1972 Chevy 4wd Longhorn Project: Never Ending Changes - Page 58 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ryanroo · 03-21-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Also, my brother took the center section to work to sand blast it so it doesn't retain it's dredger look.

Sweet baby jesus thank you!

that welder looks suspiciously not grey?

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-21-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

Sweet baby jesus thank you!

that welder looks suspiciously not grey?

Just for you dude!

And, I don't want to get the other one dirty yet.

MrBeast · 03-21-2013, 07:37 PM

Damn what are you going to be pulling with that hitch? The USS Missouri?

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-21-2013, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

Damn what are you going to be pulling with that hitch? The USS Missouri?

Well yeah! I've got to do in real life what Toyota and Chevy do in photoshop.

Here space shuttle........ I bet I could throw some rubber on the bottom side of it and get her haulin....

MrBeast · 03-21-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Well yeah! I've got to do in real life what Toyota and Chevy do in photoshop.

Here space shuttle........ I bet I could throw some rubber on the bottom side of it and get her haulin....

Ha ha! that you could.

watahyahknow · 03-22-2013, 05:21 AM

i think youre underdoing it with the hitch

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-22-2013, 04:19 PM

That's a 5th wheel, not a gooseneck. Just sayin.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-22-2013, 04:28 PM

Well today I added some cross members to support some more weight under the center section. I then welded them in, and fit the center section to fit. Next, I cut my hitch release pin and used a die grinder to clearance the housing to allow the release pin to go up farther. I welded the handle back on, and walla! I have clearance over the frame rail and no need to cut and notch the frame rail. Then I placed the center section in and welded it up.

I then cut a piece to replace the rear cross member. I'll replace the last 2 stock cross members, and then start boxing the frame.

MrBeast · 03-22-2013, 04:57 PM

So how far did the suspension drop stuffing all that pig iron in it? xD

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-22-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

So how far did the suspension drop stuffing all that pig iron in it? xD

I don't know yet.

I've got it blocked in the level position. But, it won't matter because the mammoth air bags will hold it up just fine.

MrBeast · 03-22-2013, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I don't know yet.

I've got it blocked in the level position. But, it won't matter because the mammoth air bags will hold it up just fine.

On my dually that is an up and coming mod, that thing is going to get full air ride all the way around with a ride height controller, I want it to ride smooth as if it were riding on rails.

watahyahknow · 03-22-2013, 06:38 PM

you might as whell use the bottom of the hitch assembly as the top mounts of the bags it should hold just fine and you can hide the airlines only the exaust might be in the way , i see you allready have some boxsection welded in there to fill the gap for the hitch setup and it looks like it would place the bags pretty close to the leafsprings

ryanroo · 03-22-2013, 09:32 PM

Leaf springs, we dont need no leaf springs.

i have a hunch that Ryan has some bracketry to 4 link his truck and eliminate the current springs entirely and get them bags out wide enough to promote good stability.

Mattman2010 · 03-23-2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ryanroo

Leaf springs, we dont need no leaf springs.

i have a hunch that Ryan has some bracketry to 4 link his truck and eliminate the current springs entirely and get them bags out wide enough to promote good stability.

Ive seen picture proof of the brackets!

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-24-2013, 08:48 PM

I got some more done yesterday. I removed the old rear cross member, welded in the new, and removed the rest of my tank cross members. I then welded up all the un used holes from the goose neck back. Next I'll replace the last OEM cross member and then remove the stock suspension.

ryanroo · 03-24-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Next I'll replace the last OEM cross member and then remove the stock suspension.

Its all downhill from there....

6BT 56 · 03-24-2013, 11:28 PM

Hi Ryan. Whats your hyd clutch exerience? Im abt to mount my master cyl and dont like the oem dodge 1/4 turn master. I will use the getrag slave but was hopin 4 something with a little better mount than the oem dodge master. Any thoughts ?

jbclassix · 03-25-2013, 12:24 AM

Maybe I will convince my brother he needs to box his crew cab frame... and have someone else do it

6lcummins · 03-25-2013, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 6BT 56

Hi Ryan. Whats your hyd clutch exerience? Im abt to mount my master cyl and dont like the oem dodge 1/4 turn master. I will use the getrag slave but was hopin 4 something with a little better mount than the oem dodge master. Any thoughts ?

You could use a Ford master and Dodge slave, but there is a little bit of adapting that will go on. What exactly dont you like about the 1/4 turn master? Aftermarket 3rd gen use a bracket that bolts to the firewall.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-25-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 6lcummins

You could use a Ford master and Dodge slave, but there is a little bit of adapting that will go on. What exactly dont you like about the 1/4 turn master? Aftermarket 3rd gen use a bracket that bolts to the firewall.

