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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** · 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

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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

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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!

6BT 56 · 09-29-2014, 09:52 PM

You can't get rid of your kids ? Or your wife won't let you ?... Lol.. How old are they ? I have a 4 year old boy and a 14 year old. I think I'd trade the 14 year old for a nv 4500 if the chance presented its self lol.....

watahyahknow · 09-29-2014, 10:38 PM

be a lot queter around the house thats for sure
one the other hand ever tried to get a 4500 to catch a baseball?

6BT 56 · 09-29-2014, 10:45 PM

Ever tried to get a teenager to do ANYTHING ?.... Better chance getting the 4500 to do what I ask it ....

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-01-2014, 12:00 AM

It looks like I'd still be broke with you guys around! You guys do sound like some of my buddies. Hey, you don't need this. Haha, beat it.

Yeah, the wife wouldn't be keen on giving munchgins away, either would I. We have a 3.5yr old daughter, a 2yr old son, and a 16mo old son. It's like a mad house most of the time.

1972K20 · 10-29-2014, 04:39 PM

I may have missed it, but will the front spring hangers from the 73-87 4x4 work on these frames?

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-29-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972K20

I may have missed it, but will the front spring hangers from the 73-87 4x4 work on these frames?

You might be able to make them work with some mods. I used the 67-72 style on this truck and the only other 67-72 I converted.

07-01-2014, 03:54 PM	#1977
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	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	#1978
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	#1980
Mustard72 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ladysmith, WI Posts: 641	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 Blue Bell, 1987 K20, 6.2L Diesel, TH400/NP208, 4.10 gears Ustahav 1976 K10, 350/350/203, Gov Loc, Yooper beater trail truck.

07-02-2014, 12:00 AM	#1982
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	#1984
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	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	#1985
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	#1986
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	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	#1987
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	#1988
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	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	#1990
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

09-27-2014, 11:20 AM	#1991
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	#1992
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	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	#1993
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	#1994
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I'll take a Getrag! __________________ 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

09-29-2014, 09:52 PM	#1995
6BT 56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Coldwater On. Canada Posts: 551	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion You can't get rid of your kids ? Or your wife won't let you ?... Lol.. How old are they ? I have a 4 year old boy and a 14 year old. I think I'd trade the 14 year old for a nv 4500 if the chance presented its self lol..... __________________ 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



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09-29-2014, 10:38 PM	#1996
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion be a lot queter around the house thats for sure one the other hand ever tried to get a 4500 to catch a baseball? __________________ 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, 10:45 PM	#1997
6BT 56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Coldwater On. Canada Posts: 551	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Ever tried to get a teenager to do ANYTHING ?.... Better chance getting the 4500 to do what I ask it .... __________________ 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

10-01-2014, 12:00 AM	#1998
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion It looks like I'd still be broke with you guys around! You guys do sound like some of my buddies. Hey, you don't need this. Haha, beat it. Yeah, the wife wouldn't be keen on giving munchgins away, either would I. We have a 3.5yr old daughter, a 2yr old son, and a 16mo old son. It's like a mad house most of the time. __________________ 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.*

10-29-2014, 04:39 PM	#1999
1972K20 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 740	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I may have missed it, but will the front spring hangers from the 73-87 4x4 work on these frames?

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