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**Hart_Rod** · 04-03-2008, 08:24 AM

Looks great as usual. Maybe you could make the 4th door and all templates for the Suburbans and offer them as a kit,

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**Hart_Rod** · 04-03-2008, 08:28 AM

Also, will the suicide doors allow you to have a full roll up glass on the back door?

Bishops Trucks · 04-03-2008, 08:49 AM

You guys do great work. The crew cab looks great, that's what they are supposed to look like. Not that stupid ugly conversion that was done back in the time these trucks were made.

Rokcrln · 04-03-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Looks great as usual. Maybe you could make the 4th door and all templates for the Suburbans and offer them as a kit,

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Nope!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Also, will the suicide doors allow you to have a full roll up glass on the back door?

No they will not. The rear of the door glass must slide forward to clear the jamb of the door it self. This is why the vent window of a front door is slanted like it is and with these being back doors with a 90* front post (after it is finished) their will be no room for this to happen. If I really wanted one piece windows I am sure I could make it work but I am not a fan of 1pc in these trucks. Plus I am going for a factory look other than the missing B post.

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

You guys do great work. The crew cab looks great, that's what they are supposed to look like. Not that stupid ugly conversion that was done back in the time these trucks were made.

Thanks and I agree with you that they should have been done this way.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 04-03-2008, 07:12 PM

There you go, raising the bar again... The 4th door work is just as I expected. Looking forward to seeing the pillarless crew.

toomanytoyz · 04-03-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

There you go, raising the bar again... The 4th door work is just as I expected. Looking forward to seeing the pillarless crew.

You Actually set it Pretty High Yourself with your Build on the Burb...............

I Really am Looking Forward to the Pillarless Crew Build, That is one of my all time Dream Trucks

Rick

gringoloco · 04-04-2008, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

There you go, raising the bar again... The 4th door work is just as I expected. Looking forward to seeing the pillarless crew.

If you don't do the 4th door on yours while it's apart, you'll regret it...

Long Roof · 04-04-2008, 01:55 AM

Out of pure curiosity have you put much thought into legroom for the rear seat? I was kind of trying to visualize a crew cab layout after looking at the rear seat in my burb. I would guess pre-stretching cab and door modification would be the best time to adjust for more legroom. Maybe this was all verified with the other crew you worked on. Any idea how the crew interior size compares to current crew models?

I'm just soaking this all in ! Awesome work

Rokcrln · 04-04-2008, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Long Roof

Out of pure curiosity have you put much thought into legroom for the rear seat? I was kind of trying to visualize a crew cab layout after looking at the rear seat in my burb. I would guess pre-stretching cab and door modification would be the best time to adjust for more legroom. Maybe this was all verified with the other crew you worked on. Any idea how the crew interior size compares to current crew models?

I'm just soaking this all in ! Awesome work

This brings up a good point and this is one reason why I have not cut the front of the rear doors yet. I am planning on the same size as a burb for rear doors but I will be checking a few newer crews for fitment. I will be using new crew cab seats and that will give a few more inches since the seats are not as thick. I will also compair leg room with over all looks since I will not be the one sitting in the back!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 04-04-2008, 06:17 AM

A few updates, I got the drivers side front door strike made today and the first part of the B pillar hinge mount spot welded in place. Their is still another 10-15hrs to get this door opening ready for a door. Then that door will take as much time as all the work so far has taken me.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

toomanytoyz · 04-04-2008, 08:30 PM

It was Bugging me about that Blue Cab you are using for your Crew Build, You know that Feeling you have you seen it somewhere? Was Just now Reading Project Penicillin for the 5th Time & Finally dawned on me that is where i had seen it................

Any how it was a Great Cab for your Build, Rick

Rokcrln · 04-05-2008, 03:13 AM

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Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

It was Bugging me about that Blue Cab you are using for your Crew Build, You know that Feeling you have you seen it somewhere? Was Just now Reading Project Penicillin for the 5th Time & Finally dawned on me that is where i had seen it................

