1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by pickup67man

The lights look good. They wouldn't look good on a lowered 2wd or anything with a gas engine. But you are building a truck. Still would be hard to drill the new paint.

Thanks, those were my thoughts too.

Originally Posted by pickup67man

If those don't work for you I am thinking of parting with mine.

LMAO! Thanks, but I think I'm going to pass. Those would be cool as tail lights on a street rod though!

Originally Posted by wutnxt

Do what i do ....

I have a buddy that drills the holes in my new paint and hits my builds with hammers when i can't do it.....And i drill and hit his truck with my hammer....lol...it's team work. I have no prblems drilling holes in anyones fresh paint but i sure do cringe drilling mine

Sounds good to me. I used to work at a truck accessory shop so I got broke in the hard way on drilling on new paint. I'd rather drill my truck than a $65k brand new truck that you know the anal retentive grandpa is peeking through the window watching his new running boards being put on.

[watahyahknow]

the trick is not to think about the money or the time involved , i been working oncar worth a LOT of money and things only start to go wrong when you hessitate or be too carefull

personally i wouldnt put the lights on there even if they look good , its just more holes it can leak through and rust out , maibe you can put something like bike indicators on a rollbar in the bed so they stick out a little above the roof and do the same thing

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

the trick is not to think about the money or the time involved , i been working oncar worth a LOT of money and things only start to go wrong when you hessitate or be too carefull

this

i used to build rock buggies and custom 4x4s and frequently they would have 100k pricetags. finally figured to quit worrying and things got messed up alot less. same thing with brand new out of the box parts that cost more than several paychecks. by the end it was fun to hack something expensive all to pieces.

ryan

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

the trick is not to think about the money or the time involved , i been working oncar worth a LOT of money and things only start to go wrong when you hessitate or be too carefull

personally i wouldnt put the lights on there even if they look good , its just more holes it can leak through and rust out , maibe you can put something like bike indicators on a rollbar in the bed so they stick out a little above the roof and do the same thing

This ^ Not going to happen. These lights seal really well, so I'm not worried about them leaking. I want clearance lights on it, I like these lights, they're going on. Yes some people won't like them, and I can care less. Some people cry because it is a diesel. You can't please everyone and I sure am not trying to please anyone with this truck build except myself.

[Dieselwrencher]

Thanks, me too.

[lowrollin70gmc]

I'm digging the cab lights, what are they off of? I'm looking for some for my burb, the tint also makes them blend a little bit and they won't be as obvious once the rest of the truck is assembled.

Andrew

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by lowrollin70gmc

I'm digging the cab lights, what are they off of? I'm looking for some for my burb, the tint also makes them blend a little bit and they won't be as obvious once the rest of the truck is assembled.

Andrew

Andrew, they are from a 03 up dodge and are recons. I love how these lights illuminate too. They are LED and look sweet! Plus the fit the roof really well.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

I like the roof lights my self..

[chevy_man5]

I have never really liked the clearance lights, but those actually look pretty cool on there! Looking good Ryan, keep at it! Do you have an up close picture of the lights?

[67chevy1series]

keep it up Ryan! shes gonna be an orange on orange beauty!

[BlackhillsHD]

Now it just needs a big set of chrome air horns up there.

[72-c20]

Originally Posted by BlackhillsHD

Now it just needs a big set of chrome air horns up there.

yeah!!!!!

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by chevy_man5

I have never really liked the clearance lights, but those actually look pretty cool on there! Looking good Ryan, keep at it! Do you have an up close picture of the lights?

I can get some close ups for you.

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

keep it up Ryan! shes gonna be an orange on orange beauty!

Thanks buddy!

Originally Posted by BlackhillsHD

Now it just needs a big set of chrome air horns up there.

Not going to happen!

Originally Posted by 72-c20

yeah!!!!!

[BlackhillsHD]

Originally Posted by BlackhillsHD

Now it just needs a big set of chrome air horns up there.

I didn't mean any disrespect towards your build. Just thought it would go with the whole diesel theme. Very nice work so far, been following this build since I got on here.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by BlackhillsHD

I didn't mean any disrespect towards your build. Just thought it would go with the whole diesel theme. Very nice work so far, been following this build since I got on here.

I didn't think you did man, it's all good.

[watahyahknow]

dont forget the cb antenna's on the mirrors and stacks in the bed

[woodwright]

Or a big pair of rubber balls hanging from the hitch. Now that would be classy.

[mknittle]

That started at the top and quicky went to the bottom

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

dont forget the cb antenna's on the mirrors and stacks in the bed

Originally Posted by woodwright

Or a big pair of rubber balls hanging from the hitch. Now that would be classy.

Let's get this straight, I like the cab lights. If you don't, simply don't look at this thread anymore. I also like stacks on certain trucks so if that was a slam to trucks with stacks, you failed. The rubber balls is a definite hell no! Same with hick sticks!

Originally Posted by mknittle

That started at the top and quicky went to the bottom

Yes it did!

[1985-GMC]

I'll just say that I love the truck! I may not be a big fan of the cab lights but its not my truck so that minor detail doesn't really matter to me. Keep on with all the great work ryan!

[wutnxt]

Dude......

For what it's worth dude....it's looking great ...and you can tow my truck behind yours anyday....lol. You have me thinking of building some kinda torque monster to pull my trailer and prostreet truck now. Keep up the good work your making progress and it's looooooooooooking good.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

I'll just say that I love the truck! I may not be a big fan of the cab lights but its not my truck so that minor detail doesn't really matter to me. Keep on with all the great work ryan!

I hear that. I sat the fire hat style on it and decided they didn't look right to me because they're every where.

Originally Posted by wutnxt

Dude......

For what it's worth dude....it's looking great ...and you can tow my truck behind yours anyday....lol. You have me thinking of building some kinda torque monster to pull my trailer and prostreet truck now. Keep up the good work your making progress and it's looooooooooooking good.

Thanks. I did manage to get the RH door assembly under way today. Got the regulator cleaned and lubed, got the new to it window installed, put the new door handle gaskets on and polishedthe door handles. I was at my local chevy parts guy's place today and I almost purchased new door handles. But every trip there nets me at least $100-$200 each time for small stuff. So I decided to lay low with these and live with them until later on. I had to pick up new felt track for the vent windows. I'll get those installed and take pics tomorrow.

[watahyahknow]

was just janking the chain a bit ..... if you look at the little avatar you see the type of wheels i have for my truck...... there 22,5 inch truckwheels with are machined to take 22 inch car tires and fit 8 lug hubs with adapters
if you would use the stock trailerrims and tires and a set of those adapters on youre truck the would go for a loooooooong time untill there worn , only thing there huge

[Dieselwrencher]

Those would look cool, but I'm afraid they're out of my bidget for a while. I plan on some aluminum wheels, but first I want to get it running and driving. I still have a couple big ticket items to purchase before I can get it running.

[Dieselwrencher]

Progress pics, not much but some. RH door is almost done. Let me tell you, some of this weatherstripping stuff should come with some instructions. I got it figured out, but boy was it nerve wracking cutting new parts. Thanks again Leon for the help on this! I think i'll be buying some other lock rod covers. I'm not real keen on how high these I got sit.





Here are some pics of the rock guard on the rocker/cab corner.



Matt, here's a side shot of the clearance lights.


Today I had a pleasant surprise waiting for me................................................. My transmission is back already! I did some trading with my friend that I get my manual trans parts from, and they did a super fast job. It's officially now a 98 up NV4500HD. Has all the upgrades, along with a billet big input shaft, and cast iron tail housing. now I'll have to decide what hydros I want to run, and get my clutch here.