The 3rd gen still twist into the bracket. We've only had one truck have issues with the master cylinder popping out out of many. You can use a 94-97 ford f-250 and 350 master and line on a dodge slave and it'll work fine. The ford master bolts on to the firewall.

6lcummins · 03-25-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

The 3rd gen still twist into the bracket. We've only had one truck have issues with the master cylinder popping out out of many. You can use a 94-97 ford f-250 and 350 master and line on a dodge slave and it'll work fine. The ford master bolts on to the firewall.

I know, but if he was worried about fabbing a hole in the firewall of his conversion for the 1/4 turn hydros, that would be a way around that, just like your firewall.

6BT 56 · 03-25-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

The 3rd gen still twist into the bracket. We've only had one truck have issues with the master cylinder popping out out of many. You can use a 94-97 ford f-250 and 350 master and line on a dodge slave and it'll work fine. The ford master bolts on to the firewall.

Hi ryan. thanks for the advice. My prob with the 1/4 turn job is it will be mounted under the floor. To work with the 56 pedals etc. I took the bracket from behind the firewall on the dodge but it just seems too easy to turn. I had visions of it popping out and me trying to get it all back together when the eng is hot. I will try to locate a ford unit and fab brkt accordingly.

Thanks again .

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-25-2013, 03:14 PM

Here are a couple other pictures from Saturday.

MrBeast · 03-25-2013, 03:25 PM

So wheres the fuel tank gonna go?

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-25-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

So wheres the fuel tank gonna go?

It's going to go in between the goose neck hitch and the rear cross member. The 40 gal burb tank I have fits in there pretty good. I'll take pics of that when I get it back in there.

03-21-2013, 07:37 PM	#3
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Damn what are you going to be pulling with that hitch? The USS Missouri? __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

03-22-2013, 05:21 AM	#6
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion i think youre underdoing it with the hitch __________________ 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

03-22-2013, 04:19 PM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion That's a 5th wheel, not a gooseneck. Just sayin. __________________ 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.*

03-22-2013, 04:28 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Well today I added some cross members to support some more weight under the center section. I then welded them in, and fit the center section to fit. Next, I cut my hitch release pin and used a die grinder to clearance the housing to allow the release pin to go up farther. I welded the handle back on, and walla! I have clearance over the frame rail and no need to cut and notch the frame rail. Then I placed the center section in and welded it up. I then cut a piece to replace the rear cross member. I'll replace the last 2 stock cross members, and then start boxing the frame. __________________ 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.*

03-22-2013, 04:57 PM	#9
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion So how far did the suspension drop stuffing all that pig iron in it? xD __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

03-22-2013, 06:38 PM	#12
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion you might as whell use the bottom of the hitch assembly as the top mounts of the bags it should hold just fine and you can hide the airlines only the exaust might be in the way , i see you allready have some boxsection welded in there to fill the gap for the hitch setup and it looks like it would place the bags pretty close to the leafsprings __________________ 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

03-22-2013, 09:32 PM	#13
ryanroo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sw colorado Posts: 2,720	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Leaf springs, we dont need no leaf springs. i have a hunch that Ryan has some bracketry to 4 link his truck and eliminate the current springs entirely and get them bags out wide enough to promote good stability. __________________ 72 K20 12v build 72 K20 "parts truck" A place for your diesel swap questions

03-24-2013, 08:48 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion I got some more done yesterday. I removed the old rear cross member, welded in the new, and removed the rest of my tank cross members. I then welded up all the un used holes from the goose neck back. Next I'll replace the last OEM cross member and then remove the stock suspension. __________________ 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.*

03-24-2013, 11:28 PM	#17
6BT 56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Coldwater On. Canada Posts: 551	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Hi Ryan. Whats your hyd clutch exerience? Im abt to mount my master cyl and dont like the oem dodge 1/4 turn master. I will use the getrag slave but was hopin 4 something with a little better mount than the oem dodge master. Any thoughts ? __________________ 56 gmc 4X4 Cummins 5 spd 60F 70R 2005 Ram 3500 DRW cummins 4X4. 2006 Conolift 9/15. 2011 F 350 winter beater New 2018 ram 3500 drw 4x4. Makes my 2005 Look as if it's been running on 4 cyl since new ! My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556908

03-25-2013, 12:24 AM	#18
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Maybe I will convince my brother he needs to box his crew cab frame... and have someone else do it __________________ -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

03-25-2013, 03:14 PM	#23
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion Here are a couple other pictures from Saturday. __________________ 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.*

03-25-2013, 03:25 PM	#24
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Finally starting my Longhorn 4x4 conversion So wheres the fuel tank gonna go? __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"



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