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mtdave2 · 07-02-2003, 02:38 PM

Just hit 48,500 miles on the longhorn. I was 34000 when I first got her. really hate seining the miles stack up. Although I can say the truck is in far better shape now than at 34,000. I still cringe at the thought of hitting 50k!

Many of you guys have said, its not driving these trucks that wear them out, rather its not staying on top of the maintenance I think that is true. When I do have to repair something, I always try to go the best route, not worrying to much about the money. most of the time this has worked great.

IM hoping when she hits 100,000 its in better shape than it is now! this truck will last me my whole life! lol

**nightmare** · 07-02-2003, 03:52 PM

man, 50K miles is just getting broke in on these things. she'll last another 200K if you treat her right. good going

Longhorn Man · 07-02-2003, 05:16 PM

With the awsome condition that rig is in, it should out last my 500,000 mile old POS.

oldsub86 · 07-02-2003, 05:45 PM

Not much point in having a truck if you don't drive it.

paintpyro · 07-02-2003, 06:44 PM

The mileage of your truck only matters when it comes to resale value. I dont know many of us that will finish fixin em up and make a profit. Im gonna finish mine, then drive it into the ground, then start all over again

jeepbut · 07-02-2003, 07:40 PM

Good god Dave, that thing is worn out. Better give it to me right away. I can be there in 2hours/27minutes, if you are still on the northwest side. Thanks, Lyman. No, really, I'll take it!

mtdave2 · 07-03-2003, 01:12 PM

sure, come pick up the pile of crap! bring a trailer, i wouldnt trust driving it to corpus! lmoa

krue · 07-03-2003, 01:17 PM

quit complaining and drive that truck!!!!

da-burb · 07-03-2003, 10:38 PM

I got to watch the motor home roll over 50,000 on my trip to PF Tennessee. By the time I came back it was over 53,000 miles.

pissonNOS · 07-03-2003, 11:16 PM

i know how you could stop it from goin to 50,000 and damn u could drive it for years and save on the miles

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*Gee_Emm* · 07-03-2003, 11:55 PM

When I am looking at a 67-72 to buy the last thing I look at is the mileage. I don't even think I checked out the mileage on my Jimmy till I got it home.

Longhorn Man · 07-04-2003, 12:21 AM

You can complain when they are all 9s.

Grim Reaper · 07-04-2003, 11:27 PM

I'm still working through problem on my 88 Burb from LACK of driving. It didn't have a 1,000 miles put on it in the last 1.5 years before I bought it. EGR was sticking, Injectors were gummed up and I thought I was going to have to replace them. Cat is plugging up because it didn't get run enough to get it clsed loop.

Either drive it or put it up on jack stands and spray oil into the cylinders and moth ball it. Once a month spin the back tires to keep the diff lubed. Crank it over by hand and spray more oil in the cylinders. Every 6 months fire it up and let it run till hot for 10 minutes. Spray more oil into the cylinders. Every 2 years change the oil and the coolant.

ABHaulR · 07-04-2003, 11:55 PM

took a trip to utah last week, turned the milage to over 340,000. all original, only work done on it was the timing chain about 6 yrs ago.

07-02-2003, 02:38 PM	#1
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,528	1500 miles to go....yikes! i dont like it. Just hit 48,500 miles on the longhorn. I was 34000 when I first got her. really hate seining the miles stack up. Although I can say the truck is in far better shape now than at 34,000. I still cringe at the thought of hitting 50k! Many of you guys have said, its not driving these trucks that wear them out, rather its not staying on top of the maintenance I think that is true. When I do have to repair something, I always try to go the best route, not worrying to much about the money. most of the time this has worked great. IM hoping when she hits 100,000 its in better shape than it is now! this truck will last me my whole life! lol __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban Last edited by mtdave2; 07-02-2003 at 02:54 PM.

07-02-2003, 05:45 PM	#4
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	Not much point in having a truck if you don't drive it. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

07-02-2003, 06:44 PM	#5
paintpyro Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA,USA Posts: 1,579	The mileage of your truck only matters when it comes to resale value. I dont know many of us that will finish fixin em up and make a profit. Im gonna finish mine, then drive it into the ground, then start all over again __________________ 70 shortbed stepside "Schleprock" 350 w/TH400 rallys and BFGs -We can rebuild it, we have the technology-lower,shinier,faster

07-03-2003, 01:12 PM	#7
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,528	sure, come pick up the pile of crap! bring a trailer, i wouldnt trust driving it to corpus! lmoa __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

07-03-2003, 01:17 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	quit complaining and drive that truck!!!! __________________ "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" Last edited by krue; 07-03-2003 at 01:22 PM.

07-02-2003, 05:16 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	With the awsome condition that rig is in, it should out last my 500,000 mile old POS.

07-02-2003, 07:40 PM	#6
jeepbut Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 271	Good god Dave, that thing is worn out. Better give it to me right away. I can be there in 2hours/27minutes, if you are still on the northwest side. Thanks, Lyman. No, really, I'll take it!

07-03-2003, 10:38 PM	#9
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I got to watch the motor home roll over 50,000 on my trip to PF Tennessee. By the time I came back it was over 53,000 miles. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

07-03-2003, 11:16 PM	#10
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	i know how you could stop it from goin to 50,000 and damn u could drive it for years and save on the miles ' __________________ 69 GMC bagged

07-03-2003, 11:55 PM	#11
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	When I am looking at a 67-72 to buy the last thing I look at is the mileage. I don't even think I checked out the mileage on my Jimmy till I got it home.

07-04-2003, 12:21 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	You can complain when they are all 9s.

07-04-2003, 11:27 PM	#13
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	I'm still working through problem on my 88 Burb from LACK of driving. It didn't have a 1,000 miles put on it in the last 1.5 years before I bought it. EGR was sticking, Injectors were gummed up and I thought I was going to have to replace them. Cat is plugging up because it didn't get run enough to get it clsed loop. Either drive it or put it up on jack stands and spray oil into the cylinders and moth ball it. Once a month spin the back tires to keep the diff lubed. Crank it over by hand and spray more oil in the cylinders. Every 6 months fire it up and let it run till hot for 10 minutes. Spray more oil into the cylinders. Every 2 years change the oil and the coolant. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

07-04-2003, 11:55 PM	#14
ABHaulR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Valley City, Ut Posts: 311	took a trip to utah last week, turned the milage to over 340,000. all original, only work done on it was the timing chain about 6 yrs ago. Attached Images __________________ 72' GMC Suburban 10 1/2" of Lift, 40" Tires! Waiting for restoration 67' Chevy, What to do??? And Bad Ass American Bulldogs!



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