Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock!

[VA72C10]

It's come a long way.....can't wait to see it finished up and on the road...do you have a target date?

[jugernot]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

It's come a long way.....can't wait to see it finished up and on the road...do you have a target date?

I'm shooting for my daughter's high school graduation...................She'll be 5 in March.


I would like to get the engine running by summer, this summer.

[jugernot]

Okay, I spent about 2 hours trying to figure out what fittings I needed for the AC Heater lines. Then compared the priced with a braided hose and rubber hose. The braided kit would total $600. The rubber hose kit would total $350. This is using stainless fittings from www.gottoshow.com. So because of the cost I will probably go with the rubber hose.

Anyone know of a place to get a show stuff cheaper?

[hotrodhomi]

Originally Posted by jugernot

Okay, I spent about 2 hours trying to figure out what fittings I needed for the AC Heater lines. Then compared the priced with a braided hose and rubber hose. The braided kit would total $600. The rubber hose kit would total $350. This is using stainless fittings from www.gottoshow.com. So because of the cost I will probably go with the rubber hose.

Anyone know of a place to get a show stuff cheaper?

You might be able to get the hose made cheaper at the Parker fitting store in Sac. I think its called Sac. Hose and fittings. it right off the Causeway.

[jugernot]

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

You might be able to get the hose made cheaper at the Parker fitting store in Sac. I think its called Sac. Hose and fittings. it right off the Causeway.

I did a quick search, but could not find anything about that business. Anyone got any info on this company?

[smashingchuck]

Very slick build.

Mine isn't nearly as far along as yours, but I never thought of how much hoses were going to cost for the vintage air system on my truck.... add it to the list $$$

[Rokcrln]

Do I have to do everything for you!

http://maps.live.com/localsearch/det...Yp02&mkt=en-us

Same place I use.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[jugernot]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Do I have to do everything for you!

http://maps.live.com/localsearch/det...Yp02&mkt=en-us

Same place I use.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Looks light a road trip..............How are the prices?

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by jugernot

Looks light a road trip..............How are the prices?

High like everything else these days. Call first with just what you need to see how much and make sure they have it in stock. If you get it set up I can swing by and pick it up for you as well.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Here is a sneak peak of my weekends progress!



And yes it will drive this low! I think next time you and I go to the goodguys show we need to just drive around like everyone else. It will sure make buying parts allot easier!

[jugernot]

Very Nice, I Like. Did you ever find out what those rivit things in the doors were for? Goodguys, yes we do need to go to the next show, when is it. Oh here we go.......Lucky me I'm off that weekend too.

27th All American Get Together
Mar. 28 - Mar. 29, 2009
Alameda County Fairgrounds

[chevy_mike]

Personally this is the unit I am looking to use. (just using this web site to show as it has a good description of unit... actually a fairly good price too)

http://www.jaycorptech.com/pc-37-16-...version-3.aspx

[67cheby]

looking back through some old builds , are there any finished pics of this truck??

[FRENCHBLUE72]

As far as I know he is still pluckin away at getting her done

[jugernot]

Everything came to a screetching halt do to work and home responsibilities. I have some free time now and will start things up again. I really hope to have Lemon Drop running this summer. I'm decided to seek the help of a professional to complete the Painless wire harness install. I found it to be mentally painfull and don't want it to go up in smoke when the key is turned.

I'm slowly piecing together the bits needed to bag all four corners. I only need the brains and tanks. I had to switch to bags, so I could get the truck out of my steep driveway.

I'm planning on switching out the TH350 trans for a 700R4. LFD will be helping me with aligning the front sheet metal, wet sanding and polishing. Once the above listed items are completed I think it will be a down hill run until it meets the road.

Today I picked up my first welder Lincoln 175 for a great price. I could not turn it down I paid $450.

Thanks for checking it. I will keep everyone posted on the progress. I don't think anyone wants to see Lemon Drop complete as much as I do. It has been 10 years since I started this project.

[GREASEMONKEY72]

cant wait to see it out on the road

[jugernot]

I picked up another tool yesterday. It was such a good deal I could not pass on. I'm sure it will come in handy for something.

[Rokcrln]

Stick to playing with guns, these tools are just going to hurt someone!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[butternut1972]

Cool!!! I just love yellow stepsides. Your going to have a very cool truck.

[nuke1]

looking good! now go finish up that fourh bag. hehe

[jugernot]

I got back to work on Lemon Drop today. I installed the fittings on the rear bags and ran a short air line to schrader valves I put on the side of the frame. The schrader valves are attached to some push on fittings.

One of the fittings is leaking where the hose line attached, so I changed the fitting and still leaked in the same place. I removed the line and cut a bit of the end of, just in case it was the problem, but nothing changed.

Am I missing something or not seating the air line completedly?

[jugernot]

Here it is. Lemon Drop on bags. I think it turned out nice. I'm still only using schrader valves until I decide what size tanks to run and where to put them and the compressors.

[VA72C10]

Looks good.

[Broke1]

your doing a great job the truck looks great

[west9378]

Earlier it was stated that you filled or welded the rear cab roof seam can I ask why you did that and does it have any advantages.
Thank you in advance.

[19723DR]

Love the stance.