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Str8-6-68 · 08-14-2012, 01:43 PM

Wow, Nice progress Ryan! The truck should be burning rubber in no time! IMO i would put a set of 191 dv's in the pump while its out and you have the time to work on it. That pump is gonna be bad arse tho. I have a 175hp ppump that i still need to collect parts for before it sees the conversion. what size injector lines are you going with?

6lcummins · 08-14-2012, 03:03 PM

It has 0.084" lines on it and for now I put in 0.022" DV's before I take the ones out of my truck for it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-14-2012, 04:25 PM

More progress. Got the turbo piping done and painted. I found my weldments and welded a bung in the cold pipe for a boost gauge, and 2 in the hot pipe at the engine. One for a boost reference to the AFC housing, and the other for a boost gauge. Nick got the injection pump put on, he timed it to 26* I believe, vac/ps pump is on, and I got the oil feed line for the ip and vac pump on. I got the intake plate put on with a new gasket, and cleaned and painted the grid heater. I ended up swapping my ps pump for one we had laying around that is for hydraboost so I didn't have to monkey with a T in the return line for both of them. Next thing to do is paint my heater housing, and get a throttle bracket set up.

mcbassin · 08-14-2012, 08:56 PM

Way to go Ryan! You are knocking that pipe out. Bout ready to fire it up yet?
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**Dieselwrencher** · 08-15-2012, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Way to go Ryan! You are knocking that pipe out. Bout ready to fire it up yet?
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Thanks. Hopefully soon. I have to get the wiring sorted out now that I found a front harness.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-20-2012, 01:57 AM

I've made more progress. I got the clutch hydros installed. Hopefully the clutch engages and disengages like it's supposed to. I won't know until I have it ready to start. I have the fuel shut off solenoid wired, starter wired, coolant temp sensor wired, finished the mount for the hydra boost, got the drive shaft at the drive line shop, Nick got the injection lines on for the last time, and I painted the hydra boost unit. It's getting closer. I also picked up this spare cluster from a friend.

1972RedNeck · 08-25-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I also picked up this spare cluster from a friend.

How do people get lucky enough to stumble across something like this?

Mattman2010 · 08-20-2012, 08:53 AM

I can not wait to see this thing in person. It's going to be bad ass!
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**Dieselwrencher** · 08-20-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattman2010

I can not wait to see this thing in person. It's going to be bad ass!
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Bring cash. I'm going to have to charge admission to ride in it.

Mattman2010 · 08-20-2012, 03:12 PM

Your just trying to get more money out of me!

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**Dieselwrencher** · 08-20-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattman2010

Your just trying to get more money out of me!

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No, you take for ever cause you can't ride a quad to save your life.

By the way, you need more gaskets sparky.

Mattman2010 · 08-20-2012, 11:51 PM

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No, you take for ever cause you can't ride a quad to save your life.

By the way, you need more gaskets sparky.

Yeah I can, it was just that one incedent haha. Oh great... What now?
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**Dieselwrencher** · 08-22-2012, 02:21 AM

More progress but I swear 3 steps forward, 2 back! My brother started installing the DIY4X shackle flip, not a bolt on unit.

Here it is with no lift blocks, just the shackle flip kit.

I ended up removing 2 1/4" from the shackle bars and got it to this.

It still sits higher in the rear than I want, I might have to bring the front up so it doesn't look like a drag car.

I got my spring perches installed and installed some U-bolt retaining plates off of a freightliner truck since I didn't have any for this thing.

Here is the hydra boost mount finished, and the clutch hydros mounted.

I also got my drive shaft back and will check to see how it fits in the morning.

watahyahknow · 08-22-2012, 02:52 AM

airpressure on that dash , it must come out of a heavier commercial truck with airbrakes

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-22-2012, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

airpressure on that dash , it must come out of a heavier commercial truck with airbrakes

Yep, a C60 of some configuration.

obijuan · 08-22-2012, 10:09 AM

Scoot the shackle flip forward to make the shackle.full lenght at 45 degrees.
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watahyahknow · 08-22-2012, 12:26 PM

iether that or buy leafsprings with more of an arch in them
you might even be able to combine 2 sets by taking one set apart and use parts to put a couple of extra leaves in the 2nd set it will bounce like hell though

mknittle · 08-23-2012, 10:14 AM

L@@ks great Ryan! I hav en't cheacked out your build for a while and I am missing out

mcbassin · 08-23-2012, 08:37 PM

Nice progress Ryan. I love watching all these builds get closer while mine just sits...

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ryanroo · 08-23-2012, 10:07 PM

progress looks great. your engine compartment is looking really clean and spiffy. the picture looks like it is miserably humid though!

Ryan

ryanroo · 08-25-2012, 10:25 PM

i had that same thought. considering i am building a diesel truck as well, i have been keeping my eyes peeled for a diesel tach cluster and Ryan ends up with 2. some guys have all the luck

Ryan

doubleb's69 · 08-29-2012, 09:41 PM

Looks great Ryan.

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-30-2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

How do people get lucky enough to stumble across something like this?

It was dumb luck this time.

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

i had that same thought. considering i am building a diesel truck as well, i have been keeping my eyes peeled for a diesel tach cluster and Ryan ends up with 2. some guys have all the luck

Ryan

My first one I purchased from a member here on the board and paid 2 1/2 times more than what I have in this one. I need one for my crew cab truck you know.

