1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes - Page 39 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mknittle · 06-25-2012, 10:14 AM

I really want to get back to mine! I am still at a standstill on parts. but I am gaining on my GMC though.

JPalmer81 · 06-25-2012, 11:25 AM

Lookin good man, I hope one of these days I can line out a Cummins swap...oh well, the good ole 6.2 does fine for now....I can dream. keep up the good work!

Mattman2010 · 06-25-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JPalmer81

Lookin good man, I hope one of these days I can line out a Cummins swap...oh well, the good ole 6.2 does fine for now....I can dream. keep up the good work!

Don't dream haha, that's what I started to do and kept looking at swaps and then next thing you know i found a motor and I've kinda started the swap and I only had my 6.2 running for 4 months.

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watahyahknow · 06-25-2012, 01:38 PM

i think growing idea's getting outah hand are the norm in the hotrod world , i guess thats why there so many unfinished projects

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-25-2012, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

i think growing idea's getting outah hand are the norm in the hotrod world , i guess thats why there so many unfinished projects

That's the story with this truck. First it was going to be a 427 tall deck, SM465 5 speed with NP205 and a D44HD front. That didn't last long.

Then it had a VE 12v in it with a NV4500. Then a P-pumped 12v with a 47RH in it. Now a P-pumped 24v and a NV4500 with a dual disc clutch, and compound turbos. Plus, a entire different body, and axles from 2 different eras of dodges.

**fakerwade** · 06-26-2012, 12:50 PM

Wow Ryan the truck is looking great!! Getting closer!

So when are you coming to Idaho to help me with my cold air intake??

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-26-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mknittle

Don't get an over dose of fun it could get ugly!

Yeah, I hear you there. It did almost get ugly because I wasn't feeling good and I was about ready to beat the door.

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Originally Posted by fakerwade

Wow Ryan the truck is looking great!! Getting closer!

So when are you coming to Idaho to help me with my cold air intake??

You may have your truck done before I get time to come out there.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure you will.

wutnxt · 06-26-2012, 10:05 PM

Looking good...
Your really making progress now....I better pick up the pace and keep up

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-27-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by wutnxt

Looking good...
Your really making progress now....I better pick up the pace and keep up

Thanks, but you are building like 3 trucks at once man.

No big progress, but my painter did get my cowl panel done and I picked it up. It actually looks really nice.

Mattman2010 · 06-27-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Thanks, but you are building like 3 trucks at once man.

No big progress, but my painter did get my cowl panel done and I picked it up. It actually looks really nice.

Looking bad ass man, hopefully this truck will be done when you bring me my cummins. I want to see this thing. And maybe ride in it

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**Dieselwrencher** · 06-27-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattman2010

Looking bad ass man, hopefully this truck will be done when you bring me my cummins. I want to see this thing. And maybe ride in it

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Only time will tell.

Mattman2010 · 06-27-2012, 06:01 PM

Well you have seen how things have been working out for me so I'm sure it will get done haha
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Str8-6-68 · 06-28-2012, 10:34 AM

Nice progress Ryan, this is going to be one awesome truck when its on the the streets

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-28-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Str8-6-68

Nice progress Ryan, this is going to be one awesome truck when its on the the streets

Thanks! After the past couple weeks, I think I might get on finding the pieces to get my a/c going on it too. Having no vehicles with a/c sucks the big one!

Mattman2010 · 06-28-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Thanks! After the past couple weeks, I think I might get on finding the pieces to get my a/c going on it too. Having no vehicles with a/c sucks the big one!

Ahh, by the time its all hooked up you wont need it!

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-28-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattman2010

Ahh, by the time its all hooked up you wont need it!

Thanks Dick!

Mattman2010 · 06-28-2012, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Thanks Dick!

Just trying to help where I can and givie you some motivation!

wutnxt · 06-28-2012, 10:08 PM

Just do what i do ......get a bigger beer fridge and if you leave the door open enough it cools the shop. It also helps to motivate the shop trolls to show up and help more.....lol

watahyahknow · 06-29-2012, 11:08 AM

do you have some sort of lake or well nearby ?
you could allso use a swamp cooler , a friend of mine made its own out of a big ass fan and a truck radiator , he trew a submersible pump in the lake behind his house to circulate cool water trough the radiator and it cools his place about 10 degrees celcius on a hot day

ryanroo · 06-29-2012, 10:27 PM

swamp coolers are useless in iowa. the humidity is so high that your sweat doesnt even evaporate. it is misery. here in the fiery high desert swamp coolers can actually make you shiver. i still prefer the beauty of refrigerated air though.

ryan

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-02-2012, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

swamp coolers are useless in iowa. the humidity is so high that your sweat doesnt even evaporate. it is misery. here in the fiery high desert swamp coolers can actually make you shiver. i still prefer the beauty of refrigerated air though.

ryan

And right you are.

