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DoobieBrother · 01-14-2007, 02:53 PM

I'll seriuosly be watching this one. This is the kind of info I need as I get into working over my `68.

Thanks a bunch!
Muchos Gracias!
And other stuff

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 01-14-2007, 03:55 PM

Sweet I can't wait to see how it turns out!!!

PanelDeland · 01-14-2007, 03:24 PM

Kevin,I'll be watching.I think you started this build to keep the customers coming.Sure as the devil we will be watching and waiting and you will get covered up with customers work.That's how life always seems to work.I'll be looking forward to seeing this come together.Maybe you should video some of this one too.

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

hotrodhomi · 01-14-2007, 07:20 PM

Looks like a good starter truck

70 net440 · 01-14-2007, 09:24 PM

Cool build. 21 degrees, not bad, we were near single digits here the last few nights. Besides, you live in WINTERS.

Rokcrln · 01-14-2007, 09:43 PM

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

nevada70chev · 01-14-2007, 10:15 PM

hey, this is really cool. helps alot with what can be done. thanks, i'll stay tuned....

ntroach454 · 01-14-2007, 10:59 PM

Awsome project, Ill be watching this one closely!

IvelDesigns · 01-15-2007, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

How do you like the seats (2005 Tahoe)

Also parts that were tossed in with the deal. Has anyone used these for front seats?

i think i just found the seats for my build. Those look pretty sweet in there. Just need to find myself a black set.

are they full power for each seat? if so, do you plan to wire them up?

Rokcrln · 01-15-2007, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

i think i just found the seats for my build. Those look pretty sweet in there. Just need to find myself a black set.

are they full power for each seat? if so, do you plan to wire them up?

No they are not power at all and do not adjust at all. They are the rear seats in a Tahoe and fold up and pop out, you carry them like a sutecase! I do not think they would make a very good front seat. I just put them in their to get them out of the weather untill I find a front seat I want to use. Also I think they are designed to be right next to each other to make the center seat because each seat has half a center seat belt

I think they would be great for the rear seats in a Blazer or Burb with the matching full power front seat out of the same vehical.

Thanks for the HEI info I think I used to run about 10.5 to 11 in my 327 64 nova but it has been awhile.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*trkklr77* · 01-15-2007, 01:12 AM

id like to donate a little cash to your project if you trade me your rims for my truck ralley's 15 x 8"s

Jtrux · 01-15-2007, 01:14 AM

...really makes me motivated to get outside and finish putting my engine together (yes...I have all the parts, just lazy I guess).

C20-67_N_MO · 11-20-2009, 11:23 AM

Quote:

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 · 11-20-2009, 12:31 PM

Quote:

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.

C20-67_N_MO · 11-21-2009, 10:40 AM

Quote:

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?

msgross · 01-14-2007, 11:26 PM

I think that HEI ran best @ 12'ish on mine. Almost off the scale but hey "whatever it takes"///

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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...

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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

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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

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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.

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Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! 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 Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 01-14-2007 at 09:46 PM.

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