finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mtdave2 · 08-29-2008, 10:31 PM

short info here, more when its done. but... new paint.... vorteck heads, intake, cam....... for those who want more info here is the shipping list

Arrival
EDL-2716 INTAKE MANIFOLD VORTEC/EPS 1 1Z045WV80362123604
UPS: 3-4
bus. days
ARP-434-2102 INTAKE BOLTS 1 1Z045WV80362123604
UPS: 3-4
bus. days
ARP-134-3601 HEAD BOLT 1 1Z045WV80362123604
UPS: 3-4
bus. days
SUM-161350 BALANCER OEM 350 6-3/4 INCH 1 1Z045WV80362123604
UPS: 3-4
bus. days
PRO-141-200 SBC TIMING TAB BALANCERS 1 1Z045WV80362123604
UPS: 3-4
bus. days
SUM-G6600 TRUE ROLLER TIMING SET SBC 1 1Z045WV80362123604
UPS: 3-4
bus. days
SUM-G2600 GASKETS-OVERHAUL KIT SBC 1 1Z045WV80362123604
UPS: 3-4
bus. days
SUM-G6935-16 SBC 1.5 SELFALIGN R ROCKER 3/8 1 1Z045WV80362123604
UPS: 3-4
bus. days
CCA-CL12-234-2 CL KIT 1 1Z045WV80362123604
UPS: 3-4
bus. days
NAL-12558060 VORTEC CAST IRON HEAD EACH 1 1Z045WV80362713511
UPS: 3-4
bus. days
NAL-12558060 VORTEC CAST IRON HEAD EACH 1 1Z045WV80362723519
UPS: 3-4

the truck has 54k miles on it, but from setting so long the motor has been leaking oil like crazy, and i have needed some more power. hopefully this will do the trick. it was kinda cool to take apart a motor that has NEVER been touched. everything you see is original on the motor.

board member Jtrux is a good friend of mine, he talked me into just doing it myself, and has held my hand through the job...thanks to josh!

here is a link with all kinds of photos.. more to follow.

http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/n...view=slideshow

mtdave2 · 08-29-2008, 10:39 PM

oh ya. i have a crack in the rams horn! doh, not sure what i should do. try to find a new/old one. the corvette one, or headers.

The corvette dumps straight down, not sure if it would work, and would require exhaust work..

headers.. sigh, not sure. i just never have luck with them, and im afraid ill have issues with the a/c brackets, and some of the stock fittings for things.. and they always freakin leak on me.

not sure what i will do.. wish it wasn’t cracked..

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Jtrux · 08-29-2008, 10:57 PM

Those pics with the roller rockers look bad A$$!! I can't wait to get some paint on it, drop it in and destroy those nice pretty tires.

mtdave2 · 08-29-2008, 11:07 PM

oh ya, has anyone ever seen the paint stick writing on the side of the block before? im sure its factory

mtdave2 · 08-29-2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jtrux

Those pics with the roller rockers look bad A$$!! I can't wait to get some paint on it, drop it in and destroy those nice pretty tires.

this one? oh ya, bad ass

Jtrux · 08-29-2008, 11:16 PM

I'm extremely disappointed that there hasn't been 500 replies to this so far. What's the deal, I thought everyone loved pics!?!?!?!?!?

mtdave2 · 08-29-2008, 11:19 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...spagenameZWDVW

look at these josh, new?

Jtrux · 08-29-2008, 11:21 PM

I had NO idea you could buy factory replacements. Looks like a deal to me especially considering you wouldn't need to mess with the exhuast or anything. I'd still be hesitant to buy them immediatley personally cuz i've never heard of reproduction manifolds for our trucks. I wonder if anyone has some POSITIVE feedback on them, hell i'd also want to hear about some negative feedback on them. Anyone???

What I want about them is, are the as thick as factroy manifolds and is the fitment correct??

mtdave2 · 08-29-2008, 11:31 PM

i think i am going to stick with the rams horns. finding a good old one, or buy the ones above. i have sent him a message asking about wall thickness.. ect

and btw, im freaking beat man. i so out of shape and feeling old lol.

Jtrux · 08-29-2008, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtdave2

i think i am going to stick with the rams horns. finding a good old one, or buy the ones above. i have sent him a message asking about wall thickness.. ect

and btw, im freaking beat man. i so out of shape and feeling old lol.

Ha, i'm sitting around thinking about going to the gym, maybe I should of done some curls with the crank or something

mtdave2 · 08-30-2008, 01:01 AM

could help myself.. a little preview

mtdave2 · 08-30-2008, 01:03 AM

gota love new paint too lol

stllookn · 08-30-2008, 02:01 AM

I love it...great work! I wish I had a nice set of votecs for my sb 400!!!!

