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longhorn70gmc · 09-23-2007, 12:17 AM

Today was a great day. I started the day by changing out the Elder Brock valve covers for Originals on my Custom C/10. I hate all that Chrome stuff. Then when I finished that, my buddy pulls up and we dive head on into the Longhorn trying to figure what I did wrong. About two 1/2 years ago I wired the junction box for both batteries and the alternator wrong and couldn't get no juice to the plugs. Today we fixed that and she fired right up. I thought it was a NASCAR Track the way the ole girl fired up. We had her running for about 2 minutes and then the gas started to come out of every orifice of the Carb. The Carb is holding allot of the fuel while running and then it starts to poor out the top areas of the carb by the sides. I will get that fixed hopefully this coming week.

For the first time in two years she fired up and ran strong. Now I have to fix the Carb. I am so happy I got my truck going again. I have been restoring this truck for 6 years. My hands smell like that nasty old gas, but that is okay because the truck is closer to driving. My Longhorn has been restored with parts from this board since I joined. This is a Board built truck. Thanks all for listening, just thought I would share the good news. I love my Longhorn

CG · 09-23-2007, 12:19 AM

Congrats...you gonna be able to sleep tonight? lol

heavy71chevy · 09-23-2007, 02:32 AM

congrats...and good luck buttoning her up

1bad chevy · 09-23-2007, 06:48 AM

CONGRATS!!!!!!!! NOW ANY NEW PIC'S IF SO WERE ARE THEY LOL

**Palf70Step** · 09-23-2007, 07:11 AM

longhorn70gmc · 09-23-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Congrats...you gonna be able to sleep tonight? lol

I tossed and turned all night because I wanted to keep going with it. I have been waiting along time.

longhorn70gmc · 09-23-2007, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1bad chevy

CONGRATS!!!!!!!! NOW ANY NEW PIC'S IF SO WERE ARE THEY LOL

I still have to master the picture posting. Any helpful hints?

**jerry moss** · 09-23-2007, 10:33 PM

congrats from a fellow californian

72armyswbtruck · 09-24-2007, 02:55 AM

It's Alive,
It's Alive
That is awesome

stllookn · 09-24-2007, 03:23 AM

Post a pick of your Longhorn! I have been on this island for almost a day now and have not seen one '67-'72! I can't go a mile from my house without seeing at least one of our trucks. It must be the salt air here and proximity to the inexpensive Asian markets for cars.

Any members in Guam?

longhorn70gmc · 09-25-2007, 12:04 PM

Thanks for the feedback fella's. I apreciate it. I will work on the pictures. I hope to take the carb in today to see why gas is coming out the side ports at the top.

longhorn70gmc · 09-30-2007, 08:13 PM

Here is some update!
I had fuel coming out of the Elderbrock carb on the sides at the top, so I removed it and bought a rebuild kit and a local engine guy is redoing it for me as we speak. $ I got away with $75 for him redoing it for me. I can't wait to go get it and bolt her on to play some more. Just taking a guess, we think the floats were stuck to the bottom of the bowl.

09-23-2007, 12:17 AM	#1
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	The Longhorn Lives! Today was a great day. I started the day by changing out the Elder Brock valve covers for Originals on my Custom C/10. I hate all that Chrome stuff. Then when I finished that, my buddy pulls up and we dive head on into the Longhorn trying to figure what I did wrong. About two 1/2 years ago I wired the junction box for both batteries and the alternator wrong and couldn't get no juice to the plugs. Today we fixed that and she fired right up. I thought it was a NASCAR Track the way the ole girl fired up. We had her running for about 2 minutes and then the gas started to come out of every orifice of the Carb. The Carb is holding allot of the fuel while running and then it starts to poor out the top areas of the carb by the sides. I will get that fixed hopefully this coming week. For the first time in two years she fired up and ran strong. Now I have to fix the Carb. I am so happy I got my truck going again. I have been restoring this truck for 6 years. My hands smell like that nasty old gas, but that is okay because the truck is closer to driving. My Longhorn has been restored with parts from this board since I joined. This is a Board built truck. Thanks all for listening, just thought I would share the good news. I love my Longhorn __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

09-23-2007, 12:19 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: The Longhorn Lives! Congrats...you gonna be able to sleep tonight? lol

09-23-2007, 02:32 AM	#3
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: The Longhorn Lives! congrats...and good luck buttoning her up __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

09-23-2007, 06:48 AM	#4
1bad chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: POWNAL VERMONT Posts: 343	Re: The Longhorn Lives! CONGRATS!!!!!!!! NOW ANY NEW PIC'S IF SO WERE ARE THEY LOL __________________ 1972 c-20 chevy 500 caddy/4.10posi / 1972 3/4 ton gmc 350 4x4/4.10posi front&rear

09-23-2007, 07:11 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,251	Re: The Longhorn Lives! __________________ 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!

09-23-2007, 10:33 PM	#8
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,947	Re: The Longhorn Lives! congrats from a fellow californian __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

09-24-2007, 02:55 AM	#9
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: The Longhorn Lives! It's Alive, It's Alive That is awesome __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

09-24-2007, 03:23 AM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: The Longhorn Lives! Post a pick of your Longhorn! I have been on this island for almost a day now and have not seen one '67-'72! I can't go a mile from my house without seeing at least one of our trucks. It must be the salt air here and proximity to the inexpensive Asian markets for cars. Any members in Guam? __________________ '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)

09-25-2007, 12:04 PM	#11
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: The Longhorn Lives! Thanks for the feedback fella's. I apreciate it. I will work on the pictures. I hope to take the carb in today to see why gas is coming out the side ports at the top. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

09-30-2007, 08:13 PM	#12
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: The Longhorn Lives! Here is some update! I had fuel coming out of the Elderbrock carb on the sides at the top, so I removed it and bought a rebuild kit and a local engine guy is redoing it for me as we speak. $ I got away with $75 for him redoing it for me. I can't wait to go get it and bolt her on to play some more. Just taking a guess, we think the floats were stuck to the bottom of the bowl. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

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