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MrBeast · 09-20-2012, 03:29 AM

Man that Vette is sweet!

duallyjams · 09-20-2012, 07:05 AM

I did not know that you are a turbo farmer

doubleb's69 · 09-20-2012, 12:41 PM

I wish I was building a truck like that Ryan. Too cool.

lowrollin70gmc · 09-21-2012, 09:58 AM

Goes fast: check
Tons of fun: check
Not a stuck up "vette guy": check
Makes said "vette guy" mad: check

After reviewing my above criteria, the Corvette is bad ass. What's the cooler between the radiator and intercooler? Oil cooler?

If you give me a month I'll have an extra Chevy D60 steering arm if you want to swap to it. Shipping and it's yours.

**fakerwade** · 09-21-2012, 11:17 AM

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Goes fast: check
Tons of fun: check
Not a stuck up "vette guy": check
Makes said "vette guy" mad: check

Mattman2010 · 09-21-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by lowrollin70gmc

What's the cooler between the radiator and intercooler? Oil cooler?

that's his transmission cooler
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**Dieselwrencher** · 09-21-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

Man that Vette is sweet!

Thanks, it was a lot of work.

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

I did not know that you are a turbo farmer

Me either.

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Originally Posted by doubleb's69

I wish I was building a truck like that Ryan. Too cool.

You can.

[quote=fakerwade;5604132]

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Here's another project we got put back together.

Your kidding me right???!! You put a diesel in a vette??? Man what the heck is wrong with you??? ( now I sound like my dad ) Dude that is just pure sacrilege!

#%&$(&&totally%&(&)!)*+(*fricken%^^*&&#@$@messed$&(^%up!!%^^^**in@%@&the!%^)HEAD*^^)_*^*$$#dude!!!#$ ^&^*(%#

We get that from quite a few people. It's hilarious to watch the die hard vette guys. Especially when I tell them how fast it is. Then they just leave. Haha.

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Originally Posted by Rodzzilla

The crew cab needs to be sitting in my yard.

It can be. How have you been? Long time no see.

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

moah a diesel in a vette isnt too bad as long as it goes like stink
the corvette isnt the bvest base for a quarter mile racecar though from wat i understood there getting a bit squirely and having tractionproblems
a camaro or chevelle might be a better idea

Seriously, traction an issue?

That may be why it has huge DOT drag slicks on it. I'm just taking a guess here.

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Originally Posted by lowrollin70gmc

Goes fast: check
Tons of fun: check
Not a stuck up "vette guy": check
Makes said "vette guy" mad: check

After reviewing my above criteria, the Corvette is bad ass. What's the cooler between the radiator and intercooler? Oil cooler?

If you give me a month I'll have an extra Chevy D60 steering arm if you want to swap to it. Shipping and it's yours.

Thanks, and on the steering arm. That will be awesome. no rush man.

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Originally Posted by Mattman2010

that's his transmission cooler
Posted via Mobile Device

Yep you're right. Now I know why you asked me that.

Rodzzilla · 09-22-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It can be. How have you been? Long time no see.

Things are going good. Finally found a new house after all these years of looking. It already has an out building. Half of it is heated and has concrete floor. Need to get busy on stuff. Unfortunately a lot of little things to do to the house.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-22-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodzzilla

Things are going good. Finally found a new house after all these years of looking. It already has an out building. Half of it is heated and has concrete floor. Need to get busy on stuff. Unfortunately a lot of little things to do to the house.

Good for you!

6lcummins · 09-21-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

Man that Vette is sweet!

[quote=fakerwade;5604132]

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Here's another project we got put back together.

Your kidding me right???!! You put a diesel in a vette??? Man what the heck is wrong with you??? ( now I sound like my dad ) Dude that is just pure sacrilege!

#%&$(&&totally%&(&)!)*+(*fricken%^^*&&#@$@messed$&(^%up!!%^^^**in@%@&the!%^)HEAD*^^)_*^*$$#dude!!!#$ ^&^*(%#

Quote:

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

moah a diesel in a vette isnt too bad as long as it goes like stink
the corvette isnt the bvest base for a quarter mile racecar though from wat i understood there getting a bit squirely and having tractionproblems
a camaro or chevelle might be a better idea

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrollin70gmc

Goes fast: check
Tons of fun: check
Not a stuck up "vette guy": check
Makes said "vette guy" mad: check

After reviewing my above criteria, the Corvette is bad ass. What's the cooler between the radiator and intercooler? Oil cooler?

