1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes - Page 54 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ryanroo · 02-22-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I have to port a 24v head, and then it's back on this truck. It's sitting in the shop now so it doesn't get full of snow. I'm debating doing air ride on the rear, but it might have to wait because I have a new project for the wife to drive that is a big project too..........

All the cool kids....

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-22-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

All the cool kids....

Then you had better get on it buddy.

ryanroo · 02-26-2013, 09:47 PM

so, this is done now right?

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-04-2013, 03:38 PM

Yesterday I started unloading the crap out of the cab. I need to make a list of what still needs to be done, and what parts are needed to be purchased or found. After I get the 24v head done that I'm porting, I'll remove the box and get on boxing the frame and adding some cross members and my GN hitch. I'd really like to do air ride on the rear, but for now the leaf springs are going to have to stay. My project to time list isn't jiving. I want my 40 Ford running by June, need to get the Excursion running soon, the Longhorn needs finished, and we've got a 68 Mustang to restore for my Mother before June or July. I need 3 more bays and 3 guys.

I did find my steering shaft and painted it yesterday. I need to get the steering column in it and start getting wiring done so I can get to a point of a test fire........................... That's right after I change my trans cross member and get the frame boxed. There's a guy in Co who I need to kick in the nads. Hey, just sayin.

I also will be ordering some zero rate off set add a leaves to get my axles centered in the wheel wells. It's driving me nuts how they are.

watahyahknow · 03-04-2013, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I'd really like to do air ride on the rear, but for now the leaf springs are going to have to stay..

i seen a leaf to air ride conversion a long while back in an article about budget dragcars the man lopped most of the rearpart of the leafsprings off and used the front part as tractionarms he put the airbags on top of his rearaxle , he didnt use any airride stuff just some plastic airhose and two schradervalves once set he left it as it was

the front part of the leafspring alowed for some flex and he used the stock eeeh panhart bar for the side to side stuff , the only thing i kept thinking of was : i hope the front eyes of those leafsprings are strong enough or he be leaving the rearaxle on the startingline

woodwright · 03-04-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Yesterday I started unloading the crap out of the cab. I need to make a list of what still needs to be done, and what parts are needed to be purchased or found. After I get the 24v head done that I'm porting, I'll remove the box and get on boxing the frame and adding some cross members and my GN hitch. I'd really like to do air ride on the rear, but for now the leaf springs are going to have to stay. My project to time list isn't jiving. I want my 40 Ford running by June, need to get the Excursion running soon, the Longhorn needs finished, and we've got a 68 Mustang to restore for my Mother before June or July. I need 3 more bays and 3 guys.

I did find my steering shaft and painted it yesterday. I need to get the steering column in it and start getting wiring done so I can get to a point of a test fire........................... That's right after I change my trans cross member and get the frame boxed. There's a guy in Co who I need to kick in the nads. Hey, just sayin.

I also will be ordering some zero rate off set add a leaves to get my axles centered in the wheel wells. It's driving me nuts how they are.

I'll come help you.

Mattman2010 · 03-04-2013, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Yesterday I started unloading the crap out of the cab. I need to make a list of what still needs to be done, and what parts are needed to be purchased or found. After I get the 24v head done that I'm porting, I'll remove the box and get on boxing the frame and adding some cross members and my GN hitch. I'd really like to do air ride on the rear, but for now the leaf springs are going to have to stay. My project to time list isn't jiving. I want my 40 Ford running by June, need to get the Excursion running soon, the Longhorn needs finished, and we've got a 68 Mustang to restore for my Mother before June or July. I need 3 more bays and 3 guys.

I did find my steering shaft and painted it yesterday. I need to get the steering column in it and start getting wiring done so I can get to a point of a test fire........................... That's right after I change my trans cross member and get the frame boxed. There's a guy in Co who I need to kick in the nads. Hey, just sayin.

I also will be ordering some zero rate off set add a leaves to get my axles centered in the wheel wells. It's driving me nuts how they are.

If you have a couch and feed me i will help you, you can pay me in parts!
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wutnxt · 03-04-2013, 05:55 PM

Hey your talking to the king of projects....I don't even know how many I am working on anymore. I am looking forward to seeing that truck of yours on the road soon....you'll get it all done man, it just takes time I have faith in ya....lol

ryanroo · 03-04-2013, 09:14 PM

Boxing the frame is totally awesome, but who would do all that and skip bagging the rear?

ryanroo · 03-04-2013, 09:15 PM

how far do you need to offset the front axle?

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-04-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

how far do you need to offset the front axle?

