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Originally Posted by alsriv2

Glad to hear that I am not the only one out there that is considering a 4x4 Longhorn. Even though you already got a start from the PO, your truck has given me a fantastic idea on how to create some interest from my wife on my '69 GMC.

Subscribed and looking forward to more pictures!

Originally Posted by Longhorn 70

I had thought of doing that to mine also as I had never seen one. Then found out from Tim they were never made. Glad to see one being put together....Watching

Thanks guys. I don't know how fast this one is going to go together but I plan on working on it as much as I can. I had to trim bushes and mow the yard before it started raining so I didn't get much done on it today.

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Nice start there Leon. Didn't see your earlier thread. My longtime interest in 4x4 converted C30s and converting Longhorns has dug up some interesting trucks over the years. My focus has been on the true bolt-on field installable kits from NAPCO and Marmon & Herrington.
This method of stretching a K10-20 frame is one way and while quick consideration needs to be given to its ultimate use.
A stock C20 frame is about 8% stiffer than a K10-20 frame. A Longhorn frame is about 45% stiffer that a K10-20 frame. I'm gravitating towards a C30 157" frame for my build be it with a 8 1/2(133" wb) or 9'(147"wb) box. It is about 100% stiffer than a K10-20 frame before I cut it down. So if you or anyone planning a heavy camper or similar high bending/torsion load might want to take this into consideration. Even a C30/K30 designation is questionable if you are retaining a HO52 rear axle in the process. Remember the CK20 GVW tops at 7500lb and a C30 pickup is 9000lb.
Finally the population of 4x4 Longhorns seems to be growing and in a good way (suspect Dieselwrencher's progressive modification build is going to become a Crew Cab before its ever a driver). Here is a conversion from several years ago that you may not be aware of.

Thanks Tim. I know as long as I own it it won't have a camper on it. I sold my camper to Dieselwrencher for his truck. I will print out your post and put it with the paperwork for the truck so anyone that owns it down the road will have the info. If Ryan (Dieselwrencher) modifies his it will be out of necessity. His family keeps growing.....

Thanks for the picture. I love White trucks. Mine will never look that good 'cause all I ever build is drivers.

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