A MUST SEE Lemon Drop as one for the first time! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rokcrln · 05-12-2007, 11:57 PM

Well here it is, a dream that started almost 10 years ago as I under stand it. I just finished my (LFD Inc.) part of building this truck (metal fabrication, shaving, body work and paint) and I am very proud of my work. But this thread is al for the owner who designed it and carried it thru. When I first went to look at the truck and he told me he wanted shaved drip rails, welded up ream roof seam and then to top it off Bright A$$ Yellow I almost turned it down. I do not like shaved drip rails, welded rear roof seams or yellow but that was my opinion and the owner was set on what he wanted and I was convinced that he had thought this thru very well so I took on the job. Almost one year later (working part time on it) it has trans formed from a oh my god what is that to an OH MY GOD look at that! It has also changed my thoughts on all the above that I was not into at the start of this build and now I can not get over how well this cab flows from one end to the other, top to bottom! It was a great idea that was over due in the making.

So with that being said this thread is not to show my work or to have any one tell me how I did, it is to let the owner know what you think of his ideas and deturmination to see a project thru...

Julius~ Job well done!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 05-12-2007, 11:58 PM

a few more

1LoC10 · 05-13-2007, 12:00 AM

lookin good

Rokcrln · 05-13-2007, 12:00 AM

Keep in mind it still needs to be cut and polished but that will happen down the road because the owner is moving in 3 weeks and my wife is having our first child in about 6 weeks so things will get very buisy real quick.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

HeavyD · 05-13-2007, 12:12 AM

I think it looks great...yellow is a good color on these trucks.

centsless · 05-13-2007, 12:13 AM

Man that looks sweet!!!
Nice work, Kevin!!!

jsbgump · 05-13-2007, 12:14 AM

That just looks awesome

68GMC454 · 05-13-2007, 12:55 AM

great job..sweet color..i admire somebody who can plan this out, and follow through, and get it done..great job for the both of you..
billy

IvelDesigns · 05-13-2007, 01:03 AM

wow. no need for brake lights or headlights on that thing.

great work and great lookin' truck.

*72CSTC5* · 05-13-2007, 01:25 AM

It looks really nice guys. Turned out very nice.

BurnoutNova · 05-13-2007, 01:32 AM

im sure i speak for more than just my self when i say its great motivation for all of us in the middle of our projects to see stuff like this. i wouldnt have picked yellow, but thats my opinion. dont get me wrong its an awesome truck great job on it, and great job with all the planning that went into it.

jugernot · 05-13-2007, 01:36 AM

I have to say that the design and ideas were just wishful thoughts that I expressed to Kevin. He had many creative ideas that mutated the project to its present condition. As you all have seen it has been his dedication, skill and integrity that has brought this project to this point. It shows in the quality of work that he does. I owe him alot more than thanks.

I was just thinking about something. I have put a lot of miles on this truck without even driving it. I bought it in Stockton Ca, took it to Sacramento Ca, moved to Antioch, it went to Winters Ca and will soon find a new home in Marin County Ca.

I think the only things that are still on the truck from when I bought it are the cab, front wheels and tires and the tailgate.

There are a few picture of what I started with when I bought the truck in 2000.

**Palf70Step** · 05-13-2007, 07:46 AM

Big difference between then and now. Truck looks great!

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-13-2007, 08:19 AM

Sport/Truck · 05-13-2007, 09:26 AM

Nice! Job well done.
I see everyone in CA, specially Nor Cal and I get home sick!
s/t

msgross · 05-13-2007, 09:40 AM

very nice... did it stay tubbed? what's the specs for the rest of the build?

The subtle differences take awhile to notice (i.e cowl, drip rail, vintage air, and a ton more I bet.) Thats makes a nice show truck unique and "one-off" IMHO. It's easy to spot an engine sticking 2 feet outta the hood but those "hidden" changes are impressive....

PanelDeland · 05-13-2007, 10:11 AM

I agree with msgross,the subtle mods that enhance the looks in little ways but are all but undetectable are the ones that make the difference.If someone who is into trucks see's it and doesn't notice it but it makes it flow better then the mod is perfect.I really like the way that looks and the way the A/C,heater lines are run looks like all the plumbing and wiring will be hidden.Should make the outstanding job LFD even more impressive.

*Billla* · 05-13-2007, 10:26 AM

Congratulations to both of you on an incredible project!

manimal · 05-13-2007, 10:28 AM

That truck is AWESOME! Love that color!

**Yukon Jack** · 05-13-2007, 11:21 AM

Very nice - I like all the modifications and the color is great!

