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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
Posts: 2,693
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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? |
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Still drivin' a Rat Rod
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Monett Missouri
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Nice update
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i love summertime
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Kelowna BC
Posts: 4,303
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looking good andy
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: CANADA
Posts: 1,681
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Andy,man I love them longhorns!!keep us posted
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Its Magically Delicious
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: oregon
Posts: 2,398
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correction : red, ochre and green
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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. |
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: San Jose Ca.
Posts: 3,335
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Alright Andy. Glad to hear its going good. Keep us posted and of course WE WANT BURNOUT PICS. but only once you have brakes.
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Life is a gamble
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Lee's Summit, MO
Posts: 796
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Brakes are so over rated :p
![]() I love the before during and after pictures.
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Boise ID
Posts: 609
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Tach
I really like the tach install was it pretty easy to do "fitment"
Gary
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, USA
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Nice going Andy, I knew you'd get'er going angin. Take care buddy. Latter the cheese.
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Right turn Clyde
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 2,911
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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.
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State of Confusion!
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Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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Glad to hear of the progress Andy! keep on rockin dude, she'll be out there soon.
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Washington State
Posts: 8,834
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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
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Shelbyville, KY
Posts: 3,269
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Andy, can you say "RAT ROD" in flat black with just a few flames!! Maybe a caddy emblem on the tailgate-----hehehehehe
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The LuvShack Garage
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side)
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Post Whore
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Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Good to see all the progress pics - they sure can take along time to get going - I know that all too well!
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Born To Lose Club
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Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North
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Looking Great Andy!
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#18 |
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Anch. Ak
Posts: 50
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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.
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Pleasanton, TX
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She is gonna be sweet man. I need to swap horn buttons with ya though.
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
Posts: 36,450
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Good job! Progress is always a good thing. Seems like I am always to busy driving mine to work on it.
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Beeville, Texas
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Awesome truck!
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Moore, Oklahoma
Posts: 129
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Ok, whats a longhorn? Is that just a long bed truck? I have a 71 longbed, is that a Longhorn?
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cool andy glad to see it coming togeather..
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Young Gun wth Fast Inline
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Idaho
Posts: 1,475
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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.
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Beeville, Texas
Posts: 1,943
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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.
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