If you give me a month I'll have an extra Chevy D60 steering arm if you want to swap to it. Shipping and it's yours.

Here is some more:

http://www.builtwithblood.com/forums...read.php?t=537

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-21-2012, 04:48 PM

Today I installed my vent shades, trimmed my gauge pod to set on the dash, and installed the last 2 window wiper seals for the LH door. I also started installing the new door seals. They irritated me and I went to a junk yard and got some to try out later.

72BlckButy · 09-23-2012, 12:27 PM

Nice progress Ryan.

How's the family coming along? That second bun still in the oven?

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-24-2012, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice progress Ryan.

How's the family coming along? That second bun still in the oven?

They're doing good Nate! Nope, he was born April 11th this year. He's doing pretty good. How about your family?

1985-GMC · 09-24-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

They're doing good Nate! Nope, he was born April 11th this year. He's doing pretty good. How about your family?

Hey cool, that's my birthday!

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-24-2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Hey cool, that's my birthday!

Well cool deal and Happy Late Birthday!

72BlckButy · 09-24-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

They're doing good Nate! Nope, he was born April 11th this year. He's doing pretty good. How about your family?

Wow.... time is getting away from me.

We've been doing good if we can get of this crud we've had for two weeks now. Have to meet up with you in 2013 and see the expanding family.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-24-2012, 09:49 AM

No pics, but I did manage to get the new to me weather stripping on the cab. If anyone wants an upgrade from the glue on factory crap, use door seals from a 87-96 (before they changed the body style) Dodge Dakota. You will need to cut off about 3" or so, but the stuff holds it self on because it has a metal clamp inside it. You go to a junk yard and find 2 good used seals, clean them up, re crimp the channel and install on to your cab. Works so much nicer than taping and gluing the factory stuff!

jbclassix · 09-24-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

No pics, but I did manage to get the new to me weather stripping on the cab. If anyone wants an upgrade from the glue on factory crap, use door seals from a 87-96 (before they changed the body style) Dodge Dakota. You will need to cut off about 3" or so, but the stuff holds it self on because it has a metal clamp inside it. You go to a junk yard and find 2 good used seals, clean them up, re crimp the channel and install on to your cab. Works so much nicer than taping and gluing the factory stuff!

Good to know for us cheap, broke folks!

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-24-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

Good to know for us cheap, broke folks!

Yep. I got 3 door seals from a u pull it yard for $16.85.

mosesburb · 09-24-2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

No pics, but I did manage to get the new to me weather stripping on the cab. If anyone wants an upgrade from the glue on factory crap, use door seals from a 87-96 (before they changed the body style) Dodge Dakota. You will need to cut off about 3" or so, but the stuff holds it self on because it has a metal clamp inside it. You go to a junk yard and find 2 good used seals, clean them up, re crimp the channel and install on to your cab. Works so much nicer than taping and gluing the factory stuff!

I did this and went back to the glue on stuff. I laid mine out so the seam ended up at the bottom of the door opening. That put some of the areas that the Dakota door "squished" in areas on my doors that didn't "squish" as much leaving small gaps that flowed air at high speed, but more importantly water--even when sitting still. Not saying yours will, but it is something to check out so you don't end up with wet shorts on a rainy day. Your weatherstrip may be better than what we get out here because it hasn't been on the surface of the sun its whole life.

ryanroo · 09-25-2012, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesburb

because it hasn't been on the surface of the sun its whole life.

ain't that the truth. you guys have it even worse, and im not sure how thats possible!

72-c20 · 09-25-2012, 12:50 AM

one thing to bear in mind with using the Dodge weather strip, is that you actually switch sides. dodge drivers side to Chevy pass side...

Chevy has rounded door rear corner and sharp point at A pillar. Dodge is opposite.

I've done this on mine with good luck... after 4 years, the JY weatherstrip finally started getting some bad spots so I got another...

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-25-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 72-c20

one thing to bear in mind with using the Dodge weather strip, is that you actually switch sides. dodge drivers side to Chevy pass side...

Chevy has rounded door rear corner and sharp point at A pillar. Dodge is opposite.

