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Ackattack · 11-20-2013, 12:45 AM

I had a floor shifter in my 72 GMC in my younger days and as I got older grew tired of it. On my 68 I'm using an automatic column with a lokar cable shift adapter (cable) to shift the 4L60E.

rambler · 11-20-2013, 12:51 AM

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72MARIO · 11-21-2013, 05:01 PM

I am seriously thinking of building a cummins chassis for my 67 C20. I am getting tired of 10 mpg...I brought home a 68 C30 longhorn frame to build up and swap bodies.

Would it be possible to build a 5.9/47RH and have it run off the stock auto shifter ? What are the chances of that tranny fitting under a low hump cab ?

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-21-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 72MARIO

I am seriously thinking of building a cummins chassis for my 67 C20. I am getting tired of 10 mpg...I brought home a 68 C30 longhorn frame to build up and swap bodies.

Would it be possible to build a 5.9/47RH and have it run off the stock auto shifter ? What are the chances of that tranny fitting under a low hump cab ?

Man, it'd be a tight fit fitting it under a low hump floor due to the bell housing height. You might be able to but I can't imagine it'll be any fun to remove and install the trans. Yes, you can use a standard column shift column to shift the 47RH. I just don't want to find a tilt column shift column. Maybe I will, IDK. The yellow burb I did last fall I used a column shift shifter and made a linkage system and it works pretty good. It's a 47RH 5.9 combo.

watahyahknow · 11-21-2013, 06:20 PM

i think that he lowered the engine in the frame compared to the stock engine to get it to fit under the stock hood so in his case the tranny will clear fine under the stock hump

madhatterxlch · 11-26-2013, 06:40 PM

Wow, 76 pages, so awesome project. Been doing a similar project myself. Went a diiferent direction initially. Tried doing the body swap, big pita. So now I'm back tracking. You wouldn't happen to have made a drawing of your engine & trans. crossmembers. I'm dumping in a 93 12v, NV5600 & NP205 in my 71 K20. Just trying to make up for some lost time. Thanks for any help.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-27-2013, 11:43 PM

Sorry, I don't have any drawings of my cross members. I do have a template of a cross member I built for the V Rig, and I do have an Auto World cross member I can take pics of for you too.

madhatterxlch · 11-30-2013, 02:43 PM

Anything is helpful, if could come up a cad file then I could take it down to my local metal guy and put it on the plasma table.

wutnxt · 12-01-2013, 04:10 PM

Man....

Drive it don't take it apart....lol....Send that Orange Beast over to my house and i will drive it for you. Wicked ride you have and some awesome skills your truck is a Beast I really like your thread.

I been crazy busy but this is one of the first threads I had to check out when i got back.....I pick up my 24 valve next week so i can be a member of the "Darkside" too ....I might have a 12 valve set up now too...You guy's are a bad influence. So does anyone make a C&C cover so my die hard friends won't have to see that big C word across that cover?.......lmao

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-02-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by madhatterxlch

Anything is helpful, if could come up a cad file then I could take it down to my local metal guy and put it on the plasma table.

Sorry Dude, no CAD file here. I build my stuff the old fashioned way. Measure and mock up.

6lcummins · 12-03-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Sorry Dude, no CAD file here. I build my stuff the old fashioned way. Measure and mock up.

Bet you or the other Ryan could build him a setup that would work...

ryanroo · 12-01-2013, 06:04 PM

im not sure you will be able to hide the fact that it is a cummins. somewhat distinguishable sound they make. the 12v "cover" from dodge comes off and leaves just the 6 individual rocker boxes with no brand identification. in my feeble knowledge, i dont know of a 24v cover that doesnt at least say cummins.

jbclassix · 12-02-2013, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

im not sure you will be able to hide the fact that it is a cummins. somewhat distinguishable sound they make. the 12v "cover" from dodge comes off and leaves just the 6 individual rocker boxes with no brand identification. in my feeble knowledge, i dont know of a 24v cover that doesnt at least say cummins.

Ryan, I've seen some 24v engines in pushers that say SU!WWn) but I don't know what that means.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-02-2013, 08:33 PM

Just mill off the Cummins letters and you will be good to go. Yeah, I know, but this truck is destined for change.

If I keep letting my mind wander it might keep getting changes.

ryanroo · 12-03-2013, 10:05 PM

oh he could build anything. but nothing he designed works for trucks that arent like his. and hes one expensive a-hole to have work for you.

6lcummins · 12-04-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

oh he could build anything. but nothing he designed works for trucks that arent like his. and hes one expensive a-hole to have work for you.

This coming from you....

ryanroo · 12-04-2013, 08:57 PM

Just calling it how i see it...

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-05-2013, 08:45 PM

Hey, my neighbor has a Duramax truck for sale. How about some change?

jbclassix · 12-06-2013, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Hey, my neighbor has a Duramax truck for sale. How about some change?

Something wrong with your cranium

**rgreathouse** · 12-07-2013, 01:20 AM

Maybe I missed it but what'd you end up with for the hood latch? Truck looks great by the way!

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-09-2013, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rgreathouse

Maybe I missed it but what'd you end up with for the hood latch? Truck looks great by the way!

