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**68 Stepside** · 02-08-2005, 08:07 PM

Just got off the phone with Andy....he's driving the longhorn!! Says he has some bugs to work out, but that's understandable.

So Andy...how's it feel to finally have it going?

*Shane* · 02-08-2005, 08:09 PM

Thumbs up to you my man, thumbs up to you!

Longhorn Man · 02-08-2005, 08:35 PM

DOOOOOOOOODDDDDD, it is friggen awsome. I am SO pumped right now!
While I was in fact driving it, I still wouldn't say it's on the road. Still have mega tuning to do, the brakes ned more work... i think I need a new booster...i hope not, they are a total b!tch to install.

Either way....it was great. It rode good, no bouncing or wobbles, no drifting, it seemed predictable. The ride it's self was stiff, but not too bad...at least, not untill I blew through an intersection at 40-ish....the rear tires hit the crown of the cross road, and if I hadn't been wearing my seat belt...I'd be rubbing a big 'ole bump on my noggin right now.

As I said to TJ...I'm happier than a puppy with 2 peck...
oops, that kind of talk goes on the dark side of the board.

BTW tj...you need to check out the dark side man....pretty bad @ss.

**Palf70Step** · 02-08-2005, 08:37 PM

Congrats Andy....Glad to hear the news. Hope I'm next!!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-08-2005, 08:37 PM

Congrats andy ....

TRUCKGUY · 02-08-2005, 08:52 PM

way to go andy.!!

krue · 02-08-2005, 08:58 PM

Congrats man!

1STtimePRo'71 · 02-08-2005, 09:01 PM

Good to hear! Hope all goes well from Here. Again, congrats

-Cory

Edmond · 02-09-2005, 05:28 PM

I'm glad it finally happened. Have fun with the Longhorn!!

Cya,
Edmond

Brainchild · 02-09-2005, 05:51 PM

Congrats Andy,glad to hear you're finally getting away from the FURD.

69 longhorn · 02-09-2005, 06:07 PM

Caddy power

L

69 Short Fleet · 02-08-2005, 09:08 PM

Good to hear LHM! Happy Longhorning!

silvertonguedevil · 02-08-2005, 09:14 PM

Nice work!

Cheesewagon · 02-08-2005, 09:48 PM

Nice going Andy.

I hope you drive it to the Ohio meet if we have one this year. Later the wagon master.

Blue Beard · 02-08-2005, 09:50 PM

Congrats....finally stayed away from the computer long enough to get her going...

70 shorty · 02-08-2005, 09:58 PM

Congrats on your work. Now get out and drive it some more!

**Canadian694x4** · 02-08-2005, 10:08 PM

Great to hear of the progress Man...Congrats!!

Longhorn Man · 02-08-2005, 10:49 PM

shortey...I actually did go out and drive it some more after I posted that!
I am so stoked it is unreal.
It feels WAY better than the GMC ever did.
And the lincoln....total junk in comparison.
Would you believe that the 35 year old truck's front end (which does need work) is tighter than the Town Car's front end?!?!

69oldie · 02-08-2005, 11:38 PM

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats! Nothing better than a running Longhorn!

Jim...

LonghornJeff · 02-09-2005, 12:30 AM

way to go dude!

1 bit of advice....dont let T.J. near it.

Longhorns dont like him!

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 02-09-2005, 12:26 AM

It's a dam* good feeling getting an old truck to drive on the road again. I remember when me and my Dad drove my truck for the first time in 8 years, it felt awesome because I was driving it.

ChrisK10 · 02-09-2005, 12:38 AM

Nice job! Glad to hear of your success!

Longhorn Man · 02-09-2005, 12:53 AM

LOL Jeff...I have 2 interstate batterys in there...I think it's TJ proof!

LonghornJeff · 02-09-2005, 01:04 AM

No Longhorn is TJ proof!......

68w/sbc406 · 02-09-2005, 01:05 AM

so hows the caddy?
better than the lincoln

02-08-2005, 08:07 PM	#1
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Congratulations Longhorn Man!!!! Just got off the phone with Andy....he's driving the longhorn!! Says he has some bugs to work out, but that's understandable. So Andy...how's it feel to finally have it going? __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

02-08-2005, 08:37 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,820	Congrats Andy....Glad to hear the news. Hope I'm next!!! __________________ 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!

02-08-2005, 08:37 PM	#5
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Congrats andy .... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-08-2005, 08:52 PM	#6
TRUCKGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nortonville, Ky Posts: 407	way to go andy.!! __________________ Dan. 55 F100 panel truck project 64 350/th400/10bolt short fleet 66 F100 302/C6/9" short fleet 67 IH 4x2 304/t984speed D44 373 locker lwb box 67 IH 4x4 304/t98 4speed/d44/d60 4.10'slwb box 67 IH Travelall 4x4 304/t98 4speed/12bolt/10bolt 81 2wd short fleet current build! 83 350/700r4 short fleet 88 k5 12" lift 3/4 ton swap mud toy 96 Dodge 3500 CUMMINS/5speed/4x2 97 Pontiac Trans Am WS6/LT1 383/6speed/T-tops

02-08-2005, 08:58 PM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Congrats man! __________________ "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"

02-08-2005, 08:09 PM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Thumbs up to you my man, thumbs up to you!

