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frost89434 · 08-10-2003, 12:38 PM

Has anyone ever done this? I am thinking about doing this too mine. If anybody has any info, Or better yet pictures to help me out that would be great. Thanks for any help. JIM

**old Rusty C10** · 08-10-2003, 12:41 PM

i dont know how old you are but when i was a kid ( im 38) there was a toy Revell model of a 72 chevy that was suppoused to look like a semi and the nose of that truck was gorgeous, kinda replicating a kenworth rig.. id love to replicate that. I understand that there is a kit you can buy to make the tilt nose but nothing radical i believe this was discussed on paint and body forum but youre gonna have to search it by hand it was within the last sixty days tho

frost89434 · 08-10-2003, 01:01 PM

Thanks,

crazy longhorn · 08-10-2003, 01:13 PM

the easiest way to go would be http://www.usbodysource.com/ my longhorn has a steel tilt clip, that was a winter project....simple, no hydraulics or fancy latches http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

Longhorn Man · 08-10-2003, 01:37 PM

Here is his steel tilt.

frost89434 · 08-10-2003, 01:45 PM

(crazy longhorn) is there any way you could show me how you did the hinges and location of them? I want to use the original steel front end like you did. Also how are you going to do the inner fenders? Any help would be great. Thanks JIM

crazy longhorn · 08-10-2003, 07:26 PM

I dont have any shots of the hinges on the longhorn, but do need to upgrade pics, as the ones in webshots are several yrs old. I plan to burn a couple rolls of film(gotta do it the old way....no digital cam). There have been a few upgrades on the truck, from a richmond trans, to dual elect fans, exhaust system & several odds & ends since the last pics. If you dig through Webshots, you will see a little on bracework, & rad support. As far as inner fenders, they werent a big concern ,as my truck is just a fair weather driver. If i can help , I will, but the pics will probably tell the story better than I can.....hopefully I will have time later this season to get a few more pics . crazyL

frost89434 · 08-11-2003, 12:11 AM

Thanks for your input. Right now it is just an Idea. I blew my motor up so I thought it would give me something to do while I am saving to buy a new engine. Thanks again JIM

08-10-2003, 12:38 PM	#1
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	Tilt front ends Has anyone ever done this? I am thinking about doing this too mine. If anybody has any info, Or better yet pictures to help me out that would be great. Thanks for any help. JIM __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

08-10-2003, 12:41 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,302	i dont know how old you are but when i was a kid ( im 38) there was a toy Revell model of a 72 chevy that was suppoused to look like a semi and the nose of that truck was gorgeous, kinda replicating a kenworth rig.. id love to replicate that. I understand that there is a kit you can buy to make the tilt nose but nothing radical i believe this was discussed on paint and body forum but youre gonna have to search it by hand it was within the last sixty days tho __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-10-2003, 01:01 PM	#3
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	Thanks, __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

08-10-2003, 01:13 PM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	the easiest way to go would be http://www.usbodysource.com/ my longhorn has a steel tilt clip, that was a winter project....simple, no hydraulics or fancy latches http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

08-10-2003, 01:45 PM	#6
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	(crazy longhorn) is there any way you could show me how you did the hinges and location of them? I want to use the original steel front end like you did. Also how are you going to do the inner fenders? Any help would be great. Thanks JIM __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

08-10-2003, 01:37 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Here is his steel tilt.

08-10-2003, 07:26 PM	#7
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I dont have any shots of the hinges on the longhorn, but do need to upgrade pics, as the ones in webshots are several yrs old. I plan to burn a couple rolls of film(gotta do it the old way....no digital cam). There have been a few upgrades on the truck, from a richmond trans, to dual elect fans, exhaust system & several odds & ends since the last pics. If you dig through Webshots, you will see a little on bracework, & rad support. As far as inner fenders, they werent a big concern ,as my truck is just a fair weather driver. If i can help , I will, but the pics will probably tell the story better than I can.....hopefully I will have time later this season to get a few more pics . crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

08-11-2003, 12:11 AM	#8
frost89434 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: sparks, NV Posts: 1,141	Thanks for your input. Right now it is just an Idea. I blew my motor up so I thought it would give me something to do while I am saving to buy a new engine. Thanks again JIM __________________ 68 short fleet with 71 front clip 2wd jaguar blue 99 chevy ext cab shrtbed z71 loaded 99 chevy swb fleetside(daily driver) Sparks, Nevada

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