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dwntwn · 09-29-2017, 08:05 PM

Dieselwrencher,
I'm super late to this party but what an awesome build! I haven't finished reading through it but will definitely refer to what you've done when I start my Cummins conversion

doubleb's69 · 11-18-2017, 12:51 PM

What's going on Ryan? I haven't been on this board in some time. Just checking in.

Here's a pic I took at Thomas Mitchell Days.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-19-2017, 02:58 AM

Hey Bud, how's it going? Thanks for the pic. That must have been before the monsoon.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-20-2017, 05:24 PM

I still haven't done any more work to the old girl. Just have been using it. I hauled my cast in a little while ago, and am now working on cleaning radiators etc when I have time. This load was 2960. The tires were at 65psi.

My little helper fell asleep on the way back too.

**72 tigger** · 11-20-2017, 10:05 PM

Doesn't look like you have anything on it! What's your GVW?

lower50's · 11-21-2017, 11:24 AM

Ha I love when kids sleep like that. My boys don't do that anymore.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-21-2017, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Doesn't look like you have anything on it! What's your GVW?

I can't remember off hand what the GVW is on the tag right now. But with the rear air ride, I can set the ride height where ever I'd like with the way I have it set now. The bags were running around 38psi with the weight on them. It rode like a Cadillac. I should have lowered the bags before I unloaded it because they were almost to the top of their range after I unloaded the junk.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-21-2017, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Ha I love when kids sleep like that. My boys don't do that anymore.

This little guy falls asleep in the most weird positions. I wish I could have gotten a picture of my daughter about 5 or 6 weeks ago. She got out of the semi with me and we put her in one of the combines. I took a trip to town and when my buddy came to turn around he was pointing at something. It was my daughter passed out against the door and side window. He said I moved her but she went back to that spot and she's passed out cold.

I told him good enough. Haha

Old57 · 12-01-2017, 12:25 AM

Awesome build thread, and love to see the truck being used. Thats what I plan on doing with mine too, if I ever get it done.

JustToxic · 01-23-2018, 02:21 PM

I've been seeing pictures of this truck all over the web here lately. I'm glad I was able to find the build thread. Nice Truck sir, you do great work.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-23-2018, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Old57

Awesome build thread, and love to see the truck being used. Thats what I plan on doing with mine too, if I ever get it done.

Thanks. Do it, we need more 4x4 Longhorns.

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Originally Posted by JustToxic

I've been seeing pictures of this truck all over the web here lately. I'm glad I was able to find the build thread. Nice Truck sir, you do great work.

Thanks. Someday maybe it will be finished.

Vintage Windmills · 01-23-2018, 08:11 PM

Glad to see the truck is being used and you are enjoying it Ryan. Looking forward to following your thread again here.

6BT 56 · 02-04-2018, 01:00 PM

Hey ryan. How's things? Nice to see the truck,is earning it's keep. I haven't logged on in forever. Trucks away for now till this winter takes a hike . Dam groundhog said 6 more weeks the other day . Shoot him .... Lol. How's the rest of the fleet ? The excursion still humming along ? I loved that build as well.

Cheers .

Mike .

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-06-2018, 12:04 AM

Hey Mike! It's nice to see you back on here! Yep, the Excursion is still going. I had 2 more of the conversion lines crack on it over the last 2 years. I was really thinking of putting a 12v in it I have slated for another project. But I have enough to do. Haha How was the boat business for you last summer?

MrBeast · 02-18-2018, 07:59 PM

I really love this truck, I can't help but thinking about how it would look with the front bumper painted white, or wrapped in stainless.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-22-2018, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

I really love this truck, I can't help but thinking about how it would look with the front bumper painted white, or wrapped in stainless.

