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dwaite72lnghrn · 12-20-2004, 09:01 PM

See that you just needed to dump the old lady 2 years ago and it would have been on the road then!!!!J/K Get them brakes setup get some weight in the bed and have fun.

garold99 · 12-20-2004, 09:07 PM

Thanks Robert

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-20-2004, 09:16 PM

Congrats andy I am glad to see things finally going your way.... Keep us posted..

71swb4x4 · 12-20-2004, 10:34 PM

Looking good Andy. At this rate that thing will be totally restored by the summer of 2019

Longhorn Man · 12-20-2004, 10:55 PM

Thanks everyone. Lots of sweat a little time, and even less money has been spent on this.
it'll be on the road soon. I took it for a spin today. Still needs tuned, fresh fuel....little picking here and there..but I did do a short 15 footer...I think this sucker may have a locker in it!

71swb4x4 · 12-20-2004, 11:24 PM

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68C15 · 12-21-2004, 07:22 AM

this is sooooo cool. I love to see progress. what kind of pipes you got in mind for the 425? I think some 2 1/2s with shorty glasspacks would be just about right.

Longhorn Man · 12-21-2004, 09:23 PM

Actually, I m sick of my rides being too loud. I want something that idles pretty much quiet, and has a mellow rumble when I crack open the secondaries.
In all reality though, I'll have to see what I can do. Fine69 was talking about a buddy of his that does up pipes...so i'll have to talk to this cat and see what he has.

68C15 · 12-21-2004, 10:27 PM

in that case I may suggest some magnaflows in a 2 inch variety. I have been told they are just as you stated. I am just like you, I like to ride in peace & quiet sometimes. that is when I take the wifes Lesabre with the 6 disc changer. most of my wheel time is spent in Lefty with no radio & my previously mentioned loud pipes.

Longhorn Man · 12-21-2004, 11:19 PM

Thanks. i wonder if they have a sound clip on there site.

68w/sbc406 · 12-21-2004, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I m sick of my rides being too loud.

Andys getting old

Longhorn Man · 12-21-2004, 11:34 PM

grrrr....I knew that was coming.
It's not so much that... (I'm only 30) I've been around loud heavy equipment all my adult life, and I have a 30% hearing loss in one year, and 20% in the other. When ever i would take my GMC on a trip of more than 45 min or so, i would have a headache and my ears would be numb. When i drove it to Kalamazoo a couple years ago, i forgot my earplugs and it was 2 hrs before I stopped yelling. I could hardly hear myself talk so i spoke up.
Besides, I learned something in this POS Town Car i drive now. I can fly by a cop doing 60 on the surface streets, and not be seen! This sucker is ticket proof! (knock on woodgrain) I figure most of it is due to the lack of bright colors, flashy rims, and quiet pipes.

hotrodtroy · 12-22-2004, 01:51 AM

Awsome, that's what this whole thing, (we call a hobby) is all about.
Way to go, man.

MylilBowTie · 12-22-2004, 08:29 AM

So do you super cop quite (cadillac) mufflers? Or just something to tame it down a lot? With my new mufflers I think my truck is a ton more quite, still has some bass to it somewhat but its pretty quite for headers 10:1 compression 204-214 "RV" cam. I have catalytic convertors so that is also helping in the calming the noise. I can send you my clip or make some new ones if you want. I need to get my exhaust seems cleaned up and welded back a little better. They leak but can barely tell until you look at the joints.

Longhorn Man · 12-22-2004, 09:48 PM

Actually since you have cats, it makes it completely different.
I don't want caddy quiet no, but pretty dang quiet at an idle.

68w/sbc406 · 12-23-2004, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Besides, I learned something in this POS Town Car i drive now. I can fly by a cop doing 60 on the surface streets, and not be seen! This sucker is ticket proof! (knock on woodgrain) I figure most of it is due to the lack of bright colors, flashy rims, and quiet pipes.

i found that out too with my recent purchase, 91 honda accord stock everything and it is even a grandma gold/silver color, quick yet quiet, but i drove my truck for the first time in two weeks and boy did i have a smile ear to ear when i mashed it WOT to get on the freeway. the honda isnt that quick

Longhorn Man · 01-31-2005, 01:16 AM

Quote:

boy did i have a smile ear to ear when i mashed it WOT

I have recently rediscovered that grinning feeling.
I still need to do something to the brakes...but I'm still out there nailin the loud pedal and marking up the parking lot at work. heh heh heh

Alexis · 01-31-2005, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

I have recently rediscovered that grinning feeling.
I still need to do something to the brakes...but I'm still out there nailin the loud pedal and marking up the parking lot at work. heh heh heh

no pics!?!?!?!?!

