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Longhorn Man · 08-15-2008, 07:14 PM

I've been getting nasty grams sent to my phone threatening bodily harm if I didn't post some updates....

The front needs to come down more. I'll probably roll with it like this and see if it settles at all, and see how bad it is at this height. If I do decide to run it like this.. as in for good, I'll need to notch the rear frame rails. I'll see what I think.
The sheet metal is only hangin on there by a dozen bolts. I went out to work on it the other night and EVERYTHING I tried doing, it fought back, so I just hung the metal on there for sh!ts and giggles mostly.
The 2 fenders aren't as nice as I had though, and I'll probably end up replacing them... but then that gives me 2 spare fenders that are 1000000 times better than the crap hanging off the front of the longhorn. So both trucks get better fenders than whats bolted to them now.
Sweet.

The engine seems to run GREAT. I turned on the A/C (never had a belt on there) and was shocked to see it actually kicked on!!! So I may actually end up with working A/C... that would be AWESOME! I do still need to finish up the front body harness... it's just hanging in there right now, I'll sort it and tie it up once the fenders are all installed properly.
Well, that's all for now. I will probably be resizing the eleventy billion photos I have tonight...and might even start updating my build thread! (have my son this weekend, not working on it)

drivethechevy · 08-15-2008, 07:26 PM

nice progress looks real good so far

Andy4639 · 08-15-2008, 07:32 PM

68 front clip on a 71-72 looking Cool! The A/C working would be Cool also. Have a nice weekend with your son and post up some more pictures.
You know what they say happens after the phone calls don't work!

jrdv · 08-15-2008, 07:33 PM

Looks like a great project. It's good you started with the most important things first ( motor ).

**70cst** · 08-15-2008, 07:34 PM

Lookin good...one step at a time until you reach your destination.

jrb71c20 · 08-15-2008, 09:09 PM

Not too bad so far...Patience grasshopper

Bob 68327 · 08-15-2008, 09:34 PM

Looks Good !! Love the new nose !! Bob

powerbench · 08-15-2008, 10:06 PM

Nice

bad6772 · 08-15-2008, 10:58 PM

Good Job .........I am glad this thing is nearing completion ......At least this part of the build........

**N2TRUX** · 08-16-2008, 12:12 AM

That'll work...

**jamie72** · 08-16-2008, 12:35 AM

glad to see it coming togeather, good job!!

19723DR · 08-16-2008, 12:41 AM

Nice work. I would definately say this build is going in the right direction.

stllookn · 08-16-2008, 12:53 AM

SWEEEET!!!!!!!!! Great looking engine...I am partial to '67-'68 front clips...LOL!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 08-16-2008, 01:55 AM

not to bad

Cyclone44 · 08-16-2008, 08:47 AM

Looking good Andy!!!

ETsC10 · 08-16-2008, 09:01 AM

Nice job Andy! Engine looks great and I love the early clip on there.
Looks like you have a "Brad" color scheme going on too.

Longhorn Man · 08-16-2008, 12:52 PM

it took 14 hrs, and a PNW member to say it!!!!
I was wondering how long till someone mentioned brad's truck!

Thanks guys. I started resizing pics for the build thread, and then updated it a tick before falling asleep last night.

Brad · 08-16-2008, 01:04 PM

Ya gotta love that red door!!

The 'burb is lookin' good Andy!

Hey, I just noticed the wheels and remember that cool 'wheel mod' thread you did several months back. I just did the exact same thing this past week and have the same wheels as you now. (except mine are 6-lug. I took the Corvette ralleys off and put them on my '68.)

**Classic Heartbeat** · 08-16-2008, 01:26 PM

I like it!!! Great progress Andy!!! WES

powell72 · 08-16-2008, 03:53 PM

Looks really good, I'm sure AC in Ohio will be a nice treat.

Longhorn Man · 08-16-2008, 04:34 PM

this summer has been real mild, I think it's been over 90 maybe 4 days. Heck, i don't think it's been over 85 in 2 or 3 weeks. But usually it does get pretty nasty here in the dog days of summer.
It'd be pretty sweet having factory A/C blowin in my face and the stock rear a/c blowin on the back of my shaved noggin.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-17-2008, 10:31 AM

Lookin' good! Glad to hear the a/c appears to be working.

MrBeast · 08-17-2008, 10:57 AM

Andy, all said and done that thing is going to be Saweeeeet. And different.

Longhorn Man · 08-17-2008, 10:58 AM

don't forget to look at the updatd build thread.

MrBeast · 08-17-2008, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

don't forget to look at the updatd build thread.

Ok... if I must...

