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**Dieselwrencher** · 04-08-2014, 04:12 PM

I may have ran into a problem with my steel wheels. I have 2 wheels I thought were 9.75 wide, but are really only 8.25 wide. So I'm either going to have to find 2 more or have the 8.25's widened or reshelled. We will have to see if I can find 2 more. After the rear end is put back together on the Excursion, i plan to start working on this truck again. Poor thing.

Here are some pictures of the American Auto Wire Harness Update kit. It is a very nice harness to say the least. Thanks to TKorinek for this piece. If any of you need one of these look for Tom on the parts section. He has a great price and he is great to work with!

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-08-2014, 04:29 PM

Until I can get the steel wheels worked out, I may just clean these wheels up and run them for now, or leave the current wheels on it. I got these wheels from member Brothers69c10. They have been painted but are M/T classics and were just polished before. I'm going to remove the paint and try to repolish them and see how nice they turn out.

ryanroo · 04-08-2014, 10:16 PM

I like those wheels, but im not sure i could be convinced the put that much effort into making them shiny again! i do have to admit that polished sure does pop on that truck though.

good score on the AAW kit. i replaced some of the OEM harness in ol yeller with AAW stuff and couldnt be more impressed with the quality and fit.

6lcummins · 04-09-2014, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

I like those wheels, but im not sure i could be convinced the put that much effort into making them shiny again! i do have to admit that polished sure does pop on that truck though.

good score on the AAW kit. i replaced some of the OEM harness in ol yeller with AAW stuff and couldnt be more impressed with the quality and fit.

It's nice to have a polishing kit

ryanroo · 04-09-2014, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 6lcummins

It's nice to have a polishing kit

unless that kit comes with a leprechaun that does the polishing, its still to much work for this guy

6BT 56 · 04-08-2014, 10:37 PM

I second that . My 56 has a AAW kit in it . Did the whole truck tail light to headlight in a wknd . Very high quality .

At some point you and the other Ryan ran me through the do's and dont's of adjusting and measuring caster on a D60 . I cant seem to find it now . Need to know where to place the angle indicator to figure out what I need for shims to get 4or 6 ish deg.

Lol... Or was it camber ??? Which ever is the angle of the king pins to make this thing steer more gooder .

ryanroo · 04-09-2014, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 6BT 56

I second that . My 56 has a AAW kit in it . Did the whole truck tail light to headlight in a wknd . Very high quality .

At some point you and the other Ryan ran me through the do's and dont's of adjusting and measuring caster on a D60 . I cant seem to find it now . Need to know where to place the angle indicator to figure out what I need for shims to get 4or 6 ish deg.

Lol... Or was it camber ??? Which ever is the angle of the king pins to make this thing steer more gooder .

Camber is a factory set angle and cant be adjusted, at least not reasonably. it is the tires tipping in or out at the top viewed from the front.

caster is the angle of the kingpins in relation to the ground if you drew an imaginary line through the top and bottom pivot center. 4-6 degrees positive, or tipped back at the top is usually the love zone on a kingpin 60. and 6 is at the edge of to much IMO. the easiest way to measure it is to get the truck on some even level ground and put and angle finder on the kingpin cap. i usually try to sit the angle finder on the flattest part i can on the top of the knuckle. depending on the caps, i like to use the tops of the bolts if they are matching. you can also use the bottom bearing cover.

6BT 56 · 04-09-2014, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

Camber is a factory set angle and cant be adjusted, at least not reasonably. it is the tires tipping in or out at the top viewed from the front.

caster is the angle of the kingpins in relation to the ground if you drew an imaginary line through the top and bottom pivot center. 4-6 degrees positive, or tipped back at the top is usually the love zone on a kingpin 60. and 6 is at the edge of to much IMO. the easiest way to measure it is to get the truck on some even level ground and put and angle finder on the kingpin cap. i usually try to sit the angle finder on the flattest part i can on the top of the knuckle. depending on the caps, i like to use the tops of the bolts if they are matching. you can also use the bottom bearing cover.

