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06-05-2008, 11:26 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: New Mexico
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1971 3/4 ton longhorn V-8/350
i just inherited my dads truck and want to find out about it. It's almost pristine shape, 64K original miles, kept in a garage its whole life, driven gently, probably not above 55 MPH for the last 10 years. I am driving it from idaho to new mexico in 2 weeks and would like advice as to how to run the engine to I don't hurt it. I need to "break it in" yes? Not 75 MPH on the freeway immediately out of the garage. Take oil, check it often etc. I'm getting all fluids changed, brakes checked, lights, etc. But how to drive it is the question now.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. It doesn't seem that many 1971 longhorn fleetside 3/4 ton are out there. |
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06-05-2008, 11:37 AM
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More Cowbell....
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Puckett, MS
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Re: 1971 3/4 ton longhorn V-8/350
Drive it normally (no hot-dogging) and remember it is HEAVIER than a Honda...allow plenty of room for the idiot in front of you to make a sudden stop (because you can't.)
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06-05-2008, 11:46 AM
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Saving 1 truck at a time!
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Location: Kent, WA
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Re: 1971 3/4 ton longhorn V-8/350
Before you start your trip have Dad help you change the oil, check all fluids, do a safety check and full service. This will mean new air cleaner plugs etc. This will help introduce you to the truck properly. They have feelings and will greatly appreciate you starting off on the right foot. SERIOUSLY! Then drive it like you stole it...just don't abuse it...it is a classic!
Post pics of it and your trip...we love pics!
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'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) Last edited by stllookn; 06-05-2008 at 11:47 AM. |
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06-05-2008, 11:53 AM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: 1971 3/4 ton longhorn V-8/350
very long PM just sent.
Welcome to the board. Hope your trip goes great. |
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06-05-2008, 05:00 PM
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Gone to greener pastures
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Re: 1971 3/4 ton longhorn V-8/350
I just go with a complete service; lube, oil and filter; a tune up; plugs, points, condenser, air and fuel filters. Maybe a set of plug wires.
It probably wouldn't hurt to have the transmission serviced if it's an automatic. While you're at it, change the gear lube in the rear end. Total cost would be a couple of hundred bucks, if you and your dad do it together. Good maintenance is about the cheapest insurance you can buy. Oh, I almost forgot, drain and flush the cooling system; new hoses and belts. And check the brakes.
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'69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck Last edited by El Jay; 06-05-2008 at 05:02 PM. Reason: addendum |
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06-06-2008, 12:19 AM
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Gone to greener pastures
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Re: 1971 3/4 ton longhorn V-8/350
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I have to apologize. I didn't read your original post closely enough. I didn't realize you'd lost your dad. Please accept my condolences.
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'69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck Last edited by El Jay; 06-06-2008 at 03:43 AM. |
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06-05-2008, 07:28 PM
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Engine n00b
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: 1971 3/4 ton longhorn V-8/350
pics!
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06-05-2008, 07:31 PM
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Re: 1971 3/4 ton longhorn V-8/350
 You knew it was coming!
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06-05-2008, 08:17 PM
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Re: 1971 3/4 ton longhorn V-8/350
If this helps...I drove a `71 C/20 with a camper mounted from Maryland to the North Rim of the canyon and back.It had about 75,000 on it when I left.We went from here across 40,up through Las Vegas,NM to Taos,then up to Chama,Pagosa Springs,Mesa Verde,Page,Glen Canyon,North Rim,Flagstaff,Sedona.Petrified Forest,and back home...no problem.I ran it about 65-70 on the hiway just fine.I changed oil in Flagstaff.
WELCOME again.We demand pictures when you get together with the truck. 
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06-05-2008, 09:27 PM
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Re: 1971 3/4 ton longhorn V-8/350
another one thats often overlooked that i would recomend... repack the front wheel bearings! i at least check them a couple times a year on my daily drivers
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06-05-2008, 09:30 PM
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MOVE OVER
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Warrensburg, MO
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Re: 1971 3/4 ton longhorn V-8/350
I agree with everyone,, especially with checking the gear lube in the rear end.. (that one got me),, change the fan belts,, and keep the old ones.. take raditor fulid,and a another of water.take fuses. take rags,, lots of them,, check the FUEL lines.. change the filters including fuel.. take extra fluids, and the emergency contact number for this website.. and of course,, take your camera! good luck have fun
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06-06-2008, 12:50 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cali Central Coast
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Re: 1971 3/4 ton longhorn V-8/350
You will need to take out a bank loan or increase your credit limit on your Visa as well...gas is going to be a little pricy.
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