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MrBeast · 02-14-2012, 09:45 PM

Oh that thing is friking slick!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-14-2012, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

Oh that thing is friking slick!

Thanks!

Mr Pops · 02-14-2012, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

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

I did all my measurements before finding this thread, and I missed the part where the e brake opening in the frame conflicted with the drivers side spring shackle. Glad I'm finding that out now..

I'd love to find some 3/4 ton diffs, but all I got right now is a couple 10 bolts.

Rodzzilla · 02-15-2012, 07:23 AM

Looks Sweet, Ryan!

BLAZERMAN · 02-15-2012, 06:19 PM

Looking good Ryan....It won't be long now!!
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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-16-2012, 02:11 AM

Thanks guys. It's still a long road yet!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-16-2012, 05:53 PM

Yesterday I removed the masking tape from my headliner trim. And guess what came with it? The chrome!

My supplier went to bat for me and is getting it exchanged for me. The next dilemma, my dash is hugger orange now and I have to make a decision to leave it or paint it a semi gloss black. What looks better in these trucks? I'm assuming the low gloss black will be better for no glare and such. Thoughts please?

mcbassin · 02-17-2012, 12:23 AM

I'm leaning towards semi gloss or near flat black on mine too.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-17-2012, 12:25 AM

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I'm leaning towards semi gloss or near flat black on mine too.
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I just hate to sand that fresh paint. I waited so long for it. LMAO! I'll have to do it sooon if I'm going to do it though. Windshield is going in Saturday morning!

watahyahknow · 02-17-2012, 04:16 AM

you could wrap it .....

its available in flat black and you can take it off when you like the orange better , though im not sure if thats true in sunny states

70LonghornCST · 02-17-2012, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I just hate to sand that fresh paint. I waited so long for it. LMAO! I'll have to do it sooon if I'm going to do it though. Windshield is going in Saturday morning!

First off, LOOKING GOOD, Ryan! Second, if it were me, I'd leave it as is. I am a stock looking man myself. However, you need to do what makes you happy and speaks to you and your taste. You're the only one that really needs to love it. Either way, I know it will look great whatever you decide to do. Keep up the great progress, buddy!

-Richard

coggonobrien · 02-17-2012, 05:12 AM

could you post pictures as is with the dashpad just set in place? it would give and idea of what we are looking at and then somebody could photoshop the orange black for you

1968vetL-71 · 02-17-2012, 07:35 AM

Ryan, I had all of my dash hugger orange in a 72 swb 4x4 I built from frame up. I put the chrome vents in the top of the dash with a black dash pad. Looked very nice. I even wetsanded and buffed the dash ( very anal ) it was clean!! I'll try to find some pics of it this weekend.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-17-2012, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968vetL-71

Ryan, I had all of my dash hugger orange in a 72 swb 4x4 I built from frame up. I put the chrome vents in the top of the dash with a black dash pad. Looked very nice. I even wetsanded and buffed the dash ( very anal ) it was clean!! I'll try to find some pics of it this weekend.

Man that sounds pretty cool! I may have to rethink this deal.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-17-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 70LonghornCST

First off, LOOKING GOOD, Ryan! Second, if it were me, I'd leave it as is. I am a stock looking man myself. However, you need to do what makes you happy and speaks to you and your taste. You're the only one that really needs to love it. Either way, I know it will look great whatever you decide to do. Keep up the great progress, buddy!

-Richard

Thanks Richard!

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could you post pictures as is with the dashpad just set in place? it would give and idea of what we are looking at and then somebody could photoshop the orange black for you

I'll post up pics of it later.

pickup67man · 02-17-2012, 10:52 PM

When I painted my truck I had the top of the dash body color, mine is a dark teal. The face of the dash is semi gloss black with a black dash pad and black defroster vents. The other interior parts are also body color. I think it gives a little color contrast. It could work with Hugger Orange if its not too bright in the sun or SNOW. I deal with rain and it would be fine here.

jbclassix · 02-18-2012, 12:15 AM

I'm thinking leave the dash orange... only my .02

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-18-2012, 12:38 AM

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I'm thinking leave the dash orange... only my .02

I'm going to leave it orange. After thinking it over, I don't think glare will be an issue as the dash panel slants forward. If it were chrome or polished aluminum, maybe. We shall see. I plan on tinting the upper portion of the windshield too, so that should help if there is some glare.

Mr Pops · 02-19-2012, 11:38 AM

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Check out the steering box holes. They don't exactly line up.

What was the issue? Was the steering box going to interfere with the spring hanger? I took the steering box out of my 73+ donor truck yesterday and it was a direct bolt in to my 68 Suburban 2wd frame.

ryanroo · 02-19-2012, 10:42 PM

the orange looks nice. wish i was ready for paint...

ryan

6lcummins · 02-20-2012, 12:52 AM

We were playing with some with cab lights on her yesterday after Leon came over and put the Windshield and rear window in.

mcbassin · 02-20-2012, 01:46 AM

I like the new lights. looks like the windshield install went smooth.