Any how it was a Great Cab for your Build, Rick

Yep now wait untill you see the 67 small window inside that shed that I will be cutting up next for my door jambs

Kevin
LFD Inc.

extd56 · 04-05-2008, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

It was Bugging me about that Blue Cab you are using for your Crew Build, You know that Feeling you have you seen it somewhere? Was Just now Reading Project Penicillin for the 5th Time & Finally dawned on me that is where i had seen it................

Any how it was a Great Cab for your Build, Rick

It was a great donor truck, I really needed the bed off of it. A lot of the parts from the truck are now scattered around Kevins yard. And yes it looks like the small window 67 will meet the same fate. Some must die for others to live and prosper.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-06-2008, 04:16 AM

Very nice work as always...

SCOTI · 04-06-2008, 04:24 AM

If I'm seeing correctly, the 'custom' striker will not be serviceable. Any worries (not that they require frequent re-aligning)?

Rokcrln · 04-06-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

If I'm seeing correctly, the 'custom' striker will not be serviceable. Any worries (not that they require frequent re-aligning)?

Maybe I am missing what you are asking. This striker is the same as the others. The nut plate is loose in the jamb but has two tabs to keep it from falling down while still being able to be adjusted like all others. The strike has the spring loaded thingy like the others and is rivited in like the others as well. Does this make sence or am I still missing what you were getting at?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

SCOTI · 04-06-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Maybe I am missing what you are asking. This striker is the same as the others. The nut plate is loose in the jamb but has two tabs to keep it from falling down while still being able to be adjusted like all others. The strike has the spring loaded thingy like the others and is rivited in like the others as well. Does this make sence or am I still missing what you were getting at?
Kevin
LFD Inc.

I missed the tabs to keep it mobile yet 'in place'.

Angelse68cal · 04-08-2008, 02:19 AM

Great job as usual Kev keep the pics coming

jlaird · 04-08-2008, 03:27 AM

the suicide doors are killer! nice job.

Rokcrln · 04-08-2008, 06:30 AM

Thanks but progress will slow for a bit now. I have a few more shop jobs in to get going on. Over the weekend I finished up the last crew cab I did a year ago and it will leave Tuesday. Then today another board member brought his 70 2wd Blazer up for a few suspention mods. I also might have another 2wd Blazer comming in this week for an engine driven comp. Then I have the 41 chevy PU in the shop as well. Last but not least it looks like I will have another board members truck comming in for the full bottom half rust treatment in a few weeks.

I will be collecting parts for my crew cab as these are being worked on so their will be some progress but not the kind you all like to see.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 04-10-2008, 03:58 AM

More parts for the my crew cab build. Yep a 67 small window will be giving it's life for a good cause

Here are a few pics.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**71blksuper4x4** · 04-10-2008, 05:38 AM

I feel sorry for you guys out there with those crappy cabs to start with. Such a shame to start out with such rusted cab floors. lol Will be really sharp. Excited to see this bloom into a sweet truck.

extd56 · 04-10-2008, 07:00 AM

Hey, my cab is gone and so is the front end. So many must die so one can live. Oh well

Rokcrln · 04-14-2008, 06:23 AM

Again no real progress but more parts! Today I scored a set of 67 step side fenders that have never been painted or installed. They are in great shape but if they are truly NOS 67 steps I may find another set to cut up for my dually fenders. I will get pics Sunday when my wife gets home with the camera.

Cameras back!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*paisaloco67* · 04-16-2008, 05:46 AM

Hey rockcrln I cant wait to see more progress pictures of the 4th door suv.
This one will be truly one of a kind! This tread is actually making me think
about buying my neightbor's 69 burb. keep up the good work!

04-03-2008, 08:24 AM	#51
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,835	Re: LFD's Shop Toys Looks great as usual. Maybe you could make the 4th door and all templates for the Suburbans and offer them as a kit, . __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 04-03-2008 at 08:25 AM.

