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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-10-2012, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

maibe he will buff it and build it together before he calls you ....... supriiiise

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Originally Posted by onebadbowtie

depends....is the rock guard the same color as the truck? if so it wouldn't look to bad. if its black i vote rocker down.

It'll be the same color as the truck. I do plan on some nice mud flaps on it either way. I'm just not sure i'd like the rock gaurd that high. IDK

wutnxt · 02-10-2012, 10:25 PM

All paint guy's are the same they just look differnt.....lol.....no offence to those of you that paint...

For your aplication I think rock guard same color as the truck rockers down.......but thats just me.

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-11-2012, 10:05 AM

Ryan, what brand of rock guard is he using? I like that stuff on the new Toyotas and newer vehicles. I am wanting to find some good stuff to use. Thanks man, and good luck on the project. Trevor

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-11-2012, 12:21 PM

I would not run that rocker guard any higher than the rocker panels..

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-13-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Ryan, what brand of rock guard is he using? I like that stuff on the new Toyotas and newer vehicles. I am wanting to find some good stuff to use. Thanks man, and good luck on the project. Trevor

I believe it is a SMC product, but I'll varify it. It is a finer grade, not real bulky and uggo. Maybe I'll have pics tomorrow for ya.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-13-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I would not run that rocker guard any higher than the rocker panels..

I don't think he did. I hope not, because that isn't what I wanted.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-13-2012, 09:00 PM

Well, supposedly the cab and doors are orange. He wants me to pick it up in the morning, so we shall see.....................................................

wutnxt · 02-13-2012, 09:05 PM

Pictures tomorrow of the rock guard?.....that implies paint is on it ?.......Dude your making progress.

I got a call from the body shop today myself.....prostreet truck is being blocked....cough cough.....and the new floor and rockers are in cab # 2 and tomorrow they are starting on box # 2...cough cough....sureeeeeeeee they are.....lol

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-13-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by wutnxt

Pictures tomorrow of the rock guard?.....that implies paint is on it ?.......Dude your making progress.

I got a call from the body shop today myself.....prostreet truck is being blocked....cough cough.....and the new floor and rockers are in cab # 2 and tomorrow they are starting on box # 2...cough cough....sureeeeeeeee they are.....lol

LMFAO! I hear you man! Yep, he said the pumpkin is orange. He told me he needs more paint too. He painted the inside/outside of the cab, fire wall, inside/outside of the doors, and the bottom of the hood. He told me he used my whole gallon on that! With the reducer and hardener, that's like a half a gallon of paint. I hope to hell it isn't a run factory! He told me the label called for 2 to 3 layers for good coverage. He said it didn't start looking good until 3, so he did a 4th to make sure. I don't care as long as it looks good! I'll buy more paint!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-13-2012, 09:15 PM

Damn Im pretty sure I would have at least drove by there to see color at least and pee all over myself..

wutnxt · 02-13-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

LMFAO! I hear you man! Yep, he said the pumpkin is orange. He told me he needs more paint too. He painted the inside/outside of the cab, fire wall, inside/outside of the doors, and the bottom of the hood. He told me he used my whole gallon on that! With the reducer and hardener, that's like a half a gallon of paint. I hope to hell it isn't a run factory! He told me the label called for 2 to 3 layers for good coverage. He said it didn't start looking good until 3, so he did a 4th to make sure. I don't care as long as it looks good! I'll buy more paint!

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You ever see the blue and white long box i did...?......9 coats and you could still see through the blue...if there ain't runs in it...it ain't painted.....oh or the other body shop lie.....just park it in the sun and the paint will flow out.....lol

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-13-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Damn Im pretty sure I would have at least drove by there to see color at least and pee all over myself..

Well, it's an hour away at the moment. I'll just wait to see it in the morning. Plus it's sleeting right now and is getting pretty slick.

1985-GMC · 02-13-2012, 09:27 PM

Sweet! I can't wait!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-13-2012, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wutnxt

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You ever see the blue and white long box i did...?......9 coats and you could still see through the blue...if there ain't runs in it...it ain't painted.....oh or the other body shop lie.....just park it in the sun and the paint will flow out.....lol

I just figured since the last crew cab long bed I had painted only took a gallon of paint, this truck wouldn't eat an entire gallon. Oh well, at least it's not 3 different colors of rust and primer now.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-13-2012, 09:44 PM

Cant wait to see the pics..