Thanks Ryan . That is what I was looking for . Im pretty sure thats how you explaned it before but i wasnt sure whos thread it ended up on . No allignment shops stock shims to adjust caster . I will take a measure and go from there . Thanks Again ,

**rgreathouse** · 05-20-2014, 09:00 PM

I'm sure it says somewhere in the thread, but can't find what front leafs your running?

watahyahknow · 04-09-2014, 09:33 PM

i think thats only with beam axles , indepenend suspention is slightly ajustable with shims a lot of trail and error and patience

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-21-2014, 04:01 PM

4' lift rough country's for a 73-87 K20. They have been on a 88 V30 before this and I haven't had a problem with them.

1972RedNeck · 05-25-2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

Camber is a factory set angle and cant be adjusted, at least not reasonably.

https://www.rockauto.com/dbphp/x,cat...OOG_K9808.html

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-03-2014, 11:09 PM

Have to bring this one out of the dead and knock the dust off it. A few weeks ago we put the truck in the barn to avoid some severe weather and hail heading our way. Last weekend we got it back out and I put on the new to it wheels and new tires. I had some help with the look from a couple socia-paths from on here.

I think they were right and it looks pretty good this way. The only thing I'm going to change is powder coat the lock out centers blue.

I've got to finish some repairs on my Super H, clean the shop, and then it's back to work on the Longhorn. I've got a whole list of stuff to finish and get done so I can start driving this thing.

COS399 · 06-03-2014, 11:17 PM

Those wheels turned out pretty nice and the truck looks good too.

ryanroo · 06-04-2014, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

socia-paths

hahaha

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-04-2014, 03:42 PM

Thanks. I hope to be driving it by July...............

mcbassin · 06-04-2014, 04:09 PM

Oh Wow Ryan! those wheels and tires look great!

Congrats!

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-04-2014, 11:36 PM

Speaking of one of them.

Mattman2010 · 06-06-2014, 08:42 PM

Looking good buddy!

**DeadheadNM** · 06-07-2014, 01:14 PM

Man - now I want a diesel conversion! Maybe I can handle a Volkswagen TDI swap

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-09-2014, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Man - now I want a diesel conversion! Maybe I can handle a Volkswagen TDI swap

Might as well give it a whirl.

ryanroo · 06-07-2014, 04:41 PM

Pete, send that beauty down to CO, i'll hook you up!

**DeadheadNM** · 06-07-2014, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

Pete, send that beauty down to CO, i'll hook you up!

Tempting! I did see an ochre/white 72 K20 Cheyenne that needs some love....

ERASER5 · 06-09-2014, 10:19 AM

Maybe I missed it, but are those powder coated aluminum rims? They look great by the way. I am a big fan of the BFGs. I ran a set for 82K miles and still had some tread. I was impressed. So I bought my 3rd set.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-09-2014, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ERASER5

Maybe I missed it, but are those powder coated aluminum rims? They look great by the way. I am a big fan of the BFGs. I ran a set for 82K miles and still had some tread. I was impressed. So I bought my 3rd set.

They're just painted for now. Later I will send them in to be blasted and powder coated. This wheel swap was a last minute deal. I supposedly had a dude coming to buy my 76, so I had to get these mounted and put on here as the other wheels and tires went back on the 76. Guess what, the dude bailed.

