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04-08-2012, 10:17 AM | #1 |
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
Here's the thread on his truck that's old and I'll update when we pull it out side tonight.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=437813 Here's the thread of my daily driver as well. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=436266 I've been driving this truck for a year now. The trans is starting to develop some gear noises if you lug it in real low rpm's. I need to get the Longhorn done soon.
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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. |
04-09-2012, 10:56 AM | #2 |
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
LOL, I say that everytime my dadge creaks or pops.But now I am getting worse my fuel filter started leaking saturday and i told my wife that I need to get the chevy body on this truck.
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04-09-2012, 04:14 PM | #3 | |
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I did get over and get my hood and fenders. Kind of pissed though. The hood has runs in it and he didn't paint the cowl. The point was to bolt the crap on so it could stay on and I can get everything sealed up (Kind of) so the truck can be parked out side if need be. Oh well. I didn't get to work on it all weekend. But once we install new injector seals in the F-350, it's pretty much done. I'm more than likely taking some time off this week and hope to spend it on this truck as much as I can.
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04-10-2012, 10:39 AM | #4 | |
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04-10-2012, 11:16 AM | #5 |
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My biggist problem is I get hung up on things like this! I said it would be easy but people looked at me like I was Crazy. LOL On second thought maybe I am.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474288 |
04-14-2012, 12:06 AM | #6 |
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i hope the trip to california is going well. i was about 10 miles west of york NE this afternoon at about 4:30 and saw that big white ford headed west.
hope the new curtain climber is doing well also Ryan |
04-14-2012, 12:29 AM | #7 | |
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http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=519490 Thanks Ryan.
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04-14-2012, 10:30 AM | #8 |
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That stinks I wish I were able to help!
At least they can still move, though it is hard on the old nerves.I was a truck driver before a brain tumor stopped put an end to it. When somthing breaks on the road it seems like you are that much farther from home. |
04-15-2012, 01:33 AM | #9 | |
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They arrived last tonight at around 7pm Ca time. They hit some snow and ice along the way. They ran 4th gear from before Denver to Ca. Good thing the truck has 35's. Today I managed to get my trans, bell housing, engine plate, and engine sat in the frame. I have it setting level and need to decide on a tcase and start building a cross member. I also tried to install my shackle flip I got from DIY4X. It was for the 73-87 1 ton trucks and I thought I could make it work, but no such luck. I ended up flipping the stock hangers and using the stock shackles for now. The truck sits level and I plan on getting some new shackles because the stockers look weakish. Then I will build some reinforcement brackets for the lower half of the stock hanger which hangs below the frame. I'll get pics tomorrow.
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04-15-2012, 10:46 AM | #10 | |
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anyway I made the shackles for my 42 Jeep I welded a square tube brace in between the sides of each shackle. It made a big imrovement. When I built the blue 68 in mi build thread I used a devorced NP 205 From a early 70s dodge. that way I figuered I could use any two wheel drive transmission. Also I makes Both trans and T-cace easier to work on. |
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04-15-2012, 10:12 AM | #11 |
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hey man, its tomorrow. glad they made cali in mostly one piece.
ryan |
04-15-2012, 10:20 AM | #12 |
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Yes it is, but still no pics yet.
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04-15-2012, 11:06 AM | #13 |
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Yes it does!
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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. |
04-16-2012, 10:57 PM | #14 |
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Here is a pic of what my truck should look close to by this summer. I'm still on the fence about getting aluminum wheels or rocking the steelies and hub caps. We'll see.
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04-16-2012, 10:54 PM | #15 |
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Here are some pics!
Seat and carpet setting in there to get out of the way for the most part. Removed the rear stock shackle bracket and tried installing the DIY4X flip kit. It wouldn't work due to the hanger difference in the 73-87 hangers. I thought I could make it work but no such luck. It almost sits level right now. I spoke with Kurt today and he is going to swap me out for the correct hangers. Can't beat that. Starting engine remock up. The engine and trans are resting on the Ryanroo approved mocking cross member. The engine still needs to brought up about 2* and it'll be pretty close. NV4500 in, now to get the tcase on and see what's up. That's all the weekend allowed for on this truck.
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04-17-2012, 07:59 AM | #16 | |
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lookin good |
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04-18-2012, 10:12 AM | #17 | |
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I like the custom rear cross member in the fourth pictire. That reminds me The inspector is comming tomorrow {The garbage man}He is building a 67.He always spends about 20 minutes here.I better get somthing done today |
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04-18-2012, 03:36 PM | #18 | |
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04-18-2012, 07:49 PM | #19 |
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
What I was getting at, is if you are not gonna need AC, you can adapt a 70s or 80s chevy non-AC truck heater. the outer air box is pretty small.
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04-18-2012, 10:30 PM | #20 |
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No, this turd is getting a/c and I'm going to use the stock stuff. I can make the turbos fit around it one way or another.
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04-16-2012, 11:14 PM | #21 |
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Lookin good! Wide power coated white steelies and caps for sure!
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04-16-2012, 11:19 PM | #22 |
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Nice work Ryan! Keep up the hard work. You'll be driving this beast in no time.
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04-16-2012, 11:57 PM | #23 | |
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Thanks, there is still a lot left to do. I have to figure out how I'm going to get my turbos in there with a stock a/c housing yet too.
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04-17-2012, 06:27 AM | #24 |
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Looking good! Kurt is good peoples.
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04-17-2012, 12:07 AM | #25 |
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You might want to consider going with a Vintage Air unit, it eliminates the large AC unit under the hood. Creates a ton of room. Doug
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