Ryan, maybe you need one of these.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkR83crQJN4Quote:
Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe
Printable View
Ryan, maybe you need one of these.....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkR83crQJN4Quote:
Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe
I took a picture of my billet input but you really can't tell any difference than a stocker. For $700 you'd think it'd be gold. :LOL:
Randy, thanks for that tip and vid. I just may have to get one of those if I go with steels.
Have to bring this one out of the dead and knock the dust off it. A few weeks ago we put the truck in the barn to avoid some severe weather and hail heading our way. Last weekend we got it back out and I put on the new to it wheels and new tires. The only thing I'm going to change is powder coat the lock out centers blue.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...529_220032.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...529_233846.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...9_221230-1.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...0_122214-1.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...530_122155.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...530_122134.jpg
I've got to finish some repairs on my Super H, clean the shop, and then it's back to work on the Longhorn. I've got a whole list of stuff to finish and get done so I can start driving this thing.
Those wheels painted or powder coated??
Charlie, they're just painted. I figured if I didn't like it, it was easier to change it. :LOL: I'm planning on powder coating them now that I like the look.
This past Saturday I got the wife to help me move the Horn in the shop. Her arms were hurting a bit after that deal. :LOL: I have to remove my grill to install my trans cooler so I'm trying to decide to leave the stock type or install my billet insert? I like both so it's a toss up to me.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...615_205713.jpg
I'm finally getting around to installing my White Rhino Fab bumper too. It's beastly for sure! I've got to drill the holes for it tomorrow. That should be good fun. (Not really) :LOL:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...616_200848.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...618_124728.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...cb737ed67c.jpg
I picked up a 21gal tank from one of my budies that I'm going to try to fit in the back of the frame for now. I really want a 35-40 gal tank in the end, but right now time is the issue. This one should work fine and make a guy feel like he's driving cheap with such a small tank. :LOL:
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...615_172457.jpg
One of my brother's friends gave him a whole kit of Al's liner, and he gave it to me. (Actually I took it out of his hands. Haha) So now I have to get the gun and 2 more kits to do my bed the way I want to do it.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...616_185635.jpg
Some slow progress on the pumpkin truck. It won't be making good guys this year. I decided not to rush it together to bring it back home and continue working on it, or redo things I had to do to get it drivable for two days. :LOL:
I put different air bags on it because I didn't like how the other ones wouldn't air up as far as I'd like. Plus they looked super full.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...628_121531.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...628_121545.jpg
Air in them with truck level.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...628_162753.jpg
I am redoing my exhaust and working on getting duals out the back behind the tires. All my exhaust is 4" but it will turn to 5" before it gets to the rear tires. I made my own Y pipe and the exhaust goes over the frame rail and will follow the frame until the air bag mounts and after that, they will go down and out.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...628_155023.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...628_162613.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...628_162549.jpg
My transmission is done so now I need to repaint it and finish my trans mount. I'm debating changing my trans cross member too, but I may leave it as I might have entire new plans for this truck. Or another, can't decide.
Here's a couple hours of work and contemplation. Sure doesn't look like it. :LOL: I did decide I get to alter/modify my upper air bag brace so I can run the exhaust where I want to.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...2_111403-1.jpg
You're kidding..... right???Quote:
Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe
No sir. Wish I was. It shouldn't be a huge thing. I plan on just cutting the sides and bringing the angle down from the back to the front so I can get the clearance I need for the exhaust to pass through there. In the pic you can see the big brace I'm going to have to modify. It's the pieces coming off the frame and over the upper bag mount.Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...628_121531.jpg
My uncle used to say while I was building mine that I should assemble it with wing nuts, since I changed it so many times!:LOL:
That's the only constant with this truck. Change! :LOL:
We think a lot alike!!
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! I spent some time re-sizing pics while the wife was out Black Friday shopping last night. A few weeks ago I decided I needed to get this truck to drive again. I've been working at it, but other things keep detouring it. :LOL: I got the new to it trans cleaned and repainted. I installed my double deep trans pan and installed a port for the temp probe. I had to clean up my Goerend torque converter as it surface rusted from sitting in the box for so long. I installed a new SFI rated flex plate, then bolted the trans in. I also built a new trans mount, resealed and replaced a couple of bearings in the NP205, and got it in.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...106_204503.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...106_204600.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...106_204608.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...107_171849.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...107_171945.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...107_172023.jpg
NP205 before
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...106_205336.jpg
After
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...113_154926.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...113_154936.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...113_154950.jpg
Adapting tcase shifter bracket to RH trans
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...9961a429d0.jpg
Trans and Tcase installed
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...118_122100.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...118_122110.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...118_122140.jpg
New rear driveshaft done. I need to install it.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...126_113847.jpg
I still have to bolt the TC in, make a top bracket for my Lokar trans dipstick, hook up the shift linkage, hook up the TV lever stuff, modify the tcase shift handle, wire the trans and tcase sensor. I'm making a new bracket for my pedal to hydra boost push rod, and need to put the fire wall insulation on and new fuse block on before I put the brake pedal assy in for the last time. Plenty to do.
