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Vintage Windmills · 01-20-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

Gm's were sticky too. and the pbrake sucked. my HD was always eating rear pads. every time i pulled the calipers i cleaned the slides and doped them generously with copper anti-sieze and they still always sucked. i was on my 3rd or 4th set of rear pads to my 1st set on the front. rear disks are just tempermental.

We've never had a problem with the '01 or '04 HD GM rears or fronts and most of our miles were loaded or towing. 110,000 miles on the 04 duramax and original pads all around

wutnxt · 01-20-2013, 12:09 PM

Hey there buddy

Don't get me wrong buddy because i don't want to give you the impression I bang out trucks......lol....rolls my eyes...( because nothing happens over night at my shop )..But man I can't wait to see you driving and ripping around in it....it's bad a$$....and I wish it was in my shop...

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-29-2013, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wutnxt

Hey there buddy

Don't get me wrong buddy because i don't want to give you the impression I bang out trucks......lol....rolls my eyes...( because nothing happens over night at my shop )..But man I can't wait to see you driving and ripping around in it....it's bad a$$....and I wish it was in my shop...

Hey man, we can swap for a while I'm sure.

wutnxt · 02-01-2013, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Hey man, we can swap for a while I'm sure.

Hey which one of mine are you thinking?......lol...Dude you come up here and your welcome to take my 58 for a blast...

Beat68CST · 02-05-2013, 02:54 PM

Any progress on that hood latch yet?

I've been playing the "Spend a life savings on building a 47RH" game lately! lol

watahyahknow · 01-20-2013, 04:10 PM

maibe use stock brakedisks and aftermarket calipers like brembo or sumtin like that

i just googled rear brakecallipers and there where a lot of links to frosen calipers problems on all sorts of cars and trucks , guess there just a little more maintanance involved in them

strainge thing is i have reardisks on a mercedes 190 (ok its a real lichtweight compared to a truck ) but no problems with brakepads wearing irregulair or callipers seizing up , maibe dust sand mud and stuff like that has some to do with it as we only have asphalt roads and green country where i drive
these mercs have a mecanical drumbrake inside the disk for the emergencybrake btw

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-21-2013, 01:23 AM

Maybe AAM rear disc brakes from the 3rd gen doxdges is the way to go. But cost is the issue. Maybe I need to look into using a pinion brake. Air ride on the rear, boxing the frame, and getting my gooseneck installed are more important.
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**Dieselwrencher** · 01-26-2013, 12:08 AM

Here's my gooseneck. It's a B&W that the ball was stuck in. I have been soaking the snot out of it for a month, and today I knocked the ball out with a 12lb hammer.

These pics and measurements are for Mattman2010.

The center section of the hitch is 26" wide.
In between the 2 cross members is 7 3/4".
The angles the center is attatched to are 41 5/8".
The receiver for the ball is 2 1/2".

Mattman2010 · 01-26-2013, 12:24 AM

Thanks bud!
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ryanroo · 01-26-2013, 12:52 AM

did you dredge that thing off the north atlantic floor?

Matt, i didnt realize you needed all those measurements. i guess i didnt even think about a length.... sorry man

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-26-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

did you dredge that thing off the north atlantic floor?

Matt, i didnt realize you needed all those measurements. i guess i didnt even think about a length.... sorry man

Dude, welcome back to Iowa my friend.

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ryanroo · 01-26-2013, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Dude, welcome back to Iowa my friend.

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how old is that thing? there is 35 year old bare steel here with less rust...

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-29-2013, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

how old is that thing? there is 35 year old bare steel here with less rust...

LMAO! Like I said, welcome to Iowa son! It came from a 02 Dodge. The crap they put on the roads here in the past 10 years is liquid rust man..................

Mattman2010 · 01-26-2013, 01:03 AM

Ryanroo no problem man. Now it looks like ill be building my own hitch. It should be pretty simple to make the hitch from scratch.
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ryanroo · 02-01-2013, 10:09 PM

back in the shop?

wutnxt · 02-05-2013, 07:15 PM

Dude you sleeping over there ?

sbc383rulz · 02-10-2013, 03:26 AM

just read the whole thread, 2 days of reading later.... YOUR A BAD INFLUENCE! so i guess my plans changed from a sbc in my 69 to 12V with a allison!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-12-2013, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sbc383rulz

just read the whole thread, 2 days of reading later.... YOUR A BAD INFLUENCE! so i guess my plans changed from a sbc in my 69 to 12V with a allison!

