Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

That was all for you bro;)

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

You did it again! A liftgate like that makes loading and unloading SOOOO much easier than reaching over a tailgate.

I see truck tailights in the near future too.. keep up the good work!

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

coming along very nice, you got some awsome ideas.

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

Dang... I was impressed with the Tahoe conversion. I didn't think it could get any better and then BAMM!!!, along comes the one piece tailgate. Dang!!!

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

Damn, this build is just too cool!! :metal:

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

Can't wait to see your roadster version!

Ya, that's one thing I've wanted for a while. I drive this thing and Costco trips are gonna be so much easier:hm: I think the one-piece liftgate is the best of both worlds; Single rear window and easy to load/unload.

Thanks Pops:)

I'm working on the final version of the liftgate and possibly some hidden hinges now.

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

Hurry up and finish this thing My wife needs a Tahoe :metal:

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

Where do you plan on getting suicide rear door hinges?

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

Damn thats all I can say!!!!!!

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

I'd like to use something like what XXL used on his hood (I'll have to dig up a link). Either that or modify the existing hinges.

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

After looking at the prices I'm going to make my own hinges. They will be similar in design to this type.

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

Could u use some from the Jeep Wagoneer, I know some have used them for converting Door's? Here is one Link........

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=suicide+hinge

Keep up the Great Work you Are Doing, Love all the Change's You Have Made..........

Rick

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

Take a look at a set of factory door hinges for our trucks. I was "eyeballing" them earlier and think you could probably make them work.

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

Interesting. Thanks for the link. That's definitely an option!

Well, I have my hinge design all figured out in my head and now you are gonna make me change directions...:hm: :rolleyes: ;) I'll take a look at them.

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Keep it up Mike... it's looking killer! Can't wait to see it on its new wheels and tires!

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This is comming along sweet. It is going to be so nice just to copy what you have done and not have to think about it for once:cool:
As far as our vintage hinge I do not think it will work because ours are tuckers and you need one to lift out and around. By tuckers what I mean is when you open the door the leading edge tuckes in behind the fender. For a rear hatch you will need a lift out and up style. I think the ones you linked to would work great and it sure was nice of them to post all those close up shots to help to build your own. Keep it up great work as always.

Whern you get ready for your hood mod let me help with the thinking part!http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244455 :metal:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

Thanks Nate and Kevin.

Suspension components are on the way... :cool: Then I'll see what kind of space I need to create in order to run the the wheel/tire/height combo I want.

I agree about the hinges. There's no room to tuck the upper edge of the hatch. I just picked up some 5" dia 1/4" wall tubing today :metal:

As for the hood, you did an excellent job on it and I do think it looks better than the 69-72 hood. It also gives you a novelty factor. But... I'm going with a full 68 clip (slightly modded). :D

I may end up using your cognitive powers on a 4th door one day though ;)

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

Hired some help to rotate my tires :P http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181415664

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181415664

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181415664

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Some minor stuff I did over the last week:

Passenger side Lower ball-stud location
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181415664

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181415664

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181415664

More info on the ball-studs and gas struts:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181417129

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181417129

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181417129

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181417129

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Since this is my ONLY DRIVER :o I had to keep it utilitarian. So here's some temporary 3/4" plywood in the rear. Slotted around the seat belts instead of locating the holes for ease of removal/installation.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181415664

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181415664

I need to cut the lower rear section from a truck wheel tub to finish this one off where the spare tire well used to be. Duct tape for now:rolleyes: :hm:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181415664

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Another thing required when you lose the spare tire well:

I might end up getting one from a truck so it matches the other side, or I'll make one of the these for the drivers side. One way or another they will match in the end...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181417129

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181417129

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181417129

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181417129

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Another thing required to keep it useful while I work on it is a rear seat for the kids. I knew there would be some spacial conflicts between the seat and the relocated wheel wells. I though I'd either modify the seat or go with a 3rd row/Blazer rear seat. Since I don't want to modify it and then decide to sell it (lowering the value) I came up with a short term solution:

I was able to rotate the front seat clamps to work with the seat moved forward about 3"
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181417129

The rear seat mounts are sitting on the edge of the raised cargo ledge (not shown)
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181417129
Yes, I need to clean that up and paint it soon^^^

Leg room is compromised by 3" but I'm 6' 2" and it's not bad. This will work for now...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1181417129

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

Looking Good!!!!!!!!!

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

that is so sweet cant I would love to see this one up close.

Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
 

Did i Miss the Color u are going with when it's all Done?

Again i am astounded by your Talent & Documentation on This Project......

Thanks, Rick