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Yeah, the hinges on that excursion look like an afterthought, they are tacky.
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Where did you find those hinges? I have cargo doors and would like to hide those ugly hinges. Don't know if I will go 180* or just 90* but I love them already.
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can't wait to see the your rear..... the doors that is.
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WOW i have heard of a BRO-MANCE before and i am awed by LFDs work as much as the next man ... BUT "I cant wait to see your rear" THAT IS OVER THE TOP MAN!!!!
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Well a small update on parts showing up. I received my in tank pump and bracket so I can finish the fuel tank. I also just got the package from Speed & Performance with my re-flashed computer, DBW gas pedal, MAS air flow meter and my complete harness. So I should have everything I need to get it to fire up with a few runs to the local Napa but now I need to find the time. Things will be a bit slow until after Christmas because I have an ArticCat and 2 Rinos to build cages for before Christmas so they can head to the dunes and play. I have to do a shop clean up so I can get back on the 41 chevy now that I have my air system on its way as well as the SS V-clamps for the exhaust. Then I might find a few hours to start playing on the Tahoe again. Kevin LFD Inc. |
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chuckle ,chuckle
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:lol: I wanted to say rear doors, but thought it would be funny to leave it as rear. I JUST want to see the back of the tahoe after the doors are done.
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So after I got the cage work done on three of these ATV's I finished up my gas tank and all that is left is PSI testing and run some lines to the front. Boy is that tank heavy but being built out of 14 ga it did not warp very bad at all and sure was nice welding something thick for a change.
Kevin LFD Inc. He is adding two seats in the back for his kids so he wanted a bit more protection. [IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/DSC08111.jpg[/IMG] Got to use my tube roller for the dash bar! [IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/DSC08112.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/DSC08113.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/DSC08114.jpg[/IMG] View of the sump. [IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/DSC08115.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/DSC08116.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/DSC08117.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/DSC08120.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/DSC08121.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/DSC08123.jpg[/IMG] |
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Purdy. Very nice work as usual.
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Tank turned out sweet! Do you mind telling us how much was the wiring harness for your 5.3 and for the computer re-flashing? Aslo, didnt your 5.3 came with an air flow meter sensor?
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Plus I found out yesterday I did not have the TAC module to control the Drive by wire gas pedal so their went another $200 :) Kevin LFD Inc. |
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I dont know if you have looked at the door hinges on the new chevy extended cabs but those doors open like 180 or so and they just use two springs on bigger then the other to make it have a stop of sorts half way....I was looking at my dads new extended cab and they looked like they would do the trick...
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Not sure why I haven't subscribe to this build already, but here I am.....:lol:
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Wow, what a way to spend a new years day. New to the board, and just found the thread. Just read all 897 posts. I'm gonna go out to the my garage now and burn it down, along with my junk.
Fantastic craftsman ship. I dont know how you juggle work, play and a family. What ever your secret is, keep it up. Cheers, The Drunk Pollock. |
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Kevin,
Do you have a set of drawings for that gas tank? You think you will want to sell them on the board? Cost? You think that tank with minor mods would fit on a truck frame. I might be interested in building one like that. |
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No problem Kevin, I was just thinking I have bunch of polished stainless sheetmetal out in my "salvage" that is around .060" thick I believe. Was hoping to put it to good use and only need to buy a few things to make it. I like the Idea of a blazer tank too. I should be able to find one of those pretty easy or even buy a new one. thanks and keep hammering on the Tahoe.
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well I wa ssnooping around a few web sites and came across AVS' site and the are advertising 180 door hinges.....Dont know if this helps, but might take a look at it mang,
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looks awesome. The wife and i are taking a road trip to vegas at the end of feb for the nascar race, i might have to stop by on the way through and see this build. your craftmanship is second to none.
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Sounds good just let me know.
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How's the progress?
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http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/81...ion-build.html Kevin LFD Inc. |
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The Ford looks good! Man, You have a bunch on your plate! Crazy! you need a few more projects.:ito:
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The 51 is one cool truck. I get tired just thinking about all you have going on.
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MAN! I've spent most of the day readin thru this I cant say nuthin that aint been said, as a 40+ year car,truck,Harley builder bodyman painter You are one tough act to follow and I tip my weldin helmut to ya! I'm really watchin the rear door/hatch mod. Wess from Classic Heartbeat is working on the same mod and I first got the idea when I saw the first Astro van with this so I'm patiently awaiting the next episode of "The Tahoe" Very innovative not just this build but all the side track issues you chase down!
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Well the next episode will not be for a bit as I have 2 customer builds to get done as well as some friends to help out that have been waiting for awhile for some help on their rigs. But it just sits out their every day looking at me wanting to get done but still nothing happens, I just don't get it. I have everything now to get it up and running except the time so what is a guy to do? :waah:
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If you get tired of lookin at it you can park it in my garage! When my trucks over at your place I'll need something to go out in the garage and look at while Mason's taking his naps! If you need any help or just someone to kick you in the @$$ and tell you to get back to work, let me know! Later Tony from Norcal |
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WOW.. unbelievable build you got going on here ...thousands of hours of fab and design well worth it when its sitting laid out ....Badasss
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Just something to think about, this project will be getting torn apart and all the store bought parts will be getting transplanted to 3 other projects to finish them up and then the Tahoe body with seats and maybe frame (with C4 DM will be sold AS IS if their is any interest;) I just have way to many projects going on to finish them all and right priority dictates this one will go.
The body needs the rear half doors finished or a gate worked into it, rear floor is ready to be welded in and the gaps filled. The drivers side tail light was cut out of hidden hinge access and I was going to smooth out the body and then us different tail lights of un-known origin. Then just regular body work and paint. Their is no rust in this body at all. The frame needs front and rear shock mounts fab'd and the rear C4 four link bars copied out of thicker material. The ones I made were for geometry mock up only and not street use. Once I get things figured out for sure I will post in the for sale section but until them feel free to PM me if seriously interested with cash and a trailer as I will make it a roller with casters so it can be moved and transported. The motor and trans will be going into LowBuk along with the new wiring harness and computer. The AccuAir will go into my son's 51 F1 that is currently manual fill and dump with a Co2 tank and it will get the CC out of LowBuk since the 5.3L going into it is Drive by Wire and has CC built in. Also the 700R4 in LowBuk will get adapted to the 351W in the F1. Then all the C4 suspension will get pulled and used in a new LFD coupe project that we are starting with the help of a custom build tubular DM by my buddy PorterBuilt. Kevin LFD Inc. |
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wow....i hope you can work things out to keep this one. way to cool to let go. good luck man
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I have a lot of interests and finishing this one up from this point would be just like the rest I have done, the thinking part is over. With my personal projects it is never about the money but more the personal drive and interest and for me that is gone for this project. I have a new project in the works that has been occupying my thoughts every waking moment for some time now and I need to get it started. I also need to finish up other customer work that has been stacking up (Lemon Drop for one) and my shop is not big enough for everything. Kevin LFD Inc. |
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i meant working things out as in making room to keep it...which is why i said if you "need" to sell it im sure you can.
so, any pics of the other project? |
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