6lcummins · 02-20-2012, 01:52 AM

It went better since Leon was there. And we haven't cut any holes or anything just seeing how they look and to get opinions.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-20-2012, 02:05 AM

Personally, I think the lights look Bad Azz!

I have to give a huge thanks to Leon, LockDoc, for coming over and helping install the windshield and rear window. Without your help, I wouldn't have trim in the gaskets! We had a little issues, but nothing like every one on here rants about. Must be Leon's magic touch!

mosesburb · 02-20-2012, 02:14 AM

I made my windshield installer's week when I told him I was going back with a standard gasket and not the one with the trim. He was VERY happy!!

Truck looks great man!! So, test drive next week, right??

02-14-2012, 09:45 PM	#576
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Oh that thing is friking slick! __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

02-15-2012, 07:23 AM	#579
Rodzzilla Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Grinnell, IA Posts: 89	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looks Sweet, Ryan!

02-15-2012, 06:19 PM	#580
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looking good Ryan....It won't be long now!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

02-16-2012, 02:11 AM	#581
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Thanks guys. It's still a long road yet! __________________ 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.*

02-16-2012, 05:53 PM	#582
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Yesterday I removed the masking tape from my headliner trim. And guess what came with it? The chrome! My supplier went to bat for me and is getting it exchanged for me. The next dilemma, my dash is hugger orange now and I have to make a decision to leave it or paint it a semi gloss black. What looks better in these trucks? I'm assuming the low gloss black will be better for no glare and such. Thoughts please? __________________ 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.*

02-17-2012, 12:23 AM	#583
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I'm leaning towards semi gloss or near flat black on mine too. 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

02-17-2012, 04:16 AM	#585
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion you could wrap it ..... its available in flat black and you can take it off when you like the orange better , though im not sure if thats true in sunny states __________________ 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

02-17-2012, 05:12 AM	#587
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion could you post pictures as is with the dashpad just set in place? it would give and idea of what we are looking at and then somebody could photoshop the orange black for you

02-17-2012, 07:35 AM	#588
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Ryan, I had all of my dash hugger orange in a 72 swb 4x4 I built from frame up. I put the chrome vents in the top of the dash with a black dash pad. Looked very nice. I even wetsanded and buffed the dash ( very anal ) it was clean!! I'll try to find some pics of it this weekend. __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

02-17-2012, 10:52 PM	#591
pickup67man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 337	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion When I painted my truck I had the top of the dash body color, mine is a dark teal. The face of the dash is semi gloss black with a black dash pad and black defroster vents. The other interior parts are also body color. I think it gives a little color contrast. It could work with Hugger Orange if its not too bright in the sun or SNOW. I deal with rain and it would be fine here. __________________ Travis 2005 K2500 Duramax (hauls the junk home) 1967 Chev C10 (hauls a$$) 1970 Suburban (Yukon XL 4 door) 1968 GMC 3/4 ton (sheetmetal only, chassis gone) 2005 Malibu (wife's car, still a Chevy) Project Family Hauler New Home for Chevys (Moved in and working)

02-18-2012, 12:15 AM	#592
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I'm thinking leave the dash orange... only my .02 __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

02-19-2012, 10:42 PM	#595
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion the orange looks nice. wish i was ready for paint... ryan __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

02-20-2012, 12:52 AM	#596
6lcummins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: mitchellville, ia Posts: 282	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion We were playing with some with cab lights on her yesterday after Leon came over and put the Windshield and rear window in. __________________ 1996 Dodge 2500 Ext Cab Long Bed P24V Cummins Turbo Diesel 5 speed 4x4 "STOCK" ASSEMBLY THREAD

02-20-2012, 01:46 AM	#597
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I like the new lights. looks like the windshield install went smooth. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-20-2012, 01:52 AM	#598
6lcummins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: mitchellville, ia Posts: 282	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion It went better since Leon was there. And we haven't cut any holes or anything just seeing how they look and to get opinions. __________________ 1996 Dodge 2500 Ext Cab Long Bed P24V Cummins Turbo Diesel 5 speed 4x4 "STOCK" ASSEMBLY THREAD



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02-20-2012, 02:05 AM	#599
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Personally, I think the lights look Bad Azz! I have to give a huge thanks to Leon, LockDoc, for coming over and helping install the windshield and rear window. Without your help, I wouldn't have trim in the gaskets! We had a little issues, but nothing like every one on here rants about. Must be Leon's magic touch! __________________ 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.*

02-20-2012, 02:14 AM	#600
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I made my windshield installer's week when I told him I was going back with a standard gasket and not the one with the trim. He was VERY happy!! Truck looks great man!! So, test drive next week, right?? __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

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