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1985-GMC 07-10-2013 12:11 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Good job guys, it looks great!
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mcbassin 07-10-2013 02:26 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Congrats on the maiden voyage and car show! Glad someone is getting to enjoy the fruit of their labor.

Dieselwrencher 07-11-2013 07:37 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
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Originally Posted by gerfunken (Post 6165014)
Ryan, the truck is absolutely beautiful. I hope that mine will turn out near what yours is. (Probably not, but here's to big dreaming...)

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Originally Posted by ryanroo (Post 6165140)
Looks GREAT!

where on earth did you get that BA suspension? hahaha

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Originally Posted by Mustard72 (Post 6165255)
Now that's a truck!!!:metal:

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Originally Posted by Dova (Post 6166031)
That looks awesome congrats!

Thanks everyone.

Dieselwrencher 07-11-2013 07:38 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC (Post 6166069)
Good job guys, it looks great!
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Thanks!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 6166258)
Congrats on the maiden voyage and car show! Glad someone is getting to enjoy the fruit of their labor.

Thanks, don't worry, I'm sure you'll get your chance soon. This truck has been in and out of the shop more than I can think right now.

Dieselwrencher 07-11-2013 07:43 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Here are some more pictures of it.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...eba40a2673.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...d03941559f.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...a663503655.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...73fcf85bbf.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...9a39c8fcd8.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...8d58a70459.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...35768c8541.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...d66383a97b.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...3359066f9b.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...53040a66a8.jpg

Dieselwrencher 07-11-2013 07:46 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
And more.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...abb3040007.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...7f285c4d00.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...c816d03e6d.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...a96e0fb21f.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...154bee2426.jpg

ryanroo 07-11-2013 09:05 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
[QUOTE=Dieselwrencher;6168440]And more.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...abb3040007.jpg

you might hate me when i design a front bag mount that requires you change your piping...

speaking of, since you had the rear set up on the road first, i may just delay sending you the fronts till after i get mine going so i can bask in the glory.... hahaha

btw, did you get that thing on a scale yet?

Ackattack 07-11-2013 09:20 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Awesome truck man!

Are those MT Classic IIs? I really like the looks of those, but I didn't want to mess with polishing them all the time, so I got something in chrome.

woodwright 07-11-2013 10:07 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
What is your seat out of?

brimc 07-11-2013 10:14 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
I really like those "6 359" badges on the front fenders. That really sets it off nice!
Truck looks great. It must be a great feeling after so much hard work you put into it.

Mattman2010 07-11-2013 10:30 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Seats are out of a 3rd gen dodge
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Dieselwrencher 07-11-2013 11:05 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
[quote=ryanroo;6168545]
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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher (Post 6168440)
And more.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...abb3040007.jpg

you might hate me when i design a front bag mount that requires you change your piping...

speaking of, since you had the rear set up on the road first, i may just delay sending you the fronts till after i get mine going so i can bask in the glory.... hahaha

btw, did you get that thing on a scale yet?

You would wouldn't you!? :lol:

No, haven't taken it to a scale yet. Things keep coming up and I haven't done it yet.

Dieselwrencher 07-11-2013 11:08 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
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Originally Posted by Ackattack (Post 6168568)
Awesome truck man!

Are those MT Classic IIs? I really like the looks of those, but I didn't want to mess with polishing them all the time, so I got something in chrome.

Thanks. Yes they are. I need to polish these but haven't had time yet.

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Originally Posted by brimc (Post 6168679)
I really like those "6 359" badges on the front fenders. That really sets it off nice!
Truck looks great. It must be a great feeling after so much hard work you put into it.

Thanks, it is a good feeling but now that it's so close I find myself wanting another project. OMG. :lol:

Ackattack 07-11-2013 11:48 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher (Post 6168775)
Thanks, it is a good feeling but now that it's so close I find myself wanting another project. OMG. :lol:

Where's the excursion?

Mustard72 07-12-2013 12:09 AM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Not only is this finished product pretty awesome, but I can't believe how quickly it came together. Just a few weeks ago it still looked like 2 years into a 3 year project. Now, whiz-bang, it's done...

watahyahknow 07-12-2013 03:44 AM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
that engine looks like its been in there all its life

Mattman2010 07-12-2013 10:20 AM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher (Post 6168775)
Thanks, it is a good feeling but now that it's so close I find myself wanting another project. OMG. :lol:

You have wanted more projects than anyone I know. Doesn't matter if the ones you have are done or not! :lol:
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Dieselwrencher 07-12-2013 03:45 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
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Originally Posted by Ackattack (Post 6168827)
Where's the excursion?

Sitting in the parking area waiting for us to push it back in the shop. :lol: I don't consider it a big project since it's over 60% done. Haha

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Originally Posted by Mustard72 (Post 6168856)
Not only is this finished product pretty awesome, but I can't believe how quickly it came together. Just a few weeks ago it still looked like 2 years into a 3 year project. Now, whiz-bang, it's done...

Thanks! The truck isn't done, done, but it is togetherish enough to go show it off. Later on I still have some stuff to change. I don't want to get it too far done until I change the front suspension out. :lol:

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow (Post 6168973)
that engine looks like its been in there all its life

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Mattman2010 (Post 6169218)
You have wanted more projects than anyone I know. Doesn't matter if the ones you have are done or not! :lol:
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It's a freakin disease I'm telling you! :devil:

Dieselwrencher 07-12-2013 03:48 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Today we took the truck to the local Co-op and weighed it. I was shocked it is so lite....................

Front axle weighs 3680

Truck weighs 6140

I thought it would have been closer to 7000lbs with all the stuff that has been added. :lol:

watahyahknow 07-12-2013 04:14 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
a little front heavy but then again its a pickup you not going to trow it intoo corners unles you want it to come out in reverse

Dieselwrencher 07-12-2013 08:15 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
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Originally Posted by watahyahknow (Post 6169740)
a little front heavy but then again its a pickup you not going to trow it intoo corners unles you want it to come out in reverse

Exactly. 70% of the stuff is up front. :lol: I'll be changing some stuff later to help it, but it'll be fine for now. :metal:

ryanroo 07-12-2013 09:55 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher (Post 6169706)
Thanks! The truck isn't done, done, but it is togetherish enough to go show it off. Later on I still have some stuff to change. I don't want to get it too far done until I change the front suspension out. :lol:

oh man, this thing wont be ready for a long time. the design guy/fab dude is a **** head extraordinaire. he'll take for ever especially since he wants to have his "done" first. what a dick....






















:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher (Post 6170010)
Exactly. 70% of the stuff is up front. :lol: I'll be changing some stuff later to help it, but it'll be fine for now. :metal:

what ya gonna change? the firewall.... hahaha

Dieselwrencher 07-12-2013 10:45 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
LMFAO! No need to hack the fire wall unless I was going to move the engine back 6". Yours will probably be heavier on the front than mine because your frame is boxed clear up. :lol:

Mattman2010 07-12-2013 10:49 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher (Post 6169711)
Today we took the truck to the local Co-op and weighed it. I was shocked it is so lite....................

Front axle weighs 3680

Truck weighs 6140

I thought it would have been closer to 7000lbs with all the stuff that has been added. :lol:

No wonder the rear tires just spun when you where trying to put it on the trailer :lol:

woodwright 07-12-2013 10:50 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Is there more seat pics? Hows the fit? I've got a 90 chevy seat in mine. I like the height, and the back is pretty slim so it has a little more leg room than a stock seat. It just seems a little narrow. The dodge ones are a little more comfortable, and I think they're wider.


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