Thanks. We ended up moving the intercooler down to where it almost touches the frame. Then the hood latch will fit in there if you shim it up about 1/4". We had to cut my lower support on the bottom of the support and add some pieces to keep the strength in it.

ryanroo · 12-09-2013, 08:22 PM

you dont have to lower it that much! just move it back into the core support. trim as necessary...

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-10-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

you dont have to lower it that much! just move it back into the core support. trim as necessary...

I like how you make that seem like it's a 5 minute task. LMAO

ryanroo · 12-10-2013, 09:43 PM

only took a couple of minutes on the internet!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-23-2014, 11:36 PM

Here pretty soon the new transmission is going to be going in the truck. I'm going to be switching out my steering column and going to try to put it in closer to the firewall this time to gain some leg room. I've decided to just use an OEM column shift tilt column and leave the floor shifter for a manual truck. Now the biggest hurdle is to decide whether or not to leave the dodge D60 in it or switch to a ford HP D60 from a dude in Co? Choices choices

11-20-2013, 12:45 AM	#1
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I had a floor shifter in my 72 GMC in my younger days and as I got older grew tired of it. On my 68 I'm using an automatic column with a lokar cable shift adapter (cable) to shift the 4L60E. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

11-20-2013, 12:51 AM	#2
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion subscribing late. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

11-21-2013, 05:01 PM	#3
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I am seriously thinking of building a cummins chassis for my 67 C20. I am getting tired of 10 mpg...I brought home a 68 C30 longhorn frame to build up and swap bodies. Would it be possible to build a 5.9/47RH and have it run off the stock auto shifter ? What are the chances of that tranny fitting under a low hump cab ? __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-21-2013, 06:20 PM	#5
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion i think that he lowered the engine in the frame compared to the stock engine to get it to fit under the stock hood so in his case the tranny will clear fine under the stock hump __________________ 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

11-26-2013, 06:40 PM	#6
madhatterxlch Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Show Low, AZ Posts: 14	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Wow, 76 pages, so awesome project. Been doing a similar project myself. Went a diiferent direction initially. Tried doing the body swap, big pita. So now I'm back tracking. You wouldn't happen to have made a drawing of your engine & trans. crossmembers. I'm dumping in a 93 12v, NV5600 & NP205 in my 71 K20. Just trying to make up for some lost time. Thanks for any help.

11-27-2013, 11:43 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Sorry, I don't have any drawings of my cross members. I do have a template of a cross member I built for the V Rig, and I do have an Auto World cross member I can take pics of for you too. __________________ 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.*

11-30-2013, 02:43 PM	#8
madhatterxlch Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Show Low, AZ Posts: 14	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Anything is helpful, if could come up a cad file then I could take it down to my local metal guy and put it on the plasma table.

12-01-2013, 04:10 PM	#9
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.... Drive it don't take it apart....lol....Send that Orange Beast over to my house and i will drive it for you. Wicked ride you have and some awesome skills your truck is a Beast I really like your thread. I been crazy busy but this is one of the first threads I had to check out when i got back.....I pick up my 24 valve next week so i can be a member of the "Darkside" too ....I might have a 12 valve set up now too...You guy's are a bad influence. So does anyone make a C&C cover so my die hard friends won't have to see that big C word across that cover?.......lmao __________________ 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

12-01-2013, 06:04 PM	#12
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion im not sure you will be able to hide the fact that it is a cummins. somewhat distinguishable sound they make. the 12v "cover" from dodge comes off and leaves just the 6 individual rocker boxes with no brand identification. in my feeble knowledge, i dont know of a 24v cover that doesnt at least say cummins. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

12-02-2013, 08:33 PM	#14
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Just mill off the Cummins letters and you will be good to go. Yeah, I know, but this truck is destined for change. If I keep letting my mind wander it might keep getting changes. __________________ 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.*

12-03-2013, 10:05 PM	#15
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion oh he could build anything. but nothing he designed works for trucks that arent like his. and hes one expensive a-hole to have work for you. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

12-04-2013, 08:57 PM	#17
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Just calling it how i see it... __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

12-05-2013, 08:45 PM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Hey, my neighbor has a Duramax truck for sale. How about some change? __________________ 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.*

12-07-2013, 01:20 AM	#20
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 488	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Maybe I missed it but what'd you end up with for the hood latch? Truck looks great by the way! __________________ 1972 c10,2wd,long bed,250,4spd----> 1972 SWB Fleetside 4x4 12v Cummins build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513791

12-09-2013, 08:22 PM	#22
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion you dont have to lower it that much! just move it back into the core support. trim as necessary... __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions



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12-10-2013, 09:43 PM	#24
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion only took a couple of minutes on the internet! __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

01-23-2014, 11:36 PM	#25
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Here pretty soon the new transmission is going to be going in the truck. I'm going to be switching out my steering column and going to try to put it in closer to the firewall this time to gain some leg room. I've decided to just use an OEM column shift tilt column and leave the floor shifter for a manual truck. Now the biggest hurdle is to decide whether or not to leave the dodge D60 in it or switch to a ford HP D60 from a dude in Co? Choices choices __________________ 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; 01-23-2014 at 11:46 PM.

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