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**Dieselwrencher** · 12-26-2011, 02:46 AM

I almost forgot, I did get some more parts for this truck. Today I got some 6x9 speakers for it for Christmas, and a 67-72 chevytrucks decal and wall clock from my wife. Pretty sweet! And I will be once again changing the drive train of this truck. My bro and dad will be taking the drag car to Texas for a race in April. I can't see taking this truck apart in March to remove the engine for the corvette since the Longhorn might get painted. I'd rather put it together and keep going. Not swap another engine in and scratch it all up. With that being said and done, I'm going back to the beginning (Kind of) of this build. I'm going to use my 99 NV4500 and more than likely rebuild a 5.9 for it. Which one is unknown right now. I can go 12v but would rather go 24v just because.

A 12v would be cheaper so IDK yet. I did get a ValAir DD clutch last weekend for it. I ordered a hardened big input kit and a cast tail housing for the NV4500 Friday. I have to fix 3rd gear in the trans and then it's done. Now I'm debating using my NP205 from a dodge or just using a 241DHD or DLD. The 241 has a lower low side and is stronger for what I may do with the truck. The only real hard part will be modifying it to be a RH drop instead of a LH drop. We shall see.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-28-2011, 04:50 PM

I can say one thing for sure, I'm getting really tired of looking at the parts mess I have for this truck. It's every where..........................................

mcbassin · 12-28-2011, 05:11 PM

Sounds like you have a plan for the drivetrain. You better get it installed before you change your mind again. Looking forward to some pics. You can't just talk about cool parts on here you know that

6lcummins · 12-28-2011, 05:16 PM

When they show up he will probably have pics and then have to find a place to store it til the trucks out of the body shop and whichever engine is put together for it...

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-01-2012, 03:23 AM

No progress but I did land a floor shift column. We cleared the shop of parts for this truck to be able to try and use the south bay of our shop again.

Here's some wall art for now.

watahyahknow · 01-01-2012, 04:35 AM

needs some lights allways funny to turn them on when theres smoke hanging in the shop (after welding or testing a diesel or sumting like that )

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-01-2012, 11:38 AM

That's a good idea! I'll have to do that at some point!

watahyahknow · 01-01-2012, 06:28 PM

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**Dieselwrencher** · 01-02-2012, 02:30 AM

Nice!

coggonobrien · 01-03-2012, 03:48 AM

hey diesel, you wouldn't happen to have a spare 5.9 and an autotransmission laying around or at least a recommendation do you? just tossing around the idea for my truck. i still have my 396 but haven't rebuilt it yet. would be nice to get close to 20mpg.

coggonobrien · 01-03-2012, 03:49 AM

oh by the way i have a np205 from a late 70's th350 i would like to use if possible

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-03-2012, 04:05 AM

You'd have to buy an adapter plate to bolt a TH350 behind a cummins to be able to bolt a TH350 on to it. I have some engines, and some dodge auto trannies that wouldn't require an expensive adapter plate.

coggonobrien · 01-03-2012, 04:43 AM

i'm alright with using a properly built dodge auto od. i just meant adapting the chevy np205 to the dodge transmission. I wouldn't mind a 5sp but don't know how the wife would like that.

**fakerwade** · 01-03-2012, 10:48 PM

Hey Ryan,,I just found your build,,Wow,,,your just as crazy as I am!!! (I mean that in a good way) And your only 30!!?? Great work,,,keep it up!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-09-2012, 03:00 AM

I have to thank my brother for going to on a big road trip for me to bring back the truck's new box and fuel tanks. They are super clean! Also, the body man came Saturday night and got the door latches and striker plates so he can latch the doors to start the body work. Hopefully he'll make some progress soon.

wutnxt · 01-10-2012, 01:04 AM

Spare frame ?....

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-10-2012, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wutnxt

Spare frame ?....

Well kind of.

My plan for this frame is to use my left over parts and build a camper hauler. I'll use my old Longhorn box, my A/C cab I have laying on it's back, and piece together a front clip. Where the front suspension usually bolts on, I'm planning on installing a hitch. I'm going to build a goose neck hitch and bolt it to the front of the frame and then put my camper in the back. Under the hood will be a grill and a deep freeze. I'm planning on putting front wheels and tires on it and using them for the jack pads.

Hopefully I can get it done-ish for Good guys this year.

wutnxt · 01-10-2012, 11:34 AM

Dude thats a crazy idea........lol....sounds like alot of fun

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-10-2012, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wutnxt

Dude thats a crazy idea........lol....sounds like alot of fun

It will be if it gets done.

mcbassin · 01-10-2012, 12:14 PM

Nice score on the bed and frame! They look good from where I'm sitting.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-10-2012, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice score on the bed and frame! They look good from where I'm sitting.

Thanks! When I saw the PO's price reduction I jumped on it. Now to just get color on it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-11-2012, 04:42 PM

No progress. Really, no surprise huh?!

I did go over to the body shop yesterday and remove the tilt from it. I have a tilt floor shift column on the way for it. I unbolted the seat for my old boss so he can get ready to start on the interior. Yeah right. Here's how it is sitting now.

Notice, no change except it's a catchall again, and it is dusty.

Here are more pics of the new to it bed and tail gate. I can't get over how nice the tail gate is. It even came with a tail gate band!

The worst part of the LH bed side I could see so far.

And here's bad inspiration for me.

My old bed sitting a drw frame. When I get my crew cab done, this truck may just end up a drw too.

mcbassin · 01-11-2012, 05:22 PM

Hey, you didn't say you scored a tailgate too? wth? Nice! You about ready to send your brother after a camaro?

6lcummins · 01-11-2012, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey, you didn't say you scored a tailgate too? wth? Nice! You about ready to send your brother after a camaro?

