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lower50's · 10-03-2016, 11:56 PM

Friday may not be long enough to get all that done, but wow you did do a lot. Funny when your at work fridays take forever to end, at home never long enough. Block looks good.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-04-2016, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kehstr

Glad to hear you have been able to work on it! Does your third brake light happen to be a kit or is it something that you made?

It's just 2 red LED mini lights for semi trailers. I ground a flat spot on each light, drilled 2 holes in my cargo lamp housing opposite of the cargo light, and epoxied the LED lights into the cargo lamp housing. I'll have to look and see if I still have any pictures of it. It was dirt cheap and didn't take all that long to do. My AAW harness has a 3rd brake light wire in the harness which made it easy to hook up.

**On edit, I found the pics of it.**

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-04-2016, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Friday may not be long enough to get all that done, but wow you did do a lot. Funny when your at work fridays take forever to end, at home never long enough. Block looks good.

Very true on the Fridays at work! I had no kids and the wife was at some friend's house so I had no interruptions except for myself. It was kind of weird to be at home on a Friday by myself actually working on my stuff.

watahyahknow · 10-04-2016, 03:26 PM

prolly could solder sumtin together using protoboard and some wiring if those led light things dont fit the housing

seen people break stock fittings of lightbulbs and soder a bleu led with a resistor in series to that

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-07-2016, 08:31 PM

I haven't had any time to touch the truck the rest of this week. Today my sons were out with me and were wanting to help out. So I gave them their new flash lights. Then I look out and see both of them under the longhorn. Then the youngest comes in the garage and asks for some paper towels. he wanted to clean under the truck. I said have at it!

It looks like I have 2 truck nuts for sure.

1985-GMC · 10-10-2016, 12:43 AM

Haha awesome, you know you're doing a great job!

mcbassin · 10-10-2016, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I haven't had any time to touch the truck the rest of this week. Today my sons were out with me and were wanting to help out. So I gave them their new flash lights. Then I look out and see both of them under the longhorn. Then the youngest comes in the garage and asks for some paper towels. he wanted to clean under the truck. I said have at it!

It looks like I have 2 truck nuts for sure.

Freakin cool!

7dee2 · 10-10-2016, 01:50 PM

That's quite the crew!

lower50's · 10-11-2016, 05:57 PM

They will probably end up with more dirt on them than the paper towels but they will love it.

COS399 · 10-11-2016, 09:41 PM

I hope they don't decide to change the oil without telling you.

Glad to see them showing interest in vehicles and what you do. Keep up the great work.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-12-2016, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Freakin cool!

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Haha awesome, you know you're doing a great job!

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Originally Posted by 7dee2

That's quite the crew!

Thanks guys. It's pretty crazy how early they are wanting to tear into stuff. IMO.

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Originally Posted by lower50's

They will probably end up with more dirt on them than the paper towels but they will love it.

For sure and the only one upset about it might be dear mom.

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Originally Posted by COS399

I hope they don't decide to change the oil without telling you.

Glad to see them showing interest in vehicles and what you do. Keep up the great work.

For real. They already know how to get the drawers open on my tool box so I have to keep a close eye on them.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-12-2016, 05:43 PM

No new progress on the truck. It has a battery drain issue now and I'm pretty sure I know what the issue is. I noticed after I reinstalled my rh inner fender that my external voltage regulator was very warm. I didn't think anything of it until after I found the batteries dead. Apparently if you unhook the ground wire and apply power to this type of VR, you will short it out and it will draw power. Oops. Hopefully it didn't hurt the alternator. I have a new VR I need to get installed on it and charge the batteries before it freezes and ruins the batteries. I might have to do this tonight.

