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1985-GMC · 05-29-2013, 12:22 AM

Sweet bumper! That's very close to what I want to build front and back.
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mosesburb · 05-29-2013, 12:54 AM

You just had to do that, didn't you?? Hey, look what I can do in less than an hour!! Showoff.

ryanroo · 05-29-2013, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattman2010

That bumper looks sweet! That's close to what I want to do on mine.
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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice work on the bumper Ryan!

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

That bumper is horrible,, send it to me and I'll get rid of it for ya.....

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Sweet bumper! That's very close to what I want to build front and back.
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Thanks Guys!

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Originally Posted by mosesburb

You just had to do that, didn't you?? Hey, look what I can do in less than an hour!! Showoff.

that was at least an hour on the computer and almost 2 in the shop.

6lcummins · 05-29-2013, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

Thanks Guys!

that was at least an hour on the computer and almost 2 in the shop.

Slacker, if you are using AUTOCAD it shouldn't have been that long....

ryanroo · 05-29-2013, 11:51 PM

ah shucks, i thought i was doing good

6lcummins · 05-30-2013, 03:23 PM

I have to give you crap about something since you don't have your injectors yet...

ryanroo · 06-02-2013, 08:03 PM

Still not finished, i forgot to swing by the tractor supply store and grab a receiver tube. other than that, it basically lacks paint.

the tabs for tow points. they are also the mounting bracket. so it is directly bolted to the frame. unfortunately they are a little thin for the clevis's

ryanroo · 06-02-2013, 08:09 PM

so i added a 1/4" plate to either side

takes up the extra space well. i also ground the welds to imitate a machined bevel. im sure it wont fool anyone but it looks better IMO

fromunda

keen eyes will notice the mounting holes are countersunk for a std 82* countersink fastener.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-03-2013, 03:13 PM

Your bumper is freaking awesome! I wish I lived closer. I'd have you whip one out but that shipping BS might kill it on that heavy dude!

ryanroo · 06-03-2013, 09:41 PM

Thanks

yeah, it ended up a little heavy... its not bad compared to the standard fare of 1/4 plate bumpers, bu it still made me grunt a little when i picked it up.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-03-2013, 10:09 PM

Those welds are pretty sweet looking. I bet it made you grunt too He Man.

Mattman2010 · 06-03-2013, 10:09 PM

Very nice man, that fits the bed really well!
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**Dieselwrencher** · 06-04-2013, 11:22 PM

Here's something to make you think.

Yeah, autoworld doesn't want their stuff copied apparently.

ryanroo · 06-05-2013, 01:20 AM

tough cookies. im gonna try

thanks man

mosesburb · 06-05-2013, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Here's something to make you think.

Yeah, autoworld doesn't want their stuff copied apparently.

I realize the compressor can be put up there, but in my opinion it becomes a rather ugly focal point (its all about the looks right??). I bet with your wicked torch skills and stick welding abilities, you could come up with something that mounts it further over and lower to keep it from being the visual magnet that the high-mount setup is (or at least paint it black or whatever color your motor is going to be to keep it somewhat camouflaged).

ryanroo · 06-05-2013, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesburb

I realize the compressor can be put up there, but in my opinion it becomes a rather ugly focal point (its all about the looks right??). I bet with your wicked torch skills and stick welding abilities, you could come up with something that mounts it further over and lower to keep it from being the visual magnet that the high-mount setup is (or at least paint it black or whatever color your motor is going to be to keep it somewhat camouflaged).

I agree, for now though, its a choice of which is the lesser of the evils. if i done move the compressor, i have a screwball transition to make for the clean air inlet into the primary. if i dont, i have an a/c compressor somewhere funny. so if i can make it happen and look clean with my chainsaw and coat hanger welding ill move it, otherwise, it stays and i have to make some abortion intake for the primary.

i was talking with Ryan last night about how i dont like it because its ugly, but i think i may be able to make it look ok.

**gerfunken** · 06-05-2013, 12:20 PM

Man, nice job on the rear bumper, that thing is stout and it looks great on the back of the truck.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-05-2013, 02:46 PM

It surely can't be as ugly as a green dash in an orange rig.

Getting 2 turbos to fit in these trucks is a challenge. His engine being set back some, and engine compartment area don't help. I feel his pain, but I like the way he has his better than how I have mine. His looks cleaner IMO. I'm betting he can get the high mount a/c to look nice and then it'll open up that area in front of the primary to get the big pipe in there.

**gerfunken** · 06-05-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

It surely can't be as ugly as a green dash in an orange rig.

Getting 2 turbos to fit in these trucks is a challenge. His engine being set back some, and engine compartment area don't help. I feel his pain, but I like the way he has his better than how I have mine. His looks cleaner IMO. I'm betting he can get the high mount a/c to look nice and then it'll open up that area in front of the primary to get the big pipe in there.

There's not much uglier than a green dash in an orange rig, unless it's got blue, yellow & white pin striping on it, and chrome accents on the glove box & ash tray...

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-05-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by gerfunken

There's not much uglier than a green dash in an orange rig, unless it's got blue, yellow & white pin striping on it, and chrome accents on the glove box & ash tray...

