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I had a 72 Gm one ton, Long Horn 8.9" bed back in college. Almost exactly like yours, but it had leaf springs and 4 head lights. I blew a hole on the side of the 350 and someone bought it from me right there and then.
They are thirsty. I had intake, exhaust and 4br carb on it so it jammed. My mpg also jammed to about 7-8 mpg. Drove allover the western US in it with my girlfriend. My was painted, the interior was very nice, no tears on the seats and the metal dash was painted over by me.
I think you are on the right track with the new engine and tranny. It will wake up the truck for sure and save fuel at the same time with the modern 5 spd. Personally, I would paint it because I really dislike that rusted or they call it patina look. Install AC too if possible. If I were to do it all over again, that would be the way to go along with rear disc brakes. One thing I have to ask is the difference between an LS engine compared to a Vortex 350? One product more tq (for turcks?), the other more HP?
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