LFD's low buck truck build! - Page 52 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RustyVolks · 01-06-2014, 04:04 PM

Awesome thread.. Thank you for taking time to post details and pictures.. You da man!!

Rokcrln · 01-28-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

I know it's a long shot, but do you happen to still have the slot mags off this truck?

No those went to a guy in Vacaville 6-7 years ago.

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Originally Posted by RustyVolks

Awesome thread.. Thank you for taking time to post details and pictures.. You da man!!

Thank you, it's part of the fun of sharing and hopefully paying back a bit.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

SeniorVerde · 02-13-2014, 04:46 PM

I saw this today, and it reminded me of this thread:

Not quite as cool looking, but about the same amount of work

http://www.wimp.com/shipstretched/

pocketpool · 06-04-2014, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Well I took a personal day today

While the owner of Lemon Drop was hard at work finishing up the misc block sanding in the shop I was out side working on Low Buck. I finished up the bed welding and then started pulling dents, their sure were alot of them! I thought this bed was rough but not this rough! Well after a few hours of pulling and filling it started to get with the program. I have a few hours left with the long board and then it will be ready for a nice heavy coat of high build primer. Here are a few pics.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

How did the bottom of the bed match back up in the rear ?

Rokcrln · 06-23-2014, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by pocketpool

How did the bottom of the bed match back up in the rear ?

Sorry this is late but.... So to answer your question if I remember right it didn't! The forward lower edge was longer then the rear most section, so I lined it up from the body line down as I was tacking it together and then trimmed off the extra metal. I think I remember using a straight edge to line it up on one plane then snipped off the extra.

PS. If you lower it enough no one will ever see it if left long

Kevin
LFD Inc.

pocketpool · 06-23-2014, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Sorry this is late but.... So to answer your question if I remember right it didn't! The forward lower edge was longer then the rear most section, so I lined it up from the body line down as I was tacking it together and then trimmed off the extra metal. I think I remember using a straight edge to line it up on one plane then snipped off the extra.

PS. If you lower it enough no one will ever see it if left long

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Thanks for the reply, I went ahead and tried it

tommyd241 · 08-03-2014, 01:38 AM

Just went through your entire thread and all I can say is impressive! Your fabrication skills and ingenuity are amazing!

Did you relocate the rear shock mounts for a more up-right position on your rear flip? Or were you not too concerned since you have the helper air-bag set-up.

Rokcrln · 08-25-2014, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pocketpool

Thanks for the reply, I went ahead and tried it

Looks great, nice job!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyd241

Just went through your entire thread and all I can say is impressive! Your fabrication skills and ingenuity are amazing!

Did you relocate the rear shock mounts for a more up-right position on your rear flip? Or were you not too concerned since you have the helper air-bag set-up.

Yes I was not worried about it because the angle I feel works good and if you need more support you can step up to a firmer shock because of the angle.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 12-17-2014, 10:52 AM

Hey guys this truck is still for sale ( http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ow-buck&cat=12 ) and can be had for what I feel is a giveaway price considering what has gone into this truck and its history. Also being my personal truck no corners were cut and nothing was over looked.

Kevin
LFD

67ChevyRedneck · 12-18-2014, 02:43 PM

Still love this truck! I honestly thought it had changed hands already.

How many miles have you put on her since finished? Seemed like you were really driving it a lot for a while there!

Just curious, it's way out of my price range.

Rokcrln · 12-19-2014, 10:41 AM

I think about 17k since I started driving it but only about 7,000 miles since paint and motor swap.

Kevin
LFD

**superflysteiny** · 12-27-2014, 01:34 PM

Nice work man thanks for the pics

88Stanger · 03-17-2015, 10:22 AM

This post may be several years old since it was done, but damn fine job!!! Thanks so much, I am sure that MANY of us have benefited from this!!! Again, Thanks to ROKCRIN!!!

**GR8-68** · 10-12-2016, 06:26 AM

I love the simple easy instruction on cutting down a long bed. I am a simple man anyway

Thanks and nice build

Couch · 01-08-2017, 07:46 PM

Awesome build man. Very informative and helpful. One question I have, is with a longbed, i recently bought PB fab trailing arm crossmember, if I just move it forward that foot that you cut out under the cab and install it there and lop off the frame behind that and install a chris alston backhalf, that will essentially leave me with the shortbed wheel base will it not?

evoLnivleK · 11-02-2018, 05:42 AM

Thank you again for the tutorial on cutting down the C10. It was invaluable in this process.

01-06-2014, 04:04 PM	#1276
RustyVolks Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Grand Junction, co Posts: 11	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Awesome thread.. Thank you for taking time to post details and pictures.. You da man!!

02-13-2014, 04:46 PM	#1278
SeniorVerde Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Carnation, Wa Posts: 142	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! I saw this today, and it reminded me of this thread: Not quite as cool looking, but about the same amount of work http://www.wimp.com/shipstretched/

08-03-2014, 01:38 AM	#1282
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Just went through your entire thread and all I can say is impressive! Your fabrication skills and ingenuity are amazing! Did you relocate the rear shock mounts for a more up-right position on your rear flip? Or were you not too concerned since you have the helper air-bag set-up. __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

12-17-2014, 10:52 AM	#1284
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Hey guys this truck is still for sale ( http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ow-buck&cat=12 ) and can be had for what I feel is a giveaway price considering what has gone into this truck and its history. Also being my personal truck no corners were cut and nothing was over looked. Kevin LFD

12-18-2014, 02:43 PM	#1285
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Still love this truck! I honestly thought it had changed hands already. How many miles have you put on her since finished? Seemed like you were really driving it a lot for a while there! Just curious, it's way out of my price range. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-19-2014, 10:41 AM	#1286
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! I think about 17k since I started driving it but only about 7,000 miles since paint and motor swap. Kevin LFD

12-27-2014, 01:34 PM	#1287
superflysteiny Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: orangevale ca Posts: 4,630	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Nice work man thanks for the pics __________________ Tootsie build T Shirts (Supporting Colon Cancer research) Tootsie- a truck for my mother Pops 72 Cheyenne Dropmember build 67 Second Chance project from hell

03-17-2015, 10:22 AM	#1288
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,644	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! This post may be several years old since it was done, but damn fine job!!! Thanks so much, I am sure that MANY of us have benefited from this!!! Again, Thanks to ROKCRIN!!!

10-12-2016, 06:26 AM	#1289
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! I love the simple easy instruction on cutting down a long bed. I am a simple man anyway Thanks and nice build __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

01-08-2017, 07:46 PM	#1290
Couch Daily Driver Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 228	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Awesome build man. Very informative and helpful. One question I have, is with a longbed, i recently bought PB fab trailing arm crossmember, if I just move it forward that foot that you cut out under the cab and install it there and lop off the frame behind that and install a chris alston backhalf, that will essentially leave me with the shortbed wheel base will it not? __________________ nitrous...the equal opportunity destroyer.

11-02-2018, 05:42 AM	#1291
evoLnivleK Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: COLUMBUS Posts: 37	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Thank you again for the tutorial on cutting down the C10. It was invaluable in this process.

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