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Old 03-11-2013, 08:59 PM   #1439
Dieselwrencher
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Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion

I got some time to work on it this weekend. I got the zero rates installed, and IDK if I'm exactly am happy with it. Before I started the wheel base was 132". After it's 133.5". So it definitely moved. I just don't think it's enough in the front yet. But I only moved it 1/2". I still have the 1 1/2" hole to try. I also stripped the other hole in my diff housing on the RH leaf spring retaining plate. So I'll have to heli-coil them. I had the inserts but no tap. I didn't realize the taps for a 1/2" heli-coil was an odd size. Go figure. I got the kit today though, so I'm good there. Any how, here's some progress pics.






I cleaned the bed out, removed the rear bumper, and slid the bed back. The bed was way too close to the cab for my taste.





Next I removed the bed so I can start on the GN hitch, frame boxing, and fuel tank swap. (Thanks for the idea Matty)



Almost had a casualty.............



No bed.



Tail pipe won't work when my hitch is finished. I'm planning on running straight pipe now.



Starting on the GN hitch. I'll have a B&W inbetween the 4x4 and 2x4 cross members.



Shoot, just this weekend and this morning, I bet I spent 10hrs working on this thing.
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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
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