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Longhorn Man · 06-08-2008, 06:55 PM

I guess since I haven't said much... a LOT has fallen off this thing since you've seen photos.

More info later... gotta run.

va_tlc · 06-08-2008, 06:58 PM

wow thats what im good at , tearing em down, whats the plans?

**too much stuff** · 06-08-2008, 07:07 PM

Lookin nice andy. Heck, i thought you were still driving it. Why all the suspension out? going 1/2 ton? Are you still going to 67-68 front clip it? Who sent the flowers? Sorry for all the questions, Eric

**jamie72** · 06-08-2008, 07:07 PM

good luck on having it fall back on!!!

**Palf70Step** · 06-08-2008, 07:24 PM

It just looks like a normal Andy aquistion. All of Andy's stuff ends up with teh front end all over the driveway.

Glad to see the swap starting. Can't wait to see the Longhorn get the donations from the burb.

CG · 06-08-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Lookin nice andy. Heck, i thought you were still driving it. Why all the suspension out? going 1/2 ton? Are you still going to 67-68 front clip it? Who sent the flowers? Sorry for all the questions, Eric

LMAO

67_C-30 · 06-08-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Who sent the flowers?

PERHAPS???

-j/k

caminokid · 06-08-2008, 09:19 PM

Good time to start Andy! Looks like good weather has us all tearing into our trucks!

caminokid · 06-08-2008, 09:19 PM

Did the red door fall off yet??

Longhorn Man · 06-08-2008, 09:23 PM

after looking at this stuff, there isn't much there TO put under the longhorn.

Both lower control arms are bent and kerfageled, the ball joints are both looser than the screw in my head, both rotors are worn beyond servicibility.... all it has worth keeping, is a set of spindles.
68 front clip is goin on
1/2 ton with a slammed suspention going on
NFC who sent the flowers
haven't driven it since the 3 day weekend... what, 3, 4 weeks ago?
Front end parts all over the driveway.... only 3/4 my trucks ended up like that.. the other was done at work.

Fallin on may be a problem. When that dropped over a foot to the ground, I started to wonder how I'll get the other one up that far... my only jack can be seen in the background... and it sure as heck ain't gonna get it.
Red door is still on.... it gives it personality.
C-30... thanks. The gayest lookin pic I ever posted... and you saved it.

byrd · 06-08-2008, 09:31 PM

HEY why am I being drug into this LOL

67_C-30 · 06-08-2008, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

C-30... thanks. The gayest lookin pic I ever posted... and you saved it.

That's why I saved it, I knew it would come in handy one day!

What 3/4 T stuff do you need for your Longhorn? I have 2 3/4 T's that are going to get parted in the near future. If you need anything specific, let me know, and I'll save it for you.

caminokid · 06-08-2008, 09:56 PM

Andy, I used a motorcycle jack to get my crossmember back up on my frame. You can get a Craftsman one from Sears for about 80.00. Thats what I have. It makes putting bumpers and trans back in really easy.

bad6772 · 06-08-2008, 10:57 PM

Bout time you got something done with this SLACKER............lol looks good now get to work.....................

Brad · 06-09-2008, 12:14 AM

Andy, my '67 front end looks very similar except I've still got the crossmember stuff all still connected. My trans grenaded on me and I suspect the rear main seal was going out several weeks before it went, so I just pulled the front clip off and pulled the engine/trans out through the front end. I'm going to completely detail the engine and engine compartment and align the fenders properly when it all goes back together. This thread reminds me that I'll need to take some pics.

Longhorn Man · 06-09-2008, 05:50 AM

the T-5 that I am always sayin is weak, fell apart with an inline in front of it?

**special-K** · 06-09-2008, 06:08 AM

I have an idea how to get the other f/e up to the frame...lower it!

68C15 · 06-09-2008, 07:46 AM

do I smell a caddy swap?! might as well since you have it this far apart. or maybe a 5.3 LS style this time around. oh wait a minute, we have the same truck budget, nevermind.

what kind of drop ya doin? I may have some radical yet super cheap ideas if'n ya wanna hear 'em.

Longhorn Man · 06-09-2008, 05:13 PM

I am highly considering a caddy swap.... some other time. I can sell off the engine mount frames and short water pump pullies and brackers, and that would more than pay for the caddy swap (including engine and tranny)
I have no interest in an LS type swap. I am low buck by nature, and low buck by the fact that I have few bucks.
My drop plans incorporate the 4 inch (truck) lowering springs for the rear that i got on here for $100 shipped, then up front some 3 inch drop springs and some 2 inch drop a arms.
That might be too much... I hope to drive it from here to the board meet like that, and by the time I get home... I'll know if it is too much. (I like livin on the edge)

Longhorn Man · 06-09-2008, 05:14 PM

Oh and brad... I'm just bustin yer chops man!

LONGHAIR · 06-09-2008, 07:27 PM

Andy, I have a better jack if that is any help to you. I have either a bigger floor-jack or a motorcycle jack as was suggested by caminokid.
LMK if you need some help with that.

Longhorn Man · 06-09-2008, 09:30 PM

will do. Did you get my V-mail last week?

68C15 · 06-11-2008, 12:47 PM

you can make your own drop arms for WAY less. all you need is 6 1/2" of 6" well pipe, a cutoff wheel (about 8 or 9 to be excact), and a welder. this will net you a 5" drop yet keep the original spring rate.

