1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes

[ryanroo]

what did you do exactly? looks like you fab'ed a "bulge" piece and cut out the existing frame rail? hard to tell with all that shiny black paint and the camera angles

either way, looks better than a decimated flange on the stock rail and a lot stronger

Ryan

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

what did you do exactly? looks like you fab'ed a "bulge" piece and cut out the existing frame rail? hard to tell with all that shiny black paint and the camera angles

either way, looks better than a decimated flange on the stock rail and a lot stronger

Ryan

Well after doing the steering box bracing on the 88 burb, I had an idea. I just basically put a plate on the out side of the frame, one on top and one on the bottom. This is almost like a sleeve around the stock frame. It added more lip to the areas where I cut out. I welded it all on and included the front cross member in to it via 2 bolt holes. The brace goes past the engine cross member area, so it should be stout.

[ryanroo]

oh, i see better now. it sure looks like beef. i got all confused by the plate that the front crossmember bolts in with. made me think you had completely cut the stock rail.
ryan

[superduty_59]

Dieselwrencher, I've read this whole thread. It took me 5 days at work (mobile generator tech)to read it all. Very nice work.

[mcbassin]

Very nice progress Ryan! Keep at it buddy.

[fakerwade]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice progress Ryan! Keep at it buddy.

X2,,,Your frame mod looks excellent Ryan.

[Dieselwrencher]

Thanks guys. I have made some good progress on it lately. I am having issues getting my pics loaded though. The engine is setting back in the frame all painted up and I'm getting parts off the floor finally! The only hick up I'm going to have is my lower water inlet. After the frame rail reinforcement, now the radiator hose will rub on the frame. So I'm going to have to come up with a fix for that.

Here are the oil feed lines for the turbos.


Here is the KDP installed.


I got a lot more done than this. When I get the pics up, I'll post them.

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Thanks guys. I have made some good progress on it lately. I am having issues getting my pics loaded though. The engine is setting back in the frame all painted up and I'm getting parts off the floor finally! The only hick up I'm going to have is my lower water inlet. After the frame rail reinforcement, now the radiator hose will rub on the frame. So I'm going to have to come up with a fix for that.

Here are the oil feed lines for the turbos.


Here is the KDP installed.


I got a lot more done than this. When I get the pics up, I'll post them.

I am having problems loading pictures too. they seem to load then evaporate.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by mknittle

I am having problems loading pictures too. they seem to load then evaporate.

Mine just don't want to load. I'm pretty sure the issue is photobucket, but can't get through to any customer service peeps.

[Dieselwrencher]

Ok, getting some pics to upload finally! Here is another oil feed line shot. I also got the oil returns ran for the turbos too.



Here is the wear sleeve installed for the front seal. If you ever have to replace your front seal and your crank has any scores or bad wear on it, this is the seal you need to install to ensure it won't leak again. I also installed my new valve springs, but didn't take pics of that.



Painted the engine gloss black.




Got my billet tappet cover installed along with my billet freeze plugs.





Got the engine sat back in the truck, and got one hydraboost line on. Last night I got all new lines for the power steering system. Today I'll see if they fit.





I should have more progress to report tonight. I'm going to get the clutch in, install the trans, and get the trans cross member finished. I'd like to plumb it and try to start it tomorrow. We'll see.

[Str8-6-68]

ooh very nice progress Ryan, Is the 5.9 a ppumped 24valve? whenever I follow your posts I feel like my project is soo very far from the light at the end of the long tunnel lol. good job man.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by Str8-6-68

ooh very nice progress Ryan, Is the 5.9 a ppumped 24valve? whenever I follow your posts I feel like my project is soo very far from the light at the end of the long tunnel lol. good job man.

Yes, it's a 98 or 99 24v with an industrial 190hp p pump. I'm going to time it to 25*, it will have 7x.012 injectors, and some afc tuning with a ground plate. The injection pump also has 4k gsk's in it and I might put some bigger delivery valves in it. We'll see how it fuels at first.

Don't feel bad about your project............... This one is a long time in the making.

[ryanroo]

cant wait for more pics. i am jealous of your progress. i cant wait to see a video of it making bad air.

i looked at a really strait replacement bed for mine tonight. i have to fly out towards you tomorrow and drive back to CO, so hopefully in the next few weekends i can get that home and sat on the frame.

Ryan

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

cant wait for more pics. i am jealous of your progress. i cant wait to see a video of it making bad air.

i looked at a really strait replacement bed for mine tonight. i have to fly out towards you tomorrow and drive back to CO, so hopefully in the next few weekends i can get that home and sat on the frame.

Ryan

If you get close and have time, let me know. Maybe we can meet up.

[JPalmer81]

You are doing some great work man, that is going to be a beast!

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by JPalmer81

You are doing some great work man, that is going to be a beast!

Thanks!

[onebadbowtie]

looking good Ryan

[Dieselwrencher]

Ok, got a lot more done. The engine is getting really close. The turbos are on, ac comp is on, front accessories are on, injection pump is ready to go on, injectors are built and installed, valve train is installed, exhaust is hooked up, starter is installed, dipstick is installed, and I installed a new thermostat. Quite a bit of work done. It's getting closer.

[6lcummins]

Don't forget the transmission and clutch are in along with part of the coolant bypass.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by 6lcummins

Don't forget the transmission and clutch are in along with part of the coolant bypass.

Yep, that was on the previous page. Now I have to figure out where I hid the front wiring harness.

[watahyahknow]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Yep, that was on the previous page. Now I have to figure out where I hid the front wiring harness.

time to clean the shed i recon

[MrBeast]

Man that thing is looking good. I am impressed.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by MrBeast

Man that thing is looking good. I am impressed.

Thanks man!

[1985-GMC]

Man everything looks awesome!

Any plans on getting that piping ceramic coated?

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Man everything looks awesome!

Any plans on getting that piping ceramic coated?

Thanks. For now I'm just going to paint the piping with poof can. I want to get the truck mobile and hen maybe spend extra money on pretty'ing up certain parts. I know there will be some things hiding that I'll need to get it going. There always is it seems.