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**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2009, 06:42 PM

Hi guys, I have had this truck for a while so I will start from the beginning. My first daily driver was a 70 chevy longhorn that was my uncle’s, then my dad’s. When I got my first K20 I used the Longhorn for parts and scrapped the truck and have regretted it ever since. About 3 years ago I bought this truck on ebay. I got it pretty cheap and decided that this would be converted to a 4x4 at some point and I am going to paint it the same color as my first Longhorn was, a burnt red or orange. I can’t remember what the actual color was on the spid now. Really the truck wasn’t in too bad of shape considering it came from Minnesota. Here are some pics of when I first got it home.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2009, 06:42 PM

It had a 402 in it and is a custom deluxe. I plan on putting Cheyenne Super badges on it with upper and lower moldings and someday have it look like this truck.
(I can't get the picture to upload.)
My current plan is to make this my daily driver and park my 05 Dodge. I am going to put in a 90 5.9 Cummins with a 98 NV4500 and a 92 NP205. The rear end is up in the air at this point. I also will run 36’s until I get some smaller front springs for it.
Ok now on to the real work. I removed the 2wd disc brake front suspension and sold it.

This was last fall. I moved out of the shop I was renting and the Longhorn got parked out back at home. I bought a 72 K5 and parted it out. I kept the things I needed for the Longhorn to make it 4wd. Here is the K5 frame.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2009, 06:44 PM

Now it is a year later and I have nothing real major to do as we are in between putting up a new shop. So I dug the Longhorn out and got back to work on it. I removed the front clip and cut off the radiator support mounts. These pictures are kind of fuzzy because I took them with my phone.

I added a brace in the middle of the frame because I had to remove the front cross member to be able to install the steering box brace from the K5 frame.

I got the 4x4 radiator support mounts/leaf spring hangers cleaned up and installed.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2009, 06:45 PM

Next I drove out the old rubber shackle bushings and installed new polyurethane ones in the shackles and the leaf spring. I am using some 6” lift leaf springs I have from another project. Here is a pic of the 67-72 shackle mount. They are different from the 73-87 ones.

Spring hangers mounted.

Steering box brace installed.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2009, 06:46 PM

Everyone says the 2wd frames and 4wd frames are the same except for some holes need to be drilled and the park brake cable mounts are in the way of the shackles for the 4wd’s. Well I found out one more place they are different. At the steering box mount on the frame. The 2wd one is a little off from the 4wd one. I will have to drill the holes that are off out and weld up the other side so they aren’t oblonged.

I measured the K5 frame to see where my shackles needed to be. Sure enough right hardware mounts in the frame. I decided I wanted this to look like it could have came from the factory so I cut out these spots and installed a flat piece of steel there so it would look more like a clean install.
RH Before

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2009, 06:47 PM

Cut out

Ground and beveled ready to weld in place.

I started welding it but the wind was blowing pretty hard and blowing the gas off the weld, so I’ll had to finish it another day.

Ground after welding

LH cut out

Outside welded and ground

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2009, 06:48 PM

Next thing now that I am ready to install the rear shackles, I decided I better set a leaf spring up there and see what it looked like. I noticed the day before that my 6” springs looked a little longer than my stock K5 ones. Sure enough they are a little longer. I contemplated buying some new ones for this body style, but the funds are a little tight after my last parts spending spree.

I rolled a spare D44 under the frame and put the front springs on. I then set the LH fender on to see if the wheel is centered in the wheel well.

It was better than I expected. It looks perfect to me, so I started installing the shackles in the frame.

I am going to have to notch the body mount for the bolt or make an offset washer to set under the other washer so the bolt has even load placed on it. I will do this sooner or later.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2009, 06:48 PM

I am going to get new front leaf spring bolts and I need to wait for it to dry up so I can dig out the D60 and get them installed maybe next week with any luck.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-20-2009, 04:26 PM

Well I got the fenders primered after work last night. Today I drilled and bolted the LH shackle to the frame, and I installed the trim back on the LH fender. Tonight I have to go get new poly bushings for the support so next week I can put the front clip together to start mocking up the engine.

sleepertruck72 · 11-20-2009, 04:45 PM

Subscribed! Looks like it will be a nice truck with plenty of power to play in the mud or pavement

What color are you planning on running ?

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-20-2009, 10:37 PM

Looking real good. You might ask to put this over in the 4x4 build thread. We tend to miss 4x4 builds over here until they are moved. Trevor

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-20-2009, 10:41 PM

Thanks. I am planning on painting it the burnt orange or red, whatever it was.

IDK when that will be. probabaly after I drive it for a while and get a cab lined up.

CheyenneShop · 11-21-2009, 12:29 AM

This will be a fun one to watch

I/m curious, why you didn't go with a 2nd generation 12 valve Cummins? I had one in a 96' that was unstoppable, and it seems like it is such a bomb proof motor.

Can't wait to see her come back to life, either way!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-25-2009, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theCheyenneShop

This will be a fun one to watch

I/m curious, why you didn't go with a 2nd generation 12 valve Cummins? I had one in a 96' that was unstoppable, and it seems like it is such a bomb proof motor.

