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**Dieselwrencher** · 06-18-2014, 08:05 PM

This past Saturday I got the wife to help me move the Horn in the shop. Her arms were hurting a bit after that deal.

I have to remove my grill to install my trans cooler so I'm trying to decide to leave the stock type or install my billet insert? I like both so it's a toss up to me.

I'm finally getting around to installing my White Rhino Fab bumper too. It's beastly for sure! I've got to drill the holes for it tomorrow. That should be good fun. (Not really)

ryanroo · 06-18-2014, 08:49 PM

as long as it has been since an update, the thread title is accurate again! hahaha

that bumper looks right at home on that truck! i'm excited to see how it looks in color too.

watahyahknow · 06-19-2014, 05:47 AM

maibe he should rinoline (bedliner) it

mcbassin · 06-19-2014, 08:03 AM

My vote is for stock grill, I'm some what of a purist though. I think you could pull stumps with that bumper. Nice progress!

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-19-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

as long as it has been since an update, the thread title is accurate again! hahaha

that bumper looks right at home on that truck! i'm excited to see how it looks in color too.

Listen to this guy.

Now to decide on powder coat or paint? All the PC'd bumpers I've been around haven't held up very well. My brother thinks I should plasti-dip it, but I'm not sold on that yet for something you will be stepping on.

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

maibe he should rinoline (bedliner) it

I might put a small section on the top of either side for a step, but I don't really care for the face to have a textured look.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

My vote is for stock grill, I'm some what of a purist though. I think you could pull stumps with that bumper. Nice progress!

I like the stock egg crate too. I think I'll leave it but we shall see.

watahyahknow · 06-19-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I might put a small section on the top of either side for a step, but I don't really care for the face to have a textured look.

you could liner it completely then cover the flat parts up with some daimontplating perhabs , you can get that in high gloss too

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-19-2014, 03:25 PM

I forgot to mention I picked up a 21gal tank from one of my budies that I'm going to try to fit in the back of the frame for now. I really want a 35-40 gal tank in the end, but right now time is the issue. This one should work fine and make a guy feel like he's driving cheap with such a small tank.

One of my brother's friends gave him a whole kit of Al's liner, and he gave it to me. (Actually I took it out of his hands. Haha) So now I have to get the gun and 2 more kits to do my bed the way I want to do it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-01-2014, 03:54 PM

Some slow progress on the pumpkin truck. It won't be making good guys this year. I decided not to rush it together to bring it back home and continue working on it.

I put different air bags on it because I didn't like how the other ones wouldn't air up as far as I'd like. Plus they looked super full.

Air in them with truck level.

I am redoing my exhaust and working on getting duals out the back behind the tires. All my exhaust is 4" but it will turn to 5" before it gets to the rear tires. I made my own Y pipe and the exhaust goes over the frame rail and will follow the frame until the air bag mounts and after that, they will go down and out.

My transmission is done so now I need to repaint it and finish my trans mount. I'm debating changing my trans cross member too, but I may leave it as I might have entire new plans for this truck. Or another, can't decide.

ryanroo · 07-01-2014, 07:49 PM

dude, you aren't going to crew cab this one. just do another truck.

Looking good!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-01-2014, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryanroo

dude, you aren't going to crew cab this one. just do another truck.

Looking good!

You never know. I can't finish it so why not keep changing it?

Mustard72 · 07-01-2014, 10:50 PM

You guys have a sickness...

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-01-2014, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustard72

You guys have a sickness...

Yep, and we need meetings.

mcbassin · 07-02-2014, 12:00 AM

Nice work on the exhaust Ryan. That is some big ole pipe!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-02-2014, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice work on the exhaust Ryan. That is some big ole pipe!

Thanks Mike!

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-02-2014, 03:43 PM

Here's a couple hours of work and contemplation. Sure doesn't look like it.

I did decide I get to alter/modify my upper air bag brace so I can run the exhaust where I want to.

ryanroo · 09-26-2014, 08:28 PM

its been so long since you worked on this heap of metal that the post fell off the front page! what the heck man!? hahahaha

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-26-2014, 08:30 PM

I haven't touched it. Nick borrowed the #6 line off of it, a horse ran into the side of it, and the auto may be going back in it. It's up in the air right now. I've been trying to get my 40 Ford back as a roller. I'd rather have one thing to roll around and store this winter rather than have one car eat up 2.5 storage areas.

In the back of my mind I'm going to get the Horn running and maybe stick my snow blade on it for when the white stuff really comes down

We'll see how far things actually go...........

watahyahknow · 09-26-2014, 08:42 PM

it be eazier to roll the truck around when you can start the engine and drive it

wat i see the nr 6 line and prolly a charged battery is all thats stopping it from doing that

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-27-2014, 03:12 AM

It won't drive...... It has no trans or tcase in it.........

ryanroo · 09-27-2014, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It won't drive...... It has no trans or tcase in it.........

hey, mine either!

jbclassix · 09-27-2014, 10:56 AM

There's always a need for some large, heavy, awkward parts cluttering up the shop floor or taking up space under shelves, collecting dust, nicking your shins, and catching air hoses. It's the second best place for transmissions and transfer cases. And I'm sure neither one of you have only one transmission or t-case on th en floor either! I've got a 4L80E and a 700R4 along with a 205 and 241 for now... With another in the works. Pushing projects is good back work.

watahyahknow · 09-27-2014, 11:20 AM

eeeehm a 4l80 2 th350's a th400 . 2 14 bolt rearaxles eeen yeah i know wat you mean

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-29-2014, 08:51 PM

Yeah, you're right. I've got a few laying around. I'd like to clean house and sell a bunch but it's like getting rid of your kids. I can't do it.

jbclassix · 09-29-2014, 08:53 PM

I'll adopt an NV4500

Vintage Windmills · 09-29-2014, 09:40 PM

I'll take a Getrag!

