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6lcummins · 01-11-2012, 10:44 PM

SOB, I dont get paid enough for these long hauls...

1985-GMC · 01-12-2012, 12:44 AM

Im not familiar with these extended looking beds you have, they look to have 6"+ added to the front. Was this a longhorn specific thing or what?

Edit: I just looked it up. Pretty cool stuff I never knew, GMC custom camper models had this too.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-12-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Im not familiar with these extended looking beds you have, they look to have 6"+ added to the front. Was this a longhorn specific thing or what?

Edit: I just looked it up. Pretty cool stuff I never knew, GMC custom camper models had this too.

Yep, they are pretty cool. Some times it's hard to find a good box. I've seen 3 or 4 lately, which is odd.

mcbassin · 01-12-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 6lcummins

Where is the FO smiley??? lol IDK if I'm ready for another parts run right now.

The bed came with all the floor braces, numbered in order, tailgate, the sides, and the trim minus a very small piece of trim.

That's funny right there. I don't care who you are. It's all good, I'm not looking to move any metal right now.

Well, unless you need a regular long bed

wutnxt · 01-12-2012, 11:47 PM

looking at those box sides and frame......makes me wonder if anyone has ever slammed a longhorn....hhhhmmmmm.....I just happen to have one in the field of dreams.....lol

1985-GMC · 01-13-2012, 12:06 AM

Please don't...

watahyahknow · 01-13-2012, 03:23 AM

i've heared of a caddy engined longhorn but havent seen one slammed yet
they done it to crew cabs so it should be do-able

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-13-2012, 03:30 AM

If I had more pesos and more buildings, or was Wutnxt, I'd give her hell! LMAO! Slam that Longhorn! That'd be sweet with a twin turbo 12v!

watahyahknow · 01-13-2012, 03:32 AM

hmmmm didnt you raised it to fit the engine under the hood ?

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-13-2012, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

hmmmm didnt you raised it to fit the engine under the hood ?

I raised mine to gain clearance on the front differential. These trucks have a lot of room from the hood to the valve covers.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-19-2012, 04:01 PM

Still no progress from the body man. Going on 6 weeks or more now. I did get my new to me rear slider from TKorinek, and my floor shift tilt column from SouthernParts. Thanks guys!

1985-GMC · 01-19-2012, 04:58 PM

It sounds like its time to drag the truck back home so you can finish it up yourself...

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-19-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

It sounds like its time to drag the truck back home so you can finish it up yourself...

If I had time and an open bay I would. Right now the 76 is in the big bay, a buddy's 88 cc is in the other bay, we have a 97 1 ton dodge coming in for a ton of work, and I have to pull apart a 96 F-350 within 2 weeks too. I've got plenty to do if the Longhorn doesn't get painted. I know if I don't stay on the guy's azz, it'll never get done. I am not paying him a dime until it's done either. The best way to look at it is, it's getting stored in a heated shop for free right now.

1985-GMC · 01-19-2012, 10:23 PM

Haha well it sounds like you've got enough to do.

mcbassin · 01-20-2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

If I had time and an open bay I would. Right now the 76 is in the big bay, a buddy's 88 cc is in the other bay, we have a 97 1 ton dodge coming in for a ton of work, and I have to pull apart a 96 F-350 within 2 weeks too. I've got plenty to do if the Longhorn doesn't get painted. I know if I don't stay on the guy's azz, it'll never get done. I am not paying him a dime until it's done either. The best way to look at it is, it's getting stored in a heated shop for free right now.

Sorry to hear you are in paint prison now Ryan. I have seen plenty of stories on here. Hope that all works out for you. I do like the heated storage

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-20-2012, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sorry to hear you are in paint prison now Ryan. I have seen plenty of stories on here. Hope that all works out for you. I do like the heated storage

If I get to a point where I'm caught up and he doesn't have it painted, I'll bring it home and do it myself. Hopefully he'll quit stalling and just do it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-22-2012, 01:45 AM

I got a call today from the body man and supposedly he almost has the body work done on the LH side. He says e wants to have it painted by Wednesday next week.

Yeah right.

duallyjams · 01-22-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I got a call today from the body man and supposedly he almost has the body work done on the LH side. He says e wants to have it painted by Wednesday next week.

Yeah right.

That's code for your truck was in the way so I moved it , I might have it done sometime this year

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-22-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by duallyjams

That's code for your truck was in the way so I moved it , I might have it done sometime this year

LMAO! Yeah we'll see. I have to take the grill and an oe rh fender over there because the new fender doesn't fit worth a crap he said.

spudz · 01-23-2012, 12:24 AM

He probably read this thread and didnt want to loose the job haha any progress is good progress.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-23-2012, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spudz

He probably read this thread and didnt want to loose the job haha any progress is good progress.

