1968 Longhorn Pulling Truck "Built For It"

[Chevy_Guy2005]

Well Wanted To Share My Truck Build Project And Hope To Get A Little More Info Into The World Of Pulling Trucks Along The Way

Here Is The Long Story Short....

Always Been Into Cars/ Truck, Have A Few Show Cars And Such... After The 20th Or So Buddy Asking Why I Don't Have A (Race Car, Mud Truck, Drag Race, Pull Truck) I Get I Asked Myself "Why Not?"

Late Last Friday (Sept 6th) A Buddy Shows Up And Buys A Beater Car Off Me... He Asks What I Have Been Up To And I Put The Idea Out There... Well After A 10:30 Pm Call We Are Off To Drag This Old Truck From Its Grave Before She Goes To The Crusher... $250 Later This Is It
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[Chevy_Guy2005]

Just A Little 307 Engine
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But Have A Pulling Engine All Lined Up Once The Fund Are Raised

[Chevy_Guy2005]

The Truck Has The 4-speed Trans With An Eaton 10.5 Rear End

New To The Pulling World So Any Input From Some Pulling Guy Would Be Useful

Thanks Guys!!!

[Chevy_Guy2005]

The Truck Has The 4-speed Trans With An Eaton 10.5 Rear End

New To The Pulling World So Any Input From Some Pulling Guy Would Be Useful

Thanks Guys!!!

[TruckFarmer]

14 bolt rearend? Are those 8 lug axles? Venturing to think it may not be the c10 it's badged in the pic.
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[Chevy_Guy2005]

its got an eaton 10.5
which i'm told is the same as 14 bolt strength wise

i also think its kind of funny seeing the 10 there... but weird as it may seem the history have owns all say that is what was there when they got it... unless the first owner changed it

[Chevy_Guy2005]

yea 8 lugs two piece wheels

[Chevy_Guy2005]

also a little update...

so much for the "just needs a starter"

all the stock wiring is junk/messed with so nothing works
got it started but running a few jumper wires and crossing the starter

hopefully get a buyer for some stuff and get the engine swap underway

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How the HECK did you find a rust free truck in Maine for $250???????

Nice job!

[Valhalla]

What a steal !
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[TruckFarmer]

That is odd....and you can't find a rust free truck down here for thousands usually.
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[Chevy_Guy2005]

I Wouldn't say rust free

the cab floors were rusted and the last owner tried to "fix them"
he used panels to cover up most of the holes

i still need to join the main floor with the rockers

i will upload some more pics tonight

if all goes like it should the little 307 will be moving out soon and i can pick up the pulling engine... a good friend is building a bigger and "better" one for his truck... it's got 5 pulls on it so i'm sure i can get some more from it until i get mine built

[Chevy_Guy2005]

The Inside As I Got It Home Saturday Morning
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With The Pulling Tires But NO Blocks Yet
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[Chevy_Guy2005]

The Floor After A Little Clean Up

Little Welding And Some Bed Liner Coating
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Need To Finish The Removal Of The Radio (crappy the face got painted over... it does play) And Other Un-needed Stuff
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[TruckFarmer]

Gas motor? Run alky or something like that? What class will you pull in? Sorry for all the questions, I have some experience with drag racing and farm stock tractor pulling, but totally zero on truck pulling.
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[Chevy_Guy2005]

here is the link for the rule book
http://mainepullers.com/storage/2013...ook%202013.pdf

Going To Be Running In Super Stock 2x4

High Octane Fuel


And Don't Worry About Any Questions... Its A New World To Me... Different Having Your Own Truck Than Helping

[Chevy_Guy2005]

This Is My Friend Ryan's Truck... Looking At Buyin This Engine For Mine

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...type=3&theater

[TruckFarmer]

That's pretty cool! I know in the hot farm classes get almost to the point of the person who can get up the most speed wins. That's tractors. Seems like kind of a mix between pulling and racing.
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[Chevy_Guy2005]

Yea It's Christmas... I Was Always The Kid That Needs To Open "Just One" Early
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Taking My Old Temp Engine Outta The Points Era With A New MSD HEI Setup

The Old Girl Runs Great As Long As You Pour Fuel Into It

[Chevy_Guy2005]

Priced Out The Fuel System...

Fuel Tank $156.00
Lines/Fittings $40
Pressure Gauge $15

[car66]

i didnt see it in the rules, but do what i did and weld the rear end gears or get a locker for it. my first time out, i had an open diff and it didnt work out very well lol looks like a great start, dont be surprised if the small block powers out on you. feel free to use whatever ideas you can off of mine man!

[Chevy_Guy2005]

When I Picked Up The Truck Someone Have Went Over The Wooden Bed Floor With 1/4 Diamond Plate... A Full Sheets... WE Were Able To Get That Removed Tonight
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Mind You This Only To... Three Hours

[Chevy_Guy2005]

Sorry About Not Getting Any Updates Lately...

Been Busy Getting/Tryin Ready For Winter...

Was Hoping To Have A Garage/Shop Up But Not Looking Good