.

The bed storage box is a great option. My buddy's 72 longhorn has one.

TugOwar · 12-20-2004, 04:08 PM

She is gonna be sweet man. I need to swap horn buttons with ya though.

krue · 12-20-2004, 04:20 PM

Good job! Progress is always a good thing. Seems like I am always to busy driving mine to work on it.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-20-2004, 05:09 PM

Awesome truck!

garold99 · 12-20-2004, 05:20 PM

Ok, whats a longhorn? Is that just a long bed truck? I have a 71 longbed, is that a Longhorn?

**jamie72** · 12-20-2004, 06:18 PM

cool andy glad to see it coming togeather..

so will it be at the anual ohio board meet this year??
jamie

stelth2002 · 12-20-2004, 06:40 PM

If im not mistaken, its a turbo 350... hopefully it will last the abuse of those cubes. Looks excellent andy, get her ready for a paint job and she will be the best woman you've had. She wont talk back, she'll do everything you want.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-20-2004, 08:38 PM

garold99,

a Longhorn pickup has a 9 ft long bed, and has a 133" wheel base. So it's got a longer bed than a regular long Fleetside truck. It was an option for 3/4 and 1 ton trucks only. They're really rare, check out Andy's website, it's posted in his sig.

12-20-2004, 12:31 AM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The longhorn runs...but first... First of all...thanks to all the ppl who made the longhorn happen. You know who you are...thanks. Have had a few PM's askin about this. There's been a million or so new members since I got this sucker, and I haven't posted a longhorn update for two years or so... so here is a brief history. Sorry dialup guys. Skip to the bottom for the new pics, not too exciting...but none-the-less Here she is day one when I picked it up. This is at OldChev's house in PA, hooked up to LonghornJeff's '87 k/5. These were the first two members I had met. Made for an awsome weekend. Lots of miles, lots of dew....lots of fun. That's it's good side. Here is the bad side as it was when Randy (old chev) got it. Like I said...Lots of dew and smokes... The original owner had froze the water in the original 350, and for one reason or another, had a pontiac 350/TH350 installed. The cat didn't come with the truck. The inside wasn't too bad after a few hrs of cleaning and scrapeing the goo off the fllor. Some duct tape and a seat cover made for a decent seat. Here's the option list....factory cruise control! Then i decided it needed a caddy big block Pull the clip...and go for the pontiac to caddy swap. Then pulled a flim flam on the front clip between the GMC and the longhorn. I like the GMC grill better and this Chevy grill was pretty rough to begin with...The hoods ended up swapping back. A quickie redo on the int. including a later wheel, tilt, chrome & black glove box door, and blacj vinal. Caddy 425 mounted. A little spray paint since the bumpers were white and the the chrome wwasn't too nice to begin with Then it sat right there for almost 2 years. At this point, i did little things...installed a rad I got from work, did a little of this, a little of that, finally fired it up... tranny still not hooked up, but none the less, i fired it up. Then it sat again. Well, it is at the shop now. I have the tranny hooked up, the drive shaft repaired and installed, fine69 and I (mostly him) repaired my dist. which decided to fall apart, I stabbed that and a new starter. Cranked it up, poured in some tranny fluid, and she moved! No brakes though. I did do some spinning in the snow, but didn't do any burnouts or anything. Still plenty to do here, but it moved under it's own power, it sounds decent, it all feels.....right. I couldn't get a burn out pic, so a tach rev up pic will have to do. Also, look at the sweet truck tool box I got...basicly for free...traded a couple gas powered R/C cars that were given to me. This sucker is awsome. Wasn't someone saying something about carma chamilion? Red gold and green? Attached Images

12-20-2004, 01:17 AM	#2
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Nice update The Longhorn looks pretty good.It shouild carry the mail with th Caddy in it too That is a sweet toolbox for a freebie. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

12-20-2004, 01:22 AM	#3
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	looking good andy __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

12-20-2004, 02:20 AM	#5
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	correction : red, ochre and green __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