I haven't had time to work on it because I've been rebuilding an engine for a board member. I'm really close on it now. I'm waiting for the injectors to be finished, and I hope to fire it off on Friday. Then deliver it Sunday and pick up another head ache. I mean project.

lower50's · 10-13-2016, 08:25 PM

MMM nice 12V

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-26-2016, 09:59 PM

I got enough done on it that I have been driving it some. The trans controller has to be sent back and reprogrammed. For some strange reason at slow speeds, the controller says it's seeing 50-67mph wheel speed when the gps says 10-15mph and tries to lock the torque converter. Not cool. I took it off and installed some toggles switches. I still have plenty to do to it but I have too much other work to do too.

mcbassin · 10-27-2016, 08:16 AM

Nice looking engine Ryan!
I have a little 3 cylinder Long tractor engine you can rebuild next

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-27-2016, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice looking engine Ryan!
I have a little 3 cylinder Long tractor engine you can rebuild next

Send it up with a camaro.

I have a 24v 5.9 I'm doing now, then a 7.3PSD. Been a crazy year.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-02-2016, 04:50 PM

I've been daily driving this for a week now. I've put 500 miles on it and it is getting 16.8-17.5mpg. No real issues so far. The lower coolant tube was leaking Monday, and I have a weird thing going on with the RH turn indicator on the DD cluster. I'm not sure if it is the flasher or what yet. It runs really good. I had a Dodge that wanted to play last Friday but he didn't have enough. This truck will be a ticket getter. I need to get the cruise control put on it.

Here are some pics of it from this past weekend.

mcbassin · 11-03-2016, 08:13 AM

Killer pictures Ryan! your truck looks right at home on the farm.

thanks for sharing

coopdog · 11-03-2016, 08:45 AM

killer shots ryan , truck looks really good,

lower50's · 11-03-2016, 03:54 PM

Love the pic's.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-03-2016, 06:17 PM

Thanks guys. I've been using it as a truck lately too. Hauling a new to me cabinet, scrap, and even a 7.3 psd block. no, it wasn't scrap!

I hauled 10 mounted semi wheels and tires too. Those were work putting in the bed.

1985-GMC · 11-03-2016, 08:32 PM

Man this thing is sweet, nice pictures!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-04-2016, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Man this thing is sweet, nice pictures!

Thanks. How's your project coming?

Here's a pic of the 24v I'm building now. It is a beast. Colt Stage 4 cam, ported and polished head, ARP rod bolts, and head studs, 160hp tuned P-pump with a 4k kit, 7x.010 injectors, and a pusher intake. When the owner can swing a better turbo, it'll be an animal.

I finally got around to installing my license plate lights. I'm satisfied with these other than the wires are ultra thin. You have to be real careful hooking them up. I got them from LMC if you're looking for some.

lower50's · 11-07-2016, 09:43 AM

Nice lights! The LED light I used had like a 32 gage wire I don't even think there was 2 strands, they could use slightly stronger wire.

7dee2 · 11-08-2016, 12:02 PM

Kool B&W's Ryan!

10-03-2016, 11:56 PM	#2301
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Friday may not be long enough to get all that done, but wow you did do a lot. Funny when your at work fridays take forever to end, at home never long enough. Block looks good. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-04-2016, 03:26 PM	#2304
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes prolly could solder sumtin together using protoboard and some wiring if those led light things dont fit the housing seen people break stock fittings of lightbulbs and soder a bleu led with a resistor in series to 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

10-07-2016, 08:31 PM	#2305
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes I haven't had any time to touch the truck the rest of this week. Today my sons were out with me and were wanting to help out. So I gave them their new flash lights. Then I look out and see both of them under the longhorn. Then the youngest comes in the garage and asks for some paper towels. he wanted to clean under the truck. I said have at it! It looks like I have 2 truck nuts for sure. Attached Images __________________ 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.*

10-10-2016, 12:43 AM	#2306
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Haha awesome, you know you're doing a great job! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

10-10-2016, 01:50 PM	#2308
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,962	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes That's quite the crew! __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS: 67 Camaro Build 72 Cheyenne/C10 Super 115" Fleetside: 72 C10 Build 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" Longhorn DRW: 72 K30 Build SOLD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

