1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes

[RatRod68]

Man you guys do some amazing work. I just went through your thread Nick and wow. I would love to have my 99 with a P7100. It has way too many electrical gremlins right now to worry about modding though. Still trying to get all the bugs worked out.

[6lcummins]

Originally Posted by mosesburb

Is this the Excursion that was rhinolined on the outside??

No, its a red v10 Ex.

[6lcummins]

Originally Posted by RatRod68

Man you guys do some amazing work. I just went through your thread Nick and wow. I would love to have my 99 with a P7100. It has way too many electrical gremlins right now to worry about modding though. Still trying to get all the bugs worked out.

But I don't have a thread...

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by mosesburb

Is this the Excursion that was rhinolined on the outside??

Heck no! That was a 91 on CL in the North west I thought about buying for a parts unit.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by jbclassix

Cummins excursion?

Originally Posted by 6BT 56

Excursion ??? Do tell. My wife needs a diesel family hauler as well. what you up to ?

Originally Posted by 6BT 56

I confused. Your building a cummins excursion as well. ? Ryan is building one and your helping ? Not trying to hyjack the longhorn thread but this has me interested. We need a excursion thread . Even if it has to go in alternate tinkerings !!!!

Originally Posted by 6BT 56

Ahhh... Now I see. So if I paid attention in class.... the 76 was the crew cab that used to be for lack of a better term a monster truck ? It was getting a 24V ve pumped 5.9?? and a short box conversion? Now that is going in a Excursion ? With a dodge auto? What transfercase? Yep build thread required . I like where this is going. I'd love to buy one of those. They can be found up here in Ontario with gas power for a good deal . Much easier swap than trying to fit a 5.9 in a 02 suburban , maby????

Thanks for setting me straight 6L

I've always wanted an Excursion and my wife has too. They are always way over priced for a 7.3 around here. Well I found a great deal on a 00 XLT that is maroon and in really nice shape. It has tan leather with 3rd row seating. It's pretty loaded with the exception of a sun roof. It has 178k on it, but you can't tell it by how nice it is. I got it from a board member on here. He used the engine out of it for another truck. The reason it was pieced out was the front drive shaft locked up or broke, swung around and basically broke the tcase clear off the trans, broke the trans case, wacked the upper frame rail flange, and the air bags blew and broke the windshield. So it has no engine, trans, transfer case, or radiator. I had a new windshield put in it a while back, I've been collecting parts for it when I find them or have spare money. When I got it, it had mismatched tires on steel wheels. I got a nice set of Limited Excursion wheels and center caps off ebay. Luckily the guy I got it from already got the air bags and another module for it, so I just baught them from him. I got a 7.3 powerstroke intercooler for it, got a new diesel radiator, a new condensor, just ordered engine mounts and a tach kit from Auto World, I also got a new aero turbine muffler for it, and 4" exhaust. I'm taking the VE 24v out of the 76 and putting it in this. I'm using a 47RH that's rebuilt, a single billet torque converter, and a 241DHD with small out put shaft. This truck has 4:30 gears in it. For now I'm going to put 3:55's in the rear, and search for a D60 to put in the front. The big reason for the rush to get it going is because my wife's caddy is going down hill sooner than I'd hoped for. I'm not dumping money in that dang thing when I have this.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

Ryan is starting another project because he hates working on the Longhorn, and got bored working on his car. Hehehe

Yeah, that's it.

[Dieselwrencher]

Today I cut out the rear boxing plates, fit them, beveled them and the frame edges, cut the frame flange so it's straight now, welded the old suspension bolt holes shut from the inside, and tacked the boxing plates in. I'll finish welding it tomorrow and move to in front of the gooseneck tomorrow.

[mosesburb]

Originally Posted by 6lcummins

But I don't have a thread...

What's that thing that says "Build Thread" in your sig line??
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[6lcummins]

Originally Posted by mosesburb

What's that thing that says "Build Thread" in your sig line??
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IDK what you are talking about...

I don't have near the fab work you or Ryan do, plus I know he was talking bout our Burb.

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Yeah, that's it.

i know someone with a 3.55 dana 60. but its out of an earlier model so no bueno....

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

i know someone with a 3.55 dana 60. but its out of an earlier model so no bueno....

I've got a 96 Ford D60. Too bad they won't fit. The D50 will be plenty for this unit. I'm more than likely keeping it in there. There's nothing wrong with the operation other than gears. But, I have until winter to worry about that.

[ryanroo]

And you were mad at me for hoarding them! i dont doubt the 50 will be fine. but who could resist a step up if the opportunity presents itself! and you know if you wait till winter you will get stuck trying to shim a pinion outside in the snow the night before you have to take the family to grandmas in a blizzard.

[RatRod68]

Originally Posted by 6lcummins

IDK what you are talking about...

I know he was talking bout our Burb.

Negative. I was talking about your 96 Ram. I wish I had a P7100 conversion on my 99 dodge.

[6lcummins]

Originally Posted by RatRod68

Negative. I was talking about your 96 Ram. I wish I had a P7100 conversion on my 99 dodge.

My truck was easy compared to some of our other projects.

Give it time, hopefully your VP44 lasts a while, thats when the big decision happens.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by RatRod68

Negative. I was talking about your 96 Ram. I wish I had a P7100 conversion on my 99 dodge.

I can sell you all the parts you need for it.

[Str8-6-68]

Nice work Ryan, that makes me want to box in my frame.

[Mattman2010]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

Nick is helping Ryan

Ryan is starting another project because he hates working on the Longhorn, and got bored working on his car. Hehehe

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Yeah, that's it.

That is exactly what I was thinking. Man with to many projects and wants them all done at once. Truck is looking good so far buddy!

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by Mattman2010

That is exactly what I was thinking. Man with to many projects and wants them all done at once. Truck is looking good so far buddy!

That's right. I want more too.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by Str8-6-68

Nice work Ryan, that makes me want to box in my frame.

Thanks. It'll be nice when done, but it sure is a lot of work.

[RatRod68]

What's the reason for boxing the frame? (Just asking, not questioning)

[mosesburb]

Originally Posted by RatRod68

What's the reason for boxing the frame? (Just asking, not questioning)

So he can hang out with ryanroo.
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[6lcummins]

Originally Posted by RatRod68

What's the reason for boxing the frame? (Just asking, not questioning)

Keeps the frame from twisting. Since we tend to lean towards the milder builds on our DD's(500-750HP) it can create alot of twisting. I know in my experience a non boxed chevy frame twists really well. It can also help with weight transfer too.

[RatRod68]

Originally Posted by 6lcummins

Keeps the frame from twisting. Since we tend to lean towards the milder builds on our DD's(500-750HP) it can create alot of twisting. I know in my experience a non boxed chevy frame twists really well. It can also help with weight transfer too.

makes sense!

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by mosesburb

So he can hang out with ryanroo.
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So? It's so I can mash the go pedal with 15k behind me and not have the bed smash into the cab like these trucks did when they were new.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by RatRod68

What's the reason for boxing the frame? (Just asking, not questioning)

For strength during heavy towing, and the occasional sled pull. Peer pressure made me do it though..................