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1985-GMC · 01-09-2011, 03:37 PM

Man those look really nice! How much did those cost you? Why didn't you do Cheyenne 30, and 6 359?

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-10-2011, 02:28 AM

Nice Job Ryan. Can't wait to see your custom emblems when they arrive. Let me know what you wind up doing on those factory style 30 emblems. I have looked and looked for some used ones, but no luck for the future crew build. Trevor

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-11-2011, 04:03 PM

Thanks guys. Trevor, I'll let you know what I decide to do with them.

1985-GMC, I did get Cheyenne30's and 6 359. The pics were just from another thread of his.

jbclassix · 01-11-2011, 04:14 PM

Did you happen to measure the 88+ Chevy rims? Mine are burried right now so I cannot measure them, but when I got a flat on my 91 Square Sub, I measured them at 4"back 2.5"front.

1985-GMC · 01-11-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

1985-GMC, I did get Cheyenne30's and 6 359. The pics were just from another thread of his.

Oh nice, that will be really cool on there!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-12-2011, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

Did you happen to measure the 88+ Chevy rims? Mine are burried right now so I cannot measure them, but when I got a flat on my 91 Square Sub, I measured them at 4"back 2.5"front.

No I haven't. Mine are buried as well.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-16-2011, 04:13 AM

No progress yet, but I did manage to get some new to me parts. I purchased a front seat from a 2004 dodge, I got a vacuum pump for the engine, I received my new billet emblems, found 2 almost new tires to match the ones on the rear, and got a box of A/C stuff for my friend Mathew. Pics will be coming tomorrow.

jbclassix · 01-16-2011, 11:55 AM

New-to-me parts are the best! What are you using the vacuum pump for? I had a belt driven vacuum pump on my 96 6.5L to run the waste gate and a cam driven one on the 84 6.2L to run the A/C vacuum solenoids... I'm perplexed!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-17-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

New-to-me parts are the best! What are you using the vacuum pump for? I had a belt driven vacuum pump on my 96 6.5L to run the waste gate and a cam driven one on the 84 6.2L to run the A/C vacuum solenoids... I'm perplexed!

The vacuum pump drives the power steering pump, and I will be keeping the vacuum assist brakes for now. I haven't made up my mind if I want to do hydraboost yet or not. Pics soon, I haven't had a chance to mess with this stuff. We have been trying to finish up a rebuild on a 07 Dodge. What fun.

nickp51chevy · 01-18-2011, 12:30 AM

I dig those badges

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-18-2011, 05:15 AM

Here are some pictures of some goodies. I had my wife start painting the new emblems. What do you think? They aren't finished yet.

Here is a pic of the turbo I scored on craigslist. I'm thinking it will go on the Longhorn once I find a different exhaust housing for it.

I also scored a pretty big turbo on ebay tonight and might use this for a primary in towing twins. I'll get pics of it once I get it home.

coggonobrien · 01-18-2011, 05:46 AM

badges look amazing, what di dshe use for primer/paint?

watahyahknow · 01-18-2011, 06:24 AM

i had to paint some nametags a while back wat they did was wash them in thinner put them down flat still wet and touch the thinner residue in the deep part of the letter with a small modelbrush loaded with paint it filled the letter right up to the edge realy fast like an oilslick intoo al the knooks and crannies , it takes a while longer to dry though
think they used enamel paint

**chevy_man5** · 01-18-2011, 09:07 AM

I haven't looked through your build in a while. Nice job on the emblems!! Looks like the build is making progress!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-18-2011, 12:41 PM

Thanks guys. The paint on the emblems is model car paint. I want to make sure I like them painted or not so I figured the model paint would be easy to get off if I change my mind.

Chevymaniac · 01-18-2011, 07:59 PM

Here is a pic of the turbo I scored on craigslist. I'm thinking it will go on the Longhorn once I find a different exhaust housing for it.

I also scored a pretty big turbo on ebay tonight and might use this for a primary in towing twins. I'll get pics of it once I get it home.[/QUOTE]

wHERE WAS THE TURBO FROM AND WHAT DID IT COST YOU?

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-18-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevymaniac

wHERE WAS THE TURBO FROM AND WHAT DID IT COST YOU?

I think it was from California and I got it for around $235 shipped I believe.

watahyahknow · 01-18-2011, 10:51 PM

theres a guy floating around on ebay selling garrett t45 turbos pretty cheap , heared a lot of good about those turbos being used on gas powered cars on the turboforum i visit
they have some info on dieselturbos too btw if youre interested

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-20-2011, 04:10 AM

Well the truck is in the shop and the parts are trickling in. I'm going to get this baby running yet! After looking through another thread, someone posted an engine rpm calculator. If anyone else would like to use it, here it is.
http://www.csgnetwork.com/multirpmcalc.html
I punched in my info, and I was happy with the results. We'll see later if they are very accurate. At 75mph my engine will only be turning 1894 rpm. That should make for some good mileage. I'm going to go look for more parts now.

propanemudtruck · 01-20-2011, 01:44 PM

Sounds sweet! Not sure if I've seen, but what are your exhaust plans for this? I'm thinking the truck would deserve stacks for sure.

1985-GMC · 01-20-2011, 04:28 PM

Unless its a hood stack on a sled truck, stacks on a pickup is just retarded.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-20-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Unless its a hood stack on a sled truck, stacks on a pickup is just retarded.

That's your opinion. It's almost like me saying everyone from Texas sleeps with their sister.

I like stacks on cetrtain trucks. This one won't be getting them at this time. I'm planning on 4" or 5" out behind the right rear tire.

1985-GMC · 01-20-2011, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That's your opinion. It's almost like me saying everyone from Texas sleeps with their sister.

