Thread: 1972 Chevy K30 Longhorn Build

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Originally Posted by jerry clayton

Had to laugh at myself when I read about starting it without the radiaror---Seems like I remember some early 60s of starting things up after cam changes without the timing cover or front pulleys----as THEY had went from gears to sprockets for changes there was various ways the cam people and manufacturers set up the timing-some up, down, up up, and even some where it was so many chain links between marks--------

My 1999 F350 is getting some updates including newer doors and also a 2017 superdutu ALUMINUM bed/tailgate-and yes, guys, I have been taking some pics ( the snow is almost invisable on the white bed

And Ryan since that video was from Byron 2012 I'll look thru some of my archives from there for some pics of your car

The front bumper on this truck is from a 2016. I'd like to see the bed on yours when it's done. I've been thinking of selling my 95 and getting another super duty. We'll see.

I need to get a video camera so I can actually upload videos. My phone is to full and won't record them.

This morning I replaced the front calipers on the blue ford because the old ones, the pistons were froze in the calipers. Imagine that. The poor truck has been setting for 2 years. Then I put a stock belt on it with a smaller idler on the tensioner to get the belt chatter noise to go away. The ATI damper is 12% bigger OD than the stock damper. ATI gives a different belt to use on their site but that belt is too loose and makes a weird chatter/slight squealing noise. It was annoying and who knows how long it would last. Now there are no weird noises, it sounds normal. Blake showed up and helped me bleed the brakes. He took it for a drive and is all smiles. He took it home and is bringing it back Saturday so I can do the electric cut out install with the stacks and tail pipes.

Tomorrow I'm dragging another customer project home. I have to do a 4x4 conversion on a 69 Longhorn. I'll probably start a build thread for it. It is a really nice California truck that a guy from New Mexico is having me build for him.

A new project?
Wow... why am I not surprised?!?!?

Well.. at least you share pictures!!

Originally Posted by 34_40

A new project?
Wow... why am I not surprised?!?!?

Well.. at least you share pictures!!

I've had this truck setting at my parents place for a while. The owner dropped it off last year when he came across the country. I figure I should be able to get the front axle done quick enough and then get it off to the body shop. My younger brother has started helping me so I'll sick him on tearing it apart. I only have 1 other customer truck awaiting work besides this one. A dodge I have to replace the clutch, rebuild the front end, and some other odds and ends. The list is getting shorter. This side work stuff has been another full time gig here lately.

[ This side work stuff has been another full time gig here lately.[/QUOTE]
Yes but great for parts money

Originally Posted by cffisher

[ This side work stuff has been another full time gig here lately.

Yes but great for parts money[/QUOTE]

Yes sir. That's the only way I can do it. And it still takes for ever.

I didn't know this was a side job for you, I thought it was your bread and butter. I remember when I had that kind of energy

Originally Posted by 53 Chevy5

I didn't know this was a side job for you, I thought it was your bread and butter. I remember when I had that kind of energy

Yes sir. I have a full time job as a diesel tech at a large shipping company. Last year I worked 354 hours OT which made it really hard to get side work done. And last year was really busy for side work. It's kind of nice to see some light at the end of the tunnel.

I've contemplated a few times of just doing this side business as a full time gig. But the insurance and guaranteed check keep me from doing it. If my wife had a decent paying job with benefits, I'd have done it a while ago. That isn't the case so I work as much as I can to pay for things we need and things I want. Haha

If I would have purchased my steering correction block and studs from Off Road Design, I'd still be driving the 72. Look at their description at the bottom of the page for the D60 steering block and studs. I'm not in the boat by my self it seems.

Offroad Design - Steering Correction

They say you get what you pay for. I have found out its not worth it to try and save a few bucks cause it cost twice when it brakes. I'm sure we have all been there

Originally Posted by cffisher

They say you get what you pay for. I have found out its not worth it to try and save a few bucks cause it cost twice when it brakes. I'm sure we have all been there

For sure. The sad thing is, the pieces I got were more money than the known good stuff from ORD. I think I'll call the guy I built the suburban for and advise him to upgrade his studs before he has an issue too.

yea those parts take a real beating

I've been trying to get the exhaust set up built for the blue Ford. Now that it is outside, it is hard to get decent weather to work on it. The owner wants stacks and tail pipes. He doesn't/isn't going to buy the correct electric cut outs for it. He has the 3" ones but won't get the correct 5" ones to allow everything to be uniform. So I have to adapt from 5" to 3". It's been such a treat................. But hey, it isn't my truck.

AHHhhhhhh... the old Silk Purse from the Sows Ear trick! LOL...

For those of you following along on the truck side of things here......

Between rain showers Saturday, I managed to get the blue ford done. I got the stack contraption all put on, and made some mounts for the upright supports. I welded the base plate, and the new mounting brackets on. Then bolted them to the bed. They aren't rattling or falling out of this thing.