12-20-2004, 02:29 AM	#7
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,339	Alright Andy. Glad to hear its going good. Keep us posted and of course WE WANT BURNOUT PICS. but only once you have brakes. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

12-20-2004, 02:08 AM	#4
longhorn71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: CANADA Posts: 1,681	Andy,man I love them longhorns!!keep us posted

12-20-2004, 02:52 AM	#8
ACES Life is a gamble Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lee's Summit, MO Posts: 796	Brakes are so over rated :p I love the before during and after pictures. __________________ 1970 Orange CST C-10 w/350, posi, Longbed The torpid artist seeks inspiration at any cost, by virtue or by vice, by friend or by fiend, by prayer or by wine. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

12-20-2004, 03:14 AM	#9
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Tach I really like the tach install was it pretty easy to do "fitment" Gary __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

12-20-2004, 03:41 AM	#10
Cheesewagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, USA Posts: 409	Nice going Andy, I knew you'd get'er going angin. Take care buddy. Latter the cheese. __________________ '91 suburban 350 TBI - R 700 4 new daily driver '72 Cheyenne Super 49,000miles 350/350 frame up resto w/ matching numbers.

12-20-2004, 06:28 AM	#11
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	So what all is left to do? I take it the brake system? TH400 trans? Glad to see things are pulling together for you. If you need any help I can help you sometime. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

12-20-2004, 06:43 AM	#12
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Glad to hear of the progress Andy! keep on rockin dude, she'll be out there soon. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-20-2004, 09:35 AM	#13
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	If that's your house, you either had a lot of guys over or need more room.. Quite alot of work you've done on her. Keep us posted __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

12-20-2004, 09:46 AM	#14
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Andy, can you say "RAT ROD" in flat black with just a few flames!! Maybe a caddy emblem on the tailgate-----hehehehehe

12-20-2004, 10:09 AM	#15
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12-20-2004, 11:17 AM	#16
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Good to see all the progress pics - they sure can take along time to get going - I know that all too well! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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12-20-2004, 12:44 PM	#17
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Looking Great Andy! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

12-20-2004, 03:57 PM	#18
robert wright Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anch. Ak Posts: 50	Keep posting those updates. Your caddy engine story made me go out and buy a 76 500inch for grins. After it's rebuilt I'll appreciate all that you've gone through when I try and make it fit. The bed storage box is a great option. My buddy's 72 longhorn has one. __________________ bw 70 chev short/fleet:son's hotrod w/tickets to prove it 69 gmc short/step: project in pieces 87 chev short/step: still thinking about 2000 gmc xcab/step: daily driver

12-20-2004, 04:08 PM	#19
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	She is gonna be sweet man. I need to swap horn buttons with ya though.

12-20-2004, 04:20 PM	#20
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Good job! Progress is always a good thing. Seems like I am always to busy driving mine to work on it. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-20-2004, 05:09 PM	#21
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Awesome truck! __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

12-20-2004, 05:20 PM	#22
garold99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 129	Ok, whats a longhorn? Is that just a long bed truck? I have a 71 longbed, is that a Longhorn?

12-20-2004, 06:18 PM	#23
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	cool andy glad to see it coming togeather.. so will it be at the anual ohio board meet this year?? jamie __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

12-20-2004, 06:40 PM	#24
stelth2002 Young Gun wth Fast Inline Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,475	If im not mistaken, its a turbo 350... hopefully it will last the abuse of those cubes. Looks excellent andy, get her ready for a paint job and she will be the best woman you've had. She wont talk back, she'll do everything you want. __________________ 1967 Chevrolet LWB with built 292! 415 ft. lbs of torque, 4 speed :O with 27% overdrive too, 3.73 Posi. Frame and body done... getting painted!!!

12-20-2004, 08:38 PM	#25
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	garold99, a Longhorn pickup has a 9 ft long bed, and has a 133" wheel base. So it's got a longer bed than a regular long Fleetside truck. It was an option for 3/4 and 1 ton trucks only. They're really rare, check out Andy's website, it's posted in his sig. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

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