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watahyahknow · 12-05-2011, 10:31 AM

dont forget to give him the longhorn emblems so he can fill those in with the same paint hes putting on the body

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-05-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

dont forget to give him the longhorn emblems so he can fill those in with the same paint hes putting on the body

Why's that? They're black and chrome.

watahyahknow · 12-05-2011, 09:15 PM

oops didnt seen the black must've been the light in the picture

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-05-2011, 09:53 PM

Besides, the bed will have to wait until I get it put together. I have to get the floor and sides assembled so he can fix the big dent in the RH side.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-07-2011, 12:17 AM

I borrowed some 305's from my little brother for now so I can see what this truck will look like. I'm planning on going to the body shop and putting these on tomorrow so I'll get some pics of the truck tomorrow.

Mattman2010 · 12-07-2011, 01:07 AM

hmmm, I might just have to read through this thread. lol

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-07-2011, 03:50 PM

I made it over to the body shop and got these tires installed. Also snaped some pics of the truck. No progress has been made and I'm not surprised.

Hopefully by Christmas it'll have color on it. Hopefully..............................................

It looks like I got my LH fender worked around ok. It matches the contour of the RH behind the wheel.

I finally found my missing pieces to get a steering column back in it. Dang, I hope I can find the rest of this truck!

duallyjams · 12-07-2011, 08:37 PM

That's sit n nice. It will be sweet when its done.

wutnxt · 12-11-2011, 12:51 PM

Hey dude :

So this is where your hanging out huh .....Truck looks great and being a 69 Z/28 kinda guy i dig the hugger orange. It's alot of work building one of these things but it sure must feel good getting it to the body shop. I know for me thats when you start to realize wow there is a end to this thing......lol
Your build looks great make's me think my prostreet truck could use a transfer case.....I will be sure to be back and watch you complete it

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-12-2011, 07:58 PM

Thanks guys. Hopefully it'll have something done to it by Christmas..........................

mcbassin · 12-12-2011, 10:39 PM

Ryan,
I'm not sure what happened to my subscription to your build. All my posts and subscription vanished. I've been following along for over a year and never got any updates. So I just thought I would check in. Not sure how I could lose a script and all my posts?
Anyway, glad to see all the last few months worth of progress. Hope to see some paint shot on this puppy pretty soon too.

1985-GMC · 12-12-2011, 11:17 PM

At one point he started a new thread(this one) and didn't say anything to us watching the old thread...

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-12-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Ryan,
I'm not sure what happened to my subscription to your build. All my posts and subscription vanished. I've been following along for over a year and never got any updates. So I just thought I would check in. Not sure how I could lose a script and all my posts?
Anyway, glad to see all the last few months worth of progress. Hope to see some paint shot on this puppy pretty soon too.

Mike, no problem. I'm glad to hear you found a better radiator support too. Your truck is coming along awesome! I also hope my Longhorn has color on it soon, as I am tired of all these new parts laying here.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-12-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

At one point he started a new thread(this one) and didn't say anything to us watching the old thread...

I did start a new thread a long time ago, but this thread is the one and original. I started the other to get more exposure because hardly anyone ever had anything to say about it.

I haven't updated the other thread lately either. I might later tonight. Here's the link to it:
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=372717

1985-GMC · 12-12-2011, 11:49 PM

Doh! Why do you have to go confuse everyone like that!

mcbassin · 12-12-2011, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

At one point he started a new thread(this one) and didn't say anything to us watching the old thread...

Okay, I understand now. I thought this was that thread because of some the exact same pics. I was like wth happened to all my posts?

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Mike, no problem. I'm glad to hear you found a better radiator support too. Your truck is coming along awesome! I also hope my Longhorn has color on it soon, as I am tired of all these new parts laying here.

Yep, the core support is either a NOS or aftermarket unit. More than likely a repop.? IDK, it looks like the surface rust from an oem though I will be using it though regardless. I actually scored a whole parts truck. More on that in my thread soon.

Thanks and your truck is coming along awesome too. I love those nice tires. Those would work great on my suburban, well maybe with just a little lift on it. I love the agressive tread.

I got a crap load of new and used parts to put on mine too. Can't wait till I get where you are. Keep rocking bro

wutnxt · 12-13-2011, 11:06 AM

Are you feeling truckless now with your truck at the body shop , or did you keep enough parts back to work on ? Mine has been gone for awhile and to keep busy i have been working on a shop addition and organizing parts.....Don't get me wrong i now drive to the body shop everyday i can and do what ever i can to speed up the process

6lcummins · 12-13-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wutnxt

Are you feeling truckless now with your truck at the body shop , or did you keep enough parts back to work on ? Mine has been gone for awhile and to keep busy i have been working on a shop addition and organizing parts.....Don't get me wrong i now drive to the body shop everyday i can and do what ever i can to speed up the process

His stuff is in the way...

wutnxt · 12-13-2011, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 6lcummins

His stuff is in the way...

If you don't have stuff in the way......you ain't building trucks.....LMAO

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-13-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wutnxt

Are you feeling truckless now with your truck at the body shop , or did you keep enough parts back to work on ? Mine has been gone for awhile and to keep busy i have been working on a shop addition and organizing parts.....Don't get me wrong i now drive to the body shop everyday i can and do what ever i can to speed up the process

No, not quite yet. I still have the 76 sitting behind the shop, and Mathew's 88 was in the other bay. And yes, I kept plenty to work on but I have no spare time at the moment to work on my stuff. I'm trying to finish a PITA 04 F-250.

I'm going to bring that thread back from the dead here shortly.

