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ftw80 · 03-12-2003, 12:20 PM

still saving $$$ to finish..or, is it ever finished?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-12-2003, 12:29 PM

Looks great!! What year truck did your center caps come from? I have a set from a 2002 Chevy truck and they wont rest on the wheels like they are supposed to. The end of the axle on the Dana 60 sticks out too far. Yours look like deeper center caps than mine. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

ftw80 · 03-12-2003, 01:05 PM

Thanks Wes. The original 16.5s tires were like rocks so I bought 16" tire wheel combo take offs from a late model burb($200). Put about 2000 miles on the truck before doing the resto. I added an inch to the rear rim and used dually caps to cover the dana. Hard to tell from the photo, but the rear cap sets flush with the rim like the front.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 03-12-2003, 01:15 PM

Hmmmm, Thanks for the information.. I will be calling my GM dealer to get a set for duelies then. The caps for the stock aluminum wheels for the 3/4 ton are not deep enough... I can't wait to see your truck completed... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

72moneypit · 03-12-2003, 03:11 PM

ftw80 - I have a similar issue with center caps on the rear of my 72 C20 (I'm actually using Dodge center caps on the rear now). I'm running 16" wheels from a mid-90's 2500, and the center caps won't work on the rear.

What do you mean by "...I added an inch to the rear rim..."? Does this mean the wheel is extended out from the drum by an extra inch?

Thanks,

ftw80 · 03-12-2003, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by 72moneypit
ftw80 - I have a similar issue with center caps on the rear of my 72 C20 (I'm actually using Dodge center caps on the rear now). I'm running 16" wheels from a mid-90's 2500, and the center caps won't work on the rear.

What do you mean by "...I added an inch to the rear rim..."? Does this mean the wheel is extended out from the drum by an extra inch?

Thanks,

Dually caps are deeper and cover the dana. Check it out next time you see a dually. I am running the stock depth caps on the front. As mentioned before, you must also get the standard lugs to use the plastic lug covers. I think I bought mine from Stockton wheel but have seen them cheaper online.

Since 8lug steel rims are only available in 7"width, I had a 1" band welded to make a deeper dish rim. If you look behind the valve stem you can see the weld and band. Any stock car wheel company should be able to do it. In Hawaii I had to pay $125 per wheel to have this done. Pete Paulson http://www.petepaulsen.com/ gave me a quote $65 per wheel but shipping would have been another $60. I wanted to go deeper, but my guy only had 1"band in stock. I may eventually use these on the front and get wider for the rears.

PICKMUP · 03-12-2003, 04:18 PM

They look like this on the stock wheels. I have one full set for sale with the deep rear caps for $150. No shipping.

67cst · 03-12-2003, 08:26 PM

that is the sweetest longhorn ive seen yet...it looks like something the grim reaper would drive...love it man

Longhorn Man · 03-13-2003, 01:00 AM

Did ythey ever fix your paint?
I have a question for you on lowering your truck...I had spoken to another longhorn owner in hawaii who lowered his, and when he got it inspected, they told him he had to return to stock height. He had not known about teh lowering laws and did a C-notch to the frame. This rendered the truck unfit for public roads as it was explained to him. Some other BS laws he learned (the expensive way) not aloud to lower a pick up at all.
Not alout to run 17 inch or larget rims (onless equipped when new)
need a 15 inch or larger steering wheel.

My question is, you found away around these problems, you ignoring them, or did they reverse all this stupid crap?

ftw80 · 03-13-2003, 01:09 AM

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Originally posted by longhornmail
Did ythey ever fix your paint?
I have a question for you on lowering your truck...I had spoken to another longhorn owner in hawaii who lowered his, and when he got it inspected, they told him he had to return to stock height. He had not known about teh lowering laws and did a C-notch to the frame. This rendered the truck unfit for public roads as it was explained to him. Some other BS laws he learned (the expensive way) not aloud to lower a pick up at all.
Not alout to run 17 inch or larget rims (onless equipped when new)
need a 15 inch or larger steering wheel.

My question is, you found away around these problems, you ignoring them, or did they reverse all this stupid crap?

Paint is still messed up. I got $700 back fro the painter and he still owes me $300. Doubt I will ever see it.

