1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes

[Dieselwrencher]

Update time. I decided that the CR is on hold and more than likely isn't going in this truck. I had some money saved up to buy parts for the CR, but reevaluated things and this is what happened. We'll continue the CR build and stuff it in something later. For now, I dug my 24v out and got the front gear housing swapped out. The engine is ready for paint, but I'll do that after I build my turbo piping. I spent my slush fund on the Longhorn. I tried to get the big ticket items I needed to get it drivable. Here's what I got:

Nitro shocks
Steering block for the D60
DIY4X shackle flip and spring perches for the rear axle
HD hydraulics for the clutch
Billet tappet cover for the engine

I'll post pics when things arrive or I get the power plant sat back in the truck. I spoke with the body man and it's same crap there. Supposed to have my front clip done this past weekend, now it's back to this Friday. I just might have the truck running before he gets my front clip done. I better get the box done so he can set it in the corner for a few months.

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Update time. I decided that the CR is on hold and more than likely isn't going in this truck. I had some money saved up to buy parts for the CR, but reevaluated things and this is what happened. We'll continue the CR build and stuff it in something later. For now, I dug my 24v out and got the front gear housing swapped out. The engine is ready for paint, but I'll do that after I build my turbo piping. I spent my slush fund on the Longhorn. I tried to get the big ticket items I needed to get it drivable. Here's what I got:

Nitro shocks
Steering block for the D60
DIY4X shackle flip and spring perches for the rear axle
HD hydraulics for the clutch
Billet tappet cover for the engine

I'll post pics when things arrive or I get the power plant sat back in the truck. I spoke with the body man and it's same crap there. Supposed to have my front clip done this past weekend, now it's back to this Friday. I just might have the truck running before he gets my front clip done. I better get the box done so he can set it in the corner for a few months.

p-pumped 24v is a sweet choice too. nothing beats the rattle of the p-pump motors anyhow.

i could have so hooked you up with a steering block and the shackle reversal if i had known. i happen to know of at least one of each just laying around collecting dust. with a few tweaks the shackle mounts i made for my truck would be reversals too...

good luck with the final push

ryan

[wutnxt]

And you tell me I don't post enough pictures....dude......whats with that ?...LMAO** lets see whats going on over there dude

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by wutnxt

And you tell me I don't post enough pictures....dude......whats with that ?...LMAO** lets see whats going on over there dude

Dude, you just walk out side, snap random shots, and post pics of trucks stacked on top of each other. I can't compete with that level of hoarding.

[wutnxt]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Dude, you just walk out side, snap random shots, and post pics of trucks stacked on top of each other. I can't compete with that level of hoarding.

Sure ya can....you just have to step your game up ...lol...Hoarding isn't easy ,it's a full time job.

Great to see your making head way....looks like you have lots of parts....very cool ride . Can't wait to see you get this thing finished.....

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

p-pumped 24v is a sweet choice too. nothing beats the rattle of the p-pump motors anyhow.

i could have so hooked you up with a steering block and the shackle reversal if i had known. i happen to know of at least one of each just laying around collecting dust. with a few tweaks the shackle mounts i made for my truck would be reversals too...

good luck with the final push

ryan

Hey Ryan, I could still use another steering block for my 76, and I have a friend whom is looking for a shackle flip. So I may be able to help you out with getting rid of them.

I love the sound of a P-pumped 24v too! Hopefully soon I might just hear one of my own.

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Hey Ryan, I could still use another steering block for my 76, and I have a friend whom is looking for a shackle flip. So I may be able to help you out with getting rid of them.

I love the sound of a P-pumped 24v too! Hopefully soon I might just hear one of my own.

ill have to kick around to find the reversal. after thinking about it i cant remember if its for the 67-72s or the squares. ill have to find it and look. for sure on the block. if you aren't in a hurry for it i can get it off my truck whenever i get to the front axle. if you are in a hurry im sure i can get it off sooner

Ryan

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

ill have to kick around to find the reversal. after thinking about it i cant remember if its for the 67-72s or the squares. ill have to find it and look. for sure on the block. if you aren't in a hurry for it i can get it off my truck whenever i get to the front axle. if you are in a hurry im sure i can get it off sooner

Ryan

Not in a hurry. I have to get this truck running before I start on the 76 again. This truck has tied up a bay and been pushed in and out too many times. DIY4X doesn't stock the 67-72 shackle flip kits so I got the 1 ton square body ones. Kurt said I'd just have to drill new holes. I didn't care because I'd more than likely have to do that anyway.


Good news, my body man claims my front sheet metal is hung and he either will seal them tonight and spray tomorrow, or do it in the same order on Friday night. I'm guessing Friday night/Saturday morning.

[mcbassin]

Pictures Ryan Pictures.......
BTW, I don't have a clue about your Diesel jargon

[chevy_man5]

I'm with you Mcbassin.

They keep talking about all that diesel black magic voodoo stuff, and it goes over my head! AND I want to see more pictures.

Get busy Ryan!

