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Rokcrln · 03-31-2007, 10:47 PM

Well here is tonights results after a few hours of replacing the steering parts, rebuilt A-arms, drop spindles, drop coils and a flip kit. For more info see "LFD's Low Buck Truck Build"
My wife loves the look! First thing she told me when it came home is it was to long and to high, fixed that

Here is a before and after. Hope you like it as much as I do..

Kevin
LFD inc.

dogfishguzzler · 03-31-2007, 10:50 PM

lol my wife NEVER says that haha, nice ride bro.

dave2953 · 03-31-2007, 10:52 PM

Love the stance and the wheels are cool too! I don't think you should paint it, either. I think it looks cool the way it is.

69-350 · 04-01-2007, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dogfishguzzler

lol my wife NEVER says that haha,

holy crap, that just about had me rolling around on the floor!

not to steal from the thread though. that is totally sweet! I wish I had even half your skills, man, maybe I'd be DONE with mine

hah, yeah right, I'd always find crap to do on my 69, or just buy another one then.

anyways, keep up the good work! and we all know your good work is really great compared to most of us

GREASEMONKEY72 · 04-01-2007, 05:21 AM

looks great, as much as i like the paint now i still cant wait to see it painted

see ten · 04-01-2007, 08:44 AM

Wow! Things are really coming together. Have you picked a color for it yet? Looks like you may have to change the name to project profit maker. Of course if you start calculating in the hourly rate for fab skills........the project name could change yet again.

Rokcrln · 04-01-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by see ten

Wow! Things are really coming together. Have you picked a color for it yet? Looks like you may have to change the name to project profit maker. Of course if you start calculating in the hourly rate for fab skills........the project name could change yet again.

Yep it will be white and green two tone but I have not picked the actual green yet. I will take a few pics with me to SanLeandro color and just fine somthing that hits me when I am their. I can't wait for the paint part of this build. Right now I am finishing up a truck that has about $2500 in just paint supplies alone and it is great working with such high end stuff then I will start this one that will be about $200 plus paper and polishing compound! It sure won't last as long but what the heck right.
Yes if time was being added up this would be far from a Low Buck project but that is why it is a doit your self kind of thing.

Hey guys thank you for all the kind words about what I do but just keep in mine I started off not knowing any of this stuff. I just keeped at it and read everything car mag I got my hands on and am not afraid to try anything. I still have along way to go before I am were I want to be in this trade.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

RACINJASON22 · 03-31-2007, 10:55 PM

I think almost every one will agree that its amazing specially being low buck. GR8 job Kevin! Looks awesome. RJ22

**SactoJim** · 03-31-2007, 10:59 PM

Making serious progress and looking good.

Are those 15" rally's?

Rokcrln · 04-01-2007, 12:11 AM

Yep they are 15's that have been in the side yard for years now but they are trashed. It will be getting stock truck ralleys from a board member. 7's in front and 8's out back.
It has been a real fun build doing one for as little cash as posible. Here are the curent total's. $2476.42 and 85hrs

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Mt Man Chad · 04-01-2007, 12:16 AM

Sweet !!!!

sighlurr · 04-01-2007, 12:24 AM

This truck looks great. I wouldn't paint it either and the stance is perfect. What does the flip give you in the rear? Front is 4.5"?

Devin

Rokcrln · 04-01-2007, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by dsigh

This truck looks great. I wouldn't paint it either and the stance is perfect. What does the flip give you in the rear? Front is 4.5"?

Devin

Sorry but it is getting paint! I plan on using Nason single stage paint with clear added into the paint. Then it will get wet sanded and buffed for a show car like finish all for under $300

Yes the front is 4.5" and teh rear is between 6" & 7" (I forgot to check before I did it)

Kevin
LFD Inc.

powell72 · 04-01-2007, 12:54 AM

Looks a ton better. The cost isn't what amazes me, it's all that work in only 85hrs.

SCOTI · 04-01-2007, 03:49 AM

Show off. . .... Ok.... just kiddin' w/you. Looks killer, but needs color.