IDK yet. Whatever it takes to get the wheel centered in the wheel well.

ryanroo · 03-04-2013, 10:01 PM

you should find out, i might be convinced to make a set of offset zero rates...

i am pretty sure i can make them out of 1/2" so it doesnt alter the height much

Ryan

Vintage Windmills · 03-05-2013, 11:52 AM

Why do you want to box the frame? the longhorn frame has a high modulus (resistant to bending) to begin with. Its a one ton frame.

MrBeast · 03-05-2013, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Why do you want to box the frame? the longhorn frame has a high modulus (resistant to bending) to begin with. Its a one ton frame.

Because a Cummins weighs 400 lbs more than a big block chevy and makes much more torque.

Vintage Windmills · 03-05-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

Because a Cummins weighs 400 lbs more than a big block chevy and makes much more torque.

The older dodges with cummins didn't have a boxed frame (making assumption here) and the longhorn frame would handle more than a big block since the big blocks worked well in the lighter c20 frames.

MrBeast · 03-05-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

The older dodges with cummins didn't have a boxed frame (making assumption here) and the longhorn frame would handle more than a big block since the big blocks worked well in the lighter c20 frames.

The older dodges also had a ton of problems with cracked frames.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-05-2013, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

you should find out, i might be convinced to make a set of offset zero rates...

i am pretty sure i can make them out of 1/2" so it doesnt alter the height much

Ryan

Of course, after I ordered mine already. Thanks buddy!

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Why do you want to box the frame? the longhorn frame has a high modulus (resistant to bending) to begin with. Its a one ton frame.

Because if I don't, I'll never hear the end of it from a couple of net thugs.

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

The older dodges also had a ton of problems with cracked frames.

The biggest problem were their front frame horns. It was a really chitty design. They also had steering box frame area cracking issues too. It also couldn't have helped that those frames were started in the early 70's and just modified clear up until the early 90's.

6lcummins · 03-05-2013, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Why do you want to box the frame? the longhorn frame has a high modulus (resistant to bending) to begin with. Its a one ton frame.

700HP/1400LBS FT of torque is a good start to why its getting boxed.

Vintage Windmills · 03-05-2013, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 6lcummins

700HP/1400LBS FT of torque is a good start to why its getting boxed.

Wow, thats crazy power. makes sense given that

jbclassix · 03-05-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 6lcummins

700HP/1400LBS FT of torque is a good start to why its getting boxed.

thats... wow. i deleted my complement cuz it wasn't big enough.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-05-2013, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

thats... wow. i deleted my complement cuz it wasn't big enough.

It definitely has the fuel and air for 700hp, it just needs all the little stuff to make it fire, and put it to the ground.

ryanroo · 03-05-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Vintage Windmills

Why do you want to box the frame? the longhorn frame has a high modulus (resistant to bending) to begin with. Its a one ton frame.

peer pressure...

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-05-2013, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

peer pressure...

Tick, tock, tick, tock.

MrBeast · 03-06-2013, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Tick, tock, tick, tock.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTyN-vvFIkE

ryanroo · 03-06-2013, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Tick, tock, tick, tock.

was that my kick in the junk?

02-26-2013, 09:47 PM	#3
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03-04-2013, 03:38 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Yesterday I started unloading the crap out of the cab. I need to make a list of what still needs to be done, and what parts are needed to be purchased or found. After I get the 24v head done that I'm porting, I'll remove the box and get on boxing the frame and adding some cross members and my GN hitch. I'd really like to do air ride on the rear, but for now the leaf springs are going to have to stay. My project to time list isn't jiving. I want my 40 Ford running by June, need to get the Excursion running soon, the Longhorn needs finished, and we've got a 68 Mustang to restore for my Mother before June or July. I need 3 more bays and 3 guys. I did find my steering shaft and painted it yesterday. I need to get the steering column in it and start getting wiring done so I can get to a point of a test fire........................... That's right after I change my trans cross member and get the frame boxed. There's a guy in Co who I need to kick in the nads. Hey, just sayin. I also will be ordering some zero rate off set add a leaves to get my axles centered in the wheel wells. It's driving me nuts how they are. __________________ 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.*

03-04-2013, 05:55 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 Hey your talking to the king of projects....I don't even know how many I am working on anymore. I am looking forward to seeing that truck of yours on the road soon....you'll get it all done man, it just takes time I have faith in ya....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

03-04-2013, 09:14 PM	#9
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Boxing the frame is totally awesome, but who would do all that and skip bagging the rear? __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

03-04-2013, 09:15 PM	#10
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion how far do you need to offset the front axle? __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

03-04-2013, 10:01 PM	#12
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion you should find out, i might be convinced to make a set of offset zero rates... i am pretty sure i can make them out of 1/2" so it doesnt alter the height much Ryan __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

03-05-2013, 11:52 AM	#13
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Why do you want to box the frame? the longhorn frame has a high modulus (resistant to bending) to begin with. Its a one ton frame. __________________ 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



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