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**Dieselwrencher** · 06-24-2013, 08:22 PM

I'm going to paint the rest of the frame gloss black. But I'm having issues trying to figure out if I should paint the 4 link bars a different color to show them off. What do you guys think? Black, Blue to match under the hood, or red?

ryanroo · 06-24-2013, 08:25 PM

black. better to blend in.

**DeadheadNM** · 06-24-2013, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

black. better to blend in.

x2

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-24-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

black. better to blend in.

True, and easier to paint too.

watahyahknow · 06-25-2013, 01:42 AM

if you dont mind the paint peeling of it you could use the boxed frame as the exaustpiping

mcbassin · 06-25-2013, 08:03 AM

Diggin the new logo Ryan! Very nice progress on the newe rear suspension. Looks like you're getting close.

coggonobrien · 06-26-2013, 01:52 AM

transfer case crossmember looks like its much more pleasant to install then the stocker

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-26-2013, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by coggonobrien

transfer case crossmember looks like its much more pleasant to install then the stocker

Yes it is!

Okay, some more progress. I got the trans mount installed and welded the tabs on the cross member for it. This is the first time since I ripped this truck apart that it has had a trans cross member and mount bolted in it!

Nick made great progress on the core support. Gussets are welded on and the intercooler clears the hood latch now! Tomorrow he'll finish the lower intercooler mounts and bolt the upper portion to the support.

I removed the rear end from the chassis so I could finish welding everything up on the rear axle. I only have 2 more welds to complete on one air bag mount, and I have to make some boxing plates for my panhard bracket and weld them on, and then the rear end is done. I have to finish my upper panhard bracket, weld some holes on the bottom of the frame, extend the frame at the back so the bed has a place to rest evenly, and then clean up some welds, and paint the frame. Getting closer.....

ryanroo · 06-26-2013, 08:53 PM

Lookin good! what do you have to do to your piping?

brimc · 06-26-2013, 09:26 PM

This is a great build. I read this thread on and off for awhile now but found myself re-reading the whole thing again. I can't wait to see more!
The orange looks great. I really wish you could find 67~72 body's that clean around here. Keep it up!

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-26-2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

Lookin good! what do you have to do to your piping?

I have to lengthen the LH CAC pipe now that we moved the IC farther down. Maybe I'll get lucky and the silicone hose I use will make up for it. We shall see.

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Originally Posted by brimc

This is a great build. I read this thread on and off for awhile now but found myself re-reading the whole thing again. I can't wait to see more!
The orange looks great. I really wish you could find 67~72 body's that clean around here. Keep it up!

Thanks. This truck has transformed to a complete new truck, and I've had 2 different manuals, an auto, and this is the third engine. Haha The body was pretty rough when I first got it. There are only 2 panels original to this truck, and that would be the doors.

Mattman2010 · 06-27-2013, 01:19 PM

Looking good bud! Cant wait to see this thing in a week hopefully!

6lcummins · 06-27-2013, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

Lookin good! what do you have to do to your piping?

So far I had to lengthen the driver side pipe 3.5" since that's how far I dropped the CAC to clear the hood latch assy.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-27-2013, 04:02 PM

Today I cut the rest of my small pieces I needed and ground them and fit them. Then I welded them all up. I finished the 2 pieces on the rear end as well. I have 4 pieces I'd like to add to the frame and then I have to finish welding some holes up on the bottom rail, and it'll be time to clean up all the welds and stuff.

Nick made the lower intercooler mounts last night and installed the intercooler this morning. He then cut the LH pipe and started fitting a new piece in there. Tomorrow we'll finish it up.

Str8-6-68 · 06-28-2013, 11:53 AM

Sweet progress Ryan, the build is looking really good now. ill have to remember to mount my intercooler low the first time or just stick with my water/air cooler under the hood.

doubleb's69 · 06-28-2013, 02:36 PM

One week!

6lcummins · 06-28-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by doubleb's69

One week!

Zip it.... lol

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-28-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Str8-6-68

Sweet progress Ryan, the build is looking really good now. ill have to remember to mount my intercooler low the first time or just stick with my water/air cooler under the hood.

Thanks. Yeah, I should have built a different support, but no time for that right now.

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One week!

Yeah, we're feeling the heat!

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-28-2013, 05:21 PM

Nick got the LH intercooler pipe completed this morning, and I installed 2 gussets on the frame and finished up some welding. Tomorrow the work begins to get it running............

brimc · 06-30-2013, 10:30 AM

That IC pipe turned out awesome. Was it Mig or Tig welded together?

6lcummins · 07-01-2013, 02:48 PM

Mig welded and then ground down.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-01-2013, 03:17 PM

Well we made good progress, but never enough if ya know what I mean.

Ran into some issues, but it is back as a roller and.................................It Runs!!!!

We got the frame painted. This was the first time I've used the POR-15 chassis paint, and I'm not real pleased. The gloss black por-15 lays down a lot nicer than this. We'll have to second coat this later. We cleaned up welds and sanded/cleaned the frame and rear axle.

brimc · 07-01-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 6lcummins

Mig welded and then ground down.

I thought so . I have always had trouble miggin pipe. Once I learned tig it is much better. Problem is I don't have a tig at home.
That pipe work looks awesome!

brimc · 07-01-2013, 04:38 PM

That frame looks good in the pictures. I do agree with you on the POR top coats. It does not lay down like the rust paint. Next time you use it, or if you do another coat you could try this....
I set the paint can in hot water for a bit before I was ready to brush it. The heat made the paint "thinner" and it flowed much better with "less" brush marks. If you don't want to use the can you can pour small amount into a cup and try.
Truck looks and "sounds" great. Keep the updates coming!