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-14-2012, 06:18 PM

I went and picked it up this morning. now I have to move a few trucks and a couple cars to get a truck out of the shop, to get this one in before the rain comes tomorrow. I forgot to take close up pics of the rock gaurd for you Trevor, but will try to do it tomorrow. Any how, here it is. It turned out ok. When it was in the booth I wasn't real thrilled. We pushed it out side, and I think it looks a lot better than it did in the booth for sure!

He's planning on painting the front clip Friday, and the rad support Thursday. We'll see what happens.

Mattman2010 · 02-14-2012, 06:42 PM

looks good ryan!

**chevy_man5** · 02-14-2012, 06:50 PM

NICE!!!

1985-GMC · 02-14-2012, 07:10 PM

Looks good!

mcbassin · 02-14-2012, 07:15 PM

Congrats on getting some paint finally!
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FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-14-2012, 08:30 PM

iD SAY IT LOOKS PRETTY DAMN GOOD..

duallyjams · 02-14-2012, 08:32 PM

Looks good from here but what is all the white stuff.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-14-2012, 09:05 PM

Thanks guys! It might just get to one color after all!

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

Looks good from here but what is all the white stuff.

It's a PITA!

I guess it could be worse. We haven't got much of it this year at all.

Mr Pops · 02-14-2012, 09:34 PM

Looks awesome! I found this thread earlier today after searching for 2wd to 4wd conversion threads. I am seriously contemplating using the 4x4 suspension/crossmember etc from my 73-80 4x4 parts truck for my 68 Suburban.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-14-2012, 09:40 PM

Thanks! You could probably make it work with some mods.

02-10-2012, 10:25 PM	#552
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 All paint guy's are the same they just look differnt.....lol.....no offence to those of you that paint... For your aplication I think rock guard same color as the truck rockers down.......but thats just me. __________________ 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

02-11-2012, 10:05 AM	#553
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Ryan, what brand of rock guard is he using? I like that stuff on the new Toyotas and newer vehicles. I am wanting to find some good stuff to use. Thanks man, and good luck on the project. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-11-2012, 12:21 PM	#554
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I would not run that rocker guard any higher than the rocker panels.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-13-2012, 09:00 PM	#557
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Well, supposedly the cab and doors are orange. He wants me to pick it up in the morning, so 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.*

02-13-2012, 09:05 PM	#558
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 Pictures tomorrow of the rock guard?.....that implies paint is on it ?.......Dude your making progress. I got a call from the body shop today myself.....prostreet truck is being blocked....cough cough.....and the new floor and rockers are in cab # 2 and tomorrow they are starting on box # 2...cough cough....sureeeeeeeee they are.....lol __________________ 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

02-13-2012, 09:15 PM	#560
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Damn Im pretty sure I would have at least drove by there to see color at least and pee all over myself.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-13-2012, 09:27 PM	#563
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Sweet! I can't wait! __________________ 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)

02-13-2012, 09:44 PM	#565
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Cant wait to see the pics.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-14-2012, 06:18 PM	#566
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I went and picked it up this morning. now I have to move a few trucks and a couple cars to get a truck out of the shop, to get this one in before the rain comes tomorrow. I forgot to take close up pics of the rock gaurd for you Trevor, but will try to do it tomorrow. Any how, here it is. It turned out ok. When it was in the booth I wasn't real thrilled. We pushed it out side, and I think it looks a lot better than it did in the booth for sure! He's planning on painting the front clip Friday, and the rad support Thursday. We'll see what happens. __________________ 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.*

02-14-2012, 06:42 PM	#567
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion looks good ryan! __________________ 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

02-14-2012, 06:50 PM	#568
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion NICE!!! __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

02-14-2012, 07:10 PM	#569
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looks good! __________________ 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)

02-14-2012, 07:15 PM	#570
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Congrats on getting some paint finally! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-14-2012, 08:30 PM	#571
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion iD SAY IT LOOKS PRETTY DAMN GOOD.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-14-2012, 08:32 PM	#572
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looks good from here but what is all the white stuff. __________________ 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!



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02-14-2012, 09:34 PM	#574
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looks awesome! I found this thread earlier today after searching for 2wd to 4wd conversion threads. I am seriously contemplating using the 4x4 suspension/crossmember etc from my 73-80 4x4 parts truck for my 68 Suburban. __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

02-14-2012, 09:40 PM	#575
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Thanks! You could probably make it work with some mods. __________________ 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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