Sounds like some of the parts trucks I've had.

ryanroo · 06-05-2013, 10:24 PM

Thanks Guys

cold pipe

and my 2 minute mock up of the possible new location of the a/c compressor

it looks like it wont be hard to mount. and it kind of blends in. it will hide even better with the charge pipe mounted. i really thought i would hate it more.

jbclassix · 06-05-2013, 10:45 PM

Are you just planning on machining a plate that will bolt to the holes right under where your compressor is sitting? why are you relocating it anyway? CAC pipe clearance?

ryanroo · 06-05-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

Are you just planning on machining a plate that will bolt to the holes right under where your compressor is sitting? why are you relocating it anyway? CAC pipe clearance?

maybe machining, might just form something. it is in the way of the primary inlet. it can be made to work but if i can move it and not hate how it looks i will to make the inlet pipe much better.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-05-2013, 10:51 PM

Superb work on your cold pipe!

ryanroo · 06-09-2013, 10:09 PM

Thanks

got my receiver tube welded on.

and finshed the charge pipe.

i still have the pipe for the inlet of the I/C from the compressor housing to do. i am not for sure how i will be doing it until i know if the a/c compressor is getting moved or remaining in the right side

05-29-2013, 12:22 AM	#601
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 72 k20 project Sweet bumper! That's very close to what I want to build front and back. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

05-29-2013, 12:54 AM	#602
mosesburb I had a V-8 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,116	Re: 72 k20 project You just had to do that, didn't you?? Hey, look what I can do in less than an hour!! Showoff. __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban, 5.9L Cummins, Banks Power Pack, NV4500HD, NP205, H.A.D., D60/14FF ARB Link To Build: HERE.

05-29-2013, 11:51 PM	#605
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 k20 project ah shucks, i thought i was doing good __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

05-30-2013, 03:23 PM	#606
6lcummins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: mitchellville, ia Posts: 282	Re: 72 k20 project I have to give you crap about something since you don't have your injectors yet... __________________ 1996 Dodge 2500 Ext Cab Long Bed P24V Cummins Turbo Diesel 5 speed 4x4 "STOCK" ASSEMBLY THREAD

06-02-2013, 08:03 PM	#607
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 k20 project Still not finished, i forgot to swing by the tractor supply store and grab a receiver tube. other than that, it basically lacks paint. the tabs for tow points. they are also the mounting bracket. so it is directly bolted to the frame. unfortunately they are a little thin for the clevis's __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

06-02-2013, 08:09 PM	#608
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 k20 project so i added a 1/4" plate to either side takes up the extra space well. i also ground the welds to imitate a machined bevel. im sure it wont fool anyone but it looks better IMO fromunda keen eyes will notice the mounting holes are countersunk for a std 82* countersink fastener. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

06-03-2013, 03:13 PM	#609
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 72 k20 project Your bumper is freaking awesome! I wish I lived closer. I'd have you whip one out but that shipping BS might kill it on that heavy dude! __________________ 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.*

06-03-2013, 09:41 PM	#610
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 k20 project Thanks yeah, it ended up a little heavy... its not bad compared to the standard fare of 1/4 plate bumpers, bu it still made me grunt a little when i picked it up. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

06-03-2013, 10:09 PM	#611
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 72 k20 project Those welds are pretty sweet looking. I bet it made you grunt too He Man. __________________ 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.*

06-03-2013, 10:09 PM	#612
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: 72 k20 project Very nice man, that fits the bed really well! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1980 K10 - 6.2L Diesel/SM465/NP205 Build Thread 1984 K30 CC Dually - "The Tank" 12V Cummins/Nv4500/Np205/D60/D70HD 4" lift & 37's Build Thread 1960 C-60 Dump Truck Make it road worthy! Thread

06-04-2013, 11:22 PM	#613
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 72 k20 project Here's something to make you think. Yeah, autoworld doesn't want their stuff copied apparently. 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.*

06-05-2013, 01:20 AM	#614
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 k20 project tough cookies. im gonna try thanks man __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

06-05-2013, 12:20 PM	#617
gerfunken Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 490	Re: 72 k20 project Man, nice job on the rear bumper, that thing is stout and it looks great on the back of the truck. __________________ -Scott 1972 Chevy K20 Picture Gallery Build Thread 1930 Chevy AD Picture Gallery 1929 Ford Model-A Picture Gallery 1975 Triumph TR-6 Picture Gallery

06-05-2013, 02:46 PM	#618
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 72 k20 project It surely can't be as ugly as a green dash in an orange rig. Getting 2 turbos to fit in these trucks is a challenge. His engine being set back some, and engine compartment area don't help. I feel his pain, but I like the way he has his better than how I have mine. His looks cleaner IMO. I'm betting he can get the high mount a/c to look nice and then it'll open up that area in front of the primary to get the big pipe in there. __________________ 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.*

06-05-2013, 10:24 PM	#621
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 k20 project Thanks Guys cold pipe and my 2 minute mock up of the possible new location of the a/c compressor it looks like it wont be hard to mount. and it kind of blends in. it will hide even better with the charge pipe mounted. i really thought i would hate it more. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions



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06-05-2013, 10:45 PM	#622
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: 72 k20 project Are you just planning on machining a plate that will bolt to the holes right under where your compressor is sitting? why are you relocating it anyway? CAC pipe clearance? __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

06-05-2013, 10:51 PM	#624
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 72 k20 project Superb work on your cold pipe! __________________ 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.*

06-09-2013, 10:09 PM	#625
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: 72 k20 project Thanks got my receiver tube welded on. and finshed the charge pipe. i still have the pipe for the inlet of the I/C from the compressor housing to do. i am not for sure how i will be doing it until i know if the a/c compressor is getting moved or remaining in the right side __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

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