I've done this on mine with good luck... after 4 years, the JY weatherstrip finally started getting some bad spots so I got another...

Huh, I used the same side from the Dakota to the Chevy with no issue. I'll have to take pics and post it up.

SS Tim · 09-25-2012, 12:54 AM

The only advantage (other than cost) of used w strips is the fact that they have shrunk. If you do buy new strips make sure you put them in long. By this I mean really compress it in along the bottom lengthwise to make up for the inch or so that is going to shrink out. The advantage with the self retaining strip is it can be repositioned to make up for radius bridging by shrinkage over time if you allow for it.

**fakerwade** · 09-25-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

No pics, but I did manage to get the new to me weather stripping on the cab. If anyone wants an upgrade from the glue on factory crap, use door seals from a 87-96 (before they changed the body style) Dodge Dakota. You will need to cut off about 3" or so, but the stuff holds it self on because it has a metal clamp inside it. You go to a junk yard and find 2 good used seals, clean them up, re crimp the channel and install on to your cab. Works so much nicer than taping and gluing the factory stuff!

Brilliant!!!

09-20-2012, 03:29 AM	#1
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Man that Vette is sweet! __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

09-20-2012, 07:05 AM	#2
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I did not know that you are a turbo farmer __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change! Last edited by duallyjams; 09-20-2012 at 07:26 PM.

09-20-2012, 12:41 PM	#3
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I wish I was building a truck like that Ryan. Too cool. __________________ Bud

09-21-2012, 09:58 AM	#4
lowrollin70gmc Too many projects Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fargo, ND land of the flat hills Posts: 1,147	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Goes fast: check Tons of fun: check Not a stuck up "vette guy": check Makes said "vette guy" mad: check After reviewing my above criteria, the Corvette is bad ass. What's the cooler between the radiator and intercooler? Oil cooler? If you give me a month I'll have an extra Chevy D60 steering arm if you want to swap to it. Shipping and it's yours. __________________ Andrew 84 GMC C1500 SWB 6.2 Diesel/700R4/3.42 "Grandpa's odd duck" 70 GMC C1500 LWB My first truck: shaved, bagged, and more: the lowrollin70gmc 68 K20 Suburban 12V Cummins/NV5600/NP205/D60/11.5AAM 3.73s "Dakota Cadillac" 63 Chevy II Nova Coupe 250 I6/T56/4.56s "Economy car" 53 Willys Wagon 350/NV4500/BW4401/HP D44/9inch “Winter Wagon” 30 Model A 16 Focus ST

09-21-2012, 04:48 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Today I installed my vent shades, trimmed my gauge pod to set on the dash, and installed the last 2 window wiper seals for the LH door. I also started installing the new door seals. They irritated me and I went to a junk yard and got some to try out later. __________________ 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.*

09-23-2012, 12:27 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Nice progress Ryan. How's the family coming along? That second bun still in the oven? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-24-2012, 09:49 AM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion No pics, but I did manage to get the new to me weather stripping on the cab. If anyone wants an upgrade from the glue on factory crap, use door seals from a 87-96 (before they changed the body style) Dodge Dakota. You will need to cut off about 3" or so, but the stuff holds it self on because it has a metal clamp inside it. You go to a junk yard and find 2 good used seals, clean them up, re crimp the channel and install on to your cab. Works so much nicer than taping and gluing the factory stuff! __________________ 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.*

09-25-2012, 12:50 AM	#22
72-c20 Packrat Join Date: May 2008 Location: Central Iowa Posts: 459	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion one thing to bear in mind with using the Dodge weather strip, is that you actually switch sides. dodge drivers side to Chevy pass side... Chevy has rounded door rear corner and sharp point at A pillar. Dodge is opposite. I've done this on mine with good luck... after 4 years, the JY weatherstrip finally started getting some bad spots so I got another... __________________ gone: --'07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD --'68 Firebird 400 Convertible gone: --'72 Chevy K20

09-25-2012, 12:54 AM	#24
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion The only advantage (other than cost) of used w strips is the fact that they have shrunk. If you do buy new strips make sure you put them in long. By this I mean really compress it in along the bottom lengthwise to make up for the inch or so that is going to shrink out. The advantage with the self retaining strip is it can be repositioned to make up for radius bridging by shrinkage over time if you allow for it. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban



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