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torquepower · 11-03-2005, 05:58 AM

Went to Everett, WA the other day to pick up a 70 GMC 2500 Custom for my old man. It's in not bad shape, not overly rusty, will be managable, it has a 396, turbo400, ps, pb no AC.

I was towing my trailer with my 71 GMC longhorn 3500 454 Sierra Grande. This was the first big trip with my truck and was most impressed with its capabilities, I've only owned the truck a few months and have never owned a big block before. I could not believe how much power was available travelling down the I5, towing over 7000 pounds doing 60, I was able to pull into the passing lane and keep up with rush hour traffic, even on the hills. The longhorns longer wheelbase really made things feel quite stable.

I had a couple little problems though, coming on to the freeway entrance at WOT the motor started to bog and made things a little exciting for a few moments while trying to merg. I've started to look at the fuel pump and filters, lines. I've taking the pump off and it seems to work fine but the plunger seems somewhat easy to push. This should be stiff shouldn't it? Maybe it's floating at high revs. Second, one of the rear brakes was locking up and grabbing on the wet road, I'm not losing fluid, so maybe rear diff oil is getting by the seal.

hobbz · 11-03-2005, 06:14 AM

nice looks like a solid truck, but your looks better that your dads, plus yours has the big block.....

Longhorn Man · 11-03-2005, 06:19 AM

You need to swap wheels with dad!
Either way, those are BOTH sweet looking trucks...I am kinda partial to the 4 eyes look, and longhorns just rock. Throw in a big block into the mix..... mmmmmmmmmmm

torquepower · 11-03-2005, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

You need to swap wheels with dad!
Either way, those are BOTH sweet looking trucks...I am kinda partial to the 4 eyes look, and longhorns just rock. Throw in a big block into the mix..... mmmmmmmmmmm

Thanks for the compliments. I don't like those white spoke wagon wheels either, I think they're real cheesy. I'm waiting until I see something I like, maybe old style mag slots.

**special-K** · 11-03-2005, 08:10 AM

Two GMC big blocks going down the road,it`s a beautiful thing.

truckster · 11-03-2005, 01:20 PM

Very nice picture.

HeavyD · 11-03-2005, 01:34 PM

Old school slots will look great.

97silv5.7 · 11-03-2005, 01:36 PM

I like the looks of those gmcs

torquepower · 11-04-2005, 03:15 AM

Changed the fuel pump this evening, Bog problem fixed.

shelby987 · 11-04-2005, 08:43 AM

I looked at a 67 GMC 2500 a while back, I had those same wheels, are those GMC specific....can I put them on a 4x4....what are they called? (really liked the look if you can't tell)

11-03-2005, 05:58 AM	#1
torquepower Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mission, BC Canada Posts: 31	250 mile road trip Went to Everett, WA the other day to pick up a 70 GMC 2500 Custom for my old man. It's in not bad shape, not overly rusty, will be managable, it has a 396, turbo400, ps, pb no AC. I was towing my trailer with my 71 GMC longhorn 3500 454 Sierra Grande. This was the first big trip with my truck and was most impressed with its capabilities, I've only owned the truck a few months and have never owned a big block before. I could not believe how much power was available travelling down the I5, towing over 7000 pounds doing 60, I was able to pull into the passing lane and keep up with rush hour traffic, even on the hills. The longhorns longer wheelbase really made things feel quite stable. I had a couple little problems though, coming on to the freeway entrance at WOT the motor started to bog and made things a little exciting for a few moments while trying to merg. I've started to look at the fuel pump and filters, lines. I've taking the pump off and it seems to work fine but the plunger seems somewhat easy to push. This should be stiff shouldn't it? Maybe it's floating at high revs. Second, one of the rear brakes was locking up and grabbing on the wet road, I'm not losing fluid, so maybe rear diff oil is getting by the seal. Attached Images __________________ 71 GMC 3500 Longhorn 454 72 GMC 2500 Sierra 350 69 C20 Longbox fleetside 305 68 C10 Shortbox Stepside 250 94 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 350 88 GMC K1500 Last edited by torquepower; 11-03-2005 at 06:28 AM.

11-03-2005, 06:14 AM	#2
hobbz Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: ashland, ky Posts: 632	Re: 250 mile road trip nice looks like a solid truck, but your looks better that your dads, plus yours has the big block..... __________________ Hobbz-Garage 1987 Short Step 350/350

11-03-2005, 06:19 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 250 mile road trip You need to swap wheels with dad! Either way, those are BOTH sweet looking trucks...I am kinda partial to the 4 eyes look, and longhorns just rock. Throw in a big block into the mix..... mmmmmmmmmmm

11-03-2005, 08:10 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 250 mile road trip Two GMC big blocks going down the road,it`s a beautiful thing. __________________ "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 ~

11-03-2005, 01:20 PM	#6
truckster Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 8,021	Re: 250 mile road trip Very nice picture. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

11-03-2005, 01:34 PM	#7
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: 250 mile road trip Old school slots will look great. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

11-03-2005, 01:36 PM	#8
97silv5.7 MooMoo Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Shapleigh, Maine Posts: 2,424	Re: 250 mile road trip I like the looks of those gmcs __________________ '97 ext 4x4 3" body lift and 7'6" Fisher MM2 '04 Polaris 700 twin EFI sold 2-1-07 '07 Polaris 800 twin EFI Stealth Limited Edition Support the Board! Or deal with me foo! Its all fun and games till you find out shes 16.

11-04-2005, 03:15 AM	#9
torquepower Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mission, BC Canada Posts: 31	Re: 250 mile road trip Changed the fuel pump this evening, Bog problem fixed. __________________ 71 GMC 3500 Longhorn 454 72 GMC 2500 Sierra 350 69 C20 Longbox fleetside 305 68 C10 Shortbox Stepside 250 94 Chevrolet K1500 Cheyenne 350 88 GMC K1500

11-04-2005, 08:43 AM	#10
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	Re: 250 mile road trip I looked at a 67 GMC 2500 a while back, I had those same wheels, are those GMC specific....can I put them on a 4x4....what are they called? (really liked the look if you can't tell)



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