Where is the FO smiley??? lol IDK if I'm ready for another parts run right now.

The bed came with all the floor braces, numbered in order, tailgate, the sides, and the trim minus a very small piece of trim.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-11-2012, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey, you didn't say you scored a tailgate too? wth? Nice! You about ready to send your brother after a camaro?

You ready to sell it? Nick get ready. LMAO! You'll be 1/4 of the way there this weeknd.

12-26-2011, 02:46 AM	#476
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I almost forgot, I did get some more parts for this truck. Today I got some 6x9 speakers for it for Christmas, and a 67-72 chevytrucks decal and wall clock from my wife. Pretty sweet! And I will be once again changing the drive train of this truck. My bro and dad will be taking the drag car to Texas for a race in April. I can't see taking this truck apart in March to remove the engine for the corvette since the Longhorn might get painted. I'd rather put it together and keep going. Not swap another engine in and scratch it all up. With that being said and done, I'm going back to the beginning (Kind of) of this build. I'm going to use my 99 NV4500 and more than likely rebuild a 5.9 for it. Which one is unknown right now. I can go 12v but would rather go 24v just because. A 12v would be cheaper so IDK yet. I did get a ValAir DD clutch last weekend for it. I ordered a hardened big input kit and a cast tail housing for the NV4500 Friday. I have to fix 3rd gear in the trans and then it's done. Now I'm debating using my NP205 from a dodge or just using a 241DHD or DLD. The 241 has a lower low side and is stronger for what I may do with the truck. The only real hard part will be modifying it to be a RH drop instead of a LH drop. We shall see. __________________ 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.*

12-28-2011, 04:50 PM	#477
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I can say one thing for sure, I'm getting really tired of looking at the parts mess I have for this truck. It's every where.......................................... __________________ 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.*

12-28-2011, 05:11 PM	#478
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Sounds like you have a plan for the drivetrain. You better get it installed before you change your mind again. Looking forward to some pics. You can't just talk about cool parts on here you know that __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-28-2011, 05:16 PM	#479
6lcummins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: mitchellville, ia Posts: 282	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion When they show up he will probably have pics and then have to find a place to store it til the trucks out of the body shop and whichever engine is put together for it... __________________ 1996 Dodge 2500 Ext Cab Long Bed P24V Cummins Turbo Diesel 5 speed 4x4 "STOCK" ASSEMBLY THREAD

01-01-2012, 03:23 AM	#480
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion No progress but I did land a floor shift column. We cleared the shop of parts for this truck to be able to try and use the south bay of our shop again. Here's some wall art for now. __________________ 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.*

01-01-2012, 04:35 AM	#481
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion needs some lights allways funny to turn them on when theres smoke hanging in the shop (after welding or testing a diesel or sumting like that ) __________________ 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

01-01-2012, 11:38 AM	#482
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion That's a good idea! I'll have to do that at some point! __________________ 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.*

01-01-2012, 06:28 PM	#483
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion http://biertijd.com/mediaplayer/?itemid=32264 some diesels inspire people in the weirdest ways __________________ 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

01-02-2012, 02:30 AM	#484
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Nice! __________________ 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.*

01-03-2012, 03:48 AM	#485
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion hey diesel, you wouldn't happen to have a spare 5.9 and an autotransmission laying around or at least a recommendation do you? just tossing around the idea for my truck. i still have my 396 but haven't rebuilt it yet. would be nice to get close to 20mpg.

01-03-2012, 03:49 AM	#486
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion oh by the way i have a np205 from a late 70's th350 i would like to use if possible

01-03-2012, 04:05 AM	#487
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion You'd have to buy an adapter plate to bolt a TH350 behind a cummins to be able to bolt a TH350 on to it. I have some engines, and some dodge auto trannies that wouldn't require an expensive adapter plate. __________________ 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.*

01-03-2012, 04:43 AM	#488
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion i'm alright with using a properly built dodge auto od. i just meant adapting the chevy np205 to the dodge transmission. I wouldn't mind a 5sp but don't know how the wife would like that.

01-03-2012, 10:48 PM	#489
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 628	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Hey Ryan,,I just found your build,,Wow,,,your just as crazy as I am!!! (I mean that in a good way) And your only 30!!?? Great work,,,keep it up!!! __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

01-09-2012, 03:00 AM	#490
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I have to thank my brother for going to on a big road trip for me to bring back the truck's new box and fuel tanks. They are super clean! Also, the body man came Saturday night and got the door latches and striker plates so he can latch the doors to start the body work. Hopefully he'll make some progress soon. __________________ 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.*



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01-10-2012, 01:04 AM	#491
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 Spare frame ?.... __________________ 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

01-10-2012, 11:34 AM	#493
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 Dude thats a crazy idea........lol....sounds like alot of fun __________________ 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

01-10-2012, 12:14 PM	#495
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Nice score on the bed and frame! They look good from where I'm sitting. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-11-2012, 04:42 PM	#497
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion No progress. Really, no surprise huh?! I did go over to the body shop yesterday and remove the tilt from it. I have a tilt floor shift column on the way for it. I unbolted the seat for my old boss so he can get ready to start on the interior. Yeah right. Here's how it is sitting now. Notice, no change except it's a catchall again, and it is dusty. Here are more pics of the new to it bed and tail gate. I can't get over how nice the tail gate is. It even came with a tail gate band! The worst part of the LH bed side I could see so far. And here's bad inspiration for me. My old bed sitting a drw frame. When I get my crew cab done, this truck may just end up a drw too. __________________ 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.*

01-11-2012, 05:22 PM	#498
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Hey, you didn't say you scored a tailgate too? wth? Nice! You about ready to send your brother after a camaro? __________________ 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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