6lcummins · 07-01-2013, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by woodwright

You're not gonna put a stack on it are you?
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Don't have a choice.

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Originally Posted by brimc

I thought so . I have always had trouble miggin pipe. Once I learned tig it is much better. Problem is I don't have a tig at home.
That pipe work looks awesome!

Lower heat and slowed down the wire speed and take our time.

06-24-2013, 08:22 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I'm going to paint the rest of the frame gloss black. But I'm having issues trying to figure out if I should paint the 4 link bars a different color to show them off. What do you guys think? Black, Blue to match under the hood, or red? __________________ 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.*

06-24-2013, 08:25 PM	#2
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion black. better to blend in. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

06-25-2013, 01:42 AM	#5
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion if you dont mind the paint peeling of it you could use the boxed frame as the exaustpiping __________________ 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

06-25-2013, 08:03 AM	#6
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Diggin the new logo Ryan! Very nice progress on the newe rear suspension. Looks like you're getting close. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-26-2013, 01:52 AM	#7
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion transfer case crossmember looks like its much more pleasant to install then the stocker

06-26-2013, 08:53 PM	#9
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Lookin good! what do you have to do to your piping? __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

06-26-2013, 09:26 PM	#10
brimc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Lowell, Ontario, Canada Posts: 248	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion This is a great build. I read this thread on and off for awhile now but found myself re-reading the whole thing again. I can't wait to see more! The orange looks great. I really wish you could find 67~72 body's that clean around here. Keep it up! __________________ BRIAN 1986 Chevrolet K20 Silverado 12 Valve CUMMINS P Pumped Intercooled/Getrag360/Divorced NP205/10B/14BFF Detroit Locker - DD Canadian Winter Beater. My Chevrolet CUMMINS Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=585509

06-27-2013, 01:19 PM	#12
Mattman2010 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 953	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Looking good bud! Cant wait to see this thing in a week hopefully! __________________ 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

06-27-2013, 04:02 PM	#14
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Today I cut the rest of my small pieces I needed and ground them and fit them. Then I welded them all up. I finished the 2 pieces on the rear end as well. I have 4 pieces I'd like to add to the frame and then I have to finish welding some holes up on the bottom rail, and it'll be time to clean up all the welds and stuff. Nick made the lower intercooler mounts last night and installed the intercooler this morning. He then cut the LH pipe and started fitting a new piece in there. Tomorrow we'll finish it up. __________________ 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.*

06-28-2013, 11:53 AM	#15
Str8-6-68 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: B.C. Posts: 137	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Sweet progress Ryan, the build is looking really good now. ill have to remember to mount my intercooler low the first time or just stick with my water/air cooler under the hood. __________________ 12ram3500 HS mm, FP 5" tbe, SB cai, 2.5" up, 35s on 20s. SOLD 02ram2500 twin turbo, built 47re, sticks & studs : SIKDZL -youtube. 68gmc1500 soon to be: shortbox, ppumped 24valve, s467.7, dap 300s, H2O/Air intecooled, meth controlled, 47re, 14bolt, 2wd.

06-28-2013, 02:36 PM	#16
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion One week! __________________ Bud

06-28-2013, 05:21 PM	#19
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Nick got the LH intercooler pipe completed this morning, and I installed 2 gussets on the frame and finished up some welding. Tomorrow the work begins to get it running............ __________________ 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.*

06-30-2013, 10:30 AM	#20
brimc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Lowell, Ontario, Canada Posts: 248	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion That IC pipe turned out awesome. Was it Mig or Tig welded together? __________________ BRIAN 1986 Chevrolet K20 Silverado 12 Valve CUMMINS P Pumped Intercooled/Getrag360/Divorced NP205/10B/14BFF Detroit Locker - DD Canadian Winter Beater. My Chevrolet CUMMINS Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=585509

07-01-2013, 02:48 PM	#21
6lcummins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: mitchellville, ia Posts: 282	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Mig welded and then ground down. __________________ 1996 Dodge 2500 Ext Cab Long Bed P24V Cummins Turbo Diesel 5 speed 4x4 "STOCK" ASSEMBLY THREAD

07-01-2013, 03:17 PM	#22
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Well we made good progress, but never enough if ya know what I mean. Ran into some issues, but it is back as a roller and.................................It Runs!!!! We got the frame painted. This was the first time I've used the POR-15 chassis paint, and I'm not real pleased. The gloss black por-15 lays down a lot nicer than this. We'll have to second coat this later. We cleaned up welds and sanded/cleaned the frame and rear axle. __________________ 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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07-01-2013, 04:38 PM	#24
brimc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: New Lowell, Ontario, Canada Posts: 248	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion That frame looks good in the pictures. I do agree with you on the POR top coats. It does not lay down like the rust paint. Next time you use it, or if you do another coat you could try this.... I set the paint can in hot water for a bit before I was ready to brush it. The heat made the paint "thinner" and it flowed much better with "less" brush marks. If you don't want to use the can you can pour small amount into a cup and try. Truck looks and "sounds" great. Keep the updates coming! __________________ BRIAN 1986 Chevrolet K20 Silverado 12 Valve CUMMINS P Pumped Intercooled/Getrag360/Divorced NP205/10B/14BFF Detroit Locker - DD Canadian Winter Beater. My Chevrolet CUMMINS Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=585509

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