06-18-2014, 08:05 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,171	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion This past Saturday I got the wife to help me move the Horn in the shop. Her arms were hurting a bit after that deal. I have to remove my grill to install my trans cooler so I'm trying to decide to leave the stock type or install my billet insert? I like both so it's a toss up to me. I'm finally getting around to installing my White Rhino Fab bumper too. It's beastly for sure! I've got to drill the holes for it tomorrow. That should be good fun. (Not really) __________________ 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.*

06-18-2014, 08:49 PM	#2
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion as long as it has been since an update, the thread title is accurate again! hahaha that bumper looks right at home on that truck! i'm excited to see how it looks in color too. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

06-19-2014, 05:47 AM	#3
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion maibe he should rinoline (bedliner) it __________________ 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

06-19-2014, 08:03 AM	#4
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion My vote is for stock grill, I'm some what of a purist though. I think you could pull stumps with that bumper. Nice progress! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-19-2014, 03:25 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,171	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I forgot to mention I picked up a 21gal tank from one of my budies that I'm going to try to fit in the back of the frame for now. I really want a 35-40 gal tank in the end, but right now time is the issue. This one should work fine and make a guy feel like he's driving cheap with such a small tank. One of my brother's friends gave him a whole kit of Al's liner, and he gave it to me. (Actually I took it out of his hands. Haha) So now I have to get the gun and 2 more kits to do my bed the way I want to do it. __________________ 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.*

07-01-2014, 03:54 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,171	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Some slow progress on the pumpkin truck. It won't be making good guys this year. I decided not to rush it together to bring it back home and continue working on it. I put different air bags on it because I didn't like how the other ones wouldn't air up as far as I'd like. Plus they looked super full. Air in them with truck level. I am redoing my exhaust and working on getting duals out the back behind the tires. All my exhaust is 4" but it will turn to 5" before it gets to the rear tires. I made my own Y pipe and the exhaust goes over the frame rail and will follow the frame until the air bag mounts and after that, they will go down and out. My transmission is done so now I need to repaint it and finish my trans mount. I'm debating changing my trans cross member too, but I may leave it as I might have entire new plans for this truck. Or another, can't decide. __________________ 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.*

07-01-2014, 07:49 PM	#9
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion dude, you aren't going to crew cab this one. just do another truck. Looking good! __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

07-01-2014, 10:50 PM	#11
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 642	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion You guys have a sickness... __________________ 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 1998 Chevy K3500 Cheyenne, 5.7L, Single rear wheel, snow plow when it feels like it...

07-02-2014, 12:00 AM	#13
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Nice work on the exhaust Ryan. That is some big ole pipe! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

07-02-2014, 03:43 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,171	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Here's a couple hours of work and contemplation. Sure doesn't look like it. I did decide I get to alter/modify my upper air bag brace so I can run the exhaust where I want to. __________________ 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.*

09-26-2014, 08:28 PM	#16
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion its been so long since you worked on this heap of metal that the post fell off the front page! what the heck man!? hahahaha __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

09-26-2014, 08:30 PM	#17
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,171	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I haven't touched it. Nick borrowed the #6 line off of it, a horse ran into the side of it, and the auto may be going back in it. It's up in the air right now. I've been trying to get my 40 Ford back as a roller. I'd rather have one thing to roll around and store this winter rather than have one car eat up 2.5 storage areas. In the back of my mind I'm going to get the Horn running and maybe stick my snow blade on it for when the white stuff really comes down We'll see how far things actually go........... __________________ 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.*

09-26-2014, 08:42 PM	#18
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion it be eazier to roll the truck around when you can start the engine and drive it wat i see the nr 6 line and prolly a charged battery is all thats stopping it from doing that __________________ 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

09-27-2014, 03:12 AM	#19
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,171	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion It won't drive...... It has no trans or tcase in it......... __________________ 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.*

09-27-2014, 10:56 AM	#21
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion There's always a need for some large, heavy, awkward parts cluttering up the shop floor or taking up space under shelves, collecting dust, nicking your shins, and catching air hoses. It's the second best place for transmissions and transfer cases. And I'm sure neither one of you have only one transmission or t-case on th en floor either! I've got a 4L80E and a 700R4 along with a 205 and 241 for now... With another in the works. Pushing projects is good back work. __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205



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09-27-2014, 11:20 AM	#22
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion eeeehm a 4l80 2 th350's a th400 . 2 14 bolt rearaxles eeen yeah i know wat you mean __________________ 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

09-29-2014, 08:51 PM	#23
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,171	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Yeah, you're right. I've got a few laying around. I'd like to clean house and sell a bunch but it's like getting rid of your kids. I can't do it. __________________ 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.*

09-29-2014, 08:53 PM	#24
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I'll adopt an NV4500 __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

09-29-2014, 09:40 PM	#25
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