LFD's low buck truck build!

[caminokid]

Originally Posted by Boog

The factory Argent Silver wheel color goes with anything. Of course it's your call. Myself, I like the old style polished aluminum slots. Since you've gone over your intended budget anyway, how bout it?

Love those slots! I need a set of them and a set of Cragar S/S's!

[caminokid]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Thanks Tripp PM sent.

Ok I spent a few hours going thru my notes this morning and updated all my hours and costs so far on this build. I think I need to stop slacking because my paint (body work and metal work) hours are almost as much as the main build hours. But I guess this is a good thing to show people just what goes into a half @ss red neck paint job

Here is my runing total, I have tried to be as accurate as I could but some things I am sure are not listed but it is very close.

166hrs main build
$6163.00 main build
145 1/2 Paint hrs
$905.00 Paint


Kevin
LFD Inc.

With the money I have to put into my truck....I may pass your budget. I have way to much to do!

[Rokcrln]

Finally out in the sun almost done!



Kevin
LFD Inc.

[abadsvt]

That looks great Rokcrln! Very nice job. I am amazed that you had the discipline to keep track of the hours and the money. I try to forget that kind of info. Just curious. How many trucks have you completed and how many do you think you do in a year cause it seems like every few months you are starting a new truck and finishing it before I am even done with my single build. Thats so not fair. Keep up the great work

Josh

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Finally out in the sun almost done!

Jeez . . .... Quit draggin arse & do something w/those wheels will 'ya!

[jay-dawg]

looks real good!

congrats!

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by abadsvt

That looks great Rokcrln! Very nice job. I am amazed that you had the discipline to keep track of the hours and the money. I try to forget that kind of info. Just curious. How many trucks have you completed and how many do you think you do in a year cause it seems like every few months you are starting a new truck and finishing it before I am even done with my single build. Thats so not fair. Keep up the great work

Josh

Not enough but this is the start of new things for how I will be doing work from now on.
Out of over 70 personal vehicals that I have had since I was 14 this is only the second that I have finished for my self with about 12 or more for customers so far.

Loaded and heading to the glass shop, finaly!



Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Jeez . . .... Quit draggin arse & do something w/those wheels will 'ya!

Hey now one step at a time. Wait this is a fleet side, no steps! Your right I should be fired for slacking off so much I picked up a can of a lighter dull silver I will try on one rim and if I like it I will match that up to some powder coat for next week.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Big J]

I just stared at the picture of the rear for a minute or two... The tailgate sure would look sweet with CHEVROLET in white to match the roof....... Looks good either way though. You've done some exceptional work!

[hgs_notes]

Just curious, do those tires have white letters on the other side? because I think it would look better in this case if they were showing. I have the black letters out on mine, but they are aluminum wheels, so it's a different look. I just think the black walls and plain rallyes are detracting from the look of a very nicely done truck. JM2 pennies.

I also agree with Big J. paint the tailgate letters.

[Big J]

I'd bet money that the tailgate letter thing is either on the to do list or the maybe list or already been marked off totally list

[mkundo]

Kevin,
Your build looks great. I have just one question, are we there yet?

Dan

[NTR72GMC]

Wow That Thing Looks Sweet!!! Im Going To Be In Sonoma Ca Next Week On The 19th And 20th And Would Love To See That Thing In Person. Shoot Me A Pm If You Have Time And Let Me Know If That Would Be Ok.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Big J

I just stared at the picture of the rear for a minute or two... The tailgate sure would look sweet with CHEVROLET in white to match the roof....... Looks good either way though. You've done some exceptional work!

I have thought about this and if I do it I will have a pinstriper that I know do that and add my LFD logo to teh corner at the same time.

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Just curious, do those tires have white letters on the other side? because I think it would look better in this case if they were showing. I have the black letters out on mine, but they are aluminum wheels, so it's a different look. I just think the black walls and plain rallyes are detracting from the look of a very nicely done truck. JM2 pennies.