08-15-2008, 07:14 PM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	burb sneak peak... I've been getting nasty grams sent to my phone threatening bodily harm if I didn't post some updates.... The front needs to come down more. I'll probably roll with it like this and see if it settles at all, and see how bad it is at this height. If I do decide to run it like this.. as in for good, I'll need to notch the rear frame rails. I'll see what I think. The sheet metal is only hangin on there by a dozen bolts. I went out to work on it the other night and EVERYTHING I tried doing, it fought back, so I just hung the metal on there for sh!ts and giggles mostly. The 2 fenders aren't as nice as I had though, and I'll probably end up replacing them... but then that gives me 2 spare fenders that are 1000000 times better than the crap hanging off the front of the longhorn. So both trucks get better fenders than whats bolted to them now. Sweet. The engine seems to run GREAT. I turned on the A/C (never had a belt on there) and was shocked to see it actually kicked on!!! So I may actually end up with working A/C... that would be AWESOME! I do still need to finish up the front body harness... it's just hanging in there right now, I'll sort it and tie it up once the fenders are all installed properly. Well, that's all for now. I will probably be resizing the eleventy billion photos I have tonight...and might even start updating my build thread! (have my son this weekend, not working on it)

08-15-2008, 07:26 PM	#2
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: burb sneak peak... nice progress looks real good so far __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

08-15-2008, 07:32 PM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: burb sneak peak... 68 front clip on a 71-72 looking Cool! The A/C working would be Cool also. Have a nice weekend with your son and post up some more pictures. You know what they say happens after the phone calls don't work! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

08-15-2008, 07:33 PM	#4
jrdv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: new mexico Posts: 948	Re: burb sneak peak... Looks like a great project. It's good you started with the most important things first ( motor ). __________________ 1972 3/4T 4x4 Chevrolet (383) 1971 c-10 SWB (400 sb) 1972 4x4 Blazer 1969 SWB 4x4 GMC Projects: 1972 stepside 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280132 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=285952 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553672 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522704

08-15-2008, 07:34 PM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: burb sneak peak... Lookin good...one step at a time until you reach your destination. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-15-2008, 09:09 PM	#6
jrb71c20 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Claremore, OK Posts: 486	Re: burb sneak peak... Not too bad so far...Patience grasshopper __________________ 93 Sonoma 2.8/5spd 75 Malibu Classic 350/350 If it don't have round headlights and a carb, I don't trust it!

08-15-2008, 09:34 PM	#7
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: burb sneak peak... Looks Good !! Love the new nose !! Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

08-15-2008, 10:06 PM	#8
powerbench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey B.C Posts: 432	Re: burb sneak peak... Nice

08-15-2008, 10:58 PM	#9
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: burb sneak peak... Good Job .........I am glad this thing is nearing completion ......At least this part of the build........

08-16-2008, 12:12 AM	#10
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08-16-2008, 12:35 AM	#11
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: burb sneak peak... glad to see it coming togeather, good job!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

08-16-2008, 12:41 AM	#12
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: burb sneak peak... Nice work. I would definately say this build is going in the right direction. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

08-16-2008, 12:53 AM	#13
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: burb sneak peak... SWEEEET!!!!!!!!! Great looking engine...I am partial to '67-'68 front clips...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

08-16-2008, 01:55 AM	#14
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: burb sneak peak... not to bad __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

08-16-2008, 08:47 AM	#15
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08-16-2008, 09:01 AM	#16
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: burb sneak peak... Nice job Andy! Engine looks great and I love the early clip on there. Looks like you have a "Brad" color scheme going on too.

08-16-2008, 12:52 PM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: burb sneak peak... it took 14 hrs, and a PNW member to say it!!!! I was wondering how long till someone mentioned brad's truck! Thanks guys. I started resizing pics for the build thread, and then updated it a tick before falling asleep last night.

08-16-2008, 01:04 PM	#18
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: burb sneak peak... Ya gotta love that red door!! The 'burb is lookin' good Andy! Hey, I just noticed the wheels and remember that cool 'wheel mod' thread you did several months back. I just did the exact same thing this past week and have the same wheels as you now. (except mine are 6-lug. I took the Corvette ralleys off and put them on my '68.) __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 08-16-2008 at 01:12 PM.

08-16-2008, 01:26 PM	#19
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08-16-2008, 03:53 PM	#20
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: burb sneak peak... Looks really good, I'm sure AC in Ohio will be a nice treat. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

08-16-2008, 04:34 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: burb sneak peak... this summer has been real mild, I think it's been over 90 maybe 4 days. Heck, i don't think it's been over 85 in 2 or 3 weeks. But usually it does get pretty nasty here in the dog days of summer. It'd be pretty sweet having factory A/C blowin in my face and the stock rear a/c blowin on the back of my shaved noggin.

08-17-2008, 10:31 AM	#22
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08-17-2008, 10:57 AM	#23
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08-17-2008, 10:58 AM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: burb sneak peak... don't forget to look at the updatd build thread.

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