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**Palf70Step** · 08-05-2013, 06:00 AM

Very nice. The one thing I didn't like about 4x4's is trying to reach stuff!

STOCKISH · 08-05-2013, 09:56 AM

Looking killer man!

Low Elco · 08-05-2013, 09:57 AM

Glad I found this- lookin good, Leon!
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**LockDoc** · 08-05-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

believe it or not I was wondering about this truck while I was at my cabin over the weekend. Looking good Doc
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Thanks Dale. I will add some pictures of my bumper problems tonight.

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Originally Posted by bruceman1968

Lookin real good. Your moving right along on it. Nice Work!

Thanks Bruce.

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice. The one thing I didn't like about 4x4's is trying to reach stuff!

Thanks Bill. I have to carry a milk crate around with me when I'm working on it. One nice thing is I'm a small guy so I can really "get into" my work as seen in the pic below.

LockDoc

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-05-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

Thanks Dale. I will add some pictures of my bumper problems tonight.

Thanks Bruce.

Thanks Bill. I have to carry a milk crate around with me when I'm working on it. One nice thing is I'm a small guy so I can really "get into" my work as seen in the pic below.

LockDoc

Thanks, I'm interested to see them....

**LockDoc** · 08-05-2013, 11:47 PM

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OK, so I put the new bumper on the truck the other day. I bought this bumper a couple of years ago and it has been in the original box on a shelf in my shop ever since. I thought it would go nice on this truck with the driving lights in it and all.

I decided to wash the truck before I took the above pictures. No problem with the wash but when I was wiping the bumper down with the Chamois the chrome started peeling off along the top edge. As you can see in the pictures below I peeled almost all of the chrome off of the bumper by hand. There is more chrome under what I am peeling off but it has a Gold tint to it. The LMC label I removed from the inside of the bumper said it was manufactured in '08.... Bummer..

LockDoc

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-06-2013, 08:46 AM

Wow!! That chrome job was terrible. Since it's warranty has expired and the style looks good on the truck (really like the lights) get it rechromed eventually. Sucks that the chrome was such low quality in the first place. Notice how thin it looks.
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doubleb's69 · 08-09-2013, 10:23 AM

Looking good Leon. (except the bumper, what a bummer.)

sboris · 08-09-2013, 11:10 AM

Hey that's lookin sweet! Would love to see it in person some day. Good work!
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FLDBRED · 08-09-2013, 05:15 PM

Nice looking truck. Is the color Indigo Blue? That's a shame about the bumper, I wonder if others have had a problem with bumpers from LMC?

Vintage Windmills · 08-09-2013, 05:25 PM

Sweet truck Leon, I may have to have a 4x4 longhorn as well eventually.

Jud

gvw5400 · 08-09-2013, 05:36 PM

Your truck is great Leon, sorry to see the crappy plating job on the bumper. Hang in there on the build. Your doing a great job and the pictures prove its worth the effort! All the best, Dirk.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-09-2013, 06:10 PM

Looking very nice Leon! You cheated building yours though.

**LockDoc** · 08-09-2013, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by doubleb's69

Looking good Leon. (except the bumper, what a bummer.)

Thanks Bud. If I'm going to use it I guess I'll have to send it to the plater. I have a regular one I can use if I want.

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Originally Posted by sboris

Hey that's lookin sweet! Would love to see it in person some day. Good work!
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Thanks Shawn. You are welcome to stop by any time if you are in the area.

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Originally Posted by FLDBRED

Nice looking truck. Is the color Indigo Blue? That's a shame about the bumper, I wonder if others have had a problem with bumpers from LMC?

Thanks. The paint is GM Dark Blue Metallic. The bumper actually has three layers of chrome on it. The top two are peeling off....

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Sweet truck Leon, I may have to have a 4x4 longhorn as well eventually.

Jud

Thanks Jud. I'm sure you probably have enough stuff to build one...

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Originally Posted by gvw5400

Your truck is great Leon, sorry to see the crappy plating job on the bumper. Hang in there on the build. Your doing a great job and the pictures prove its worth the effort! All the best, Dirk.

Thanks Dirk. I think it will come out nice. Just a few bumps in the road.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Looking very nice Leon! You cheated building yours though.

I don't think of it as cheating Ryan... Just playing it smart..

LockDoc

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-09-2013, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

I don't think of it as cheating Ryan... Just playing it smart..

LockDoc

I think you have the best luck of anyone I know.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-09-2013, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

Finally the population of 4x4 Longhorns seems to be growing and in a good way (suspect Dieselwrencher's progressive modification build is going to become a Crew Cab before its ever a driver). Here is a conversion from several years ago that you may not be aware of. It is a 1969 C20 Longhorn and has a 4" lift suspension and a 2" body lift with 235 85R /16 " tires.

I don't know if I'll be crewing this truck or not. O may not want to take it back apart.

That Longhorn you posted used a corporate 10 bolt in the front, so that isn't a real high pay load axle either.

**LockDoc** · 06-11-2014, 04:15 PM

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Wow, I can't believe it's been almost a year since I updated this thread. I guess I have too many projects in the works...

.. Anyways, here are a few new pictures of the truck. I still have some things to complete on it but it is driveable.

LockDoc

**LockDoc** · 06-11-2014, 04:17 PM

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More. It's really hard to take pictures of a dark colored vehicle...

Oh, and the wheels are staying for now for two reasons, One, I can't afford to replace them, and two, I have two people interested in the truck (with the wheels)...

