Project: Slow Build

[Rokcrln]

It is finally rolling out of storage (again) to get finished up in between customer work. Tonight I spent about an hour removing old metal and bondo! Then coated everything with Rust Doctor and will start fitting on new rockers and corners in the next few days when I have some spare time.
Atleast it was not as bad as most trucks that I have been doing rust repair on And it goes without saying but you have to love the cab dollys for doing this work

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Well I had some time today with the rain to get out into the shop but I was told Holiday weekends are family time so get to work on our truck Gotta luv her!

Anyways I finished up the rockers and cab corners, welded up all the old holes in the floor as well as finishing up welding the body drop cuts. Then I built my trany tunnel for clearance of my drivshaft at full drop as well as my crossmember clearance issue. Here are a few pics. Now I can try out some different seam sealers and paint/undercoat the bottom of the cab and move on to the fire wall on the next holiday weekend

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

And.

[Rokcrln]

Well I did some mock up on the vintage air dash unit today. With a molded off fire wall I had to build some mounts so it could be bolted in with out drilling thru the fire wall. Then I sectioned out the dash to get rid of the hacked up sterio hole that went up into the A/C hole as well. Before I cut out the section of the new dash I cut the center A/C hole since it is easier doing this on the bench. Now that the A/C unit mounts are done and work great I can build the same ones for Project Lemon Drop and get his A/C mocked up before paint.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[nandress]

Nice repair job there!

Ok, so now I see how you did it...Should have known you would make full on brackets! Are you using the one of the Sure Fit kits or massaging a Gen II unit into place? Also, where abouts would the remainder of the mounting brackets be?

[Canadian694x4]

Nice Work!

[72CSTC5]

Now we are talking, plug welds. Very few people use them for some reason. Looks really clean. I am going to bug you again, still waiting on the tip and flip for the Blazers............

[Rokcrln]

What a pain in the A$$, why can't people make all seat mounts sit flat? These stupid things are all different heights and they are not flat eather. But they are all mounted and have square nuts welded to the bottom and should still leave things easy to carpet. I do not remember what the seats came out of but they fit great. My truck has a 2" body drop so the stock bench was now too heigh with me at 6'. These are low and fully adjustable and leave enough room behind them for a nice molded fiberglass speaker box

Oh the plates are 3/16" cold roll steel with 7/16" square nuts, grade 8 bolts and washers.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[PBFAB.COM]

Are you going to ditch the headrests?

I gotta build me one of those dollies (or two)!!!

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Are you going to ditch the headrests?

I gotta build me one of those dollies (or two)!!!

I think I will keep them in this truck. They are just the right height and my head boucing off that back window does not sound to fun. Yea I have two 67-72 dollys, one 56-59 and one 69-72 Blazer dolly and I still could use more. Hey how does March sound for the LASSE class? I am going to send in my money this week.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[PBFAB.COM]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I think I will keep them in this truck. They are just the right height and my head boucing off that back window does not sound to fun. Yea I have two 67-72 dollys, one 56-59 and one 69-72 Blazer dolly and I still could use more. Hey how does March sound for the LASSE class? I am going to send in my money this week.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

It sounds good... I will have to check my schedule. My birthday is in March, so I might just use that as my excuse!

[jimmydean]

Those seats look nice! Greta work on the bracets, looks like a factory option now

[Rokcrln]

Well I did a quick filler job (not much needed) and 3 coats of fill primmer. Then I loosly bolted the front clip in place so I can square it all up and check for gap issues. Then I might work on the front tilt hood while the engine bay is empty.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[1969k10stepside]

Nice work.I wish my 71 SWB K10 Project "Junkyard Resurrection" was coming along that quick..

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Nice work.I wish my 71 SWB K10 Project "Junkyard Resurrection" was coming along that quick..

Quick This truck last saw the road in 99 or 2000 when it was parked for an OD trany install. LOL that trany better be worth it.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Well with the help of my One man cab & bed lift I was able to put the cab back on it's frame. I have the engine running now and a temperary exhaust hooked up. The final exhaust will be all 3" with stage 3 flow masters, aluminized tubing and tig welded. I also have the fuel system all hooked up and the new lines ran from the rear mounted 35gal SS tank. Every thing fits just right and will be all mocked up in the next few weeks so final body work can start Yes this is aired out, I should have gone lower

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Kenneth_CS87]

What headers are you running?

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Kenneth_CS87

What headers are you running?

They are mid lenght headers custom made for me by Sandersons headers out of South San Fran. They are designed for our frames with the engine slid back 2" and are "D" port for the vett LT1. Great quality, thick flanges and look great as well. Also they are great guys to deal with. I picked up three sets of headers to mock up for my set and I had to mark on them parts that worked off each set and they made one "one off" set for me at no extra charge!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Kenneth_CS87]

Do you have a number or a site for them?

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

They are mid lenght headers custom made for me by Sandersons headers out of South San Fran. They are designed for our frames with the engine slid back 2" and are "D" port for the vett LT1. Great quality, thick flanges and look great as well. Also they are great guys to deal with. I picked up three sets of headers to mock up for my set and I had to mark on them parts that worked off each set and they made one "one off" set for me at no extra charge!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Kenneth_CS87

Do you have a number or a site for them?

Here you go! http://www.sandersonheaders.com/

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Kenneth_CS87]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Here you go! http://www.sandersonheaders.com/

Kevin
LFD Inc.

How much did the headers run you?

[krue]

Looks like good work all the way around.

[roj2323]

when you moc'ed up the fenders and front grill did you have anything under them to hold them up or did your tip and flip hold it up without anything?

i'm curious as it would be a conviant way to do hood hinge mods among other things without the frame in the way.
ondrew

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by roj2323

when you moc'ed up the fenders and front grill did you have anything under them to hold them up or did your tip and flip hold it up without anything?

i'm curious as it would be a conviant way to do hood hinge mods among other things without the frame in the way.
ondrew

Yes and no. It will hold it up but when you tilt it forward it gets real light in the back end. I placed a jack stand under the radiator support to keep it all steady. But you are right it makes it so much easier to do all the mock up this way. You can sit under the hood and mark and measure it all.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[RamThis]

Man that is awesome. I envy you and the shop/equipment you have and your skills. I would kill to have the equipment to do what you're doing. Someday..... someday.

I want to see this thing done, it's just freakin awesome is all I can think to say lol.