02-08-2005, 08:35 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	DOOOOOOOOODDDDDD, it is friggen awsome. I am SO pumped right now! While I was in fact driving it, I still wouldn't say it's on the road. Still have mega tuning to do, the brakes ned more work... i think I need a new booster...i hope not, they are a total b!tch to install. Either way....it was great. It rode good, no bouncing or wobbles, no drifting, it seemed predictable. The ride it's self was stiff, but not too bad...at least, not untill I blew through an intersection at 40-ish....the rear tires hit the crown of the cross road, and if I hadn't been wearing my seat belt...I'd be rubbing a big 'ole bump on my noggin right now. As I said to TJ...I'm happier than a puppy with 2 peck... oops, that kind of talk goes on the dark side of the board. BTW tj...you need to check out the dark side man....pretty bad @ss.

02-08-2005, 09:01 PM	#8
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	Good to hear! Hope all goes well from Here. Again, congrats -Cory

02-09-2005, 05:28 PM	#9
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,062	I'm glad it finally happened. Have fun with the Longhorn!! Cya, Edmond __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Performer, IMPCO 425 LPG Carb 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands

02-09-2005, 05:51 PM	#10
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	Congrats Andy,glad to hear you're finally getting away from the FURD. Attached Images __________________ 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

02-09-2005, 06:07 PM	#11
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Caddy power L

02-08-2005, 09:08 PM	#12
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Good to hear LHM! Happy Longhorning!

02-08-2005, 09:14 PM	#13
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Nice work! __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

02-08-2005, 09:48 PM	#14
Cheesewagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Perrysburg, Ohio, USA Posts: 409	Nice going Andy. I hope you drive it to the Ohio meet if we have one this year. Later the wagon master. __________________ '91 suburban 350 TBI - R 700 4 new daily driver '72 Cheyenne Super 49,000miles 350/350 frame up resto w/ matching numbers.

02-08-2005, 09:50 PM	#15
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Congrats....finally stayed away from the computer long enough to get her going... __________________ 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



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02-08-2005, 09:58 PM	#16
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Congrats on your work. Now get out and drive it some more! __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

02-08-2005, 10:08 PM	#17
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Great to hear of the progress Man...Congrats!! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 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 2 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 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

02-08-2005, 10:49 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	shortey...I actually did go out and drive it some more after I posted that! I am so stoked it is unreal. It feels WAY better than the GMC ever did. And the lincoln....total junk in comparison. Would you believe that the 35 year old truck's front end (which does need work) is tighter than the Town Car's front end?!?!

02-08-2005, 11:38 PM	#19
69oldie Never too many LONGHORNS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Los Angeles Calififornia Posts: 423	NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats! Nothing better than a running Longhorn! Jim...

02-09-2005, 12:30 AM	#20
LonghornJeff EZEKIEL 25:17 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Springfield IL USA Posts: 984	way to go dude! 1 bit of advice....dont let T.J. near it. Longhorns dont like him! __________________ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454(FOR SALE) 71 SWB 307 71 EL CAMINO 383 72 GMC JIMMY 350 87 BLAZER 350 WIW? http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-r5CJt...9_6Orzim4L5uWM Gun control, the theory that 110lb. women have the "right" to fistfight with 210lb. rapists. The reason animal rights activists are more passionate about fur than leather is because it's safer to harrass rich women than bikers...

02-09-2005, 12:26 AM	#21
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	It's a dam* good feeling getting an old truck to drive on the road again. I remember when me and my Dad drove my truck for the first time in 8 years, it felt awesome because I was driving it. __________________ 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

02-09-2005, 12:38 AM	#22
ChrisK10 1971 C20 Custom Camper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Ames/Shenandoah, IA Posts: 1,435	Nice job! Glad to hear of your success! __________________ '71 Chevy C20 Custom Camper, 454, TH400 '97 GMC K1500 5.7L

02-09-2005, 12:53 AM	#23
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	LOL Jeff...I have 2 interstate batterys in there...I think it's TJ proof!

02-09-2005, 01:04 AM	#24
LonghornJeff EZEKIEL 25:17 Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Springfield IL USA Posts: 984	No Longhorn is TJ proof!...... __________________ 68 CHEVELLE(HORSESHOE) 69 LONGHORN 396 70 NOVA 454(FOR SALE) 71 SWB 307 71 EL CAMINO 383 72 GMC JIMMY 350 87 BLAZER 350 WIW? http://blog.360.yahoo.com/blog-r5CJt...9_6Orzim4L5uWM Gun control, the theory that 110lb. women have the "right" to fistfight with 210lb. rapists. The reason animal rights activists are more passionate about fur than leather is because it's safer to harrass rich women than bikers...

02-09-2005, 01:05 AM	#25
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	so hows the caddy? better than the lincoln __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

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