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

corn · 01-14-2007, 04:37 PM

This will be another good one to follow. One question though, why not just leave it a long bed? I mean if you are planning on towing with it and everything? Besides, I like the long beds. Anyway, cant wait to see an update...

SCOTI · 01-14-2007, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cornfed63

.... One question though, why not just leave it a long bed? I mean if you are planning on towing with it and everything? Besides, I like the long beds....

He likes short beds more! This will be another cool one to watch.

Rokcrln · 01-14-2007, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

He likes short beds more! This will be another cool one to watch.

Yes I can not stand long beds! Sorry guys nothing personal just my tastes! Plus what fun is cutting a bed and aframe if you end up with what you started with

Well it is running now and sounds good except for the exhaust leaks. It has some old rusty ful length headers on it that will stay for now and just get new gaskets later tonight. Today I had to buy a dist. clamp, PS belt, PS return hose, fuel - vac-heater hose's, ATF battery ground cable, air cleaner stud and cap nut. For a total of $126.20. That puts us at a total of $206.29 for a running truck almost ready for the road. I just need to put in a seat and make a trip to the DMV to get it transfered and registered (has a non op right now) and slap on some plates. The tranny works and so do the brakes as well as the posi

I sitll need to time it and alittle tweaking that will happen in the next week or so. Here are a few pics of todays warm activity

Kevin
LFD Inc.
Total $226.20

sick69 · 01-14-2007, 08:07 PM

this is gonna be a pretty cool thread.

although we are all starting to sound like kevin groupies.
sorry but my shirt is staying on!

later,
Frank

Rokcrln · 01-15-2007, 02:18 PM

Well just like we all know too well the $ are starting to add up. I went to time this thing today and the HEI's advance is all coroded and froze solid. I shopped around for a new one and the best one I found for the money was thru summit (sum-85000R1 for $85.88) w/handling it was 96.83 to my door. I also needed new wires and the best value I found for 8m wires w/90* plug ends for my headers was from Napa for $34.31 (part# 7002.44). This adds a total of $131.14 to our build. If I was not trying to keep this a low buck build I would have gone with DUI's HEI for about $255. but the one from summit will work just fine for my needs.

Kevin
LFD Inc.
Total $357.34
and 14hrs

Draggn66 · 01-15-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I shopped around for a new one and the best one I found for the money was thru summit (sum-85000R1 for $85.88) w/handling it was 96.83 to my door.

Hey Kevin that's the dizzy I went with and I'm happy with it

72armyswbtruck · 01-17-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Well just like we all know too well the $ are starting to add up. I went to time this thing today and the HEI's advance is all coroded and froze solid. I shopped around for a new one and the best one I found for the money was thru summit (sum-85000R1 for $85.88) w/handling it was 96.83 to my door. I also needed new wires and the best value I found for 8m wires w/90* plug ends for my headers was from Napa for $34.31 (part# 7002.44). This adds a total of $131.14 to our build. If I was not trying to keep this a low buck build I would have gone with DUI's HEI for about $255. but the one from summit will work just fine for my needs.

Kevin
LFD Inc.
Total $357.34
and 14hrs

Too bad about that HEI, I have one that I would have given you for shipping. I am sure that there are others on here that will have parts for you also at little to no cost. Just my 2 Cents

mike nutt · 01-17-2008, 06:05 PM

kevin , looking good !!!!

Rokcrln · 01-17-2008, 06:41 PM

A few more pics from an hour in the shop tonight. Mixed a bit of black and shot some misc. parts along with my core support. Put on the engine covers, glove box door and misc dash emblems.

Kevin
LFD Inc.
166hrs main build
$6043.00 main build
99 Paint hrs
$905.00 Paint

GREASEMONKEY72 · 01-17-2008, 06:54 PM

looks really good Kevin, i like the engine covers

so whats that paint code???

Rokcrln · 01-17-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

looks really good Kevin, i like the engine covers

so whats that paint code???

Pushy, Pushy!!
Nason by Dupont
Ful-Thane Low VOC Urethane
cost code: A
Car: General Motors Corp
Code: 349D Year: 1995
Color: Med Blue

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Bob 68327 · 01-17-2008, 06:55 PM

Looks Great !!! Bet those new bolts go in easy too !!

01-14-2007, 04:37 PM	#1
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! This will be another good one to follow. One question though, why not just leave it a long bed? I mean if you are planning on towing with it and everything? Besides, I like the long beds. Anyway, cant wait to see an update...

01-14-2007, 08:07 PM	#4
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! this is gonna be a pretty cool thread. although we are all starting to sound like kevin groupies. sorry but my shirt is staying on! later, Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

01-15-2007, 02:18 PM	#5
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Well just like we all know too well the $ are starting to add up. I went to time this thing today and the HEI's advance is all coroded and froze solid. I shopped around for a new one and the best one I found for the money was thru summit (sum-85000R1 for $85.88) w/handling it was 96.83 to my door. I also needed new wires and the best value I found for 8m wires w/90* plug ends for my headers was from Napa for $34.31 (part# 7002.44). This adds a total of $131.14 to our build. If I was not trying to keep this a low buck build I would have gone with DUI's HEI for about $255. but the one from summit will work just fine for my needs. Kevin LFD Inc. Total $357.34 and 14hrs

01-17-2008, 06:05 PM	#8
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! kevin , looking good !!!!

01-17-2008, 06:41 PM	#9
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! A few more pics from an hour in the shop tonight. Mixed a bit of black and shot some misc. parts along with my core support. Put on the engine covers, glove box door and misc dash emblems. Kevin LFD Inc. 166hrs main build $6043.00 main build 99 Paint hrs $905.00 Paint Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 02-16-2008 at 10:32 PM.

01-17-2008, 06:54 PM	#10
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! looks really good Kevin, i like the engine covers so whats that paint code??? __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

01-17-2008, 06:55 PM	#12
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Looks Great !!! Bet those new bolts go in easy too !! __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker



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