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Pictures Ryan Pictures.......
BTW, I don't have a clue about your Diesel jargon

Well basiclly I removed the old front cover and gear housing and installed one for the 94-98 12v engine. To do this you have to remove the camshaft and all the valve train. I also installed a new head gasket while I was that far in to it. I also removed the oil pan and installed a new pan gasket and cleaned it all up in there. It didn't look too bad at all. I cleaned all the valve train components up and checked the rockers for wear. The 24v rockers are known for galling the lower portion of the rocker arms and the rocker pins. I don't have any pics of the engine tear down. Sorry, I'll get some of the engine later.

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

good to see you got wize about the engine , sorry bout the paint thing , whell lets hope he puts some extra effort intoo making the bodywork straight as an arrow

Supposedly the body work and priming has been done for over a month. He just keeps putting it off. So he must not want paid real badly.

Originally Posted by chevy_man5

I'm with you Mcbassin.

They keep talking about all that diesel black magic voodoo stuff, and it goes over my head! AND I want to see more pictures.

Get busy Ryan!

Man o' man, I've been busy I tell ya. We've been pretty swamped with customer trucks and our little bro's F-350. Still have a couple of project trucks that aren't ours to get to as well. There's just not enough time. Hopefully some time soon I can get some thing done worth taking pics of. Throwing more parts in the bed doesn't count. Does it?

[watahyahknow]

good to see you got wize about the engine , sorry bout the paint thing , whell lets hope he puts some extra effort intoo making the bodywork straight as an arrow

[Dieselwrencher]

Ok, ok............ Here are some pics of pieces that add up to well, empty pockets.

Steering block


Nitro Shocks (Which they shorted me boots on)


Heavy Duty clutch hydraulics


And my long block sitting behind the truck waiting to find it's home in between the frame rails.

[Maxxd07]

Hey Ryan, where do you find the valve cover without a sheeps head on it? I will need one and was just wondering. You should pay your paint guy like he gets your work done, if it takes him 3 months for example pay a little here and there for the 3 months after its done. Maybe he will get the hint.
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[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by Maxxd07

Hey Ryan, where do you find the valve cover without a sheeps head on it? I will need one and was just wondering. You should pay your paint guy like he gets your work done, if it takes him 3 months for example pay a little here and there for the 3 months after its done. Maybe he will get the hint.
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I can get you one if you'd like. I'll PM you the details. So far I'm only paying him for what he's gotten done. But I sure am thinking about paying him just how you described!

[mcbassin]

Looks like some real nice parts. Okay, I understand what's going on with the engine.
Now let's see some pics of installed

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Looks like some real nice parts. Okay, I understand what's going on with the engine.
Now let's see some pics of installed

Be patient grass hopper. We shoul be done with my brother's F-350 tomorrow, and then it's on to the Longhorn!

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Be patient grass hopper. We shoul be done with my brother's F-350 tomorrow, and then it's on to the Longhorn!

whats the deal on the f350? i used to have a 95 4x4 srw and would love to buy another sometime. perfect truck for a cummins swap.

looking forward to some more longhorn stuff. i was poking bac through this thread looking for some pics of where you finalized the engine location. i remember some talk of raising it. i couldnt find any pics and was just curious for comparisons sake.

Ryan

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

whats the deal on the f350? i used to have a 95 4x4 srw and would love to buy another sometime. perfect truck for a cummins swap.

looking forward to some more longhorn stuff. i was poking bac through this thread looking for some pics of where you finalized the engine location. i remember some talk of raising it. i couldnt find any pics and was just curious for comparisons sake.

Ryan

It's a 92 F-350 Ex Cab LWB DRW 4x4 with a 5.9, NV4500, Dana 80 rear, Dana 60 front, triple disc clutch, and around 650HP. We're finishing up a bunch of repairs so my Dad can drive it out to Ca so my brother can drive it home at the end of April. I'm pretty sure I had a thread on it on the board a long while back. I'll see if I can dind it.

I had some pics with it higher, I'll have to see if I can find them.

[jbclassix]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It's a 92 F-350 Ex Cab LWB DRW 4x4 with a 5.9, NV4500, Dana 80 rear, Dana 60 front, triple disc clutch, and around 650HP. We're finishing up a bunch of repairs so my Dad can drive it out to Ca so my brother can drive it home at the end of April. I'm pretty sure I had a thread on it on the board a long while back. I'll see if I can dind it.

I had some pics with it higher, I'll have to see if I can find them.

You goin' through CO?

[watahyahknow]

i think that cummins engine came in normal big rig trucks and some shovels tractors and other agricultural stuff too maibe you can find the valvecovers there

[Dieselwrencher]

The body guy called and said the front clip is painted and I can pick it up tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll pay him when I drop off the box. That sound good?

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

The body guy called and said the front clip is painted and I can pick it up tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll pay him when I drop off the box. That sound good?

Great news! Looking forward to seeing it in one piece.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by mknittle

Great news! Looking forward to seeing it in one piece.

Thanks! Me too, when ever that'll be. I didn't make it over yesterday to get the parts. It was raining, and I worked on the F-350 all day. We'll see if he's around today.

[watahyahknow]

maibe pay him after the box is done that way he night be working harder on it to get it finished