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05-06-2012, 02:22 AM | #1 |
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
Today I used my head and realized I had no idea where I was going to put an air conditioning compressor. So I decided I better figure it out. I had plans to put one on top of the cylinder head, but the conversion lines and upper radiator hose make it real tough. So I decided to try and put it below the lower hose and use dodge parts. Well, I had to trim the frame flanges more than I wanted to, but it's in and will work. It will be a PITA to replace once the truck is together. I'm contemplating making a bracket to put on the out side of the frame to help strengthen the area since I removed a good portion of the upper flange. My friend Adam started on the tcase cross member today and he enlarged 2 of the bolt holes so the tcase could be put on the back of the transmission.
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05-06-2012, 11:33 AM | #2 | |
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Reminds me of an old Calvin & hobbs comic strip. In the first frame Calvin & hobbs are just walking, in the second frame Hobbs asks "Your idea never got off the ground? third frame frame just walking, Last frame Calvin says it sort of blew up in the hanger. |
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05-06-2012, 12:38 PM | #3 |
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05-06-2012, 01:52 PM | #4 |
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
I had to look real close to see it! Sure is tucked in there!
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05-06-2012, 01:13 PM | #5 |
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Yes they do.
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05-06-2012, 01:47 PM | #6 |
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
Dude you got some game
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05-06-2012, 04:59 PM | #7 |
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
Looking good Ryan!
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05-07-2012, 12:18 AM | #8 |
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Thanks man. Still have a ways to go to get to your level buddy.
Yes it is. It should look nice once all painted up. I only scratched my fire wall 3 times so far during this mock up. Thanks Nate. Your tot rod turned out awesome!
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05-07-2012, 07:39 AM | #9 |
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Thanks buddy.
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05-07-2012, 01:02 PM | #10 |
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"Thanks man. Still have a ways to go to get to your level buddy.
My level? Dude now your talking lets slammmmmmm that 4x4 and get down to my level.....LMAO** Seriously dude you ave great game and this is a great build....can't wait to see it completed...
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05-10-2012, 03:33 PM | #11 |
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I've always had thoughts of doing a 2wd swb play toy. Shoot, that would have to be easier than the corvette! Maybe some day when I don't have any torn apart projects. Can that even happen?
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05-10-2012, 03:49 PM | #12 |
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how about a swb pro street with a cummins
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05-10-2012, 04:11 PM | #13 |
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Well if you are going to do that, why stop at 2wd? Make it a lowered AWD with a bed mounted engine, Maybe a stepside to reach it better or a flopper hinged fleetside bed. How much of a torque input rating do you need for a t-case?
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05-10-2012, 07:11 PM | #14 |
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Don't give me any ideas!
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05-10-2012, 03:06 AM | #15 |
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Soo, I am at the EXACT same point you are, I literally tried a 7.3 intercooler yesterday evening, too narrow, then my grandpa gave me the same Dodge one you have today and it's tall as all get out!
What are you gonna do about the hood latch? I just bolted my latch up to see if it'd all clear and it ain't lookin too hot. |
05-10-2012, 03:32 PM | #16 | |
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By the way, where's your build thread?
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05-10-2012, 07:10 PM | #18 |
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That could work. Those corvette latches are a sob though.
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=218253
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05-10-2012, 06:20 PM | #20 | |
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I never started a build thread because I knew I wouldn't be consistent enough or have the time to keep up on it. I've taken pictures here and there throughout the deal but just never made a thread. I have a thread that has a few updates, nothin spectacular though. Doing this 2wd with and Auto is proving to be a good challenge though! I don't have all the clearance like you 4wd guys! |
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05-10-2012, 07:08 PM | #21 | |
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Start a thread son!
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05-11-2012, 03:58 AM | #22 | |
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I'll start a build thread if you set me up with a big turbo so I can do compounds with my sissy little Aurora 2000! |
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05-11-2012, 08:47 PM | #23 |
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Nope, if memory serves me correct, I got hung up on for asking if the the A2000 was similar to the S300G, and if the A3000 was similar to the S300. S300G is a smaller cartridge than the S300. They don't seem to like that people know they don't produce their own turbos.
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05-11-2012, 10:35 PM | #24 |
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I'm going to take a stab here, but I think A2000's are S200 series and the A3000's are S300's. 200's do look very similar to 300's though.
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05-14-2012, 06:08 AM | #25 |
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Well ride on, thanks for the help/input guys!
Appreciate it all from the both of ya! Anyway you might know of a exhaust manifold like the 24v ones that put the turbo to the front of the motor that has the right ports or am I gonna have to build one? |
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