Can't wait to see her come back to life, either way!

Because this is what I have left laying around.

I have the P pump style in other projects. Besides the VE pump engines get better mileage.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-25-2009, 02:28 AM

I got my hood done for now.

fishbone95 · 07-18-2011, 08:21 PM

Where did you find that Cowl Induction Hood at?

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-18-2011, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishbone95

Where did you find that Cowl Induction Hood at?

I purchased it frm a guy locally, but it is a Tri-Plus hood. It fits really well and is a nice piece as well. Not a thin poor built unit like some others being sold.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-25-2009, 05:14 PM

No real progress today. I started putting the trim on the RH fender so I could put it on. Here is a picture of my reconditioned hood springs.

MrBeast · 11-26-2009, 07:40 AM

I am going to be interested to see how this thing turns out, off to a good start.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-27-2009, 05:05 PM

Thanks Mr.Beast. I finally got the front clip sitting on it. Man I think it looks better than I thought it would. I might have to stick a 60 under it and put the front tires on it to get a real ride heighth.

It might be a few weeks before I can really work on it again. I have to finish up our shop that we are putting up and then I have some customer trucks to work on. We'll just have to see how it goes.

MrBeast · 11-27-2009, 10:37 PM

Man I tell you what, that truck does look good

you going to run an intercooler?

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-27-2009, 10:52 PM

I am planning on it. I have one from a FL70 that I hope to get in there without chopping up this nice radiator support. Hopefully it will go up over the support and leave enough room for the hood to close.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-22-2010, 09:53 PM

Ok, no progress on work.................... But I did dig the 4.5' drift from in front of it, removed the front clip, and moved it in front of the new to us shop. Tomorrow I plan on starting on the cummins engine mounts. Hopefully by the end of the weekend I can have an engine and trans sitting in the frame rails. I keep hearing how weak these Dana 60 rear axle shafts are.............. I'm worried.

Since the rear is already 3:54, I'm using my chevy front D60 that is 3:54 as well. Hopefully the rear can live long enough to get some miles on the truck. I am using a NV4500 and a dodge NP205. I believe I have everything to get this bolted together. We'll see how it goes.

mcbassin · 01-22-2010, 11:37 PM

Very cool project you have going! Man, I can relate to working out in the dirt and mud....I only recently made enough room in my shop to start working inside. We still don't have room for the frame but have been working on the cab.

Just curious if you will have to beef up the frame any to put the diesel engine in there? Keep up the good work!

vk_chevy · 01-23-2010, 03:52 AM

very cool project, I love the longhorns and hope to build mine someday...

11-19-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Hi guys, I have had this truck for a while so I will start from the beginning. My first daily driver was a 70 chevy longhorn that was my uncle’s, then my dad’s. When I got my first K20 I used the Longhorn for parts and scrapped the truck and have regretted it ever since. About 3 years ago I bought this truck on ebay. I got it pretty cheap and decided that this would be converted to a 4x4 at some point and I am going to paint it the same color as my first Longhorn was, a burnt red or orange. I can’t remember what the actual color was on the spid now. Really the truck wasn’t in too bad of shape considering it came from Minnesota. Here are some pics of when I first got it home. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-19-2009, 06:42 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project It had a 402 in it and is a custom deluxe. I plan on putting Cheyenne Super badges on it with upper and lower moldings and someday have it look like this truck. (I can't get the picture to upload.) My current plan is to make this my daily driver and park my 05 Dodge. I am going to put in a 90 5.9 Cummins with a 98 NV4500 and a 92 NP205. The rear end is up in the air at this point. I also will run 36’s until I get some smaller front springs for it. Ok now on to the real work. I removed the 2wd disc brake front suspension and sold it. This was last fall. I moved out of the shop I was renting and the Longhorn got parked out back at home. I bought a 72 K5 and parted it out. I kept the things I needed for the Longhorn to make it 4wd. Here is the K5 frame. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 11-19-2009 at 06:55 PM.

11-19-2009, 06:44 PM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Now it is a year later and I have nothing real major to do as we are in between putting up a new shop. So I dug the Longhorn out and got back to work on it. I removed the front clip and cut off the radiator support mounts. These pictures are kind of fuzzy because I took them with my phone. I added a brace in the middle of the frame because I had to remove the front cross member to be able to install the steering box brace from the K5 frame. I got the 4x4 radiator support mounts/leaf spring hangers cleaned up and installed. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 11-19-2009 at 06:44 PM.