That's a good idea.

1tonwannabe · 02-14-2013, 02:16 AM

I love the build. Especially with a Longhorn.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-19-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 1tonwannabe

I love the build. Especially with a Longhorn.

Thanks. I can't wait to be able to work on it again.

wutnxt · 02-20-2013, 10:08 AM

Just stopping and see how my truck is going.......lol....

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-20-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wutnxt

Just stopping and see how my truck is going.......lol....

Well, it's still sitting there looking half cool.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-21-2013, 11:56 PM

I have to port a 24v head, and then it's back on this truck. It's sitting in the shop now so it doesn't get full of snow. I'm debating doing air ride on the rear, but it might have to wait because I have a new project for the wife to drive that is a big project too..........

jbclassix · 02-22-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I have to port a 24v head, and then it's back on this truck. It's sitting in the shop now so it doesn't get full of snow. I'm debating doing air ride on the rear, but it might have to wait because I have a new project for the wife to drive that is a big project too..........

School bus?

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-22-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

School bus?

Kind of.

01-20-2013, 12:09 PM	#2
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Hey there buddy Don't get me wrong buddy because i don't want to give you the impression I bang out trucks......lol....rolls my eyes...( because nothing happens over night at my shop )..But man I can't wait to see you driving and ripping around in it....it's bad a$$....and I wish it was in my shop... __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

02-05-2013, 02:54 PM	#5
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Any progress on that hood latch yet? I've been playing the "Spend a life savings on building a 47RH" game lately! lol

01-20-2013, 04:10 PM	#6
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion maibe use stock brakedisks and aftermarket calipers like brembo or sumtin like that i just googled rear brakecallipers and there where a lot of links to frosen calipers problems on all sorts of cars and trucks , guess there just a little more maintanance involved in them strainge thing is i have reardisks on a mercedes 190 (ok its a real lichtweight compared to a truck ) but no problems with brakepads wearing irregulair or callipers seizing up , maibe dust sand mud and stuff like that has some to do with it as we only have asphalt roads and green country where i drive these mercs have a mecanical drumbrake inside the disk for the emergencybrake btw __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

01-21-2013, 01:23 AM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Maybe AAM rear disc brakes from the 3rd gen doxdges is the way to go. But cost is the issue. Maybe I need to look into using a pinion brake. Air ride on the rear, boxing the frame, and getting my gooseneck installed are more important. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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.*

01-26-2013, 12:08 AM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Here's my gooseneck. It's a B&W that the ball was stuck in. I have been soaking the snot out of it for a month, and today I knocked the ball out with a 12lb hammer. These pics and measurements are for Mattman2010. The center section of the hitch is 26" wide. In between the 2 cross members is 7 3/4". The angles the center is attatched to are 41 5/8". The receiver for the ball is 2 1/2". __________________ 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.*

01-26-2013, 12:24 AM	#9
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Thanks bud! 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

01-26-2013, 12:52 AM	#10
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion did you dredge that thing off the north atlantic floor? Matt, i didnt realize you needed all those measurements. i guess i didnt even think about a length.... sorry man __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

01-26-2013, 01:03 AM	#14
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Ryanroo no problem man. Now it looks like ill be building my own hitch. It should be pretty simple to make the hitch from scratch. 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

02-01-2013, 10:09 PM	#15
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion back in the shop? __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

02-05-2013, 07:15 PM	#16
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Dude you sleeping over there ? __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

02-10-2013, 03:26 AM	#17
sbc383rulz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Poulsbo washington Posts: 107	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion just read the whole thread, 2 days of reading later.... YOUR A BAD INFLUENCE! so i guess my plans changed from a sbc in my 69 to 12V with a allison! __________________ 1969 C2500 350/np435 1983 malibu wagon vortec 350/700r4 Gillis

02-14-2013, 02:16 AM	#19
1tonwannabe Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johnstown, Ohio Posts: 146	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I love the build. Especially with a Longhorn.

02-20-2013, 10:08 AM	#21
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Just stopping and see how my truck is going.......lol.... __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

02-21-2013, 11:56 PM	#23
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I have to port a 24v head, and then it's back on this truck. It's sitting in the shop now so it doesn't get full of snow. I'm debating doing air ride on the rear, but it might have to wait because I have a new project for the wife to drive that is a big project too.......... __________________ 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.*



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