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- - LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306237)

VA72C10

12-27-2008 01:08 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Glad to see this is going to get completed...Still planning to sell it when done or will you keep it as the shop hauler?

Rokcrln

12-27-2008 02:55 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10 (Post 3049127)

Glad to see this is going to get completed...Still planning to sell it when done or will you keep it as the shop hauler?

WOW no one said anything about completion just more progress:lol:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

XXL	12-27-2008 03:48 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln (Post 3049008)

Well as my ADD kicks in again it looks like this project will go under the knife once again:lol:

Mike was too chicken to do the right thing... but I know you're not. Let's get some Lambo doors on that thing, and pronto! :metal: ;)

Scott Webster

12-27-2008 04:58 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL (Post 3049278)

Mike was too chicken to do the right thing... but I know you're not. Let's get some Lambo doors on that thing, and pronto! :metal: ;)

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Rokcrln

12-27-2008 05:03 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL (Post 3049278)

Mike was too chicken to do the right thing... but I know you're not. Let's get some Lambo doors on that thing, and pronto! :metal: ;)

You know if you go and give all my tricks away then what is the point of even doing it!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/tahoe110.jpg

brad2

12-27-2008 05:11 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

I sure wanted to buy it and have you shorten it but it is not in the budget. Grrrr!

Hart_Rod

12-27-2008 05:16 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln (Post 3049008)

Well as my ADD kicks in again it looks like this project will go under the knife once again:lol: It was not selling like I thought it would and instead of dropping my price to a stupidly low amount I figured I might as well put in more time and shorten things up a bit. It is back in the shop and currently getting some layout marks before getting cut apart.
I will be following Mike's surgery directions but I am going with slightly different proportions and I will only be cutting my frame in the rear even know I am shortening the wheel base as well. The plans are for a 4 link of some design for the rear to be decided on at a later date. Since I am only going to shorten the WB by 9 3/4" their is no real reason for me shorten the center of the frame when I can do it all on the back end. This will also eliminate the need mods to the floor under the second row seat.

First step is going to be cutting the rear wood floor out so I can gain access to remove tubs, tire well and misc braces. Then body slice and dice time will begin. Pic's to follow but not allot because I think Mike did such a great job documenting his their is no reason to do it twice since I am following his as well for parts of this next process.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Glad to hear this Kevin. You may have just saved me from the big "D", :D.

Rokcrln

12-27-2008 09:38 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Not to bad for one days work. I shortened the wheel base 9 3/4" and brought the wheel wells up the same. Next will be to mark and cut the rear of the body off then shorten the frame 19 3/4". This will give me a rear over hang 2" longer than a short bed. I think with the wheel base this will look the best.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/tahoe111.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/tahoe113.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/tahoe112.jpg

toomanytoyz

12-27-2008 10:00 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Also Glad to See you Back on this Project.............

Rick

VA72C10

12-27-2008 10:01 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

WOW, you'll be finished in no time...oh wait, ..... I forgot,..... you're not finishing...... :chevy:

thirdstreettito

12-27-2008 10:05 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Whoa! Tahoe! The 3rd one too! Is it gonna stay 3/4 ton? or are you gonna put it different axles?

thelonerife

12-27-2008 10:42 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

:jest:since its gonna be shorter and less burb is the price going to decrease?:jest:

desertrat

12-27-2008 11:36 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

WOW, youre cutting up my Suburban:dohh:

I will definetly keep an eye on this project. You make it look so easy!

corn	12-28-2008 12:26 AM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Done yet? :lol:

Amazing work as usual!

lolife99

12-28-2008 12:36 AM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Subscribing again!

tdave00

12-28-2008 02:57 AM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Looking good. My bet is that you end up keeping it :). How you gonna let go of a 4 door 67-72 Tahoe unless the money is outrageous?

Rokcrln

12-28-2008 04:09 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Taking shape! How do you like the proportions?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/tahoe114.jpg

Cyclone

12-28-2008 04:15 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Proportions look great, subscribed.

tdave00

12-28-2008 04:37 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Looks good from here! So you just moved the crossmember forward and cut the frame off in the back? Are you still planning to notch the frame or not?

VA72C10

12-28-2008 04:55 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Proportions look perfect. That's the only way I'd have a Burb if it became a Tahoe...they look so much better IMHO. I know many love them full size and I'm sure the storage is awesome, but a bit too long to me.

67ChevyRedneck

12-28-2008 06:06 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Very cool :cool:

Palf70Step

12-28-2008 06:32 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Looking great Kevin!!

Always interesting watching you do your thing.

Rokcrln

12-28-2008 07:22 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdave00 (Post 3050855)

Looks good from here! So you just moved the crossmember forward and cut the frame off in the back? Are you still planning to notch the frame or not?

Yes I did it this way because I will be running all new front and rear suspension and a large notch to get it way down.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10 (Post 3050883)

Yes the storage was great but it still has plenty. If all works out I will have a third row of suitcase seats, second row bench out of a newer Tahoe and front buckets out of the same.

Thanks guys!
My wife (and I) want to check into re skinning the roof with a new flatter one off a different vehicle maybe with ribs or something. So I will get some dimensions and start roaming the parking lots;)

Kevin
LFD Inc.

VA72C10

12-28-2008 07:30 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln (Post 3051154)

My wife (and I) want to check into re skinning the roof with a new flatter one off a different vehicle maybe with ribs or something. So I will get some dimensions and start roaming the parking lots;)

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I think that sounds like a great idea. THe ribs will add strength and yet another subtle touch to set it apart.

thirdstreettito

12-28-2008 07:57 PM

Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build

I like it all, I just wouldn't have cut into the door.

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