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Two questions:

1) I spied your welder in the back ground. Could you tell me the model, power rating and duty cycle? Is that the welder you used to weld your frame? I am currently, uh "extending" my education and taking some welding classes.

2) Do I see the reason that progress has slowed in the background in the last pic? :lol:

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Thanks Bill
I hope I inspired you to get out there! I know this board has done that for me more than once :metal:

It's a craftsman believe it or not. Just a 110 too. It's supposed to be able to do 1/4" plate in one pass (one very slow pass). I did do the frame susp work with it, but I run it as hot as possible, slowly, and weld both sides. It's a solid machine for sure. Great for bodywork. A 220 would be nice for faster heavy work though. If you want the specs on it I can get them.

On the second question; If anything I get more time in the shop because of her :D It's the three kids that try to slow me down and she runs interference ;) My full-time job plus full-time school she can't help me with though... :waah:

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You are an unbelievable artist, if i wore a hat it would be off to you!!! just a question since obviously you are great at coming up with stuff, i want my engine compartment to look original (hence i want to use the original style inner fenders) have you done yours yet ?? i sort of got the idea from your pictures that you might be doing this also, mine sets like yours in the front i think i am running the same size tires and wheels, i had to arch my fenders like yours also.. anyway i wanted to see if you had pictures of yours so us less imaginative people could copy yours....Thanks

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Hey thanks :) Here's the link to the fenders. Haven't stretched the inners to match yet.

BTW guys, I am taking a little break from this project to drop a new engine/tranny in the Sunbeam.

...to be continued...

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:agree: Nice work!

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A little 283 with a 6spd? :metal::metal::metal:

Or maybe a twim turbo Suby WRX engine? :metal::metal::metal:

The suspense is killing me!!!!

I know the suspense has only been for, like 2 minutes, but it's still killing me.....

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

Since you asked... It's getting an S2000 engine (F20C) and 6sp:

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just when I thought you couldn't get any cooler! :lol: That will be a sweet set up... Any turbo plans?

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240hp factory (plus some after tuning and removing cats/egr, and cold air intake, etc...) will be "enough" for now in that 2100lb car. I chose the F20C for it's light weight so the car will still handle. I just want a nice driver/sleeper. The stock engine could barely make it up a slight grade and was starting to make some low-end noise. Who knows what'll happen down the line... The brakes/susp will get upgraded before a turbo ever goes in though (has small factory discs up front).

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Very nice choice!:metal:!:metal:!

Now if you can just get the car balaced and set up to handle as well as an
S2000. Those cars handle awesome.

Brake upgrades will definitely be needed though.

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:chevy: WOW! I have been away for about a year & just finished checking out all the progress on your Tahoe. Awesome work. You really do have the skills to pay the bills. Looks like the rear lift-gate hinge idea turned out well too!
Please keep us posted. Brad

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Well, now I have to keep checking back not only for updates on the Tahoe, but for pics of the Sunbeam2000 as well. :phat:

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Ya know, you are like a drug dealer. You give us all this stuff free, then you hold out and make us want it even more. I need my fix man. Don't hold out on me...

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You will have to take that to the Porsche club autocross at PIR like you did with the Burb.

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Sorry man. Don't take my ADD personally :lol:
That's the plan! :D

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Your new personalized plates: REVS29K

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:phat:

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Same problem here, but get that swap done quick so you can get back on the 'hoe!

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wow, i just sold a s2000 engine and trans from a car i bought, cool, i wanted to put mine in a 57 s-100, way to go.

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frizzle,

you are awesome. caught your project in the mag, so i had to join to see the build pics.

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Awesome project man! I've always wanted to do a Tahoe like that. You're doing a great job at this one! I love the way you're doing the rear doors! Awesome job, can't wait to see it done!

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Hey thanks Jvsapp. You get mags in the middle of the pacific?
Given your workmanship that's quite a compliment. Thanks! Are you from the Napa area? I was born/raised in Sonoma. Next time I'm in town I'd love to stop by your shop and check out some metal sculpting.

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Yea, I was born and raised here in Napa. The shop is in American Canyon just between Napa on Vallejo, we're right on HWY 29. Stop in whenever your in town, I'd be happy to show you around a bit...

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yup frizzle, just takes a couple weeks longer to get here. only thing i wish was there was more vintage tin out here in better condition. my 63 nova is almost done with. it has taken me 8 years and i had to get body parts shipped in from reno and vegas. the shipping kills us. but i guess its the price you pay to live in paradise.

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Man, I JUST joined this site (this is my first post!) and have been lurking around the past few days, trying to learn about these trucks...as I've always been a huge fan! And all I have to say is that your build is absolutely amazing! I just spent the last 4 hours reading through all 44 pages, taking it all in. It just keeps getting better too! After getting over the initial shock of the Tahoe conversion, the one piece rear hatch blew me away (along with everything else of course), especially with the hidden hinges :metal:

And an F20 in a Hillman......jeeeez :lol: That will be rediculous!

Anyway, just wanted to let you know that you and your build have completely inspired me to build Tubby a brother. I've already started looking for the earlier rear hatch hinges and I don't even have a Suburban yet...