LFD's low buck truck build!

[Ackattack]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

You are almost right on the price. Keep in mind the 15K covered basically a frame off build that covered every aspect getting touched and re-built plus a few extra comforts. The only thing I did not do was the wiring and that was only because it was un-cut and in great shape. In the last 1 1/2 yrs or hard driving, trailer towing and a lot of fun cruising I have almost 16,000 miles with only an alternator problem pocking its head. So is it really low buck for a lot of guys I say yes because if you had this built for you at a shop it would be in the 30-40k range if not more depending on hourly wages.

Now I just ordered a set of bear front rotors and a set of performance on-lines alum dual piston GM calipers to try and get a bit more stopping power for the way I drive I have found the front brakes work great but fade after some fast twisty driving.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Let us know how those calipers perform in comparison to the stockers.....especially since it will be awhile until I can find out for myself

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Ackattack

Let us know how those calipers perform in comparison to the stockers.....especially since it will be awhile until I can find out for myself

Will do and thanks again for the info on the calipers. What are you using for rotors? I went with bear because I could get them cheaper than most for the chamfer drilled, slotted through my Napa connection ($200 +- I think) for the set.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Ackattack]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Will do and thanks again for the info on the calipers. What are you using for rotors? I went with bear because I could get them cheaper than most for the chamfer drilled, slotted through my Napa connection ($200 +- I think) for the set.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I'm using the "summit" brand ones. I think they were ~$50 each

are the bear ones stock diameter?

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Ackattack

I'm using the "summit" brand ones. I think they were ~$50 each

are the bear ones stock diameter?

Yes they are.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Roadkill58]

Kevin were you taking the back way to Napa? I like that road! I've used it a lot going home from a job in Napa when I80 is a parking lot.

I'm going to drop a 91 350 / 700R4 (camaro) in my 71 pickup as the 400 SB is about to explode. Do you know what I need for a trans mount / Xmember?

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Roadkill58

Kevin were you taking the back way to Napa? I like that road! I've used it a lot going home from a job in Napa when I80 is a parking lot.

I'm going to drop a 91 350 / 700R4 (camaro) in my 71 pickup as the 400 SB is about to explode. Do you know what I need for a trans mount / Xmember?

From time to time I take that road, it is a nice drive. As for cross members I think the stock one will work but you may need to move it forward or backwards to line up. I think the 350 mount will work as well. I used a full custom unit for mine so all bets are off.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[C20-67_N_MO]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Yes I know it is "Winters" but still this is California is it not! The worst part is I have a 1200sq ft shop with a fire place and two propain heaters and yet I am working out in the driveway!
Well I think I will be doing plug wires tomarrow, what do you think? The header gaskets are in and it sounds better but they are still cr@p headers. I found a leak in the radiator, it looks like somthing was bumped into it and caused a hole in a fin. I still need to time it and check the advance on the HEI. What should this timming be set at? It has been so long since I have worked on a carbed motor How do you like the seats (2005 Tahoe) Also parts that were tossed in with the deal. Has anyone used these for front seats?

Well their is now another 6.5hrs in this truck for a total 9 hours of work and 5 hours for pick up and off loading (both trucks and parts).

Kevin
LFD Inc
Total $226.20
and 14hrs

Darn, Okay Kevin from the message I quoted it had come nice seats with built-in seat belts. What did these come out of please?

Thanks man.

btw it was on Page #2 of your build.

Scott.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

Darn, Okay Kevin from the message I quoted it had come nice seats with built-in seat belts. What did these come out of please?

Thanks man.

btw it was on Page #2 of your build.

Scott.

Wow that was some time ago! Those seats are the rear seats out of a 7 passenger Tahoe/Burb. I ended up using them for the rear seats in my 72 4 door Tahoe build I am doing. They were not very comfy for front seats. What I ended up using for this truck was a seat out of a mid 90's truck with the 60/40 split and once it was recovered and re-done with seat heaters and sim-leather it just rocks!

Also I will have some up-dates today on this truck as it will be getting Bear's drilled and slotted rotors with dual piston calipers up front! Pic's to follow. I now have over 16,000 miles on this truck and it has been a blast and except for some alternator troubles in the beginning , it has been worry free. I just beat on it too hard for the stock brakes so time for an up grade.


Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Well wouldn't you know it that as soon as I was half way done with the front brakes it starts to just dump down rain. But I stuck with it and got them done and solved a few small problems along the way. First one was the mounting bracket needed just a small amount of adjusting in the opening to allow the caliper to move once it was bolted in place. I just took a grinder with a 24 grit disk and lightly went over the area to remove a small amount of material on the top and bottom bracket. Then the next problem was my rims (6.5" van rims) hit the caliper so a small mount of grinding mainly on the one bolt head was all that was needed.

I then went for a test drive and brake in run and the results are still out. I did about 20 miles with the first 5 miles being 35mph to 5 mph brake checks and the last 15 miles just regular driving. They started working much better and by the time I got back home they felt real good but with the wet roads I could not really push it yet.

Here are a few pic's.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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[vegaschevy]

What calipers were those? I guess Ill thumb through the build the last few pages.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by vegaschevy

What calipers were those? I guess Ill thumb through the build the last few pages.

Post 324 I think.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...247215&page=13

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[tobiahr]

even better heres the link to them from farther down
http://www.performanceonline.com/sto...at=1294&page=3

[watahyahknow]

you know you might want to consider buying a partytent there not verry expensive and if you tie them down you'd be resonably dry with that king of weater
http://www.hurleyrisers.com/castlesl...rty%20tent.jpg

[FRENCHBLUE72]

In his other thread he had an easy up tent covering the truck cab he was working on..

[C20-67_N_MO]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Wow that was some time ago! Those seats are the rear seats out of a 7 passenger Tahoe/Burb. I ended up using them for the rear seats in my 72 4 door Tahoe build I am doing. They were not very comfy for front seats. What I ended up using for this truck was a seat out of a mid 90's truck with the 60/40 split and once it was recovered and re-done with seat heaters and sim-leather it just rocks!

Also I will have some up-dates today on this truck as it will be getting Bear's drilled and slotted rotors with dual piston calipers up front! Pic's to follow. I now have over 16,000 miles on this truck and it has been a blast and except for some alternator troubles in the beginning , it has been worry free. I just beat on it too hard for the stock brakes so time for an up grade.


Kevin
LFD Inc.

Thanks Kev.

Another seat question for ya.

Do the seats you plan on putting in stick up above the rear cab window?

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

Thanks Kev.

Another seat question for ya.

Do the seats you plan on putting in stick up above the rear cab window?

You do realize this truck is finished right?


Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

you know you might want to consider buying a partytent there not verry expensive and if you tie them down you'd be resonably dry with that king of weater
http://www.hurleyrisers.com/castlesl...rty%20tent.jpg

I actually do have a nice 1,200sq ft shop but right now I have everyone else's projects in their so I got stuck in the driveway And yes I have the easy up but I had other parts under it so no big deal, it was kind of fun.

2 houses ago I only had a small garage so I had two 20' awnings from Costo on the side of my house with 5gal buckets of concrete tied to each post. I came home from work one day to find the covers on my neighbors roof! The wind was so bad that day it broke all the tie down rope and lift off was achieved.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[tdave00]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

You do realize this truck is finished right?


Kevin
LFD Inc.

[gcburdic]

And to think you were gonna sell Lowbuck at one point....wish I had the funds at the time!!!!

[C20-67_N_MO]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

You do realize this truck is finished right?


Kevin
LFD Inc.

Sorry man.

I just thought I would just pick it apart until you answered me.

Seriously so just didnt read the ENTIRE build thread.

so forgive me.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

Sorry man.

I just thought I would just pick it apart until you answered me.

Seriously so just didnt read the ENTIRE build thread.

so forgive me.

Forgiveness has been given!

The seat does not but the head rests do just a bit but it looks great and works out even better.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[C20-67_N_MO]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Forgiveness has been given!

The seat does not but the head rests do just a bit but it looks great and works out even better.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Okay thats all I wanted to know.

Continue on.....

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

Okay thats all I wanted to know.

Continue on.....

But, But I'm done, open your ears when you read would ya!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Well done until the next thing

[C20-67_N_MO]

Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

Okay thats all I wanted to know.

Continue on.....

Note to self: "When I am TRYING to be funny and KNOW the project is done I must tell everyone."

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

But, But I'm done, open your ears when you read would ya!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Well done until the next thing

Kevin,

No offense dude but you have to know I how I am to interrupt what I mean by "Continue on...."

It's okay &#it happens.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by C20-67_N_MO

Note to self: "When I am TRYING to be funny and KNOW the project is done I must tell everyone."



Kevin,

No offense dude but you have to know I how I am to interrupt what I mean by "Continue on...."

It's okay &#it happens.

Non taken I was just having fun with it

Kevin
LFD Inc.