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VA72C10 01-08-2009 06:06 PM
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Looks like a good deal of work but definitely looks a lot better recessed like that.

Rokcrln 01-08-2009 07:13 PM
Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ebfabman (Post 3074407)
Kevin, I don't mean to hijack your build thread but this is what I had in mind with the pt cruiser handles. Kenneth may be right the boxy shape for the burb but I think the handles compliment the flow lines of the body, especially the truck. See what you think........
I think you might be right, I never looked at the Burbs as being boxy but that night I kind of saw his point. Now on a truck and defiantly on a step side with the added dimension of the rear fenders it should flow very well.

I asked over in the other side but I will ask again, How did you go about doing that. It really does look outstanding!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

hgs_notes 01-08-2009 07:19 PM
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Why wouldn't a narrowed tailgate work? It's got to be an easier mod than say cutting a longbed to a shortbed, or adding a 4th door, or making a tahoe from a burb, or a 67 hood from a 72, or any other of the many jobs you've done before.

woodwright 01-08-2009 07:20 PM
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Now that DOES look cool!!:metal::metal: If someone could produce weld in buckets for those, I'd be interested.

ebfabman 01-08-2009 07:31 PM
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Kevin, I hurried through it on my lunch break, a little crude but I think you see the effect. Now that I have had time to look at it I can see where there can be improvements made, like taking out the step where the finger indention is and let that part flow all the way down to the outer edge. I just made an oval template, cut it out, rolled over the bottom edge, made a little filler shelf and welded it up. Ground and smoothed. Not to bad if you can spend a little time on em.

Rokcrln 01-08-2009 07:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hgs_notes (Post 3074554)
Why wouldn't a narrowed tailgate work? It's got to be an easier mod than say cutting a longbed to a shortbed, or adding a 4th door, or making a tahoe from a burb, or a 67 hood from a 72, or any other of the many jobs you've done before.
Never said it would not work it's just not a mod I want. As you can see from EB's lunch break something that looks like it may not work, can if you look at it differently. I thought about doing sort of what he did but never thought to extend the inset area all the way through the handle area.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

toomanytoyz 01-08-2009 09:42 PM
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ebfabman, That turned out Really Nice the Way that you did them............

I Think Kevin is Right on about them Looking Really Good on a Stepper.....

Rick

XXL 01-09-2009 12:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ebfabman (Post 3074407)
Kevin, I don't mean to hijack your build thread but this is what I had in mind with the pt cruiser handles. Kenneth may be right the boxy shape for the burb but I think the handles compliment the flow lines of the body, especially the truck. See what you think........
eb, great metalwork as usual, but they still don't work.

tobiahr 01-09-2009 09:47 AM
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This must be why I'm not a professional artist/craftsman...eb's looked good to me.

71tahoe 01-09-2009 09:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rokcrln (Post 3073631)
SHHHHHH! I am thinking more along the lines of C H E V / R O L E T OR C H E V R / O L E T depends how the split works out best but don't tell anyone ok;)

Kevin
LFD Inc.
Maybe it should be K E V R O L E T

Rokcrln 01-09-2009 10:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 71tahoe (Post 3075690)
Maybe it should be K E V R O L E T
:lol::lol::lol:

ebfabman 01-09-2009 10:11 PM
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Hey XXL, these are the lines I see when I look at these trucks......I stole the pic from the galleries page. Kevin sorry about stinkin up your build thread...you want I should delete???

XXL 01-09-2009 10:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ebfabman (Post 3076801)
Hey XXL, these are the lines I see when I look at these trucks......
Like I said, you do great metal work... but you're seeing lines that aren't there.

What's great about customizing is that anyone can do anything they like. It doesn't have to make sense, be aesthetically pleasing, or appeal to others. There are, however, entire schools and automotive design centers dedicated to "proper" visual balance, vanishing points, perspective, and other established design mechanisms. I am NOT formally trained in this area, but do have considerable product design experience, as well as a bit of a passion for personal study of 'forms.'

/another 2 cents :metal:

Frizzle Fry 01-10-2009 01:02 AM
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ebfabman's install is probably about the best pt handle install possible. Damn nice job. I'll reserve judgement on the overall look untill I see one done on a finished truck. So Kevin, any second thoughts after seeing his install?

Rokcrln 01-10-2009 02:03 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ebfabman (Post 3076801)
Hey XXL, these are the lines I see when I look at these trucks......I stole the pic from the galleries page. Kevin sorry about stinkin up your build thread...you want I should delete???
No please keep it!

Quote:
Originally Posted by XXL (Post 3076856)
It doesn't have to make sense, be aesthetically pleasing, or appeal to others.
/another 2 cents :metal:
I agree 100%, like wedge chops. I think they are one of the worst things you can do to one of these trucks but if an owner likes it I am all for him or her doing one.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry (Post 3077124)
ebfabman's install is probably about the best pt handle install possible. Damn nice job. I'll reserve judgement on the overall look untill I see one done on a finished truck. So Kevin, any second thoughts after seeing his install?
The fence is not ready to fall yet. Right now I am looking forward to the END (;)) of this project, not so much getting into it.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

XXL 01-10-2009 02:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rokcrln (Post 3077216)
I agree 100%, like wedge chops. I think they are one of the worst things you can do to one of these trucks but if an owner likes it I am all for him or her doing one.
Feels like a bit of lashing out, but touché... and still agreed. You'll notice that, even in those cases, the visual cues are still linear, though not parallel.