**Palf70Step** · 04-01-2007, 08:58 AM

Looks good! Can't wait to see it in color.

powell72 · 04-01-2007, 10:48 PM

Is this the color combo you're thinking of?

Rokcrln · 04-01-2007, 11:07 PM

Nope more like this one but the shade of green might change.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

72armyswbtruck · 04-01-2007, 11:20 PM

Looks great, so if my figures are correct
85 ours at 80 bucks per hour for labor
$6800 plus parts
Not bad, not bad at all

Rokcrln · 04-02-2007, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 72armyswbtruck

Looks great, so if my figures are correct
85 ours at 80 bucks per hour for labor
$6800 plus parts
Not bad, not bad at all

Yes but labor rates are different all over and that is why I only posted time and parts. But yes at $80 per hr it is still a good deal for a truck.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

manimal · 04-01-2007, 11:49 PM

This truck is awesome!! You do amazing work.
-Lance

**Yukon Jack** · 04-02-2007, 02:54 PM

Lookin' great!

Captain Knievel · 04-02-2007, 04:07 PM

Did the same thing over the weekend. My wife didn't want me to have a lowered truck. She ended up not even noticing that I had dropped my truck. Not sure if that says something about the truck or the wife.

Sure like the wheels you've got on it now.

jimmydean · 04-02-2007, 04:05 PM

Nice work for sure!

Now get "slow build" done so I can drool some more!

03-31-2007, 10:47 PM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Take a look! She's gone down! Well here is tonights results after a few hours of replacing the steering parts, rebuilt A-arms, drop spindles, drop coils and a flip kit. For more info see "LFD's Low Buck Truck Build" My wife loves the look! First thing she told me when it came home is it was to long and to high, fixed that Here is a before and after. Hope you like it as much as I do.. Kevin LFD inc. Attached Images

03-31-2007, 10:50 PM	#2
dogfishguzzler Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Monroe NC Posts: 62	Re: Take a look! She's gone down! lol my wife NEVER says that haha, nice ride bro. __________________ 69 C10 a long way from done

03-31-2007, 10:52 PM	#3
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Take a look! She's gone down! Love the stance and the wheels are cool too! I don't think you should paint it, either. I think it looks cool the way it is. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

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04-01-2007, 08:44 AM	#6
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Take a look! She's gone down! Wow! Things are really coming together. Have you picked a color for it yet? Looks like you may have to change the name to project profit maker. Of course if you start calculating in the hourly rate for fab skills........the project name could change yet again.

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03-31-2007, 10:59 PM	#9
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04-01-2007, 12:11 AM	#10
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Take a look! She's gone down! Yep they are 15's that have been in the side yard for years now but they are trashed. It will be getting stock truck ralleys from a board member. 7's in front and 8's out back. It has been a real fun build doing one for as little cash as posible. Here are the curent total's. $2476.42 and 85hrs Kevin LFD Inc.

04-01-2007, 12:16 AM	#11
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04-01-2007, 12:24 AM	#12
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Take a look! She's gone down! This truck looks great. I wouldn't paint it either and the stance is perfect. What does the flip give you in the rear? Front is 4.5"? Devin

04-01-2007, 12:54 AM	#14
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Take a look! She's gone down! Looks a ton better. The cost isn't what amazes me, it's all that work in only 85hrs. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

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04-01-2007, 08:58 AM	#16
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04-01-2007, 10:48 PM	#17
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04-01-2007, 11:07 PM	#18
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Take a look! She's gone down! Nope more like this one but the shade of green might change. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images



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04-01-2007, 11:20 PM	#19
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: Take a look! She's gone down! Looks great, so if my figures are correct 85 ours at 80 bucks per hour for labor $6800 plus parts Not bad, not bad at all __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-01-2007, 11:49 PM	#21
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Take a look! She's gone down! This truck is awesome!! You do amazing work. -Lance

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04-02-2007, 04:07 PM	#23
Captain Knievel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 458	Re: Take a look! She's gone down! Did the same thing over the weekend. My wife didn't want me to have a lowered truck. She ended up not even noticing that I had dropped my truck. Not sure if that says something about the truck or the wife. Sure like the wheels you've got on it now. __________________ 1970 C10

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