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72longhornTX · 09-11-2007, 04:18 PM

Well I have been reading here for a few days and just got accepted to the forum. Now I would like to post my great find and get some advice.

I found a 1972 Longhorn for sale for $700. Went and saw it and it didnt look to bad. There is rust on the rocker panels and floor board and of corse the wood bed is totally rotten. There is a few other rust spots but not much. The engine is a 350 and to odometer reads 46000 so im guessing its 146000. The right side head is taken off and the left side valve cover is off. In all it doesnt look horrible.

My main question is should i rebuild the engine or look into getting a 350 crate engine for the truck?

Here are some pictures but i am getting more soon.

70cstjr · 09-11-2007, 05:01 PM

welcome to the forums, thats not bad at all for the money you paid..we all started somewere...as far as the motor, its more of a cost comparison. its whatever is cheaper for you, or the best for you, if u like working on motors rebuild it, and rebuild it and customize it the way you want, if not. throw a crate in there

longhorn70gmc · 09-11-2007, 07:40 PM

Welcome fellow Longhorn Owner.

PanelDeland · 09-11-2007, 08:07 PM

Welcome to the board!!!
If you are familiar with engines you can build one for yourself.Especially if you already have the tools(they can get pricey)There's nothing like firing up an engine you built for the first time.On the other hand a crate can be had for a good price and there is a warranty.

72longhornTX · 09-11-2007, 10:07 PM

Well some friends and I started on the truck.

We pulled the other head off and by the looks of the inside it doesn't look to have been sitting much more than a year. We are going to pull the block and trans tomorrow after school then we are going to take the heads and everything to school and clean them and magflux them. A friend out mines dad rebuilt engines a lot and he said it may not need to be rebuilt but we just need to mic it all.

I think I am going to make everything as close to original as possible. It will need a new carb though. Any ideas?

72armyswbtruck · 09-11-2007, 10:27 PM

from a fellow ex longhorn owner

RicksTrucks · 09-12-2007, 02:45 AM

Let me know if you need a nice bed for it. I have one for sale in the parts section.

texanidiot25 · 10-08-2007, 12:26 AM

Welcome to the board, Ill keep a look out for it man.

mtdave2 · 10-08-2007, 10:19 AM

howdy to you fellow texas longhorn owner!

as far as the engine goes, to me, if they original motor has not been rebuilt, or only has once. id rebuilt. if not orginal motor id get a create motor. but it sounds like the one you have will be fine!

Ovidiu · 10-08-2007, 10:20 AM

Hey, welcome to the board.
I've seen that truck on Craigslist like 4-5 months ago... Gratz on the purchase!

67_C-30 · 10-08-2007, 10:21 AM

Nice project. You gotta love the Longhorns!

72longhornTX · 10-21-2007, 01:58 AM

Well I have found out that my uncle has a LS1 engine that has a iron block with aluminum heads. The engine come out of a ambulance here is Houston that the fire department didnt care how they ran it. So the had detonation and it needs new pistons.

So most likely I will put that engine in there.

09-11-2007, 04:18 PM	#1
72longhornTX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 115	Just bought a 1972 Longhorn Well I have been reading here for a few days and just got accepted to the forum. Now I would like to post my great find and get some advice. I found a 1972 Longhorn for sale for $700. Went and saw it and it didnt look to bad. There is rust on the rocker panels and floor board and of corse the wood bed is totally rotten. There is a few other rust spots but not much. The engine is a 350 and to odometer reads 46000 so im guessing its 146000. The right side head is taken off and the left side valve cover is off. In all it doesnt look horrible. My main question is should i rebuild the engine or look into getting a 350 crate engine for the truck? Here are some pictures but i am getting more soon. Attached Images

09-11-2007, 05:01 PM	#2
70cstjr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: laura, ohio Posts: 935	Re: Just bought a 1972 Longhorn welcome to the forums, thats not bad at all for the money you paid..we all started somewere...as far as the motor, its more of a cost comparison. its whatever is cheaper for you, or the best for you, if u like working on motors rebuild it, and rebuild it and customize it the way you want, if not. throw a crate in there

09-11-2007, 07:40 PM	#3
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Just bought a 1972 Longhorn Welcome fellow Longhorn Owner. __________________ 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!

09-11-2007, 08:07 PM	#4
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Just bought a 1972 Longhorn Welcome to the board!!! If you are familiar with engines you can build one for yourself.Especially if you already have the tools(they can get pricey)There's nothing like firing up an engine you built for the first time.On the other hand a crate can be had for a good price and there is a warranty. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

09-11-2007, 10:07 PM	#5
72longhornTX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 115	Re: Just bought a 1972 Longhorn Well some friends and I started on the truck. We pulled the other head off and by the looks of the inside it doesn't look to have been sitting much more than a year. We are going to pull the block and trans tomorrow after school then we are going to take the heads and everything to school and clean them and magflux them. A friend out mines dad rebuilt engines a lot and he said it may not need to be rebuilt but we just need to mic it all. I think I am going to make everything as close to original as possible. It will need a new carb though. Any ideas?

09-11-2007, 10:27 PM	#6
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Just bought a 1972 Longhorn from a fellow ex longhorn owner __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

09-12-2007, 02:45 AM	#7
RicksTrucks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Claremore, OK 74017 Posts: 2,640	Re: Just bought a 1972 Longhorn Let me know if you need a nice bed for it. I have one for sale in the parts section. __________________ 68 Short Stepside C-10 69 SWB C-10 70 Flatbed C-20 70 LWB C-20 BB402 70 LWB C-10 CST 70 LWB C-10 CST 71 Short Stepside Cheyenne C-10 72 LWB C-10 72 Blazer 4x4 4spd 95 Jeep Cherokee 4x4

10-08-2007, 12:26 AM	#8
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Just bought a 1972 Longhorn Welcome to the board, Ill keep a look out for it man.

10-08-2007, 10:19 AM	#9
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	Re: Just bought a 1972 Longhorn howdy to you fellow texas longhorn owner! as far as the engine goes, to me, if they original motor has not been rebuilt, or only has once. id rebuilt. if not orginal motor id get a create motor. but it sounds like the one you have will be fine! __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban Last edited by mtdave2; 10-08-2007 at 10:21 AM.

10-08-2007, 10:20 AM	#10
Ovidiu Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 14	Re: Just bought a 1972 Longhorn Hey, welcome to the board. I've seen that truck on Craigslist like 4-5 months ago... Gratz on the purchase!

10-08-2007, 10:21 AM	#11
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Just bought a 1972 Longhorn Nice project. You gotta love the Longhorns! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

10-21-2007, 01:58 AM	#12
72longhornTX Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 115	Re: Just bought a 1972 Longhorn Well I have found out that my uncle has a LS1 engine that has a iron block with aluminum heads. The engine come out of a ambulance here is Houston that the fire department didnt care how they ran it. So the had detonation and it needs new pistons. So most likely I will put that engine in there.

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