Glad you got it on the road man.

weasel29gm · 01-31-2005, 11:42 AM

Great Andy, hope you drive it out to Fine's this year!!!!!!

Longhorn Man · 01-31-2005, 09:31 PM

this year...hell...this MONTH!

MylilBowTie · 02-01-2005, 05:53 AM

When is the next one has anyone said?

Alvin · 02-01-2005, 12:24 PM

I've been wondering the same thing. It'd be nice to know the deadline to have my 68 back on the road

Longhorn Man · 02-01-2005, 09:25 PM

Mike doesn't come around here as much as he used to, if he doesn't say anything on this thread...I'll find out when I go there next, which should be in the next few weeks. I'll be getting my cab out of there.

TRUCKGUY · 02-01-2005, 09:44 PM

nice lookin truck all those trucks your in the yard?

Longhorn Man · 02-01-2005, 10:24 PM

noooooooo.
The red 69 GMC SWB with the green front end is my old truck, the one I painted in black primer and sold to CEVYE, and the one ton, the gold one...those two are mine.
The maroon C/10 LWB towing the @ wheel drive blazer belongs to Paul...chevy fat guy....he doesn't come by here much anymore...dam good guy. The 71 (or 72?) burb currently belongs to Tom...cheesewagon...but it is being sold to another board member here shortly...in the same condition as my SWB was when it was sold....pretty much dead needing an engine.
In case I haven't seen you alsewhere and said it already...welcome to the board truckguy.
The get together we had in that pic was more of a meeting place to swap some parts when Paul hauled some A/C parts when he picked up the blazer....Tom picked up the parts and ran them to yet another member so Paul wouldn't have to go further out of his way. Even thoguh it was just a meet up for parts, we all hung out for a few hrs, compaired our junk, ragged on each other, and pretty much had a good time. If you ever get a chance to go to a board meet in your area...try to go, every single one I've been to has been pretty much awsome. (4 including the one pictured)

12-20-2004, 09:01 PM	#26
dwaite72lnghrn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: central pa Posts: 1,525	See that you just needed to dump the old lady 2 years ago and it would have been on the road then!!!!J/K Get them brakes setup get some weight in the bed and have fun. __________________ 72 longhorn c30 502BB/th400/fact air/4.11rear/ custom camper 72 bug(the better half's) under reconstruction 2009 HHR aqua blue 71 GMC k20 350/sm465 2009 Chevy hd3500 6.6 Victory Red crew cab dually Dave & Jeanne

12-20-2004, 09:16 PM	#28
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Congrats andy I am glad to see things finally going your way.... Keep us posted.. __________________ 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..

12-20-2004, 10:34 PM	#29
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Looking good Andy. At this rate that thing will be totally restored by the summer of 2019 __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-20-2004, 11:24 PM	#31
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Update the avatar __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-21-2004, 07:22 AM	#32
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	this is sooooo cool. I love to see progress. what kind of pipes you got in mind for the 425? I think some 2 1/2s with shorty glasspacks would be just about right. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

12-20-2004, 09:07 PM	#27
garold99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 129	Thanks Robert

12-20-2004, 10:55 PM	#30
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Thanks everyone. Lots of sweat a little time, and even less money has been spent on this. it'll be on the road soon. I took it for a spin today. Still needs tuned, fresh fuel....little picking here and there..but I did do a short 15 footer...I think this sucker may have a locker in it!

12-21-2004, 09:23 PM	#33
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Actually, I m sick of my rides being too loud. I want something that idles pretty much quiet, and has a mellow rumble when I crack open the secondaries. In all reality though, I'll have to see what I can do. Fine69 was talking about a buddy of his that does up pipes...so i'll have to talk to this cat and see what he has.

