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6lcummins · 07-01-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by woodwright

You're not gonna put a stack on it are you?
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Don't have a choice.

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Originally Posted by brimc

I thought so . I have always had trouble miggin pipe. Once I learned tig it is much better. Problem is I don't have a tig at home.
That pipe work looks awesome!

Lower heat and slowed down the wire speed and take our time.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-01-2013, 08:53 PM

Thanks guys. Yep, for now it's getting a stack until I can come up with a good way to get at least 4" exhaust through the back. A stack is the least bit of work right now. Plus I like stacks. I didn't want one on this truck, but I really want to be able to dump my rear suspension for hooking up to trailers. That's a nice feature. My only other option was to dump the exhaust in front of the rear axle, and I felt that looked dumb and it will have my rear axle black...................

Dewey72 · 07-01-2013, 11:26 PM

Holy smokes the four link bars look great. Looking good man!. Did I miss any pics of the clutch master cylinder. Trying to figure out how to do mine.
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woodwright · 07-01-2013, 11:46 PM

I forgot about all the stuff you've got to get around in the back. I'm gonna run 4" back to the front of the rear axle, and then split to duel 3" out the back. I don't care for the huge coffee can tips that some guys have. And I want people to be really confused when they see my truck roll by.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-02-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dewey72

Holy smokes the four link bars look great. Looking good man!. Did I miss any pics of the clutch master cylinder. Trying to figure out how to do mine.
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Thanks! You can see it in the RH corner of this pic below. There was one hole in the fire wall from the factory, and I still need to add one and finish mounting it.

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Originally Posted by woodwright

I forgot about all the stuff you've got to get around in the back. I'm gonna run 4" back to the front of the rear axle, and then split to duel 3" out the back. I don't care for the huge coffee can tips that some guys have. And I want people to be really confused when they see my truck roll by.

Yeah, I think a 5" tip on a 4" system, and a 6" tip on a 5" system looks good. Anything bigger and it looks dumb. On stacks, it definitely has to fit the truck.

Here is a pic of the suspension aired up.

Aired out

I wanted to put the tail pipe over the pan hard bar on the RH side. This was a good idea until I aired it out. Not going to work. So then I thought about putting it over the LH side of the pan hard bar and t it to duals. My issue with that is that I think all the 90's and 45's will restrict flow. It'll have to wait for now.

**gerfunken** · 07-02-2013, 10:58 PM

Any chance of running it down the outside of the frame, and over the top of the air bag on the right hand side?

doubleb's69 · 07-02-2013, 11:22 PM

Looking good fellas.
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ryanroo · 07-03-2013, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by gerfunken

Any chance of running it down the outside of the frame, and over the top of the air bag on the right hand side?

if you give me time, i will find out. i am going to try to avoid a stack, so i am going to try that route. i think i can get it weaseled through the wheel well in a way that wont hurt my feelings. if not, 4" stack.

watahyahknow · 07-03-2013, 02:36 AM

maibe double the pipe up and make it 2 x 2,5 "

Str8-6-68 · 07-03-2013, 12:17 PM

Right on Ryan, This build is really looking good now and its come a long way. Sweetest cummins conversion on this site!

Ackattack · 07-03-2013, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gerfunken

Any chance of running it down the outside of the frame, and over the top of the air bag on the right hand side?

I was thinking the same thing. Or run it on the outside of the frame and dump it in front of the right, rear tire if you don't want to go over the bag bracket.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-03-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by gerfunken

Any chance of running it down the outside of the frame, and over the top of the air bag on the right hand side?

My problem in doing this is my primary turbo is so low that getting over the frame is nearly impossible due to the cab floor board. When I put the turbos on, I had no intentions of going with this air ride set up. Whoops, another change in plans.

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Originally Posted by doubleb's69

Looking good fellas.
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Thanks! See ya soon.

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

if you give me time, i will find out. i am going to try to avoid a stack, so i am going to try that route. i think i can get it weaseled through the wheel well in a way that wont hurt my feelings. if not, 4" stack.

I'm sure you can get it through there with where you put your primary.

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

maibe double the pipe up and make it 2 x 2,5 "

Rectangle tubing doesn't flow nearly the same as round.

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Originally Posted by Str8-6-68

Right on Ryan, This build is really looking good now and its come a long way. Sweetest cummins conversion on this site!

Thanks, how's yours coming?

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Originally Posted by Ackattack

I was thinking the same thing. Or run it on the outside of the frame and dump it in front of the right, rear tire if you don't want to go over the bag bracket.

I don't want it dumping in front of the rear anything.

Everything will be black if I drive it like I stole it. Which may make me feel better for it being such a PITA going back together.

watahyahknow · 07-03-2013, 05:33 PM

sorry meant two round pipes of 2.5 "
i seen y pipes for sale that go from 4 to 2 x 2.5 inch , you could run those down both sides of the frame with a lot more clearance

mknittle · 07-06-2013, 11:26 PM

Ryan, remember that indecision is the key to flexibility! At least that's my story.

Truck is lookin good!

Mattman2010 · 07-09-2013, 03:07 PM

Here are some pictures of the longhorn that I took when I was up there hanging out with Ryan. I have more but I will have to resize them.

watahyahknow · 07-09-2013, 05:32 PM

it has the look of one of those sledpullers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZjT3w2AZ40

all it needs are some tractorweights in front

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-09-2013, 07:07 PM

Well, it's been a long few weeks. We did manage to get the truck down to Good Guys for 2 days so people could perform double takes.

