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alsriv2 · 10-04-2010, 02:28 PM

I have been scoping out the site for a week or so, but wanted to jump in and say Hi to everyone. I have a '69 GMC 2500 Longhorn that is mostly complete and all original, except the paint. (Was painted back in the early '70's to match a camper that was installed). I bought the truck off Ebay from a location in Nebraska. Got it cheap due to it's camper still being installed (looked bad in pictures), but put new brakes in it, dropped the camper off and hit the road. Drove it from Nebraska to MD in 3 days. Only had problems with fuel filters getting clogged. It is a good truck with minor rust issues in the rockers and the front fender cups. Even the wood bed is in good shape due to the camper being installed since '72.
I am in Afghanistan right now, but will post pics when I get home.

Al

'69 GMC 2500 Longhorn

Rob68c10 · 10-04-2010, 02:31 PM

Welcome to the site! Thats awesome that you went out and just drove it back!

alsriv2 · 10-04-2010, 02:48 PM

Hi Rob.

I took a chance on the truck, because it didn't look well in the pics due to the camper on it, but after giving it a detailed inspection and firing up the engine, I knew I could make it. The truck only had 82,400 miles on it and the owner had some documentation to back it up. The truck hadn't been driven for 8 years when I bought it, but it ran well, no smoke and trans fluid was clean. The engine is a 350 with a TH400 transmission. The only problem was there was alot of "stuff" in the fuel tank and I had to change fuel filters every 100 miles or so. The fuel pump failed in St Louis but I was carrying spare parts that I knew I might have problems with so replacing the pump was a 30 minute job in a gas station parking lot.

So far so good!

Barney1970 CST · 10-04-2010, 03:02 PM

Hi,
I drove my 72 home for a 4 hour drive, I crossed my fingers the whole way. About 5 miles from home I stop to get gas and it would not restart. Battery dead, but a Autozone was across the street, been driving ever since.

cam.man67 · 10-04-2010, 04:44 PM

Hey there, fellow MD'er. It's definitely cool that you were able to drive it all the way back to Nebraska without any issues, must be a nice truck! If you ever make it up to Frederick, let me know, I'd love to check out the truck.

Jack_71C10 · 10-04-2010, 04:58 PM

to the board.

I've had my truck for two years, and I still wouldn't drive it that far.
I know mine wouldn't make it.

alsriv2 · 10-05-2010, 08:59 AM

I look forward to meeting my fellow Marylanders! The GMC is still driving, but it is not all that pretty. Body is straight, but the paint is needing help. The white repaint done in "72 is showing its age. The truck used to be a nice medium green. I would never make that length of a trip again with that truck until I get around to restoring it.
But it was an adventure that was alot of fun.

Danny Bost · 10-05-2010, 12:37 PM

Welcome to the board and thank you for your service to the country. I have a son that is over there too, and he stuck me with his 1971 Jimmy to restore (not that I mind). I look forward to seeing the pics.

Danny

96blazr · 10-05-2010, 01:04 PM

Welcome to the board alsriv2 and Also a HUGE thank you to you and all your fellow troops for fighting for and protecting this Country.

All of you are in our prayers for a Safe return to your families.

Your truck sounds nice too. Can't wait to see some Pics.

alsriv2 · 10-05-2010, 02:25 PM

Thank you everyone for your kind words. It is an honor to be over here and I look forward to working on my truck when I get back.

I am surprised to see so many trucks from Maryland! Good to see all the freindly folks posting here.

Al
'69 GMC Longhorn

10-04-2010, 02:28 PM	#1
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	New (old) '69 Gmc in MD I have been scoping out the site for a week or so, but wanted to jump in and say Hi to everyone. I have a '69 GMC 2500 Longhorn that is mostly complete and all original, except the paint. (Was painted back in the early '70's to match a camper that was installed). I bought the truck off Ebay from a location in Nebraska. Got it cheap due to it's camper still being installed (looked bad in pictures), but put new brakes in it, dropped the camper off and hit the road. Drove it from Nebraska to MD in 3 days. Only had problems with fuel filters getting clogged. It is a good truck with minor rust issues in the rockers and the front fender cups. Even the wood bed is in good shape due to the camper being installed since '72. I am in Afghanistan right now, but will post pics when I get home. Al '69 GMC 2500 Longhorn

10-04-2010, 02:31 PM	#2
Rob68c10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eastern Shore, Maryland Posts: 159	Re: New (old) '69 Gmc in MD Welcome to the site! Thats awesome that you went out and just drove it back!

10-04-2010, 02:48 PM	#3
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: New (old) '69 Gmc in MD Hi Rob. I took a chance on the truck, because it didn't look well in the pics due to the camper on it, but after giving it a detailed inspection and firing up the engine, I knew I could make it. The truck only had 82,400 miles on it and the owner had some documentation to back it up. The truck hadn't been driven for 8 years when I bought it, but it ran well, no smoke and trans fluid was clean. The engine is a 350 with a TH400 transmission. The only problem was there was alot of "stuff" in the fuel tank and I had to change fuel filters every 100 miles or so. The fuel pump failed in St Louis but I was carrying spare parts that I knew I might have problems with so replacing the pump was a 30 minute job in a gas station parking lot. So far so good!

10-04-2010, 03:02 PM	#4
Barney1970 CST Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chester, Va. Posts: 92	Re: New (old) '69 Gmc in MD Hi, I drove my 72 home for a 4 hour drive, I crossed my fingers the whole way. About 5 miles from home I stop to get gas and it would not restart. Battery dead, but a Autozone was across the street, been driving ever since.

10-04-2010, 04:44 PM	#5
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: New (old) '69 Gmc in MD Hey there, fellow MD'er. It's definitely cool that you were able to drive it all the way back to Nebraska without any issues, must be a nice truck! If you ever make it up to Frederick, let me know, I'd love to check out the truck. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

10-04-2010, 04:58 PM	#6
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: New (old) '69 Gmc in MD to the board. I've had my truck for two years, and I still wouldn't drive it that far. I know mine wouldn't make it. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem. Last edited by Jack_71C10; 10-04-2010 at 04:58 PM.

10-05-2010, 08:59 AM	#7
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: New (old) '69 Gmc in MD I look forward to meeting my fellow Marylanders! The GMC is still driving, but it is not all that pretty. Body is straight, but the paint is needing help. The white repaint done in "72 is showing its age. The truck used to be a nice medium green. I would never make that length of a trip again with that truck until I get around to restoring it. But it was an adventure that was alot of fun.

10-05-2010, 12:37 PM	#8
Danny Bost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aztec NM Posts: 229	Re: New (old) '69 Gmc in MD Welcome to the board and thank you for your service to the country. I have a son that is over there too, and he stuck me with his 1971 Jimmy to restore (not that I mind). I look forward to seeing the pics. Danny __________________ Danny 71 SWB

10-05-2010, 01:04 PM	#9
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Re: New (old) '69 Gmc in MD Welcome to the board alsriv2 and Also a HUGE thank you to you and all your fellow troops for fighting for and protecting this Country. All of you are in our prayers for a Safe return to your families. Your truck sounds nice too. Can't wait to see some Pics. __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

10-05-2010, 02:25 PM	#10
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: New (old) '69 Gmc in MD Thank you everyone for your kind words. It is an honor to be over here and I look forward to working on my truck when I get back. I am surprised to see so many trucks from Maryland! Good to see all the freindly folks posting here. Al '69 GMC Longhorn



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