Sorry but their is one thing in this world that I will never like and that is white out on tires. It reminds me of my first VW bug and that thing was a total piece.

Originally Posted by mkundo

Kevin,
Your build looks great. I have just one question, are we there yet? By next weekend I will be totaly done with this. I spent today just cleaning things up around the house and this week wil be the inside of the shop. I am really looking forward to getting back on Trazer and getting it into a full vehical for the first time in it recreated life!!

Dan

Originally Posted by NTR72GMC

Wow That Thing Looks Sweet!!! Im Going To Be In Sonoma Ca Next Week On The 19th And 20th And Would Love To See That Thing In Person. Shoot Me A Pm If You Have Time And Let Me Know If That Would Be Ok.

Sounds good if the times work out.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[franky69c10]

whats the drop on your truck

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by franky69c10

whats the drop on your truck

Oh come awn it's all back in these 38 pages some were
Front is ECE's 2 1/2" drop spindles and 2" drop springs.
Rear is an LFD flip kit and bag set up netting about 6 1/2" with full tow rating due to bag adjustability.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Well no progress on my end today but thanks to Rainbow glass the windows are getting installed. Should be all finished some time Sunday. I asked them what they use for caulking to help prevent water from getting in as we all know happens in these trucks. He use's a 3M product that he places in the window rubber first then installs the the rubber and glass so the caulking strip starts off inside and gets pushed out as needed. He says by putting it on the window frame first it tends to just get pushed out as you are setting the window and does not seal as well. He adds another type of gun caulking in the corners and factory seam areas after the glass is set using their pry tools for access.

He was very happy with the fitment of both the rubber and SS trim as he has seen some real poor quality in his days. The rear window was sitting on a stand in back with the trim in stalled as well and it also fit great. I am having them do the door glass as well since I did not have much luck witrh getting the lower sash set right so the windows would operate how I wanted them to. He said the biggest problem that he see's is that people use a mallot to set the sash and they bend the roller chanel causing tight spots during operation. He showed me his fancy tool that gets the job done for him and from the look of the end I would say he has used it a few times.

I can't wait to see it all finished up when I go to pick it up Sunday. I think I have found my new glass shop! I will let you know what it cost's when I get home with the truck. I also had a package on the portch when I got home from getting a few pic's. It is the seat heaters I ordered yesterday from summit racing. I thought when I am having the seat made it might be a good time to throw these in. I got a set for both the drivers and passenger side, they were $99 a set and have a two position setting for the back or both the back and butt. I am still waiting for my Cruise control kit to show up















Kevin
LFD Inc.

[tripp]

pm sent

[SOON2BLAZE]

WOW, I wish I could find a glass guy that good! Are you going with a spray in bed liner? Sweet Truck!!!

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by tripp

pm sent

PM sent back

Yes I have an apointment next Thursday to drop it off at Line-X and pick it up Friday. I am doing the spray in linner up on top of the bed rails stopping just before the edge and then over the top of the gate about an inch or so.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Bob 68327]

looks Great !!! Hopefully I wiil get to drive mine again someday !!!! Bob

[NTR72GMC]

Sounds good if the times work out.

Cool I have training from 1:00 to 5:00 each day I still need check to make sure the times are correct they keep changing it on me. but let me know what times are best for you.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by NTR72GMC

Cool I have training from 1:00 to 5:00 each day I still need check to make sure the times are correct they keep changing it on me. but let me know what times are best for you.

I leave for my day job at 3:30am and get hoime with my son at 3:30pm so we can get together for dinner and B.S.ing. I have alot of great places to eat right around my house. So is you training at Los Gillicos or what ever it is? I did my EMT training their back when I was with the fire dept.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[BB70c10]

congrats man! looks awesome!!!!!

[Rokcrln]

Damb this thing looks kind of like a truck again
Here are a few pics fresh back from the glass shop.











Kevin
LFD Inc.