Hawaii has a thing call recon and anything modified is supposed to go there. They are very picky. The trick is to skip recon and find a safety inspector w/out recon.

Longhorn Man · 03-13-2003, 01:19 AM

Wish I was still in contact with him...he was wanting a loop hope pretty bad.
This was back in 99 when i was talking to him.

JHickson6 · 03-13-2003, 01:25 AM

Andy, ya just gotta make friends with someone who does safeties

brad2 · 03-13-2003, 01:25 AM

That is a COOL looking truck! Way to go!!

1972chevy4x4 · 03-13-2003, 02:38 AM

Great looking truck, looks like it has come a long way

Hooter · 03-13-2003, 03:08 AM

what was behind those big doors?

jay-dawg · 03-13-2003, 04:14 AM

whats up man, long time no post (well I havent been here much lately). truck is looking good! at least you got some of your money back from the jerk. anyway, my truck sits without suspension and a bed. front clip and cab will be coming off, hopefully soon. hope to see your truck on the road.

aloha,
jay

conman · 03-13-2003, 07:27 AM

How did you lower your truck? Springs, spindles? What about the back, do they make shackles for lowereing? Truck looks great!

72moneypit · 03-13-2003, 11:27 AM

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Originally posted by ftw80
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Since 8lug steel rims are only available in 7"width, I had a 1" band welded to make a deeper dish rim. If you look behind the valve stem you can see the weld and band. Any stock car wheel company should be able to do it. [B]

Ah, now I understand. Thanks for the clarification and the additional pics.

ftw80 · 03-13-2003, 03:06 PM

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Originally posted by 67cst
that is the sweetest longhorn ive seen yet...it looks like something the grim reaper would drive...love it man

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Originally posted by brad2
That is a COOL looking truck! Way to go!!

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Originally posted by 1972chevy4x4
Great looking truck, looks like it has come a long way

Thanks...still a long ways to go

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Originally posted by Hooter
what was behind those big doors?

"Dope smoking old man" cut them so he could get in under his cabover. They are one of the big reasons I painted my truck.

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Originally posted by conman
How did you lower your truck? Springs, spindles? What about the back, do they make shackles for lowereing? Truck looks great!

Photoshop is the cheapest way to lower your truck. For the front, I was going to use lower pocket A arm but now you can get 3/4 2" spindles for $400 and also 2" coils. As far as the leaf rear goes, they do make shackles, but an axle flip seems like the best. Although, I am curious about all the weight on the u bolts. I am starting by messing with the leaf pack to dial in the ride. I will never do any heavy hauling in this truck so handling and ride are my priorities.

PICKMUP · 03-13-2003, 03:18 PM

There is a regular "Longhorn Cult" on here. You make me really want to finish my 72 BB Cheyenne Super, but I guess I am going to sell it. One of the board members wants it and will do a nice job of restoring it. It is going to be a fantastic truck when done!

Castiron9 · 03-13-2003, 04:30 PM

Frank.............Yes I hope to get that baby back to it's glory days with the help and encouragement and knowledge of fellow board members like you..........will have alot of questions to ask about steps to getting truck back in running condition..Hope to see you real soon Frank...Thanks...............

03-12-2003, 12:20 PM	#1
ftw80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: hawaii Posts: 268	Longhorn photo update... still saving $$$ to finish..or, is it ever finished? Attached Images __________________ Haleiwa, Hi. 1972 Custom Camper Cheyenne Super c/20 Longhorn 402bb 78k a/c, tach, tilt, tool stowage 48panhead 74 bronco 71 bronco http://noscade.com No Scade is pidgin English for "not scared" similar to "no fear".

03-12-2003, 12:29 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Looks great!! What year truck did your center caps come from? I have a set from a 2002 Chevy truck and they wont rest on the wheels like they are supposed to. The end of the axle on the Dana 60 sticks out too far. Yours look like deeper center caps than mine. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

03-12-2003, 01:05 PM	#3
ftw80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: hawaii Posts: 268	Thanks Wes. The original 16.5s tires were like rocks so I bought 16" tire wheel combo take offs from a late model burb($200). Put about 2000 miles on the truck before doing the resto. I added an inch to the rear rim and used dually caps to cover the dana. Hard to tell from the photo, but the rear cap sets flush with the rim like the front. Attached Images __________________ Haleiwa, Hi. 1972 Custom Camper Cheyenne Super c/20 Longhorn 402bb 78k a/c, tach, tilt, tool stowage 48panhead 74 bronco 71 bronco http://noscade.com No Scade is pidgin English for "not scared" similar to "no fear".

