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Mattman2010 · 10-26-2012, 09:12 AM

He wants to sell his 90 burb. The long horn is staying where it's at.
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RatRod68 · 10-26-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mattman2010

he wants to sell his 90 burb. The long horn is staying where it's at.
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wahoo!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-26-2012, 06:51 PM

Yeah, I'm wanting to sell the white whale. I'd have to get a good cunk for this truck. But I did have a customer try to trade me his dodge today for it. I told him too bad his dodge wasn't a ford. I want the cab room.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-26-2012, 07:16 PM

I'll have some details later, but here's a shot of what it looks like now........

Please excuse my mess.

Vintage Windmills · 10-26-2012, 08:45 PM

Looks great with the fender on there, must be a huge inspiration to see a glimpse of how it will look finished!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-26-2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Looks great with the fender on there, must be a huge inspiration to see a glimpse of how it will look finished!

Thanks. Yes, it is nice to finally get a side view of a complete truck.

I took a gamble on getting a mechanical fan on the engine, and it paid off. I have about 1/2" in between the radiator and fan blade. I have to get a new serpentine belt. So say bye bye to the green gatorback belt. Haha

ryanroo · 10-26-2012, 10:48 PM

the truck is looking reeeally awesome. i like the white and orange trucks almost as much as i like the solid orange ones!

Glad to hear about the fan. i think that was the best choice.

ryan

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-28-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

the truck is looking reeeally awesome. i like the white and orange trucks almost as much as i like the solid orange ones!

Glad to hear about the fan. i think that was the best choice.

ryan

I've always wanted a solid orange one of these with upper and lower mouldings. On the fan, I figured I'd at least try to put the 92-93 style fan hub on, and it fits. Clearance is tight now that the fenders are on, but I think I'm going to modify the radiator mounts and lean the radiator back some to gain more clearance.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-28-2012, 12:09 PM

Yesterday I got the fenders on, mouldings on the doors and fenders, and installed the fender to door seals, and fresh air assembly in the cowl. Today I'm going to get the cowl, and hood on.

MrBeast · 10-28-2012, 01:00 PM

Wow, it won't be too long now and you will be driving it. That thing is going to look sharp!

doubleb's69 · 10-28-2012, 07:38 PM

Looking good Ryan.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-29-2012, 10:17 AM

Thanks guys!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-29-2012, 10:23 AM

Before I forget, here are the pics of the fender to door seal after I got them done.

Here's a before pic with the trash guards on the cowl.

Fender emblems. I also put new wood grain on my lower mouldings. A lot of my trim isn't perfect, but I picked the best pieces I had. I plan on repainting the black parts later as I just want to get this thing put together.

I had a friend help me put the cowl on. Boy was that fun. I'm going to have to remove it and pull two shims out of the lh fender. It has too much gap at the top. I installed a new hood to cowl seal and let me tell you, it really causes the hood to shut hard. Anyone else had that problem? I have to modify my hood latch assy now. My hood is held down with a strap for the time being.

RatRod68 · 10-29-2012, 01:24 PM

Lookin real good!!

MrBeast · 10-29-2012, 01:48 PM

Wow that thing is looking good.

You are being a bad influence, I am really wanting to work on mine now and can'f afford it!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-29-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RatRod68

Lookin real good!!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

Wow that thing is looking good.

You are being a bad influence, I am really wanting to work on mine now and can'f afford it!

Thanks!

I hear that. That's been half the reason this truck has taken so long to do. It is 100% paid for. In years passed, I would have went to the bank and taken a loan out to buy parts and try to finish a project. The last 3 years I've just been doing what ever when I had the money. It sucks, but it is what it is. Haha

mcbassin · 10-29-2012, 04:03 PM

Very nice progress Ryan!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-29-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice progress Ryan!

Thanks Mike!

RatRod68 · 10-29-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Thanks!

I hear that. That's been half the reason this truck has taken so long to do. It is 100% paid for. In years passed, I would have went to the bank and taken a loan out to buy parts and try to finish a project. The last 3 years I've just been doing what ever when I had the money. It sucks, but it is what it is. Haha

I am right there with ya buddy. When i built my Ranger the first time, I used a loan, and paid a fortune in interest. This time, with all the rigs, they are all paid for, and as money allows, work gets completed.

wutnxt · 10-30-2012, 02:40 AM

Man it looks wicked....great job...I dig that colour..

p.s...I fired up the 58 tonight for the first time...

ryanroo · 10-30-2012, 07:54 AM

Looking better with every day. im looking forward to the bad air video!