1969stepside · 08-30-2008, 02:18 AM

we need more pics please

**special-K** · 08-30-2008, 06:37 AM

Dave,I`m impressed!Well,that is after I got over the envy,lol.Those repro manifolds are China made,of course.I`ve never had my hands on any but I`ve seen talk about them on this site before.I`m sure someone here can tell you about them.I think I`d want old OEMs as long as they`re out there.Do your`s have the block-offs?I`ve had`72s with them and without.Aren`t trhe two sides the same?

mtdave2 · 08-30-2008, 01:34 PM

the 2wd trucks have the angled bottom. so there is a left and a right side. im not sure what you mean by blocked off though....

thirdstreettito · 08-30-2008, 01:36 PM

Lookin good, and will be soundin good too!

eightbanger · 08-30-2008, 02:00 PM

Remembering and stopping to take pics when your that busy is a pain but it is greatly appreciated...superb slide show. I really wish I had guys like you nearby for inspiration and help. And I spy a British Mini in the background.

**68350** · 08-30-2008, 04:23 PM

I have a set for 40 plus shipping. If you're interested, pm me. thanks

Jtrux · 08-30-2008, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eightbanger

Remembering and stopping to take pics when your that busy is a pain but it is greatly appreciated...superb slide show. I really wish I had guys like you nearby for inspiration and help. And I spy a British Mini in the background.

It is indeed a mini.

Jtrux · 08-30-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1969stepside

we need more pics please

There is a whole slideshow with like 50 pics...

mtdave2 · 08-31-2008, 02:43 PM

got her mostly painted. bolted up the intake and fuel pump. cleaned and painted all the odds and ends. all in all good day.

anyone else a cigar smoker and try and smoke and work at the same time? i hate it when the cigar gets all slobbery! lol

i did put the cigar down when i saw gas dripping from the pump. not sure what the chances are of a stogie sparking gas is, but with my luck i didnt want to take the chance.

i left my camera at work, so sorry no picts, but tomorrow there will be some more.

Jtrux · 08-31-2008, 06:25 PM

You do have some crappy luck.

airdale94 · 08-31-2008, 09:50 PM

It is my understanding that the ram's horns won't work with Vortec heads. That is some excellent wear paterns on those bearings.

Great pictures! Great looking truck also!

mtdave2 · 09-01-2008, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airdale94

It is my understanding that the ram's horns won't work with Vortec heads. That is some excellent wear paterns on those bearings.

Great pictures! Great looking truck also!

huh? hum first i have heard of that. i did go out just now and mocked up the ramshorn, all the bolts line up, doesnt seem to be anything in the way...??? am i missing something?

oh and i put a few more picts up. also, notice my custom alternator bracket. i added a piece of flat metal to the top in hopes of solving the vibration problem i was having.. guess ill find out if it works later.

08-29-2008, 10:31 PM	#1
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention short info here, more when its done. but... new paint.... vorteck heads, intake, cam....... for those who want more info here is the shipping list Arrival EDL-2716 INTAKE MANIFOLD VORTEC/EPS 1 1Z045WV80362123604 UPS: 3-4 bus. days ARP-434-2102 INTAKE BOLTS 1 1Z045WV80362123604 UPS: 3-4 bus. days ARP-134-3601 HEAD BOLT 1 1Z045WV80362123604 UPS: 3-4 bus. days SUM-161350 BALANCER OEM 350 6-3/4 INCH 1 1Z045WV80362123604 UPS: 3-4 bus. days PRO-141-200 SBC TIMING TAB BALANCERS 1 1Z045WV80362123604 UPS: 3-4 bus. days SUM-G6600 TRUE ROLLER TIMING SET SBC 1 1Z045WV80362123604 UPS: 3-4 bus. days SUM-G2600 GASKETS-OVERHAUL KIT SBC 1 1Z045WV80362123604 UPS: 3-4 bus. days SUM-G6935-16 SBC 1.5 SELFALIGN R ROCKER 3/8 1 1Z045WV80362123604 UPS: 3-4 bus. days CCA-CL12-234-2 CL KIT 1 1Z045WV80362123604 UPS: 3-4 bus. days NAL-12558060 VORTEC CAST IRON HEAD EACH 1 1Z045WV80362713511 UPS: 3-4 bus. days NAL-12558060 VORTEC CAST IRON HEAD EACH 1 1Z045WV80362723519 UPS: 3-4 the truck has 54k miles on it, but from setting so long the motor has been leaking oil like crazy, and i have needed some more power. hopefully this will do the trick. it was kinda cool to take apart a motor that has NEVER been touched. everything you see is original on the motor. board member Jtrux is a good friend of mine, he talked me into just doing it myself, and has held my hand through the job...thanks to josh! here is a link with all kinds of photos.. more to follow. http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/n...view=slideshow __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban Last edited by mtdave2; 09-04-2008 at 11:58 PM.

