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Rokcrln · 01-16-2009, 08:38 PM

Here is todays progress. I hope to get the other side done Sunday then I can start on the lower door section.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

hotrodhomi · 01-16-2009, 09:33 PM

looks good.

**Palf70Step** · 01-16-2009, 10:32 PM

Frizzle Fry · 01-17-2009, 03:54 AM

Mine looked like that once upon a time ...until I decided to notch the frame and run 22's in the back

Looking good!

Rokcrln · 01-17-2009, 09:25 AM

Mine will be staying this way even with the step notch and 22's. My mock up tires are 31" and I still have enough room, yours are what about 30"? Also as I build the rear 3 link wish bone set up I will be sliding the rear end further back to keep it centered up as right now they are just a tad forward. Now I may end up running a slight inner tub but the door opening should stay as is. Am I missing something? If so please chime in as I will be starting the other side on Sunday I have a Nor-Cal meet today to go to and dinner with my wife and friends for her Birthday.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

MrBeast · 01-17-2009, 09:53 AM

So when are you installing the machine guns behind the headlights?

Rokcrln · 01-17-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBeast

So when are you installing the machine guns behind the headlights?

Sorry thats not my style. The parts of Oakland I drive through you want those sucker sticking right out of the hood so they know you mean business!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

hotrodhomi · 01-17-2009, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Sorry thats not my style. The parts of Oakland I drive through you want those sucker sticking right out of the hood so they know you mean business!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I know what you mean. I have to go to Oakland before the meet today.

Frizzle Fry · 01-17-2009, 11:08 PM

Mine are 31.6" overall (305/40/22). We took slightly different approaches to this so you may be fine. But it's amazing how quickly that space goes away when you get close to the ground (mine doesn't even lay frame). With a 2" longer wheelbase those tub protrusions will naturally be smaller.

MrBeast · 01-18-2009, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Sorry thats not my style. The parts of Oakland I drive through you want those sucker sticking right out of the hood so they know you mean business!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

So a Hummer style turret then?

Rokcrln · 01-18-2009, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Mine are 31.6" overall (305/40/22). We took slightly different approaches to this so you may be fine. But it's amazing how quickly that space goes away when you get close to the ground (mine doesn't even lay frame). With a 2" longer wheelbase those tub protrusions will naturally be smaller.

No doubt it will be close. I will use these tires for fitments and see how it goes. I sent a little something back home with Brad for you so make sure you hit him up!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 01-18-2009, 02:16 PM

Hah, cool!

Rokcrln · 01-18-2009, 03:31 PM

Slight change in plans for the new rocker area. I liked how it turned out but it just didn't flow right. It looked home made so I cut parts out and built some new parts today. Here is the new version.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 01-18-2009, 03:35 PM

Definately better and allows you to have a curved door corner rather than squared off.

**88JRFAN** · 01-18-2009, 04:09 PM

Yeah that looks better. As you said the roundness of it does flow better. Looking very sweet, you have got some of the best metal working skills i have seen. Daren

nuke1 · 01-18-2009, 04:49 PM

looking good

38chevyhotrod · 01-18-2009, 04:59 PM

Yes it looks much better this way, I already thought that you would change it

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This is the only way it has to be, indeed great metal work.
I like every picture I see from you. you make it look so easy(I know that it isn't)

Rokcrln · 01-18-2009, 07:00 PM

Here are a few more progress pic's. I still have a few small pieces to fill in but you should get the idea. I first made the new inner corner piece then I cut a thin strip, curved it to fit the door edge then spot welded it to the inner piece and hemmed the door edge to the outer skin. It has a nice almost factory look now and it is very Strong.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

PHAT TONY · 01-18-2009, 07:24 PM

How many hours do you have in a day there? I work at home(doing what you're planning to do-restos&customs) and find it hard somedays to spend ANY time at all on my junk, never mind having 2 or 3 projects on the go!

Rokcrln · 02-01-2009, 11:48 PM

Well just an up date on the Hoe. I got it all DP90'd the other day and here it will sit until I build up my toy fund a bit. On a good note I sold my 70 2wd Blazer to Carter Hickman and with than money I will try and get the rest of my suspension so I can fill in the rear floor after the rear suspension is done and then drop in the 5.3/4L60E once the front is in. I also have a customer truck to get started on in the next few weeks, it is a 41 Chevy PU that will be getting a custom chassis built for it with IFS and IRS. That will also help fund this build.

Now just because I am out of money does not mean I am not out in the shop building cool stuff. I pulled my son's truck (51 F1 barn find) in the shop last week to put in it's suspension because the customer's truck will get the same set up and he wanted a ball park figure at what we are looking at so he can decide if paint is in the budget as well.

My son's truck was put in a barn in about 1962 and we bought it 2 yrs ago when we found out we were having our first kid. It WAS

a completely stock truck with 46K on the ticker that was until last week. First thing I did was pull the front sheet metal, motor and trans and all the front suspension. Then I boxed the front frame and installed a TCI MII kit with tubular arms and air bags. I want this truck to drop into the weeds but still be able to drive the fair grounds this low. Then Saturday I pulled the bed and rear suspension to start on the IRS unit. For this I used a 95 T-Bird rear suspension set up because they are cheap, strong if you get the 8.8 unit and come wrapped in it's own sub frame making set up real easy. So here are a few pick for you guys that need your LFD fix.

Now I know it is not Chevy but this IRS unit would work out well in one of our trucks and here is a link to a How-To I did on it for another site.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/81...ll-how-to.html

Kevin
LFD Inc.

nuke1 · 02-02-2009, 12:18 AM

Hey Kevin, that F**d is kick @$$ i do not care what others say but i am drooling!