LockDoc

sdailey · 06-11-2014, 04:38 PM

Nice truck Leon, but I'm calling

How is it that there aren't any door lock cyinders in the doors?

doubleb's69 · 06-11-2014, 04:45 PM

Looks great Leon!

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-11-2014, 06:06 PM

Looks great Leon! (even without the locks)

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-11-2014, 08:10 PM

It looks great Leon! Let me know what you might have going on Sunday. Also, I see the cowl is off right now. Maybe you can give me some pointers on installing them with the hood on. I have to remove mine to finess some fender alignment. But I'm really worried about scratching some paint.

72 tigger · 06-11-2014, 09:17 PM

Very nice job! How close is it to being completed?

flashed · 06-11-2014, 10:10 PM

That looks good but how do you climb up in there , I would need a booster ladder as short as I am.

**LockDoc** · 06-11-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by sdailey

Nice truck Leon, but I'm calling

How is it that there aren't any door lock cyinders in the doors?

... Leave it to you to notice that Shannon... You know the body man is always the last one to paint his truck. Same thing with the locksmith and the locks...

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Originally Posted by doubleb's69

Looks great Leon!

Thanks Bud.

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks great Leon! (even without the locks)

Thanks Dale. We don't need no steenking locks....

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It looks great Leon! Let me know what you might have going on Sunday. Also, I see the cowl is off right now. Maybe you can give me some pointers on installing them with the hood on. I have to remove mine to finess some fender alignment. But I'm really worried about scratching some paint.

With the hood up and doors open you will have plenty of room to take it off. Just have one person on each side to make it easier to handle. I will PM you about Sunday.

LockDoc

08-05-2013, 06:00 AM	#26
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn Very nice. The one thing I didn't like about 4x4's is trying to reach stuff! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-05-2013, 09:56 AM	#27
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn Looking killer man! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

08-05-2013, 09:57 AM	#28
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn Glad I found this- lookin good, Leon! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

08-05-2013, 11:47 PM	#31
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,815	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn - OK, so I put the new bumper on the truck the other day. I bought this bumper a couple of years ago and it has been in the original box on a shelf in my shop ever since. I thought it would go nice on this truck with the driving lights in it and all. I decided to wash the truck before I took the above pictures. No problem with the wash but when I was wiping the bumper down with the Chamois the chrome started peeling off along the top edge. As you can see in the pictures below I peeled almost all of the chrome off of the bumper by hand. There is more chrome under what I am peeling off but it has a Gold tint to it. The LMC label I removed from the inside of the bumper said it was manufactured in '08.... Bummer.. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-06-2013, 08:46 AM	#32
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn Wow!! That chrome job was terrible. Since it's warranty has expired and the style looks good on the truck (really like the lights) get it rechromed eventually. Sucks that the chrome was such low quality in the first place. Notice how thin it looks. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-09-2013, 10:23 AM	#33
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn Looking good Leon. (except the bumper, what a bummer.) __________________ Bud

08-09-2013, 11:10 AM	#34
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn Hey that's lookin sweet! Would love to see it in person some day. Good work! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

08-09-2013, 05:15 PM	#35
FLDBRED Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CENTRAL,NJ Posts: 586	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn Nice looking truck. Is the color Indigo Blue? That's a shame about the bumper, I wonder if others have had a problem with bumpers from LMC?

08-09-2013, 05:25 PM	#36
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn Sweet truck Leon, I may have to have a 4x4 longhorn as well eventually. Jud __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

08-09-2013, 05:36 PM	#37
gvw5400 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 263	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn Your truck is great Leon, sorry to see the crappy plating job on the bumper. Hang in there on the build. Your doing a great job and the pictures prove its worth the effort! All the best, Dirk.

08-09-2013, 06:10 PM	#38
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn Looking very nice Leon! You cheated building yours though. __________________ 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.*

06-11-2014, 04:15 PM	#42
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,815	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn - Wow, I can't believe it's been almost a year since I updated this thread. I guess I have too many projects in the works..... Anyways, here are a few new pictures of the truck. I still have some things to complete on it but it is driveable. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-11-2014, 04:17 PM	#43
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,815	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn - More. It's really hard to take pictures of a dark colored vehicle... Oh, and the wheels are staying for now for two reasons, One, I can't afford to replace them, and two, I have two people interested in the truck (with the wheels)... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 06-11-2014 at 04:22 PM.

06-11-2014, 04:38 PM	#44
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn Nice truck Leon, but I'm calling How is it that there aren't any door lock cyinders in the doors? __________________ Shannon Last edited by sdailey; 06-11-2014 at 04:50 PM.

06-11-2014, 04:45 PM	#45
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn Looks great Leon! __________________ Bud



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06-11-2014, 06:06 PM	#46
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn Looks great Leon! (even without the locks) __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

06-11-2014, 08:10 PM	#47
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn It looks great Leon! Let me know what you might have going on Sunday. Also, I see the cowl is off right now. Maybe you can give me some pointers on installing them with the hood on. I have to remove mine to finess some fender alignment. But I'm really worried about scratching some paint. __________________ 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.*

06-11-2014, 09:17 PM	#48
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,255	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn Very nice job! How close is it to being completed?

06-11-2014, 10:10 PM	#49
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Makin' Some Progress On The 4x4 Longhorn That looks good but how do you climb up in there , I would need a booster ladder as short as I am.

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