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jbclassix 08-11-2011 04:53 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
I gotta say, I am picking up A LOT of body work tips from following your build! These are some things I need to watch when its time for re-assembly!

72BlckButy 08-11-2011 07:46 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Awesome progress!

Dieselwrencher 08-11-2011 10:13 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jbclassix (Post 4840022)
I gotta say, I am picking up A LOT of body work tips from following your build! These are some things I need to watch when its time for re-assembly!

Thanks, I try. :lol: If you see something and you want to know more, just ask and I'll try to help you out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy (Post 4840281)
Awesome progress!

Thanks Nate!

Dieselwrencher 08-12-2011 03:50 AM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
I tried adjusting the door in, and I moved the fender forward so I could pull the bottom out some. I think it looks a little better now.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0292.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0293.jpg

Dieselwrencher 08-12-2011 04:00 AM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Tonight I finally got the courage to install my head liner and new trim. I was nervous because I didn't want to break the trim, and I didn't want my head liner falling down. I used some heavy duty spray adhesive, sprayed the inner roof panel and the back side of the head liner, then let it set for about 10 minutes. I honestly think letting it sit was the key. I pushed the head liner to the cab and it stuck pretty much right now. The last time I tried it, the headliner barely stuck to the cab. But last time I only sprayed the head liner and allowed no curing time. I also installed my sun visors. Progress is progress right? :lol:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0289.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0290.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0291.jpg

I also dug out my best cowl panel and set it on to see how things were lining up. So far so good, I think. :lol:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0288.jpg

jbclassix 08-12-2011 04:49 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Are you gonna start a build thread on your 76 CC? I looked for one but couldn't find it.

Dieselwrencher 08-12-2011 04:56 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
I might re-start one. I'll find the original one. I'm hoping to start the rework in about 2 months. If the lift and wheels and tires sell, it might be sooner. We'll see.

Dieselwrencher 08-12-2011 05:01 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jbclassix (Post 4841818)
Are you gonna start a build thread on your 76 CC? I looked for one but couldn't find it.

Here you go.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=414168

jbclassix 08-13-2011 04:58 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Nice! Can't wait to see that thing get family sized ;)

Dieselwrencher 08-16-2011 03:17 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Some more progress. I put the radiator support back on and bolted the fender back on so it would be solid while pulling the dents out. I'm using my Matco stud gun and body hammers to pull these dents. I try to use a hammer and dollie when I can get one in there. Here's some progress pics.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0338.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0337.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0336.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0343.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0335.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0344.jpg

Here's one in the upper roof area.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0339.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0340.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0341.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/IMG_0342.jpg

spudz 08-17-2011 04:57 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
I just found this build.. man you got some skillss. I love this truckk Reminds me of a ford highboy on steroids.

Dieselwrencher 08-18-2011 04:42 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by spudz (Post 4850410)
I just found this build.. man you got some skillss. I love this truckk Reminds me of a ford highboy on steroids.

:lol: Thanks.

Dieselwrencher 08-18-2011 04:47 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
I went to my local 67-72 parts guy to purchase a new RH fender to save me some body work time. However, when we pulled the only one he had in stock out of the box, it was not right. On the lower portion of the fender where the body line comes off the wheel arch and goes to the door , the line was crooked and the body line was off and it had some dings in it. He had some repairable OE fenders so I got the best one he had that I could see for sure was an OE fender. I have to fix some rust from the normal battery acid drip on the lower cup, but it's better than the RH fender I currently have. Dang, no cutting time on this one!

Dieselwrencher 08-25-2011 04:16 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
No real progress, but I did score some 99 up 8 lug chevy wheels off of the local CL. I'm going to take them and get them polished next week, then put them on. I also forgot, a few weeks back I met Eric, Toomuchstuff, in Mn and picked up some sweet Longhorn upper mouldings. Thanks again Eric!

thirdstreettito 08-25-2011 10:03 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Progress is good!

Dieselwrencher 08-29-2011 02:38 AM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
This weekend I was busy working on customer trucks so I had a couple guys start removing the bed sides from my donor bed. They almost got it torn apart and only a few bolts are left. Yee haw!

propanemudtruck 08-31-2011 04:52 AM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
:metal::metal:

Dieselwrencher 08-31-2011 04:45 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Yesterday I did go pick up a new fender and more goodies for the truck. Parts keep piling up, but there just isn't any time for it. I highly doubt it'll be making the All Truck Nats next weekend.

1972hays 09-23-2011 01:53 AM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
wow thats a lot looks good get-er-done:lol:

Dieselwrencher 09-23-2011 04:44 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
No real progress on the truck. Just more dust build up on it. I have 2 more customer trucks to get out of the way and then I need to get on this thing. Poor truck is a big azz parts bin now!

Vintage Windmills 09-26-2011 01:45 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Looks nice. Did you find a couple donor steel floors to make a long floor yet?

Dieselwrencher 09-26-2011 04:12 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Jud, I got a floor and I'm going to cut it in between the two front cross members. I purchased a bed floor patch and I'm going to use it to add in the missing 6". We'll see how it works. :lol:

Dieselwrencher 09-27-2011 03:45 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
No progress yet, but I did purchase an older Meyers 7' snow blade for it. It didn't come with the pump or mounting brackets. That's okay because I want to build a mount with removable pump and head lights. I hate how the old plow mounts have the front bumper pushed out and the pump and stuff hangs on all year. No thanks. :lol:

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/000_0013.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/000_0014.jpg

We got a few customer trucks done so I hope to get on this thing soon. I'd like to get it running or painted, or something. :lol:

Vintage Windmills 09-27-2011 08:43 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Ryan, Do they use road salt in your area? Seems like too nice of a truck to salt up and dissolve by driving in the winter. Looking forward to seeing the custom floor.

mosesburb 09-27-2011 09:23 PM

Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion
 
Nice plow. So the snow is what, two maybe three weeks away, are you going to have this ready for it??


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