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PROJECT 7DEUCE
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
iD SAY IT LOOKS PRETTY DAMN GOOD..
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
Thanks! You could probably make it work with some mods.
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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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Ridin' Dirty
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
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..
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high-Tech Red Neck
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
Oh that thing is friking slick!
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6>8 Plugless........
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
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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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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Grinnell, IA
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
Looks Sweet, Ryan!
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
Looking good Ryan....It won't be long now!!
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6>8 Plugless........
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
Thanks guys. It's still a long road yet!
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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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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!
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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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Still Learning
Join Date: Jul 2009
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
I'm leaning towards semi gloss or near flat black on mine too.
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
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!
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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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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
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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
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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
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
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I'll post up pics of it later.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
I'm thinking leave the dash orange... only my .02
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
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.
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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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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
the orange looks nice. wish i was ready for paint...
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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.
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Still Learning
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
I like the new lights. looks like the windshield install went smooth.
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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.
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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! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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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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