08-29-2008, 10:39 PM	#2
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention oh ya. i have a crack in the rams horn! doh, not sure what i should do. try to find a new/old one. the corvette one, or headers. The corvette dumps straight down, not sure if it would work, and would require exhaust work.. headers.. sigh, not sure. i just never have luck with them, and im afraid ill have issues with the a/c brackets, and some of the stock fittings for things.. and they always freakin leak on me. not sure what i will do.. wish it wasn’t cracked.. You must be a subscribing member to post WTB ads. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban Last edited by LONGHAIR; 08-30-2008 at 04:40 PM.

08-29-2008, 10:57 PM	#3
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention Those pics with the roller rockers look bad A$$!! I can't wait to get some paint on it, drop it in and destroy those nice pretty tires. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-29-2008, 11:07 PM	#4
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention oh ya, has anyone ever seen the paint stick writing on the side of the block before? im sure its factory __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban Last edited by mtdave2; 08-30-2008 at 01:37 PM.

08-29-2008, 11:16 PM	#6
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention I'm extremely disappointed that there hasn't been 500 replies to this so far. What's the deal, I thought everyone loved pics!?!?!?!?!? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-29-2008, 11:19 PM	#7
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-72...spagenameZWDVW look at these josh, new? __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

08-29-2008, 11:21 PM	#8
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention I had NO idea you could buy factory replacements. Looks like a deal to me especially considering you wouldn't need to mess with the exhuast or anything. I'd still be hesitant to buy them immediatley personally cuz i've never heard of reproduction manifolds for our trucks. I wonder if anyone has some POSITIVE feedback on them, hell i'd also want to hear about some negative feedback on them. Anyone??? What I want about them is, are the as thick as factroy manifolds and is the fitment correct?? __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!! Last edited by Jtrux; 08-29-2008 at 11:22 PM.

08-29-2008, 11:31 PM	#9
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention i think i am going to stick with the rams horns. finding a good old one, or buy the ones above. i have sent him a message asking about wall thickness.. ect and btw, im freaking beat man. i so out of shape and feeling old lol. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban Last edited by mtdave2; 08-29-2008 at 11:32 PM.

08-30-2008, 01:01 AM	#11
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention could help myself.. a little preview __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

08-30-2008, 01:03 AM	#12
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention gota love new paint too lol __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

08-30-2008, 02:01 AM	#13
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention I love it...great work! I wish I had a nice set of votecs for my sb 400!!!! __________________ '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)

08-30-2008, 02:18 AM	#14
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08-30-2008, 06:37 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention Dave,I`m impressed!Well,that is after I got over the envy,lol.Those repro manifolds are China made,of course.I`ve never had my hands on any but I`ve seen talk about them on this site before.I`m sure someone here can tell you about them.I think I`d want old OEMs as long as they`re out there.Do your`s have the block-offs?I`ve had`72s with them and without.Aren`t trhe two sides the same? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-30-2008, 01:34 PM	#16
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention the 2wd trucks have the angled bottom. so there is a left and a right side. im not sure what you mean by blocked off though.... __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

08-30-2008, 01:36 PM	#17
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention Lookin good, and will be soundin good too! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck



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08-30-2008, 02:00 PM	#18
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention Remembering and stopping to take pics when your that busy is a pain but it is greatly appreciated...superb slide show. I really wish I had guys like you nearby for inspiration and help. And I spy a British Mini in the background. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger Last edited by eightbanger; 08-30-2008 at 02:01 PM.

08-30-2008, 04:23 PM	#19
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention I have a set for 40 plus shipping. If you're interested, pm me. thanks __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

08-31-2008, 02:43 PM	#22
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,521	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention got her mostly painted. bolted up the intake and fuel pump. cleaned and painted all the odds and ends. all in all good day. anyone else a cigar smoker and try and smoke and work at the same time? i hate it when the cigar gets all slobbery! lol i did put the cigar down when i saw gas dripping from the pump. not sure what the chances are of a stogie sparking gas is, but with my luck i didnt want to take the chance. i left my camera at work, so sorry no picts, but tomorrow there will be some more. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

08-31-2008, 06:25 PM	#23
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention You do have some crappy luck. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

08-31-2008, 09:50 PM	#24
airdale94 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Topeka,KS Posts: 778	Re: finaly. the old longhorn gets some attention It is my understanding that the ram's horns won't work with Vortec heads. That is some excellent wear paterns on those bearings. Great pictures! Great looking truck also! Last edited by airdale94; 08-31-2008 at 09:51 PM. Reason: add

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