65-72 chevytoys · 05-13-2007, 11:35 AM

WOW I have been following the build thread in hopes of seeing it at this point. That is a great looking truck and proud owner. I hope my big banana turns out even half that good.

*72CSTC5* · 05-13-2007, 11:55 AM

Are you still running that Pro-street frame under that truck?

jugernot · 05-13-2007, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Are you still running that Pro-street frame under that truck?

No I was running into to many problems with the narrowed frame.

**67 cst swb** · 05-13-2007, 01:36 PM

What did you do with the Pro-street frame, rearend, and tires?

jugernot · 05-13-2007, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 cst swb

What did you do with the Pro-street frame, rearend, and tires?

Sold them, dirt cheap, about two years ago.

05-12-2007, 11:57 PM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	A MUST SEE Lemon Drop as one for the first time! Well here it is, a dream that started almost 10 years ago as I under stand it. I just finished my (LFD Inc.) part of building this truck (metal fabrication, shaving, body work and paint) and I am very proud of my work. But this thread is al for the owner who designed it and carried it thru. When I first went to look at the truck and he told me he wanted shaved drip rails, welded up ream roof seam and then to top it off Bright A$$ Yellow I almost turned it down. I do not like shaved drip rails, welded rear roof seams or yellow but that was my opinion and the owner was set on what he wanted and I was convinced that he had thought this thru very well so I took on the job. Almost one year later (working part time on it) it has trans formed from a oh my god what is that to an OH MY GOD look at that! It has also changed my thoughts on all the above that I was not into at the start of this build and now I can not get over how well this cab flows from one end to the other, top to bottom! It was a great idea that was over due in the making. So with that being said this thread is not to show my work or to have any one tell me how I did, it is to let the owner know what you think of his ideas and deturmination to see a project thru... Julius~ Job well done! Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 05-13-2007 at 12:32 AM.

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Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: A MUST SEE Lemon Drop as one for the first time! a few more Attached Images

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Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: A MUST SEE Lemon Drop as one for the first time! Keep in mind it still needs to be cut and polished but that will happen down the road because the owner is moving in 3 weeks and my wife is having our first child in about 6 weeks so things will get very buisy real quick. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

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HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: A MUST SEE Lemon Drop as one for the first time! I think it looks great...yellow is a good color on these trucks. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

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68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: A MUST SEE Lemon Drop as one for the first time! great job..sweet color..i admire somebody who can plan this out, and follow through, and get it done..great job for the both of you.. billy __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

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IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: A MUST SEE Lemon Drop as one for the first time! wow. no need for brake lights or headlights on that thing. great work and great lookin' truck. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

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72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: A MUST SEE Lemon Drop as one for the first time! It looks really nice guys. Turned out very nice.

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BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: A MUST SEE Lemon Drop as one for the first time! im sure i speak for more than just my self when i say its great motivation for all of us in the middle of our projects to see stuff like this. i wouldnt have picked yellow, but thats my opinion. dont get me wrong its an awesome truck great job on it, and great job with all the planning that went into it.

05-13-2007, 01:36 AM	#12
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: A MUST SEE Lemon Drop as one for the first time! I have to say that the design and ideas were just wishful thoughts that I expressed to Kevin. He had many creative ideas that mutated the project to its present condition. As you all have seen it has been his dedication, skill and integrity that has brought this project to this point. It shows in the quality of work that he does. I owe him alot more than thanks. I was just thinking about something. I have put a lot of miles on this truck without even driving it. I bought it in Stockton Ca, took it to Sacramento Ca, moved to Antioch, it went to Winters Ca and will soon find a new home in Marin County Ca. I think the only things that are still on the truck from when I bought it are the cab, front wheels and tires and the tailgate. There are a few picture of what I started with when I bought the truck in 2000. Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082 Last edited by jugernot; 05-13-2007 at 01:56 AM.

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05-13-2007, 09:40 AM	#16
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: A MUST SEE Lemon Drop as one for the first time! very nice... did it stay tubbed? what's the specs for the rest of the build? The subtle differences take awhile to notice (i.e cowl, drip rail, vintage air, and a ton more I bet.) Thats makes a nice show truck unique and "one-off" IMHO. It's easy to spot an engine sticking 2 feet outta the hood but those "hidden" changes are impressive.... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 05-13-2007 at 09:45 AM.

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PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: A MUST SEE Lemon Drop as one for the first time! I agree with msgross,the subtle mods that enhance the looks in little ways but are all but undetectable are the ones that make the difference.If someone who is into trucks see's it and doesn't notice it but it makes it flow better then the mod is perfect.I really like the way that looks and the way the A/C,heater lines are run looks like all the plumbing and wiring will be hidden.Should make the outstanding job LFD even more impressive. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

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