I shopped around for seat belts and finally pulled the trigger on some from Wesco. They are 3pt retractable shoulder belts for bucket seats. Black in color, with GM logos on the recepticles. I also got a retractable lap belt too. Man, it's been a long time since I've purchased new seat belts. It was tough to let go of that cash for them. :LOL:
WOW, looks like you got a bunch done on'er..Keep it up and you'll be driving down the road real soon.
Thanks. I'm trying. :LOL: Cleaning the shop and trying to organize now that it is colder than you know what kind of puts a damper on things.
Sadly, I am all to familiar with the temperature change.. sigh.Quote:
Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe
Luckily the oil price has been going down.
Yes sir, now I wish diesel would just go down to reflect it.Quote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
I've been contemplating an upgrade in my gauge choice as these trucks have no real nice way to mount extra gauges besides on top of the dash, under the dash where they're hard to see, or in a high dollar dash pad that can fit 3-5 gauges. I had been looking at the dakota digital set ups for these trucks and pulled the trigger on a VHX cluster. I can monitor my boost pressures, pyro, trans temp, and a lot of other things with this cluster. You can only see one extra reading at a time I believe, but you can set warnings with it, and you can add other features like a compass and out side temp, air bag pressures, gps speedo, and much more. I got enough for me to get the truck driving and can add the extras later. I went with the blue carbon fiber back round. I'm going to have to get on this thing so I can get these gauges hooked up and lit up. :LOL:
1967- 72 Chevy Pickup VHX Instruments
That'll look nice. And your right, you need to concentrate on this one project so we can see all the news part coming together!:LOL:
I haven't seen the vehicle yet which didn't have room for a set of hood mounted gauges.
They always look way cool, but it does get old explaining to people that it isn't a shaker scoop.
I don't think 5 gauges mounted on the hood would look very cool, and the snow will sure make it difficult to not break them. :LOL:
You'll like the Dakota Digital gauges, Ryan!!! I've put them in a few cars over the years and had a few panels custom made---super quality and great people to do business with!!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe
That's good to hear! I was really hesitent to spend that much on gauges. But, there isn't much out there that will do all what these do for the money and area used. The only other thing I have found that might be better is a racepak. And they are pricey too. :LOL:Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Severson
Yesterday I was looking at buying a new radio with touch screen, DVD player, Bluetooth, all the bells and whistles, and I didn't. I decided a new air compressor for it was more fitting as I only have a cheap harbor freight one right now. I knew it wouldn't be fast or last. So I ordered a Viair 480, a 145/175 pressure switch, and an electric over air switch valve. I'm hoping I can get the valve set up to dump my rear bags. We shall see on that one.
Great job on those mounts; this has got to be my favorite truck build.
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...onghorn005.jpg
MN plates? How is this truck so solid?
Honestly, I don't know. It must have not left the farm very often. When I purchased it, the PO said he baught it from a farmer down the road. He said it had been sitting by some grain bins for years. It sure had evidence of critters living in it for a very, very, long time. He yanked the engine and I baught the truck off of ebay. It was west of Minneapolis about an hour or so. The truck had the normal rust these have, but mild really. The area above the windshield was rusty, but the bed was really nice. Aside from the huge dent in the RH rear bed side.Quote:
Originally Posted by MP&C
I've been wanting to get a new center piece for my grill emblem made but haven't had any success in getting it done. I just wanted the same shape as an original, but with a Cummins C in the center and ball milled to look like a factory one on the sides. The cheapest quote I got was $500. I passed on that and will go down that road later. So, plan B. I like the look of carbon fiber and found some carbon fiber mat that has an adhesive backing. I got a roll off fleabay and covered the original center piece. I had a thought of doing the glove box applique and gauge cluster, and replace the wood grain in the mouldings with it too. That might be a bit too much. We'll see. It was a cheap alternative.