I had a few people join me in the thrash fest to get it ready. Thanks to my Dad, brothers nick and Scott, and to Mattman2010. They all helped do something so the truck would get put back together fast. It is really nice to jump in this thing after all this time and drive it under it's own power. There is still a lot left to be done to drive it, and IDK when it all will get done. We shall see. Here are some pics and I will add more as I resize them.

**gerfunken** · 07-09-2013, 09:06 PM

Ryan, the truck is absolutely beautiful. I hope that mine will turn out near what yours is. (Probably not, but here's to big dreaming...)

ryanroo · 07-09-2013, 09:47 PM

Looks GREAT!

where on earth did you get that BA suspension? hahaha

6lcummins · 07-09-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

Looks GREAT!

where on earth did you get that BA suspension? hahaha

Only took a few MONTHS after it was ordered... Just waiting on the front now....

Mustard72 · 07-09-2013, 10:23 PM

Now that's a truck!!!

6lcummins · 07-09-2013, 10:45 PM

Sorry for the blurriness on the left side, my galaxy died so I had to use my old G2.

ryanroo · 07-09-2013, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 6lcummins

Only took a few MONTHS after it was ordered... Just waiting on the front now....

fabricators are a notoriously unreliable lot...

but i am guessing you meant a few months after you got it to install it? RIGHT??

Mattman2010 · 07-10-2013, 12:45 AM

That rear suspension rides pretty good. Will ride a lot better when the front is bagged. It looked sweet in person!
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Dova · 07-10-2013, 11:52 AM

That looks awesome congrats!

07-01-2013, 08:53 PM	#1702
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Thanks guys. Yep, for now it's getting a stack until I can come up with a good way to get at least 4" exhaust through the back. A stack is the least bit of work right now. Plus I like stacks. I didn't want one on this truck, but I really want to be able to dump my rear suspension for hooking up to trailers. That's a nice feature. My only other option was to dump the exhaust in front of the rear axle, and I felt that looked dumb and it will have my rear axle black................... __________________ 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.*

07-01-2013, 11:26 PM	#1703
Dewey72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hubbard OR Posts: 67	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Holy smokes the four link bars look great. Looking good man!. Did I miss any pics of the clutch master cylinder. Trying to figure out how to do mine. Posted via Mobile Device

07-01-2013, 11:46 PM	#1704
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I forgot about all the stuff you've got to get around in the back. I'm gonna run 4" back to the front of the rear axle, and then split to duel 3" out the back. I don't care for the huge coffee can tips that some guys have. And I want people to be really confused when they see my truck roll by. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

07-02-2013, 10:58 PM	#1706
gerfunken Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 490	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Any chance of running it down the outside of the frame, and over the top of the air bag on the right hand side? __________________ -Scott 1972 Chevy K20 Picture Gallery Build Thread 1930 Chevy AD Picture Gallery 1929 Ford Model-A Picture Gallery 1975 Triumph TR-6 Picture Gallery

07-02-2013, 11:22 PM	#1707
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looking good fellas. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Bud

07-03-2013, 02:36 AM	#1709
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion maibe double the pipe up and make it 2 x 2,5 " __________________ 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

07-03-2013, 12:17 PM	#1710
Str8-6-68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: B.C. Posts: 137	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Right on Ryan, This build is really looking good now and its come a long way. Sweetest cummins conversion on this site! __________________ 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.

07-03-2013, 05:33 PM	#1713
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion sorry meant two round pipes of 2.5 " i seen y pipes for sale that go from 4 to 2 x 2.5 inch , you could run those down both sides of the frame with a lot more clearance __________________ 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

07-06-2013, 11:26 PM	#1714
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Ryan, remember that indecision is the key to flexibility! At least that's my story. Truck is lookin good! __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

07-09-2013, 03:07 PM	#1715
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Here are some pictures of the longhorn that I took when I was up there hanging out with Ryan. I have more but I will have to resize them. __________________ 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

07-09-2013, 07:07 PM	#1717
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Well, it's been a long few weeks. We did manage to get the truck down to Good Guys for 2 days so people could perform double takes. I had a few people join me in the thrash fest to get it ready. Thanks to my Dad, brothers nick and Scott, and to Mattman2010. They all helped do something so the truck would get put back together fast. It is really nice to jump in this thing after all this time and drive it under it's own power. There is still a lot left to be done to drive it, and IDK when it all will get done. We shall see. Here are some pics and I will add more as I resize them. __________________ 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.*

07-09-2013, 09:06 PM	#1718
gerfunken Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 490	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Ryan, the truck is absolutely beautiful. I hope that mine will turn out near what yours is. (Probably not, but here's to big dreaming...) __________________ -Scott 1972 Chevy K20 Picture Gallery Build Thread 1930 Chevy AD Picture Gallery 1929 Ford Model-A Picture Gallery 1975 Triumph TR-6 Picture Gallery

07-09-2013, 09:47 PM	#1719
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looks GREAT! where on earth did you get that BA suspension? hahaha __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

07-09-2013, 10:23 PM	#1721
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Now that's a truck!!! __________________ Nick Old Mustard, 1972 Chevy C20, 350, TH350, 4.10 Dana 60 rear, owned since I was 16 in 1986 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=545356 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

07-09-2013, 10:45 PM	#1722
6lcummins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: mitchellville, ia Posts: 282	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Sorry for the blurriness on the left side, my galaxy died so I had to use my old G2. __________________ 1996 Dodge 2500 Ext Cab Long Bed P24V Cummins Turbo Diesel 5 speed 4x4 "STOCK" ASSEMBLY THREAD



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07-10-2013, 12:45 AM	#1724
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion That rear suspension rides pretty good. Will ride a lot better when the front is bagged. It looked sweet in person! 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

07-10-2013, 11:52 AM	#1725
Dova Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 263	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion That looks awesome congrats!

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