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

I painted my slots too. I hate dirty slots... or do I?:lol:

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

You're the hose police :lol: They're not on yet. Still need to pick up the banjo bolts and I'm thinking I'll just go ahead and replace the steel lines from the T out to the flex lines.

I know, you're right. The problem is when you have no rear floor and wet roads... :eek:

I agree on the rust too, but those holes and slots would not be cleaned by the pads.

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

Just looking out for you.....:D. I picked my banjo bolts up at the Chevy dealership. Probably could have gotten them elsewhere, but I know I got the correct ones. I'll be back in FL in 2 weeks and then I get to play with new brakes, new headers and maybe a small engine upgrade, ;), :metal:.

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Ya know..., if ol' Friz could bottle that motivation and resourcefulness he has flowing from every pore, he could be a rich man...

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Hey mike you have any pic of those headders installed?

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

That looks pretty awesome. nice attention to detail

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Hmmmm whatcha got???
Haha, been pretty slow lately. This thread had fallen to the third page before I revived it with that mediocre update...:waah::lol:
Nope. But I may have a big change coming my way that will allow for a TON of progress. Don't want to jinx it quite yet though... I promise I'll post pics as soon as they are between the frame rails.
Thanks :metal:

Here's another little tid-bit. These are now tacked in place:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1204931753

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1204931753

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1204931753

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1204931753

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1204931753

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1204931753

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

hey friz, do those trailer fenders come as far over as the factory tubs?? do they make inner covers for them?? Thinking about using those on my roadster

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

howdy. that thing is SICK!! it looks like you do excellent work. much respect. hope to see it when its done, can't wait. take care.

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You have'nt finished that thing yet!! Slacker:lol: I love the wheel wells, one you make a sheet metal cover for the insdie and stitch them up it will give a nice almost factory look. What are your plans for teh floor, metal or wood?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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

They are wider than the factory tubs. The factory tubs also narrow toward the top where these have a uniform width all the way up. I think they are 13+" wide (it's in this thread somewhere...).

Thanks :metal:

I know man...:waah: I will do walls on both sides of the tubs. The outer walls will be more vertical than factory. On the inner walls I will use sections from the OG tubs along with extra material. The factory sections will provide the 2 rows of bead rolls. I'm going with stained wood/chrome strips in the back. Not sure about the notch cover yet, but I'm thinking I may use the wood there too (planks up/over).

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Slicked & painted sheet metal w/similar beads like the sides of the OE wheel tubs? Might help tie it together?

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Or go with wood for that built in sound deadener;) Then cover it all with carpet and call it good:lol:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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hey frizzle, I may have missed it, but what kind of hose are you using for those rear bags? Is that rubber hyraulic line?

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It's the DOT air line (some type of poly I think) with a sheathing over it for extra protection.

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I made the template for the outer tub wall. Then I realized I didn't have any sheets large enough to do it in one piece. So I'll do those another day

This was just to get the rough radius so I wouldn't have a bunch of folds to deal with inside the tub. The installed tub radius is slightly tighter:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1205031870

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1205031870

Then I moved to the inner wall since I had the OG sections that could be fit:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1205031870

The blue line is roughly where the tub starts to roll over and the black line is where I cut according to the template. Because of this the edges required a little hammer/dolly work to flatten them:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1205031870

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1205031870

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1205031870

I'll add the lower section and outer wall after I pick up some larger sheets. But I'll get the other side this far first.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1205031870

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Nice Job!!! I'm liking the factory look your after! Amazing work!

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

those tubbs look great please dont make me spend anymore money

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

Looks slick :)

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So how do your outer tubs attach to the body? Any pics, I may need ideas someday;)

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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

Very nice project. I have been reading this thread for the last 3 days. I do have to say I had the same idea for the tubs in my 64 burban. Im sure you will make sure the tubs are sealed good to the outside of the body, but I had some tubs installed on my 01 Jimmy and it leaked like hell when it rained because it wasn't sealed properly to the outside wall.

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They will be walled in. Here's the template for the outers:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1205031870

When I cut the stock tubs out I left the lower/outer sections in place for something to weld to:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1197087585

I'll also shorten and install the braces from the top of the stockers:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...g?t=1205031870
I'll post up more pics when I fully stitch them in.

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Man Friz!! I can't, not, make a comment about this... I've been following this build religiously, and I have to say, DAM NICE!!! I must see this in person and meet the great Frizzle Fry someday! :)

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Just ignor the man behind the curtin:lol:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Those tubs look great. How long do you think it'll be before paint?