Rokcrln 01-10-2009 08:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by XXL (Post 3077833)
Feels like a bit of lashing out, but touché... and still agreed. You'll notice that, even in those cases, the visual cues are still linear, though not parallel.
No lashing, just in good fun. You are right about allot of what you have said but it still comes down to personal preference. AT the end of the day it's all about what you like and want to do. I value your opinion as well as most of the others on this site, you can do it so I don't mind your thoughts on it. What gets me are the guys that slam others work when they can't even find the muffler bearing on their own truck:lol:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln 01-10-2009 08:35 PM
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Here is some of todays Tahoe progress. jugernot came over for the day to play and we pulled the 72 front end off and replaced it with a 67 unit I had stashed in the attic. Then Jugernot stripped the paint and bondo off the pass side doors as I Tigged up the drivers side quarter. We also took a small break before lunch and went and flew a small RC Plain I picked up this week to see if I still remembered how to fly after 20yrs of not.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/Tahoe149.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/Tahoe150.jpg

VA72C10 01-10-2009 08:41 PM
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I really like the 67 front end on a burb/tahoe. Looks great!

RJGeister 01-10-2009 08:47 PM
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Looking good as it usually does. Keep it up.

toomanytoyz 01-10-2009 09:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VA72C10 (Post 3078386)
I really like the 67 front end on a burb/tahoe. Looks great!
x 2, Definate Good Use of the Clip...........

Rick

turbojunker 01-13-2009 10:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry (Post 3077124)
ebfabman's install is probably about the best pt handle install possible. Damn nice job. I'll reserve judgement on the overall look untill I see one done on a finished truck. So Kevin, any second thoughts after seeing his install?
To me, the PT handles would look great on a 60-66.

I saw an H3 in traffic today and the door handles on those are similar in design, but more squared off. I don't know the scale of them compared to a Suburban, or if they're pushbutton or not.

ftgauto 01-13-2009 10:32 PM
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Dude, that's an awesome job!!! Looks Great!!!!!

Bob 68327 01-13-2009 11:40 PM
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Lookin Good !! That clip looks great but I'm biased ;) Bob

67ChevyRedneck 01-14-2009 01:08 AM
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A 67 clip just looks "right" on EVERYTHING!!! :D

Does this mean you'll be shaving the markers too?

Rokcrln 01-14-2009 03:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck (Post 3085319)
A 67 clip just looks "right" on EVERYTHING!!! :D

Does this mean you'll be shaving the markers too?
Not sure yet.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln 01-14-2009 08:08 PM
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Well not allot of progress but some still the same. I have the rear quarters finished and will start on the wheel/door opening in the next day or so. Then I have some metal finishing to do before I can lay on the DP48L epoxy sealer.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/Tahoe151.jpg

LUV2XCLR8 01-14-2009 08:20 PM
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I like that nose, keep it that way so I do not have to
change anything if I end up owning it in the future :lol:

texanidiot25 01-14-2009 08:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by turbojunker (Post 3084882)
To me, the PT handles would look great on a 60-66.

I saw an H3 in traffic today and the door handles on those are similar in design, but more squared off. I don't know the scale of them compared to a Suburban, or if they're pushbutton or not.
H3s are like all other GM trucks, their pull handles. You could make it work I'd imagine, I'll have to look at the escalade one I have at my dad's this weekend. GM is cheap and uses the same design on many handles.

Ackattack 01-14-2009 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Rokcrln (Post 3065398)
I use a DA after I go over it with a 3" right angle air grinder with a woven disk. It removes paint quick and does not dig into the metal. They do not work good on filler so if I have much to remove I will use a 36 grit disk disk on the air grinder until I can see shadows of the metal under it then swap back to the woven disk and finish it off with 180 grit on the DA. I don't know if it is faster or not then stripper but way less toxic and I can start a panel and just stop for the night. If you use stripper you can not stop until you finish that area, wash it and clean up all the mess.
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got a picture of this woven disk and a good place to get them?

Rokcrln 01-14-2009 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Ackattack (Post 3086762)
got a picture of this woven disk and a good place to get them?
I get them from Napa Auto parts for about $0.35 ea (off brand not 3M) they are also called scotch Brite disks I believe.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jugernot 01-15-2009 12:15 AM
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Kevin,

Did you get the text message I sent the other day? I spoke to the person I left a message with and he said that you are good to go.

texanidiot25 01-15-2009 12:27 AM
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Very sneaky sounding... :lol:

Rokcrln 01-15-2009 10:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jugernot (Post 3087284)
Kevin,

Did you get the text message I sent the other day? I spoke to the person I left a message with and he said that you are good to go.
Yes I did but I don't know how to send them back and I figured you were busy saving the world so I didn't call back.
Thanks we owe you another burger!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln 01-15-2009 10:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by texanidiot25 (Post 3087306)
Very sneaky sounding... :lol:
Nope we are just checking into taking a Tahoe and stretching it into a Burb:lol:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln 01-16-2009 08:38 PM
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Here is todays progress. I hope to get the other side done Sunday then I can start on the lower door section.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/Tahoe159.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/Tahoe158.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/Tahoe157.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/Tahoe156.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/Tahoe155.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b2...n/Tahoe154.jpg

hotrodhomi 01-16-2009 09:33 PM
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looks good.

Palf70Step 01-16-2009 10:32 PM
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:metal:

Frizzle Fry 01-17-2009 03:54 AM
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Mine looked like that once upon a time ...until I decided to notch the frame and run 22's in the back :lol:

Looking good!

Rokcrln 01-17-2009 09:25 AM
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Mine will be staying this way even with the step notch and 22's. My mock up tires are 31" and I still have enough room, yours are what about 30"? Also as I build the rear 3 link wish bone set up I will be sliding the rear end further back to keep it centered up as right now they are just a tad forward. Now I may end up running a slight inner tub but the door opening should stay as is. Am I missing something? If so please chime in as I will be starting the other side on Sunday I have a Nor-Cal meet today to go to and dinner with my wife and friends for her Birthday.

Kevin
LFD Inc.


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