Probably not, but you never know!

wutnxt · 01-23-2012, 10:27 AM

Thats body shop talk for.......we have spent all of your deposit so bring some parts and another truck of money so we can keep going on your truck....lmao....hey it sounds like they are making prgress...thats exciting

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-23-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wutnxt

Thats body shop talk for.......we have spent all of your deposit so bring some parts and another truck of money so we can keep going on your truck....lmao....hey it sounds like they are making prgress...thats exciting

I didn't give him any money, but I did take my primer and paint to him for it. Plus, he wants me to do head gaskets on his 92 F-150 instead of $$$. I told him sure, when my truck gets done and out of your shop and in mine. Maybe I'll have to stall a while...................................

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-24-2012, 04:38 PM

Today I went over to cut my dash for my cd player before they actually paint it. Plus, I wanted to see what work actually got done on it. I was surprised. He did get most of the body work done, it just needs more sanding to get it in the booth. He was cussing the primer asking where the heck I got it, and WTF was it?

I told him it was some PPG stuff and he really liked that because he is a Sikkens man. He said he still has to mess with the door alignment some more, but it is looking better to me.

Here's the dash before:

With billet radio plate on:

Hole cut and plate installed.

I know, I know. I ruined a perfectly good A/C dash. I could care less too. I want my radio in the dash, not under the seat or in the glove box, and I don't want to spend big money for a retro'd knob radio. But that's just me.

Cameron 1137 · 01-24-2012, 07:24 PM

im not a fan of cut dashes because some look like hack jobs, but it looks really good with the billet plate, very clean.

01-11-2012, 10:44 PM	#501
6lcummins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: mitchellville, ia Posts: 282	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion SOB, I dont get paid enough for these long hauls... __________________ 1996 Dodge 2500 Ext Cab Long Bed P24V Cummins Turbo Diesel 5 speed 4x4 "STOCK" ASSEMBLY THREAD

01-12-2012, 12:44 AM	#502
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Im not familiar with these extended looking beds you have, they look to have 6"+ added to the front. Was this a longhorn specific thing or what? Edit: I just looked it up. Pretty cool stuff I never knew, GMC custom camper models had this too. __________________ 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) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 01-12-2012 at 12:56 AM.

01-12-2012, 11:47 PM	#505
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 looking at those box sides and frame......makes me wonder if anyone has ever slammed a longhorn....hhhhmmmmm.....I just happen to have one in the field of dreams.....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

01-13-2012, 12:06 AM	#506
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Please don't... __________________ 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)

01-13-2012, 03:23 AM	#507
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion i've heared of a caddy engined longhorn but havent seen one slammed yet they done it to crew cabs so it should be do-able __________________ 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

01-13-2012, 03:30 AM	#508
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion If I had more pesos and more buildings, or was Wutnxt, I'd give her hell! LMAO! Slam that Longhorn! That'd be sweet with a twin turbo 12v! __________________ 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.*

01-13-2012, 03:32 AM	#509
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion hmmmm didnt you raised it to fit the engine under the hood ? __________________ 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

01-19-2012, 04:01 PM	#511
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Still no progress from the body man. Going on 6 weeks or more now. I did get my new to me rear slider from TKorinek, and my floor shift tilt column from SouthernParts. Thanks guys! __________________ 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.*

01-19-2012, 04:58 PM	#512
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion It sounds like its time to drag the truck back home so you can finish it up yourself... __________________ 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)

01-19-2012, 10:23 PM	#514
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Haha well it sounds like you've got enough to do. __________________ 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)

01-22-2012, 01:45 AM	#517
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I got a call today from the body man and supposedly he almost has the body work done on the LH side. He says e wants to have it painted by Wednesday next week. Yeah right. __________________ 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.*

01-23-2012, 12:24 AM	#520
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion He probably read this thread and didnt want to loose the job haha any progress is good progress. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

01-23-2012, 10:27 AM	#522
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 Thats body shop talk for.......we have spent all of your deposit so bring some parts and another truck of money so we can keep going on your truck....lmao....hey it sounds like they are making prgress...thats exciting __________________ 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

01-24-2012, 04:38 PM	#524
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Today I went over to cut my dash for my cd player before they actually paint it. Plus, I wanted to see what work actually got done on it. I was surprised. He did get most of the body work done, it just needs more sanding to get it in the booth. He was cussing the primer asking where the heck I got it, and WTF was it? I told him it was some PPG stuff and he really liked that because he is a Sikkens man. He said he still has to mess with the door alignment some more, but it is looking better to me. Here's the dash before: With billet radio plate on: Hole cut and plate installed. I know, I know. I ruined a perfectly good A/C dash. I could care less too. I want my radio in the dash, not under the seat or in the glove box, and I don't want to spend big money for a retro'd knob radio. But that's just me. __________________ 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.*

01-24-2012, 07:24 PM	#525
Cameron 1137 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pittsfield, Ma Posts: 497	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion im not a fan of cut dashes because some look like hack jobs, but it looks really good with the billet plate, very clean. __________________ Cam 1972 Chevy C/10 "Custom Cruiser Project" Build Thread 1961 Olds Super 88 (Daily) 1966 Chevy Corvair 500, "Marigold" SOLD 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon DEAD 2008 Pontiac G8, New Winter/Daily



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