04-03-2008, 08:28 AM	#52
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,835	Re: LFD's Shop Toys Also, will the suicide doors allow you to have a full roll up glass on the back door? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

04-03-2008, 08:49 AM	#53
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: LFD's Shop Toys You guys do great work. The crew cab looks great, that's what they are supposed to look like. Not that stupid ugly conversion that was done back in the time these trucks were made. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

04-03-2008, 07:12 PM	#55
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's Shop Toys There you go, raising the bar again... The 4th door work is just as I expected. Looking forward to seeing the pillarless crew.

04-04-2008, 01:55 AM	#58
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: LFD's Shop Toys Out of pure curiosity have you put much thought into legroom for the rear seat? I was kind of trying to visualize a crew cab layout after looking at the rear seat in my burb. I would guess pre-stretching cab and door modification would be the best time to adjust for more legroom. Maybe this was all verified with the other crew you worked on. Any idea how the crew interior size compares to current crew models? I'm just soaking this all in ! Awesome work __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck Last edited by Long Roof; 04-04-2008 at 01:56 AM.

04-04-2008, 06:17 AM	#60
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Shop Toys A few updates, I got the drivers side front door strike made today and the first part of the B pillar hinge mount spot welded in place. Their is still another 10-15hrs to get this door opening ready for a door. Then that door will take as much time as all the work so far has taken me. Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 04-04-2008 at 06:17 AM.

04-04-2008, 08:30 PM	#61
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: LFD's Shop Toys It was Bugging me about that Blue Cab you are using for your Crew Build, You know that Feeling you have you seen it somewhere? Was Just now Reading Project Penicillin for the 5th Time & Finally dawned on me that is where i had seen it................ Any how it was a Great Cab for your Build, Rick Attached Images __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

04-06-2008, 04:16 AM	#64
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: LFD's Shop Toys Very nice work as always... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-06-2008, 04:24 AM	#65
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,919	Re: LFD's Shop Toys If I'm seeing correctly, the 'custom' striker will not be serviceable. Any worries (not that they require frequent re-aligning)? __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

04-08-2008, 02:19 AM	#68
Angelse68cal Cochino_Racing_909 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: California Posts: 280	Re: LFD's Shop Toys Great job as usual Kev keep the pics coming

04-08-2008, 03:27 AM	#69
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: LFD's Shop Toys the suicide doors are killer! nice job.

04-08-2008, 06:30 AM	#70
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Shop Toys Thanks but progress will slow for a bit now. I have a few more shop jobs in to get going on. Over the weekend I finished up the last crew cab I did a year ago and it will leave Tuesday. Then today another board member brought his 70 2wd Blazer up for a few suspention mods. I also might have another 2wd Blazer comming in this week for an engine driven comp. Then I have the 41 chevy PU in the shop as well. Last but not least it looks like I will have another board members truck comming in for the full bottom half rust treatment in a few weeks. I will be collecting parts for my crew cab as these are being worked on so their will be some progress but not the kind you all like to see. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

04-10-2008, 03:58 AM	#71
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Shop Toys More parts for the my crew cab build. Yep a 67 small window will be giving it's life for a good cause Here are a few pics. Kevin LFD Inc.

04-10-2008, 05:38 AM	#72
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,150	Re: LFD's Shop Toys I feel sorry for you guys out there with those crappy cabs to start with. Such a shame to start out with such rusted cab floors. lol Will be really sharp. Excited to see this bloom into a sweet truck. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

04-10-2008, 07:00 AM	#73
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: LFD's Shop Toys Hey, my cab is gone and so is the front end. So many must die so one can live. Oh well Attached Images



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04-14-2008, 06:23 AM	#74
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Shop Toys Again no real progress but more parts! Today I scored a set of 67 step side fenders that have never been painted or installed. They are in great shape but if they are truly NOS 67 steps I may find another set to cut up for my dually fenders. I will get pics Sunday when my wife gets home with the camera. Cameras back! Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 04-15-2008 at 05:48 AM.

04-16-2008, 05:46 AM	#75
paisaloco67 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: redding CA Posts: 102	Re: LFD's Shop Toys Hey rockcrln I cant wait to see more progress pictures of the 4th door suv. This one will be truly one of a kind! This tread is actually making me think about buying my neightbor's 69 burb. keep up the good work!

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