Thanks. I might change the bumper colors before summer. I plan to remove the bumpers to install my winch and do some paint work. I contemplated silver and white but went black because I thought it went better. Although, I've seen some old warn bumpers on these trucks recently painted silver and I really dig the look.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-21-2018, 05:58 PM

The nasty stuff was off the roads and the weather was decent so I broke out the 72. It needs washed really bad though. I had to do a favor for my father in law and I drove it right after a snow storm a while back. The poor truck got covered in sand etc. Then it froze and snowed more so I wasn't able to get it washed. I did get most of it off when driving through the fresh melted snow on the way back though.

6BT 56 · 03-21-2018, 09:25 PM

Next time it snows just drive back to the lumber yard and wait it out. Lol. I wonder if you went there early Nov to "get a few things " and forgot to return to the truck till say April , do you think they would notice ? Free indoor storage ? I may be on to something ��

Boat business is going just fine. It's abt time to get in to the swing of things around here . You have a Instagram account ? I had some cool old school hp in the shop last week check it out if you are on there, 1251 trucks.

Cheers

lower50's · 03-22-2018, 07:54 PM

Man I love the stance of your truck!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-22-2018, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 6BT 56

Next time it snows just drive back to the lumber yard and wait it out. Lol. I wonder if you went there early Nov to "get a few things " and forgot to return to the truck till say April , do you think they would notice ? Free indoor storage ? I may be on to something ��

Boat business is going just fine. It's abt time to get in to the swing of things around here . You have a Instagram account ? I had some cool old school hp in the shop last week check it out if you are on there, 1251 trucks.

Cheers

That's a good idea, but it would probably be gone. That place is pretty high traffic and it would stick right out. :LOL:

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Originally Posted by lower50's

Man I love the stance of your truck!!

Thanks!

Dads79GMC · 05-02-2018, 10:56 PM

Ryan, are we by chance meeting up on Friday to exchange some cash for a fender?????????? Mike

mcbassin · 05-03-2018, 07:26 AM

Your truck looks great doing work Ryan! So cool!

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-03-2018, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dads79GMC

Ryan, are we by chance meeting up on Friday to exchange some cash for a fender?????????? Mike

Mike, yes we are!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Your truck looks great doing work Ryan! So cool!

Thanks Mike. I used it last week to haul 2 cars, a truck, and to pull a tree over and it's currently loaded with wood. I'm a little PO'd at the Little Larry Valve I used for the air ride though. One of the valves is stuck and it wants to continually air that bag. It's coming off and I'll put my semi truck leveling valve on like I should have from the get go. To drive it home Sunday I aired the tank up enough to get the bag pressure where it needed to be and I didn't turn the compressor on anymore. PITA but it worked.

Dads79GMC · 05-03-2018, 04:18 PM

Excellent!! JaysonB and I are scrounging parts for a combined build! See you tomorrow!.
Mike

Bdb68 · 06-28-2018, 04:12 PM

Nice thread, love the truck! I can't wait till mine is done enough to use like yours.

09-29-2017, 08:05 PM	#2376
dwntwn Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 101	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Dieselwrencher, I'm super late to this party but what an awesome build! I haven't finished reading through it but will definitely refer to what you've done when I start my Cummins conversion __________________ _____________________________________________ 1966 c10, short fleet, 402ci 700r4 1988 r20 Suburban 454ci tbi, th400 (12v Cummins soon) 1980 shovelhead, hardtail, open primary 1998 FXDWG

11-18-2017, 12:51 PM	#2377
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes What's going on Ryan? I haven't been on this board in some time. Just checking in. Here's a pic I took at Thomas Mitchell Days. Attached Images __________________ Bud

11-19-2017, 02:58 AM	#2378
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Hey Bud, how's it going? Thanks for the pic. That must have been before the monsoon. __________________ 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.*

11-20-2017, 05:24 PM	#2379
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 still haven't done any more work to the old girl. Just have been using it. I hauled my cast in a little while ago, and am now working on cleaning radiators etc when I have time. This load was 2960. The tires were at 65psi. My little helper fell asleep on the way back too. 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.*

11-20-2017, 10:05 PM	#2380
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,240	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Doesn't look like you have anything on it! What's your GVW?