Ryan

MrBeast · 10-30-2012, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Thanks!

Thanks!

I hear that. That's been half the reason this truck has taken so long to do. It is 100% paid for. In years passed, I would have went to the bank and taken a loan out to buy parts and try to finish a project. The last 3 years I've just been doing what ever when I had the money. It sucks, but it is what it is. Haha

That is why I am going to school for computers, if I get a good tech job I will finally be able to afford my truck/jeep habbit.

RatRod68 · 10-30-2012, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

That is why I am going to school for computers, if I get a good tech job I will finally be able to afford my truck/jeep habbit.

Same reason I'm an accountant.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-30-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

Looking better with every day. im looking forward to the bad air video!

Ryan

You and me both!

I don't know if this truck will be running sooner or later. Winter is sneaking up on me and I need to get the 76 going for my wife but I'm trying to finish the 88 Burb. Oh boy....

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-30-2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by RatRod68

Same reason I'm an accountant.

Same reason I'm a mechanic. But lately, side work has cost me more head aches than what it's worth it seems.

10-26-2012, 09:12 AM	#1176
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion He wants to sell his 90 burb. The long horn is staying where it's at. 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

10-26-2012, 06:51 PM	#1178
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Yeah, I'm wanting to sell the white whale. I'd have to get a good cunk for this truck. But I did have a customer try to trade me his dodge today for it. I told him too bad his dodge wasn't a ford. I want the cab room. __________________ 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.*

10-26-2012, 07:16 PM	#1179
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I'll have some details later, but here's a shot of what it looks like now........ Please excuse my mess. __________________ 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.*

10-26-2012, 08:45 PM	#1180
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looks great with the fender on there, must be a huge inspiration to see a glimpse of how it will look finished! __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

10-26-2012, 10:48 PM	#1182
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion the truck is looking reeeally awesome. i like the white and orange trucks almost as much as i like the solid orange ones! Glad to hear about the fan. i think that was the best choice. ryan __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

10-28-2012, 12:09 PM	#1184
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Yesterday I got the fenders on, mouldings on the doors and fenders, and installed the fender to door seals, and fresh air assembly in the cowl. Today I'm going to get the cowl, and hood on. __________________ 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.*

10-28-2012, 01:00 PM	#1185
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 Wow, it won't be too long now and you will be driving it. That thing is going to look sharp! __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

10-28-2012, 07:38 PM	#1186
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looking good Ryan. __________________ Bud

10-29-2012, 10:17 AM	#1187
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Thanks guys! __________________ 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.*

10-29-2012, 10:23 AM	#1188
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Before I forget, here are the pics of the fender to door seal after I got them done. Here's a before pic with the trash guards on the cowl. Fender emblems. I also put new wood grain on my lower mouldings. A lot of my trim isn't perfect, but I picked the best pieces I had. I plan on repainting the black parts later as I just want to get this thing put together. I had a friend help me put the cowl on. Boy was that fun. I'm going to have to remove it and pull two shims out of the lh fender. It has too much gap at the top. I installed a new hood to cowl seal and let me tell you, it really causes the hood to shut hard. Anyone else had that problem? I have to modify my hood latch assy now. My hood is held down with a strap for the time being. __________________ 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.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 10-29-2012 at 10:28 AM.

10-29-2012, 01:24 PM	#1189
RatRod68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 828	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Lookin real good!! __________________ build Threads: Nasty 68 C10. My lil hotrod Leftovers 68 C20 D-Ranged Ford Ranger on steroids Semper Fi

10-29-2012, 01:48 PM	#1190
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 Wow that thing is looking good. You are being a bad influence, I am really wanting to work on mine now and can'f afford it! __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

10-29-2012, 04:03 PM	#1192
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Very nice progress Ryan! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-30-2012, 02:40 AM	#1195
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 Man it looks wicked....great job...I dig that colour.. p.s...I fired up the 58 tonight for the first time... __________________ 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

10-30-2012, 07:54 AM	#1196
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looking better with every day. im looking forward to the bad air video! Ryan __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions



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