I like stacks on cetrtain trucks. This one won't be getting them at this time. I'm planning on 4" or 5" out behind the right rear tire.

Alright I'll give you that. I know I've seen pickups that look good with stacks I just prefer the pipes to out to the back of the truck.

watahyahknow · 01-20-2011, 08:46 PM

i a tuned diesel these pipes get creazy hot so stacks are a good idea preventing burning some bikers leghair off when he stands too close to the truck , these guys dont apreciate those kindah things

rayfinseats · 01-23-2011, 01:39 PM

Iowa?

01-09-2011, 03:37 PM	#176
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Man those look really nice! How much did those cost you? Why didn't you do Cheyenne 30, and 6 359? __________________ 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)

01-10-2011, 02:28 AM	#177
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Nice Job Ryan. Can't wait to see your custom emblems when they arrive. Let me know what you wind up doing on those factory style 30 emblems. I have looked and looked for some used ones, but no luck for the future crew build. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-11-2011, 04:03 PM	#178
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Thanks guys. Trevor, I'll let you know what I decide to do with them. 1985-GMC, I did get Cheyenne30's and 6 359. The pics were just from another thread of his. __________________ 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.*

01-11-2011, 04:14 PM	#179
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Did you happen to measure the 88+ Chevy rims? Mine are burried right now so I cannot measure them, but when I got a flat on my 91 Square Sub, I measured them at 4"back 2.5"front. __________________ -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

01-16-2011, 04:13 AM	#182
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion No progress yet, but I did manage to get some new to me parts. I purchased a front seat from a 2004 dodge, I got a vacuum pump for the engine, I received my new billet emblems, found 2 almost new tires to match the ones on the rear, and got a box of A/C stuff for my friend Mathew. Pics will be coming tomorrow. __________________ 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.*

01-16-2011, 11:55 AM	#183
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion New-to-me parts are the best! What are you using the vacuum pump for? I had a belt driven vacuum pump on my 96 6.5L to run the waste gate and a cam driven one on the 84 6.2L to run the A/C vacuum solenoids... I'm perplexed! __________________ -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

01-18-2011, 12:30 AM	#185
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I dig those badges __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

01-18-2011, 05:15 AM	#186
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Here are some pictures of some goodies. I had my wife start painting the new emblems. What do you think? They aren't finished yet. Here is a pic of the turbo I scored on craigslist. I'm thinking it will go on the Longhorn once I find a different exhaust housing for it. I also scored a pretty big turbo on ebay tonight and might use this for a primary in towing twins. I'll get pics of it once I get it home. __________________ 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.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 01-18-2011 at 05:17 AM.

01-18-2011, 05:46 AM	#187
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion badges look amazing, what di dshe use for primer/paint?

01-18-2011, 06:24 AM	#188
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion i had to paint some nametags a while back wat they did was wash them in thinner put them down flat still wet and touch the thinner residue in the deep part of the letter with a small modelbrush loaded with paint it filled the letter right up to the edge realy fast like an oilslick intoo al the knooks and crannies , it takes a while longer to dry though think they used enamel paint __________________ 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 Last edited by watahyahknow; 01-18-2011 at 06:24 AM.

01-18-2011, 09:07 AM	#189
chevy_man5 GMC's n H.D.'s too! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 1,583	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I haven't looked through your build in a while. Nice job on the emblems!! Looks like the build is making progress!! __________________ Jason 1960 GMC 4x4 Babe (the Blue Ox) - Build Thread

01-18-2011, 12:41 PM	#190
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Thanks guys. The paint on the emblems is model car paint. I want to make sure I like them painted or not so I figured the model paint would be easy to get off if I change my mind. __________________ 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.*

01-18-2011, 07:59 PM	#191
Chevymaniac Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 234	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Here is a pic of the turbo I scored on craigslist. I'm thinking it will go on the Longhorn once I find a different exhaust housing for it. I also scored a pretty big turbo on ebay tonight and might use this for a primary in towing twins. I'll get pics of it once I get it home.[/QUOTE] wHERE WAS THE TURBO FROM AND WHAT DID IT COST YOU?

01-18-2011, 10:51 PM	#193
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion theres a guy floating around on ebay selling garrett t45 turbos pretty cheap , heared a lot of good about those turbos being used on gas powered cars on the turboforum i visit they have some info on dieselturbos too btw if youre interested __________________ 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

01-20-2011, 04:10 AM	#194
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Well the truck is in the shop and the parts are trickling in. I'm going to get this baby running yet! After looking through another thread, someone posted an engine rpm calculator. If anyone else would like to use it, here it is. http://www.csgnetwork.com/multirpmcalc.html I punched in my info, and I was happy with the results. We'll see later if they are very accurate. At 75mph my engine will only be turning 1894 rpm. That should make for some good mileage. I'm going to go look for more parts now. __________________ 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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01-20-2011, 01:44 PM	#195
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Sounds sweet! Not sure if I've seen, but what are your exhaust plans for this? I'm thinking the truck would deserve stacks for sure. __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

01-20-2011, 04:28 PM	#196
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Unless its a hood stack on a sled truck, stacks on a pickup is just retarded. __________________ 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)

01-20-2011, 08:46 PM	#199
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion i a tuned diesel these pipes get creazy hot so stacks are a good idea preventing burning some bikers leghair off when he stands too close to the truck , these guys dont apreciate those kindah things __________________ 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 Last edited by watahyahknow; 01-23-2011 at 03:43 PM.

01-23-2011, 01:39 PM	#200
rayfinseats Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sioux city, iowa Posts: 619	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Iowa?

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