04-08-2014, 04:12 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I may have ran into a problem with my steel wheels. I have 2 wheels I thought were 9.75 wide, but are really only 8.25 wide. So I'm either going to have to find 2 more or have the 8.25's widened or reshelled. We will have to see if I can find 2 more. After the rear end is put back together on the Excursion, i plan to start working on this truck again. Poor thing. Here are some pictures of the American Auto Wire Harness Update kit. It is a very nice harness to say the least. Thanks to TKorinek for this piece. If any of you need one of these look for Tom on the parts section. He has a great price and he is great to work with! __________________ 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.*

04-08-2014, 04:29 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Until I can get the steel wheels worked out, I may just clean these wheels up and run them for now, or leave the current wheels on it. I got these wheels from member Brothers69c10. They have been painted but are M/T classics and were just polished before. I'm going to remove the paint and try to repolish them and see how nice they turn out. __________________ 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.*

04-08-2014, 10:16 PM	#3
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I like those wheels, but im not sure i could be convinced the put that much effort into making them shiny again! i do have to admit that polished sure does pop on that truck though. good score on the AAW kit. i replaced some of the OEM harness in ol yeller with AAW stuff and couldnt be more impressed with the quality and fit. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

04-08-2014, 10:37 PM	#6
6BT 56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Coldwater On. Canada Posts: 551	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I second that . My 56 has a AAW kit in it . Did the whole truck tail light to headlight in a wknd . Very high quality . At some point you and the other Ryan ran me through the do's and dont's of adjusting and measuring caster on a D60 . I cant seem to find it now . Need to know where to place the angle indicator to figure out what I need for shims to get 4or 6 ish deg. Lol... Or was it camber ??? Which ever is the angle of the king pins to make this thing steer more gooder . __________________ 56 gmc 4X4 Cummins 5 spd 60F 70R 2005 Ram 3500 DRW cummins 4X4. 2006 Conolift 9/15. 2011 F 350 winter beater New 2018 ram 3500 drw 4x4. Makes my 2005 Look as if it's been running on 4 cyl since new ! My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556908

05-20-2014, 09:00 PM	#9
rgreathouse Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: jackson,ca Posts: 488	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I'm sure it says somewhere in the thread, but can't find what front leafs your running? __________________ 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

04-09-2014, 09:33 PM	#10
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion i think thats only with beam axles , indepenend suspention is slightly ajustable with shims a lot of trail and error and patience __________________ 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

05-21-2014, 04:01 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion 4' lift rough country's for a 73-87 K20. They have been on a 88 V30 before this and I haven't had a problem with 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.*

06-03-2014, 11:09 PM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Have to bring this one out of the dead and knock the dust off it. A few weeks ago we put the truck in the barn to avoid some severe weather and hail heading our way. Last weekend we got it back out and I put on the new to it wheels and new tires. I had some help with the look from a couple socia-paths from on here. I think they were right and it looks pretty good this way. The only thing I'm going to change is powder coat the lock out centers blue. I've got to finish some repairs on my Super H, clean the shop, and then it's back to work on the Longhorn. I've got a whole list of stuff to finish and get done so I can start driving this thing. __________________ 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.*

06-03-2014, 11:17 PM	#14
COS399 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northern, MT Posts: 569	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Those wheels turned out pretty nice and the truck looks good too. __________________ 1987 GMC R2500 SC 454 T400 1988 Chevy R30 CC DRW 12 valve Cummins NV4500 GearVendors

06-04-2014, 03:42 PM	#16
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Thanks. I hope to be driving it by July............... __________________ 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.*

06-04-2014, 04:09 PM	#17
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Oh Wow Ryan! those wheels and tires look great! Congrats! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-04-2014, 11:36 PM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Speaking of one of 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.*

06-06-2014, 08:42 PM	#19
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looking good buddy! __________________ 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

06-07-2014, 01:14 PM	#20
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,424	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Man - now I want a diesel conversion! Maybe I can handle a Volkswagen TDI swap __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

06-07-2014, 04:41 PM	#22
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Pete, send that beauty down to CO, i'll hook you up! __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions



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06-09-2014, 10:19 AM	#24
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Maybe I missed it, but are those powder coated aluminum rims? They look great by the way. I am a big fan of the BFGs. I ran a set for 82K miles and still had some tread. I was impressed. So I bought my 3rd set. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

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