Chevymaniac · 12-24-2011, 12:01 AM

Your truck has gone through quite the transformation. Excellent work. How did you determine where to mount the rear springs on your truck? I'am coverting my 72 swb 2wd truck to 4x4. The front spring swap is easy, but i don't know where to start for the rear. My truck has trailing arm suspension. Any advice would be appreciated. What grade, size, and length of bolts did you use to put 4x4 parts on your 2wd frame?

mcbassin · 12-24-2011, 01:02 AM

I thought we were going to see some Christmas present pics

70LonghornCST · 12-24-2011, 02:58 AM

Ryan,
Wow! Where have I been? I can't believe I never ran across your build thread. Awsome work on the ol' girl. I think you will be done with yours before me. Keep it up buddy! Someone's 'gotta' get some work around here. And since it isn't me, I glad that you are making such good progress.

-Richard

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-26-2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevymaniac

Your truck has gone through quite the transformation. Excellent work. How did you determine where to mount the rear springs on your truck? I'am coverting my 72 swb 2wd truck to 4x4. The front spring swap is easy, but i don't know where to start for the rear. My truck has trailing arm suspension. Any advice would be appreciated. What grade, size, and length of bolts did you use to put 4x4 parts on your 2wd frame?

My truck had leaf spring rear suspension since it was a Longhorn. But I hear that you can mount the spring hangers on the coil spring frames with out much work. Best bet would be to put a bed on your frame and mock everything up to get the rear axle placed there you need it. I used 3/8" grade 8 bolts for my spring hangers in the rear. I think the bolts were no longer than 2", maybe shorter.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-26-2011, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I thought we were going to see some Christmas present pics

Believe me, I was hoping so too. He hasn't gotten anything done on it. I'm not surprised. I'm going over tomorrow to start sanding on it since he hasn't. If I have the 04 F-250 done before he's done with body work, it's coming back home and I'll just do it myself. At least right now it's sitting inside for free while it collects dust instead of rust.

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Originally Posted by 70LonghornCST

Ryan,
Wow! Where have I been? I can't believe I never ran across your build thread. Awsome work on the ol' girl. I think you will be done with yours before me. Keep it up buddy! Someone's 'gotta' get some work around here. And since it isn't me, I glad that you are making such good progress.

-Richard

Richard, You haven't missed much.

All I've really gotten done was take a truck close to being able to drive and made it into a huge project!

12-05-2011, 10:31 AM	#451
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion dont forget to give him the longhorn emblems so he can fill those in with the same paint hes putting on the body __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

12-05-2011, 09:15 PM	#453
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion oops didnt seen the black must've been the light in the picture __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

12-05-2011, 09:53 PM	#454
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Besides, the bed will have to wait until I get it put together. I have to get the floor and sides assembled so he can fix the big dent in the RH side. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-07-2011, 12:17 AM	#455
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I borrowed some 305's from my little brother for now so I can see what this truck will look like. I'm planning on going to the body shop and putting these on tomorrow so I'll get some pics of the truck tomorrow. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-07-2011, 01:07 AM	#456
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion hmmm, I might just have to read through this thread. lol __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

12-07-2011, 03:50 PM	#457
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I made it over to the body shop and got these tires installed. Also snaped some pics of the truck. No progress has been made and I'm not surprised. Hopefully by Christmas it'll have color on it. Hopefully.............................................. It looks like I got my LH fender worked around ok. It matches the contour of the RH behind the wheel. I finally found my missing pieces to get a steering column back in it. Dang, I hope I can find the rest of this truck! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-07-2011, 08:37 PM	#458
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion That's sit n nice. It will be sweet when its done. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

12-11-2011, 12:51 PM	#459
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Hey dude : So this is where your hanging out huh .....Truck looks great and being a 69 Z/28 kinda guy i dig the hugger orange. It's alot of work building one of these things but it sure must feel good getting it to the body shop. I know for me thats when you start to realize wow there is a end to this thing......lol Your build looks great make's me think my prostreet truck could use a transfer case.....I will be sure to be back and watch you complete it __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

12-12-2011, 07:58 PM	#460
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Thanks guys. Hopefully it'll have something done to it by Christmas.......................... __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-12-2011, 10:39 PM	#461
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Ryan, I'm not sure what happened to my subscription to your build. All my posts and subscription vanished. I've been following along for over a year and never got any updates. So I just thought I would check in. Not sure how I could lose a script and all my posts? Anyway, glad to see all the last few months worth of progress. Hope to see some paint shot on this puppy pretty soon too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-12-2011, 11:17 PM	#462
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion At one point he started a new thread(this one) and didn't say anything to us watching the old thread... __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

12-12-2011, 11:49 PM	#465
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Doh! Why do you have to go confuse everyone like that! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

12-13-2011, 11:06 AM	#467
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Are you feeling truckless now with your truck at the body shop , or did you keep enough parts back to work on ? Mine has been gone for awhile and to keep busy i have been working on a shop addition and organizing parts.....Don't get me wrong i now drive to the body shop everyday i can and do what ever i can to speed up the process __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

12-24-2011, 12:01 AM	#471
Chevymaniac Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 234	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Your truck has gone through quite the transformation. Excellent work. How did you determine where to mount the rear springs on your truck? I'am coverting my 72 swb 2wd truck to 4x4. The front spring swap is easy, but i don't know where to start for the rear. My truck has trailing arm suspension. Any advice would be appreciated. What grade, size, and length of bolts did you use to put 4x4 parts on your 2wd frame?

12-24-2011, 01:02 AM	#472
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I thought we were going to see some Christmas present pics __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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12-24-2011, 02:58 AM	#473
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Ryan, Wow! Where have I been? I can't believe I never ran across your build thread. Awsome work on the ol' girl. I think you will be done with yours before me. Keep it up buddy! Someone's 'gotta' get some work around here. And since it isn't me, I glad that you are making such good progress. -Richard __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

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