72 K30 Build

[JJorgensen52]

Originally Posted by 7dee2

Got the frame all nice and straight then we cut holes in it! Ha!

That's normal

Are you planning to fish-plate that area before you install the shackle carriers?

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by JJorgensen52

That's normal

Are you planning to fish-plate that area before you install the shackle carriers?

No the plan is to just weld it up and then punch some more holes for our 67-72 style hangers.

Some ongoing research (aka obsession) did yield another Longhorn that was converted just that way 30 years ago. Pretty neat old time capsule, had some serious thoughts and correspondence with the owner about buying it! All in all the old truck looks to have held up very well with these mods and is very, very similar to my build. It’s mostly 67-72 with some square body stuff (Front & TC cross members, front sway bar) the only part I really don’t like is the rear suspension, those are some really loooonnnggg u-bolts! The rear sway is a super stout motor home piece.

If you haven’t seen it yet here’s the latest eBay auction for the truck this one ends Thursday. http://www.ebay.com/itm/221772717514

So enough about that craziness my plan is to stay the course and build our truck.

[7dee2]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Landscping must be done, welcome back!

Thanks, never really left just didn't have much to report. No we're still in landscape mode but getting closer all the time.

Originally Posted by mx289

Cab and frame are looking great.

Good work.

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Looking sharp. Keep it up . Trevor

Thanks guys, here is a little more we did while we were getting rained out and couldn't work in the yard.