11-21-2017, 11:24 AM	#2381
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Ha I love when kids sleep like that. My boys don't do that anymore. __________________ 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

12-01-2017, 12:25 AM	#2384
Old57 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wichita Kansas Posts: 455	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Awesome build thread, and love to see the truck being used. Thats what I plan on doing with mine too, if I ever get it done. __________________ My 57 GMC build

01-23-2018, 02:21 PM	#2385
JustToxic Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Elkhart, Indiana Posts: 292	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes I've been seeing pictures of this truck all over the web here lately. I'm glad I was able to find the build thread. Nice Truck sir, you do great work. __________________ 1967 Chevy C20 to K20 Conversion "Simply Toxic" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=749409 1971 Chevy C20 Custom Camper LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=763775

01-23-2018, 08:11 PM	#2387
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Glad to see the truck is being used and you are enjoying it Ryan. Looking forward to following your thread again here. __________________ 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

02-04-2018, 01:00 PM	#2388
6BT 56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Coldwater On. Canada Posts: 551	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Hey ryan. How's things? Nice to see the truck,is earning it's keep. I haven't logged on in forever. Trucks away for now till this winter takes a hike . Dam groundhog said 6 more weeks the other day . Shoot him .... Lol. How's the rest of the fleet ? The excursion still humming along ? I loved that build as well. Cheers . Mike . __________________ 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

02-06-2018, 12:04 AM	#2389
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Hey Mike! It's nice to see you back on here! Yep, the Excursion is still going. I had 2 more of the conversion lines crack on it over the last 2 years. I was really thinking of putting a 12v in it I have slated for another project. But I have enough to do. Haha How was the boat business for you last summer? __________________ 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.*

02-18-2018, 07:59 PM	#2390
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes I really love this truck, I can't help but thinking about how it would look with the front bumper painted white, or wrapped in stainless. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

03-21-2018, 05:58 PM	#2392
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes The nasty stuff was off the roads and the weather was decent so I broke out the 72. It needs washed really bad though. I had to do a favor for my father in law and I drove it right after a snow storm a while back. The poor truck got covered in sand etc. Then it froze and snowed more so I wasn't able to get it washed. I did get most of it off when driving through the fresh melted snow on the way back though. 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.*

03-21-2018, 09:25 PM	#2393
6BT 56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Coldwater On. Canada Posts: 551	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Next time it snows just drive back to the lumber yard and wait it out. Lol. I wonder if you went there early Nov to "get a few things " and forgot to return to the truck till say April , do you think they would notice ? Free indoor storage ? I may be on to something �� Boat business is going just fine. It's abt time to get in to the swing of things around here . You have a Instagram account ? I had some cool old school hp in the shop last week check it out if you are on there, 1251 trucks. Cheers __________________ 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

03-22-2018, 07:54 PM	#2394
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Man I love the stance of your truck!! __________________ 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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05-02-2018, 10:56 PM	#2396
Dads79GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,237	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Ryan, are we by chance meeting up on Friday to exchange some cash for a fender?????????? Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

05-03-2018, 07:26 AM	#2397
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Your truck looks great doing work Ryan! So cool! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-03-2018, 04:18 PM	#2399
Dads79GMC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,237	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Excellent!! JaysonB and I are scrounging parts for a combined build! See you tomorrow!. Mike __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

06-28-2018, 04:12 PM	#2400
Bdb68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Richmond Kentucky Posts: 57	Re: 1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes Nice thread, love the truck! I can't wait till mine is done enough to use like yours. __________________ 1955 Chevy 210, 6.0ls supercharged 1968 C10 original paint, 2wd, swb, 6.0ls/ 4l80e 1968 Custom Camper 4x4 Duramax Build Site. 1972 Crew Cab Project

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