03-12-2003, 01:15 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Hmmmm, Thanks for the information.. I will be calling my GM dealer to get a set for duelies then. The caps for the stock aluminum wheels for the 3/4 ton are not deep enough... I can't wait to see your truck completed... WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

03-12-2003, 03:11 PM	#5
72moneypit Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 125	ftw80 - I have a similar issue with center caps on the rear of my 72 C20 (I'm actually using Dodge center caps on the rear now). I'm running 16" wheels from a mid-90's 2500, and the center caps won't work on the rear. What do you mean by "...I added an inch to the rear rim..."? Does this mean the wheel is extended out from the drum by an extra inch? Thanks, __________________ Paul 72 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper greenaz@hotmail.com

03-12-2003, 04:18 PM	#7
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,168	SET FOR SALE They look like this on the stock wheels. I have one full set for sale with the deep rear caps for $150. No shipping. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

03-12-2003, 08:26 PM	#8
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,302	that is the sweetest longhorn ive seen yet...it looks like something the grim reaper would drive...love it man __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

03-13-2003, 01:00 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Did ythey ever fix your paint? I have a question for you on lowering your truck...I had spoken to another longhorn owner in hawaii who lowered his, and when he got it inspected, they told him he had to return to stock height. He had not known about teh lowering laws and did a C-notch to the frame. This rendered the truck unfit for public roads as it was explained to him. Some other BS laws he learned (the expensive way) not aloud to lower a pick up at all. Not alout to run 17 inch or larget rims (onless equipped when new) need a 15 inch or larger steering wheel. My question is, you found away around these problems, you ignoring them, or did they reverse all this stupid crap?

03-13-2003, 01:19 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Wish I was still in contact with him...he was wanting a loop hope pretty bad. This was back in 99 when i was talking to him.

03-13-2003, 01:25 AM	#12
JHickson6 I Love This Stuff! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 739	Andy, ya just gotta make friends with someone who does safeties __________________ My Rides 1967 C10 In Pieces for now 1985 Ford B700 SourPuss Bus - BIG BLUE 2003 Silverado CITY WORKER YELLOW!!

03-13-2003, 01:25 AM	#13
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	That is a COOL looking truck! Way to go!!

03-13-2003, 02:38 AM	#14
1972chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 223	Great looking truck, looks like it has come a long way __________________ 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed 4-inch lift, 3.73 front/rears, frame off nearly complete 1972 chevy k10 4x4 longbed parts truck, known as the "ugly green machine" 1990 GMC 3/4 shortbed ext cab Always in need of 67-72 parts in central ks.

03-13-2003, 03:08 AM	#15
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	what was behind those big doors? __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

03-13-2003, 04:14 AM	#16
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	whats up man, long time no post (well I havent been here much lately). truck is looking good! at least you got some of your money back from the jerk. anyway, my truck sits without suspension and a bed. front clip and cab will be coming off, hopefully soon. hope to see your truck on the road. aloha, jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

03-13-2003, 07:27 AM	#17
conman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Fayette, Alabama Posts: 155	How did you lower your truck? Springs, spindles? What about the back, do they make shackles for lowereing? Truck looks great! __________________ Fayette Alabama



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03-13-2003, 03:18 PM	#20
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,168	LONGHORNS--COOL! There is a regular "Longhorn Cult" on here. You make me really want to finish my 72 BB Cheyenne Super, but I guess I am going to sell it. One of the board members wants it and will do a nice job of restoring it. It is going to be a fantastic truck when done! __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

03-13-2003, 04:30 PM	#21
Castiron9 72 LONGHORN OWNER Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Seattle Wash. Posts: 963	LONGHORNS Frank.............Yes I hope to get that baby back to it's glory days with the help and encouragement and knowledge of fellow board members like you..........will have alot of questions to ask about steps to getting truck back in running condition..Hope to see you real soon Frank...Thanks...............

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