12-21-2004, 10:27 PM	#34
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	in that case I may suggest some magnaflows in a 2 inch variety. I have been told they are just as you stated. I am just like you, I like to ride in peace & quiet sometimes. that is when I take the wifes Lesabre with the 6 disc changer. most of my wheel time is spent in Lefty with no radio & my previously mentioned loud pipes. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

12-21-2004, 11:19 PM	#35
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Thanks. i wonder if they have a sound clip on there site.

12-21-2004, 11:34 PM	#37
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	grrrr....I knew that was coming. It's not so much that... (I'm only 30) I've been around loud heavy equipment all my adult life, and I have a 30% hearing loss in one year, and 20% in the other. When ever i would take my GMC on a trip of more than 45 min or so, i would have a headache and my ears would be numb. When i drove it to Kalamazoo a couple years ago, i forgot my earplugs and it was 2 hrs before I stopped yelling. I could hardly hear myself talk so i spoke up. Besides, I learned something in this POS Town Car i drive now. I can fly by a cop doing 60 on the surface streets, and not be seen! This sucker is ticket proof! (knock on woodgrain) I figure most of it is due to the lack of bright colors, flashy rims, and quiet pipes.

12-22-2004, 01:51 AM	#38
hotrodtroy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 138	Awsome, that's what this whole thing, (we call a hobby) is all about. Way to go, man. __________________ '72 C-10 w/ '68 Large Journal 327cu.in. "It's o.k. to dream about what you want to do, until you start doing what you are meant to do." Line from "The Rookie"

12-22-2004, 08:29 AM	#39
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	So do you super cop quite (cadillac) mufflers? Or just something to tame it down a lot? With my new mufflers I think my truck is a ton more quite, still has some bass to it somewhat but its pretty quite for headers 10:1 compression 204-214 "RV" cam. I have catalytic convertors so that is also helping in the calming the noise. I can send you my clip or make some new ones if you want. I need to get my exhaust seems cleaned up and welded back a little better. They leak but can barely tell until you look at the joints. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

12-22-2004, 09:48 PM	#40
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Actually since you have cats, it makes it completely different. I don't want caddy quiet no, but pretty dang quiet at an idle.

01-31-2005, 11:42 AM	#44
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,098	Great Andy, hope you drive it out to Fine's this year!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......



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01-31-2005, 09:31 PM	#45
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	this year...hell...this MONTH!

02-01-2005, 05:53 AM	#46
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	When is the next one has anyone said? __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

02-01-2005, 12:24 PM	#47
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	I've been wondering the same thing. It'd be nice to know the deadline to have my 68 back on the road __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

02-01-2005, 09:25 PM	#48
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Mike doesn't come around here as much as he used to, if he doesn't say anything on this thread...I'll find out when I go there next, which should be in the next few weeks. I'll be getting my cab out of there.

02-01-2005, 09:44 PM	#49
TRUCKGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nortonville, Ky Posts: 407	nice lookin truck all those trucks your in the yard?

02-01-2005, 10:24 PM	#50
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	noooooooo. The red 69 GMC SWB with the green front end is my old truck, the one I painted in black primer and sold to CEVYE, and the one ton, the gold one...those two are mine. The maroon C/10 LWB towing the @ wheel drive blazer belongs to Paul...chevy fat guy....he doesn't come by here much anymore...dam good guy. The 71 (or 72?) burb currently belongs to Tom...cheesewagon...but it is being sold to another board member here shortly...in the same condition as my SWB was when it was sold....pretty much dead needing an engine. In case I haven't seen you alsewhere and said it already...welcome to the board truckguy. The get together we had in that pic was more of a meeting place to swap some parts when Paul hauled some A/C parts when he picked up the blazer....Tom picked up the parts and ran them to yet another member so Paul wouldn't have to go further out of his way. Even thoguh it was just a meet up for parts, we all hung out for a few hrs, compaired our junk, ragged on each other, and pretty much had a good time. If you ever get a chance to go to a board meet in your area...try to go, every single one I've been to has been pretty much awsome. (4 including the one pictured)

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