Longhorn Man · 06-11-2008, 04:42 PM

mine were fronted to me with the promis of handing over $25 for the seller to become a subscribing member once I get them on. he had problems getting a ball joint to stay in.
So $25 is much cheaper than me trying to learn how to weld on an important piece.

LONGHAIR · 06-11-2008, 06:33 PM

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will do. Did you get my V-mail last week?

Ah....no, I sure didn't.

06-08-2008, 06:55 PM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	something fell off the burb I guess since I haven't said much... a LOT has fallen off this thing since you've seen photos. More info later... gotta run.

06-08-2008, 06:58 PM	#2
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06-08-2008, 07:07 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: something fell off the burb Lookin nice andy. Heck, i thought you were still driving it. Why all the suspension out? going 1/2 ton? Are you still going to 67-68 front clip it? Who sent the flowers? Sorry for all the questions, Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

06-08-2008, 07:07 PM	#4
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06-08-2008, 07:24 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: something fell off the burb It just looks like a normal Andy aquistion. All of Andy's stuff ends up with teh front end all over the driveway. Glad to see the swap starting. Can't wait to see the Longhorn get the donations from the burb. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-08-2008, 09:19 PM	#8
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: something fell off the burb Good time to start Andy! Looks like good weather has us all tearing into our trucks! __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-08-2008, 09:19 PM	#9
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: something fell off the burb Did the red door fall off yet?? __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-08-2008, 09:23 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: something fell off the burb after looking at this stuff, there isn't much there TO put under the longhorn. Both lower control arms are bent and kerfageled, the ball joints are both looser than the screw in my head, both rotors are worn beyond servicibility.... all it has worth keeping, is a set of spindles. 68 front clip is goin on 1/2 ton with a slammed suspention going on NFC who sent the flowers haven't driven it since the 3 day weekend... what, 3, 4 weeks ago? Front end parts all over the driveway.... only 3/4 my trucks ended up like that.. the other was done at work. Fallin on may be a problem. When that dropped over a foot to the ground, I started to wonder how I'll get the other one up that far... my only jack can be seen in the background... and it sure as heck ain't gonna get it. Red door is still on.... it gives it personality. C-30... thanks. The gayest lookin pic I ever posted... and you saved it. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 06-08-2008 at 09:24 PM.

06-08-2008, 09:56 PM	#13
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: something fell off the burb Andy, I used a motorcycle jack to get my crossmember back up on my frame. You can get a Craftsman one from Sears for about 80.00. Thats what I have. It makes putting bumpers and trans back in really easy. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-08-2008, 10:57 PM	#14
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: something fell off the burb Bout time you got something done with this SLACKER............lol looks good now get to work.....................

06-09-2008, 12:14 AM	#15
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: something fell off the burb Andy, my '67 front end looks very similar except I've still got the crossmember stuff all still connected. My trans grenaded on me and I suspect the rear main seal was going out several weeks before it went, so I just pulled the front clip off and pulled the engine/trans out through the front end. I'm going to completely detail the engine and engine compartment and align the fenders properly when it all goes back together. This thread reminds me that I'll need to take some pics. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

06-09-2008, 05:50 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: something fell off the burb the T-5 that I am always sayin is weak, fell apart with an inline in front of it?

06-09-2008, 06:08 AM	#17
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06-09-2008, 07:46 AM	#18
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: something fell off the burb do I smell a caddy swap?! might as well since you have it this far apart. or maybe a 5.3 LS style this time around. oh wait a minute, we have the same truck budget, nevermind. what kind of drop ya doin? I may have some radical yet super cheap ideas if'n ya wanna hear 'em.

06-09-2008, 05:13 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: something fell off the burb I am highly considering a caddy swap.... some other time. I can sell off the engine mount frames and short water pump pullies and brackers, and that would more than pay for the caddy swap (including engine and tranny) I have no interest in an LS type swap. I am low buck by nature, and low buck by the fact that I have few bucks. My drop plans incorporate the 4 inch (truck) lowering springs for the rear that i got on here for $100 shipped, then up front some 3 inch drop springs and some 2 inch drop a arms. That might be too much... I hope to drive it from here to the board meet like that, and by the time I get home... I'll know if it is too much. (I like livin on the edge)



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06-09-2008, 05:14 PM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: something fell off the burb Oh and brad... I'm just bustin yer chops man!

06-09-2008, 07:27 PM	#21
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: something fell off the burb Andy, I have a better jack if that is any help to you. I have either a bigger floor-jack or a motorcycle jack as was suggested by caminokid. LMK if you need some help with that.

06-09-2008, 09:30 PM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: something fell off the burb will do. Did you get my V-mail last week?

06-11-2008, 12:47 PM	#23
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: something fell off the burb you can make your own drop arms for WAY less. all you need is 6 1/2" of 6" well pipe, a cutoff wheel (about 8 or 9 to be excact), and a welder. this will net you a 5" drop yet keep the original spring rate.

06-11-2008, 04:42 PM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: something fell off the burb mine were fronted to me with the promis of handing over $25 for the seller to become a subscribing member once I get them on. he had problems getting a ball joint to stay in. So $25 is much cheaper than me trying to learn how to weld on an important piece.

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