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Looks great Ryan.

Thanks Bud!

**Dieselwrencher** · 08-30-2012, 02:21 AM

I managed to get the suspension sitting how I want it and not super high in the rear. Now I have to get the rear axle as close to centered in the wheel tubs as I can.

I managed to get the steering block on and the drag link hooked up. I have to get a reamer so I can get the chevy rod end in farther to the dodge steering arm.

I have to get new tie rods because Napa decided to give me the wrong ones.

birdistheword · 08-30-2012, 04:25 AM

Looking good keep at it.

08-14-2012, 01:43 PM	#1
Str8-6-68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: B.C. Posts: 137	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Wow, Nice progress Ryan! The truck should be burning rubber in no time! IMO i would put a set of 191 dv's in the pump while its out and you have the time to work on it. That pump is gonna be bad arse tho. I have a 175hp ppump that i still need to collect parts for before it sees the conversion. what size injector lines are you going with? __________________ 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.

08-14-2012, 03:03 PM	#2
6lcummins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: mitchellville, ia Posts: 282	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion It has 0.084" lines on it and for now I put in 0.022" DV's before I take the ones out of my truck for it. __________________ 1996 Dodge 2500 Ext Cab Long Bed P24V Cummins Turbo Diesel 5 speed 4x4 "STOCK" ASSEMBLY THREAD

08-14-2012, 04:25 PM	#3
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion More progress. Got the turbo piping done and painted. I found my weldments and welded a bung in the cold pipe for a boost gauge, and 2 in the hot pipe at the engine. One for a boost reference to the AFC housing, and the other for a boost gauge. Nick got the injection pump put on, he timed it to 26* I believe, vac/ps pump is on, and I got the oil feed line for the ip and vac pump on. I got the intake plate put on with a new gasket, and cleaned and painted the grid heater. I ended up swapping my ps pump for one we had laying around that is for hydraboost so I didn't have to monkey with a T in the return line for both of them. Next thing to do is paint my heater housing, and get a throttle bracket set up. Attached Images __________________ 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.*

08-14-2012, 08:56 PM	#4
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Way to go Ryan! You are knocking that pipe out. Bout ready to fire it up yet? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-20-2012, 01:57 AM	#6
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I've made more progress. I got the clutch hydros installed. Hopefully the clutch engages and disengages like it's supposed to. I won't know until I have it ready to start. I have the fuel shut off solenoid wired, starter wired, coolant temp sensor wired, finished the mount for the hydra boost, got the drive shaft at the drive line shop, Nick got the injection lines on for the last time, and I painted the hydra boost unit. It's getting closer. I also picked up this spare cluster from a friend. __________________ 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.*

08-20-2012, 08:53 AM	#8
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I can not wait to see this thing in person. It's going to be bad ass! 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

08-20-2012, 03:12 PM	#10
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Your just trying to get more money out of me! 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

08-22-2012, 02:21 AM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion More progress but I swear 3 steps forward, 2 back! My brother started installing the DIY4X shackle flip, not a bolt on unit. Here it is with no lift blocks, just the shackle flip kit. I ended up removing 2 1/4" from the shackle bars and got it to this. It still sits higher in the rear than I want, I might have to bring the front up so it doesn't look like a drag car. I got my spring perches installed and installed some U-bolt retaining plates off of a freightliner truck since I didn't have any for this thing. Here is the hydra boost mount finished, and the clutch hydros mounted. I also got my drive shaft back and will check to see how it fits in the morning. __________________ 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.*

08-22-2012, 02:52 AM	#14
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion airpressure on that dash , it must come out of a heavier commercial truck with airbrakes __________________ 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

08-22-2012, 10:09 AM	#16
obijuan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: cibolo tx Posts: 1,033	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Scoot the shackle flip forward to make the shackle.full lenght at 45 degrees. Posted via Mobile Device

08-22-2012, 12:26 PM	#17
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion iether that or buy leafsprings with more of an arch in them you might even be able to combine 2 sets by taking one set apart and use parts to put a couple of extra leaves in the 2nd set it will bounce like hell though __________________ 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

08-23-2012, 10:14 AM	#18
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion L@@ks great Ryan! I hav en't cheacked out your build for a while and I am missing out __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

08-23-2012, 08:37 PM	#19
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Nice progress Ryan. I love watching all these builds get closer while mine just sits... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-23-2012, 10:07 PM	#20
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion progress looks great. your engine compartment is looking really clean and spiffy. the picture looks like it is miserably humid though! Ryan __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

08-25-2012, 10:25 PM	#21
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion i had that same thought. considering i am building a diesel truck as well, i have been keeping my eyes peeled for a diesel tach cluster and Ryan ends up with 2. some guys have all the luck Ryan __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions



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08-29-2012, 09:41 PM	#22
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looks great Ryan. __________________ Bud

08-30-2012, 02:21 AM	#24
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I managed to get the suspension sitting how I want it and not super high in the rear. Now I have to get the rear axle as close to centered in the wheel tubs as I can. I managed to get the steering block on and the drag link hooked up. I have to get a reamer so I can get the chevy rod end in farther to the dodge steering arm. I have to get new tie rods because Napa decided to give me the wrong ones. __________________ 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.*

08-30-2012, 04:25 AM	#25
birdistheword Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 236	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looking good keep at it.

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