**thelonerife** · 02-02-2009, 02:06 AM

That is a nice job on the ford. Keep your son interested. Mine lost interest in the 68 Camaro project and I sold it. Now I wish I would have kept it for myself. Good luck with it.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-02-2009, 02:09 AM

Wow, what a clean truck and what a difference!

The rear suspension looks like it was made for the truck.

BlueJeep · 02-02-2009, 05:27 PM

What's the width on that IRS, WMS - WMS? 5 on 4.5 pattern right? Thanks.

kyull67 · 02-02-2009, 06:37 PM

Looks good, Lucky son!

01-16-2009, 08:38 PM	#276
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Here is todays progress. I hope to get the other side done Sunday then I can start on the lower door section. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-16-2009, 09:33 PM	#277
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build looks good. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

01-16-2009, 10:32 PM	#278
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,670	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-17-2009, 03:54 AM	#279
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Mine looked like that once upon a time ...until I decided to notch the frame and run 22's in the back Looking good!

01-17-2009, 09:25 AM	#280
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Mine will be staying this way even with the step notch and 22's. My mock up tires are 31" and I still have enough room, yours are what about 30"? Also as I build the rear 3 link wish bone set up I will be sliding the rear end further back to keep it centered up as right now they are just a tad forward. Now I may end up running a slight inner tub but the door opening should stay as is. Am I missing something? If so please chime in as I will be starting the other side on Sunday I have a Nor-Cal meet today to go to and dinner with my wife and friends for her Birthday. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 01-17-2009 at 09:29 AM.

01-17-2009, 09:53 AM	#281
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build So when are you installing the machine guns behind the headlights? __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

01-17-2009, 11:08 PM	#284
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Mine are 31.6" overall (305/40/22). We took slightly different approaches to this so you may be fine. But it's amazing how quickly that space goes away when you get close to the ground (mine doesn't even lay frame). With a 2" longer wheelbase those tub protrusions will naturally be smaller. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 01-18-2009 at 12:34 AM.

01-18-2009, 02:16 PM	#287
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Hah, cool!

01-18-2009, 03:31 PM	#288
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Slight change in plans for the new rocker area. I liked how it turned out but it just didn't flow right. It looked home made so I cut parts out and built some new parts today. Here is the new version. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-18-2009, 03:35 PM	#289
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Definately better and allows you to have a curved door corner rather than squared off.

01-18-2009, 04:09 PM	#290
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Yeah that looks better. As you said the roundness of it does flow better. Looking very sweet, you have got some of the best metal working skills i have seen. Daren __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

01-18-2009, 04:49 PM	#291
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build looking good __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

01-18-2009, 04:59 PM	#292
38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Yes it looks much better this way, I already thought that you would change it. This is the only way it has to be, indeed great metal work. I like every picture I see from you. you make it look so easy(I know that it isn't) __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com Last edited by 38chevyhotrod; 01-18-2009 at 04:59 PM.

01-18-2009, 07:00 PM	#293
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Here are a few more progress pic's. I still have a few small pieces to fill in but you should get the idea. I first made the new inner corner piece then I cut a thin strip, curved it to fit the door edge then spot welded it to the inner piece and hemmed the door edge to the outer skin. It has a nice almost factory look now and it is very Strong. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-18-2009, 07:24 PM	#294
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build How many hours do you have in a day there? I work at home(doing what you're planning to do-restos&customs) and find it hard somedays to spend ANY time at all on my junk, never mind having 2 or 3 projects on the go!



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02-01-2009, 11:48 PM	#295
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Well just an up date on the Hoe. I got it all DP90'd the other day and here it will sit until I build up my toy fund a bit. On a good note I sold my 70 2wd Blazer to Carter Hickman and with than money I will try and get the rest of my suspension so I can fill in the rear floor after the rear suspension is done and then drop in the 5.3/4L60E once the front is in. I also have a customer truck to get started on in the next few weeks, it is a 41 Chevy PU that will be getting a custom chassis built for it with IFS and IRS. That will also help fund this build. Now just because I am out of money does not mean I am not out in the shop building cool stuff. I pulled my son's truck (51 F1 barn find) in the shop last week to put in it's suspension because the customer's truck will get the same set up and he wanted a ball park figure at what we are looking at so he can decide if paint is in the budget as well. My son's truck was put in a barn in about 1962 and we bought it 2 yrs ago when we found out we were having our first kid. It WAS a completely stock truck with 46K on the ticker that was until last week. First thing I did was pull the front sheet metal, motor and trans and all the front suspension. Then I boxed the front frame and installed a TCI MII kit with tubular arms and air bags. I want this truck to drop into the weeds but still be able to drive the fair grounds this low. Then Saturday I pulled the bed and rear suspension to start on the IRS unit. For this I used a 95 T-Bird rear suspension set up because they are cheap, strong if you get the 8.8 unit and come wrapped in it's own sub frame making set up real easy. So here are a few pick for you guys that need your LFD fix. Now I know it is not Chevy but this IRS unit would work out well in one of our trucks and here is a link to a How-To I did on it for another site. http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/81...ll-how-to.html Kevin LFD Inc.

02-02-2009, 12:18 AM	#296
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Hey Kevin, that F**d is kick @$$ i do not care what others say but i am drooling! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-02-2009, 02:06 AM	#297
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build That is a nice job on the ford. Keep your son interested. Mine lost interest in the 68 Camaro project and I sold it. Now I wish I would have kept it for myself. Good luck with it. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

02-02-2009, 02:09 AM	#298
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02-02-2009, 05:27 PM	#299
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02-02-2009, 06:37 PM	#300
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