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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Middletown, Ohio
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Longhorn Progress
Hi Guys,
Just logged in today for the first time in a long time. I wanted to read the latest on enamel paint versus basecoat/clearcoat for an upcoming project. Some of you may remember my posts in the past i.e., Cab hanging from rafters, sandblasted frame, big block 4wd drivetrain. Recent pictures of my on going restoration project. Paint is Dupont Centari (Acrylic Enamel) sanded and buffed. I did all prep and paint work in my house garage. Comments.................. |
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Longhorn Progress
lookin sweet! For reference... I believe this is a before shot of this same truck...
In '99 I was doing lots of google searches for longhorns. i had just logged onto the internet, and was also trying to assemble a longhorn web site. I found this photo of a longhorn converted to 4X4, but I couldn't see the line on the bed, so I never posted it on my site. never realized you were a member here too. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 07-30-2008 at 07:56 PM. |
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Re: Longhorn Progress
Man that is a sweet truck! Nice job on the restoration. I can't wait to get my truck together. I am in the process of converting a Longhorn to 4x4 with a BBC. This really helps the inspiration meter. LOL
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6>8 Plugless........
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Re: Longhorn Progress
Oh, do you have any more pictures of it?
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Re: Longhorn Progress
Longhorn Man,
You are correct, as usual. I did post some in progress pictures 3-4 years ago, also. I still need to finish the interior upholstery, install front inner fenders, side windows, and some other little things. What is your opinion on a rear bumper? Beauty bumper, step bumper, or roll pan? Thanks, jec |
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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Re: Longhorn Progress
I generally don't care for step bumpers myself.... but one would look at home on that truck. (maybe it's just becouse it's a 4X4 which screams utility to me)
I always say you can never go wrong with the stock chrome bumpers though. |
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Middletown, Ohio
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Re: Longhorn Progress
Dieselwrencher,
When I got my truck the spring shackles were already mounted and the previous owner had torched to big ugly holes in the frame. The holes were slightly off by about 1/2" from factory trucks and the were right around the position of the bulges for the E-brake cable. As a result I cut out both the bulges and burn-out holes and made two (2) flat plates with a clean percise hole. Plates were then welded into the frame and ground flush as can be seen in the pictures. This was really important to me because I wanted a factory, quality look on the 4x4 conversion. Everything else was already there and the burn-outs looked terrible. Anyway, I have some dimensions etc. from my research if you need them. jec |
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BlahBlahBlah
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Wa.
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Re: Longhorn Progress
I wouldn't go roll pan on a 4x4. A step (my fav on a 4x4) or a "sport" bumper would look great though.
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6>8 Plugless........
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Re: Longhorn Progress
PM sent about the measurements. Thanks
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: K-town
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Re: Longhorn Progress
That is a nice truck....
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Re: Longhorn Progress
What's in it for a motor? 396? 454?
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA
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Re: Longhorn Progress
Nice looking Longhorn!
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THE VILLIAGE IDIOT
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Re: Longhorn Progress
sweet truck.. conversion looks great..
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honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here. ![]() |
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