My wife and I have been house hunting for a little while, and I didn't think it would be happening this fast.... We accepted an offer on a place and I basically have a month to get a truck ready to do moving duties. I had been buying parts for my 76 crew cab short bed project I have since I sold the 95 F350. Well now the fastest thing to do is to get the Longhorn going. So, for this time and minute, this is the plan.
I have been selling everything I haven't used or moved in a while. Doing that, I was able to purchase a front bumper. Hopefully it will be here in 3 weeks. It is a RLC Fab bumper. I was going to go with a DIY4X Gauntlet but I wanted my winch covered up. I also got a Champion 12k winch to go in the bumper, and I also got some rear lights for my White Rhino Fab rear bumper.
I bit the bullet and got another display unit for my DD gauge cluster. I still have to decide where to mount it.
Next I finally located 3 more 16.5x9.75 stock type steel wheels. I purchased the black ones from another forum member last year, and haven't been able to find any near me since. I had to go to the infamous Doug's 4 Wheeler's in Pella Iowa to get these. He has nearly anything you want there for a 67-72. He was telling me these wheels are referred to as Co-op wheels because back in the day all the co-ops wanted to run wider tires and keep a stock hub cap to keep the crud off the lug nuts. He also said they are the new trend and he can't keep them in stock. That explains why I've been having such a hard time finding more. He has a lot of cool stuff there and I need to stay away. :LOL: He has a 38 Ford Tudor that I need to go get some headliner pieces out of for my 40. I really thought about buying it for a project but then slapped my self and said get the hell away from it. :LOL:
Currently I am waiting for the centers of 3 of my wheels to get opened up so they will fit over the hubs of my D80. Then they can go to be sand blasted, then powder coat. I'm trying to liquidate more stuff so I can buy 35s to put on these too. I still haven't decided on white or black for the wheels and bumpers. I have to put a new fuel system on Allyson's Excursion, then I can get back to the Longhorn.
Those will be some real nice additions for the project. And good luck / congrats on the home too!
Soon we'll know you as Ryan who USED to have so many projects.... roflmao!:LOL::LOL:
That's a powerful bumper! :eek:
Congrats on the new place!
Thanks, and yep. The project list is getting smaller. I'm down to 2 trucks, 2 cars, and the wife's Excursion. I was going to sell my tractors to fund a 560 I want to buy, but the kids get more enjoyment out of them than the 560 will cost, so I'm keeping them. I'll sell other stuff to get the 560 later. If scrap gets back up a little, a lot of stuff is going there. HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by 34_40
Yeah it is. I wanted to build my own, but I didn't want to have 120hrs in one either. :LOL: The new place is really needed as we are expecting another little one in October now too.Quote:
Originally Posted by MP&C
Those COLD http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/natale3.gif Iowa winters strike again!! :LOL::LOL::LOL: Congratulations!Quote:
Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe
LMAO! Thanks.
Heck Yeah! Congrats to you and the missus! That's great!
I was coughin' and chokin' over here when I thought I read you were considering the "S" word and a tractor! "Sell"? :eek: Sacrilage! LOL..:LOL::LOL::p
Tractors and kids just go together for some reason.. I traded away 3 others to get back the 47A that we grew up with!
Yeah, my 4yr old daughter will be really mad at me if I sell the 52 A. I had it traded last year and when I told her I was selling it she got all mad and told me I could sell all my cars and trucks, but not her tractor. :LOL: Hopefully I have enough scrap laying around to put a good chunk on the 560 project. It's getting close to grass growing season so I'll have to take the 3pt off my Super H to put the woods mower back on it. Then I'll be without the 3pt. Haha
I went and picked up my wheels from the machine shop. Tomorrow they go to the blaster. Then to powder coat. But I still haven't decided on white or black. The wheels will be the same color as the bumpers I'm thinking. Any thoughts? I also ordered the Compushift Mini for the 47rh. One more bigger priced item off the list. Now to decide on some audio stuff and then I should have most of everything I need to start the wiring on this truck. I still need to get a good brake controller. The list never ends. Haha
First.. Good Girl!! :eek::LOL::LOL: Keep Dad inline! :3dSMILE::p:3dSMILE:Quote:
Originally Posted by 40FordDeluxe
Next.. Color?? Um, RED! :eek::LOL::eek::p:3dSMILE::rolleyes::D:HMMM:
:LOL: I've got one red one and one green one. Other than a 560 with a wide front, I don't think I'll be adding any to the fleet for a while. Sometime soon, this winter hopefully, I have to get the kids' mini tractor built. Who said what about projects? :)