10-11-2016, 05:57 PM	#2309
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes They will probably end up with more dirt on them than the paper towels but they will love it. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-11-2016, 09:41 PM	#2310
COS399 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northern, MT Posts: 569	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes I hope they don't decide to change the oil without telling you. Glad to see them showing interest in vehicles and what you do. Keep up the great work. __________________ 1987 GMC R2500 SC 454 T400 1988 Chevy R30 CC DRW 12 valve Cummins NV4500 GearVendors

10-12-2016, 05:43 PM	#2312
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes No new progress on the truck. It has a battery drain issue now and I'm pretty sure I know what the issue is. I noticed after I reinstalled my rh inner fender that my external voltage regulator was very warm. I didn't think anything of it until after I found the batteries dead. Apparently if you unhook the ground wire and apply power to this type of VR, you will short it out and it will draw power. Oops. Hopefully it didn't hurt the alternator. I have a new VR I need to get installed on it and charge the batteries before it freezes and ruins the batteries. I might have to do this tonight. I haven't had time to work on it because I've been rebuilding an engine for a board member. I'm really close on it now. I'm waiting for the injectors to be finished, and I hope to fire it off on Friday. Then deliver it Sunday and pick up another head ache. I mean project. Attached Images __________________ 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.*

10-13-2016, 08:25 PM	#2313
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes MMM nice 12V __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

10-26-2016, 09:59 PM	#2314
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes I got enough done on it that I have been driving it some. The trans controller has to be sent back and reprogrammed. For some strange reason at slow speeds, the controller says it's seeing 50-67mph wheel speed when the gps says 10-15mph and tries to lock the torque converter. Not cool. I took it off and installed some toggles switches. I still have plenty to do to it but I have too much other work to do 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.*

10-27-2016, 08:16 AM	#2315
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Nice looking engine Ryan! I have a little 3 cylinder Long tractor engine you can rebuild next __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-02-2016, 04:50 PM	#2317
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes I've been daily driving this for a week now. I've put 500 miles on it and it is getting 16.8-17.5mpg. No real issues so far. The lower coolant tube was leaking Monday, and I have a weird thing going on with the RH turn indicator on the DD cluster. I'm not sure if it is the flasher or what yet. It runs really good. I had a Dodge that wanted to play last Friday but he didn't have enough. This truck will be a ticket getter. I need to get the cruise control put on it. Here are some pics of it from this past weekend. Attached Images __________________ 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.*

11-03-2016, 08:13 AM	#2318
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Killer pictures Ryan! your truck looks right at home on the farm. thanks for sharing __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-03-2016, 08:45 AM	#2319
coopdog Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 429	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes killer shots ryan , truck looks really good, __________________ .................._____ __________//___{\____ /__---____//____/__---/ .....(O). ..................(O). BUILD THREAD K20 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651601 pages 2-4

11-03-2016, 03:54 PM	#2320
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Love the pic's. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually



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11-03-2016, 06:17 PM	#2321
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Thanks guys. I've been using it as a truck lately too. Hauling a new to me cabinet, scrap, and even a 7.3 psd block. no, it wasn't scrap! I hauled 10 mounted semi wheels and tires too. Those were work putting in the bed. __________________ 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.*

11-03-2016, 08:32 PM	#2322
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Man this thing is sweet, nice pictures! __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

11-07-2016, 09:43 AM	#2324
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Nice lights! The LED light I used had like a 32 gage wire I don't even think there was 2 strands, they could use slightly stronger wire. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

11-08-2016, 12:02 PM	#2325
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 1,962	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Kool B&W's Ryan! __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS: 67 Camaro Build 72 Cheyenne/C10 Super 115" Fleetside: 72 C10 Build 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" Longhorn DRW: 72 K30 Build SOLD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

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