11-19-2009, 06:45 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Next I drove out the old rubber shackle bushings and installed new polyurethane ones in the shackles and the leaf spring. I am using some 6” lift leaf springs I have from another project. Here is a pic of the 67-72 shackle mount. They are different from the 73-87 ones. Spring hangers mounted. Steering box brace installed. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-19-2009, 06:46 PM	#5
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Everyone says the 2wd frames and 4wd frames are the same except for some holes need to be drilled and the park brake cable mounts are in the way of the shackles for the 4wd’s. Well I found out one more place they are different. At the steering box mount on the frame. The 2wd one is a little off from the 4wd one. I will have to drill the holes that are off out and weld up the other side so they aren’t oblonged. I measured the K5 frame to see where my shackles needed to be. Sure enough right hardware mounts in the frame. I decided I wanted this to look like it could have came from the factory so I cut out these spots and installed a flat piece of steel there so it would look more like a clean install. RH Before __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-19-2009, 06:47 PM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Cut out Ground and beveled ready to weld in place. I started welding it but the wind was blowing pretty hard and blowing the gas off the weld, so I’ll had to finish it another day. Ground after welding LH cut out Outside welded and ground __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-19-2009, 06:48 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Next thing now that I am ready to install the rear shackles, I decided I better set a leaf spring up there and see what it looked like. I noticed the day before that my 6” springs looked a little longer than my stock K5 ones. Sure enough they are a little longer. I contemplated buying some new ones for this body style, but the funds are a little tight after my last parts spending spree. I rolled a spare D44 under the frame and put the front springs on. I then set the LH fender on to see if the wheel is centered in the wheel well. It was better than I expected. It looks perfect to me, so I started installing the shackles in the frame. I am going to have to notch the body mount for the bolt or make an offset washer to set under the other washer so the bolt has even load placed on it. I will do this sooner or later. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 11-19-2009 at 07:06 PM.

11-20-2009, 04:26 PM	#9
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Well I got the fenders primered after work last night. Today I drilled and bolted the LH shackle to the frame, and I installed the trim back on the LH fender. Tonight I have to go get new poly bushings for the support so next week I can put the front clip together to start mocking up the engine. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-20-2009, 04:45 PM	#10
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Subscribed! Looks like it will be a nice truck with plenty of power to play in the mud or pavement What color are you planning on running ? __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71 Last edited by sleepertruck72; 11-20-2009 at 04:46 PM.

11-20-2009, 10:37 PM	#11
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Looking real good. You might ask to put this over in the 4x4 build thread. We tend to miss 4x4 builds over here until they are moved. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

11-20-2009, 10:41 PM	#12
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Thanks. I am planning on painting it the burnt orange or red, whatever it was. IDK when that will be. probabaly after I drive it for a while and get a cab lined up. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-21-2009, 12:29 AM	#13
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project This will be a fun one to watch I/m curious, why you didn't go with a 2nd generation 12 valve Cummins? I had one in a 96' that was unstoppable, and it seems like it is such a bomb proof motor. Can't wait to see her come back to life, either way! __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com

11-25-2009, 02:28 AM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project I got my hood done for now. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 11-25-2009 at 02:29 AM.

07-18-2011, 08:21 PM	#16
fishbone95 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atoka, TN Posts: 90	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Where did you find that Cowl Induction Hood at?

11-25-2009, 05:14 PM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project No real progress today. I started putting the trim on the RH fender so I could put it on. Here is a picture of my reconditioned hood springs. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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11-26-2009, 07:40 AM	#19
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project I am going to be interested to see how this thing turns out, off to a good start. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

11-27-2009, 05:05 PM	#20
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Thanks Mr.Beast. I finally got the front clip sitting on it. Man I think it looks better than I thought it would. I might have to stick a 60 under it and put the front tires on it to get a real ride heighth. It might be a few weeks before I can really work on it again. I have to finish up our shop that we are putting up and then I have some customer trucks to work on. We'll just have to see how it goes. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-27-2009, 10:37 PM	#21
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Man I tell you what, that truck does look good you going to run an intercooler? __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

11-27-2009, 10:52 PM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project I am planning on it. I have one from a FL70 that I hope to get in there without chopping up this nice radiator support. Hopefully it will go up over the support and leave enough room for the hood to close. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-22-2010, 09:53 PM	#23
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Ok, no progress on work.................... But I did dig the 4.5' drift from in front of it, removed the front clip, and moved it in front of the new to us shop. Tomorrow I plan on starting on the cummins engine mounts. Hopefully by the end of the weekend I can have an engine and trans sitting in the frame rails. I keep hearing how weak these Dana 60 rear axle shafts are.............. I'm worried. Since the rear is already 3:54, I'm using my chevy front D60 that is 3:54 as well. Hopefully the rear can live long enough to get some miles on the truck. I am using a NV4500 and a dodge NP205. I believe I have everything to get this bolted together. We'll see how it goes. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 01-22-2010 at 09:53 PM.

01-22-2010, 11:37 PM	#24
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project Very cool project you have going! Man, I can relate to working out in the dirt and mud....I only recently made enough room in my shop to start working inside. We still don't have room for the frame but have been working on the cab. Just curious if you will have to beef up the frame any to put the diesel engine in there? Keep up the good work! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-23-2010, 03:52 AM	#25
vk_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 231	Re: 1972 Longhorn 4x4 Diesel Project very cool project, I love the longhorns and hope to build mine someday... __________________ 72 Chevy C20 Longhorn 72 Chevy, K20 Custom Camper 67 Chevy, LWB, C20, 350/350, PS, PB, 65 Jag MKII

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