I didn't get half done to this thing this weekend because I am waiting for paint to dry. Thank you humidity.

1972RedNeck · 07-20-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

swamp coolers are useless in iowa. the humidity is so high that your sweat doesnt even evaporate. it is misery. here in the fiery high desert swamp coolers can actually make you shiver. i still prefer the beauty of refrigerated air though.

An old mechanic once showed me his shop cooler. He took a truck radiator and ran his well water through it. With his huge squirrel cage fan it will freeze you out on 100* + days. But in montana we think it gets humid when it hits 25%

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-23-2012, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

An old mechanic once showed me his shop cooler. He took a truck radiator and ran his well water through it. With his huge squirrel cage fan it will freeze you out on 100* + days. But in montana we think it gets humid when it hits 25%

His well water must be super cold! A car radiator wouldn't cut it here.

1972RedNeck · 07-24-2012, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

His well water must be super cold! A car radiator wouldn't cut it here.

It's about 50* degrees out of my well. The deeper you go, the colder it gets (to a point).

wutnxt · 07-02-2012, 09:49 AM

Hey...

Try being in vancouver canada......I should have built a boat with all the rain we have had lately. If i glass bead something in the morning it better have primer on it by lunch or it's rusted again.....ugh

06-25-2012, 10:14 AM	#1
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I really want to get back to mine! I am still at a standstill on parts. but I am gaining on my GMC though. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

06-25-2012, 11:25 AM	#2
JPalmer81 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 351	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Lookin good man, I hope one of these days I can line out a Cummins swap...oh well, the good ole 6.2 does fine for now....I can dream. keep up the good work! __________________ 1988 Chevy Crew Cab 1ton 4x4 SRW LWB 1977 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=516872 "The price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance"

06-25-2012, 01:38 PM	#4
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion i think growing idea's getting outah hand are the norm in the hotrod world , i guess thats why there so many unfinished projects __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

06-26-2012, 12:50 PM	#6
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 628	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Wow Ryan the truck is looking great!! Getting closer! So when are you coming to Idaho to help me with my cold air intake?? __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

06-26-2012, 10:05 PM	#8
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looking good... Your really making progress now....I better pick up the pace and keep up __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

06-27-2012, 06:01 PM	#12
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Well you have seen how things have been working out for me so I'm sure it will get done haha Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

06-28-2012, 10:34 AM	#13
Str8-6-68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: B.C. Posts: 137	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Nice progress Ryan, this is going to be one awesome truck when its on the the streets __________________ 12ram3500 HS mm, FP 5" tbe, SB cai, 2.5" up, 35s on 20s. SOLD 02ram2500 twin turbo, built 47re, sticks & studs : SIKDZL -youtube. 68gmc1500 soon to be: shortbox, ppumped 24valve, s467.7, dap 300s, H2O/Air intecooled, meth controlled, 47re, 14bolt, 2wd.

06-28-2012, 10:08 PM	#18
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Just do what i do ......get a bigger beer fridge and if you leave the door open enough it cools the shop. It also helps to motivate the shop trolls to show up and help more.....lol __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

06-29-2012, 11:08 AM	#19
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion do you have some sort of lake or well nearby ? you could allso use a swamp cooler , a friend of mine made its own out of a big ass fan and a truck radiator , he trew a submersible pump in the lake behind his house to circulate cool water trough the radiator and it cools his place about 10 degrees celcius on a hot day __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

06-29-2012, 10:27 PM	#20
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion swamp coolers are useless in iowa. the humidity is so high that your sweat doesnt even evaporate. it is misery. here in the fiery high desert swamp coolers can actually make you shiver. i still prefer the beauty of refrigerated air though. ryan __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

07-02-2012, 09:49 AM	#25
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Hey... Try being in vancouver canada......I should have built a boat with all the rain we have had lately. If i glass bead something in the morning it better have primer on it by lunch or it's rusted again.....ugh __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details



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