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XXL · 04-24-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jugernot

It is coming together nicely. Where did you put the "LFD" tag?

That's on the bill.

jay-dawg · 04-24-2009, 12:40 PM

Kenneth, I can't wait to see this truck finished.

my67chevytruck · 04-24-2009, 03:52 PM

looks good guys!

Rokcrln · 04-24-2009, 08:27 PM

I had to run to the parts store to settle up my bill so I drove the scraper over the 3 blocks. For starters our driveway is wide and flat and the approach from the street I had re-done so my wifes old mini cooper S would drive in and not scrape. That Mini must have been a 4x4! I was high centered half way out

Other than that it road smooth but I need to some more brake bleeding in the morning to try and get a better pedal. I also think it might benefit from a new set of front bags as the old Firestone's really bellow out and maybe a set of RE7's might be a good match for the DM and give a slightly firmer ride and that means a lower ride height because they will flex less so the ground will not jump up and slap the bottom of the truck as often. But the cool factor in only a 3 block drive was everyone was looking and you could tell from the look on their face it was a WTF kind of thing going through there mind.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Here is the ride height to and from the store.

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Spray-Bomb · 04-24-2009, 08:49 PM

Sweet

Can we get some pics of teh A-arms angles at ride height ???
And how tall is the bag running at ride height ???

*project 67 sub* · 04-24-2009, 09:53 PM

sweet x2

XXL · 04-24-2009, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

See... that's full service. I'm even getting a car wash!

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-24-2009, 10:31 PM

I like it

Rokcrln · 04-25-2009, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

See... that's full service. I'm even getting a car wash!

Before the sprinkles hit I had just washed the out side and fire wall with "Quick Detailer" and Vacuumed out all the sand from the inside as well as used "All Wheel" cleaner on the wheels! So yeah full service and when you come to pick it up I will even do some banking for you

Kevin
LFD Inc.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-25-2009, 10:16 AM

Kevin your not supossed to wash the wheels on kens truck i dont think they have ever been washed..

gringoloco · 04-25-2009, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

...used "All Wheel" cleaner on the wheels!

Noooo! It's the end of an era...

Rokcrln · 04-25-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Kevin your not supossed to wash the wheels on kens truck i dont think they have ever been washed..

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Noooo! It's the end of an era...

Trust me all it got off was the grime and dust I had in my shop! Every thing else is still backed into the finish including a few items of good eating that passed through the wheels at some point in the past

Kevin
LFD Inc.

XXL · 04-25-2009, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Kevin your not supossed to wash the wheels on kens truck i dont think they have ever been washed..

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Noooo! It's the end of an era...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Trust me all it got off was the grime and dust I had in my shop!

Guys, the wheels aren't dirty. They're patina'd.

Dinos63 · 04-25-2009, 01:24 PM

Lol love this truck , nice work kevin

Rokcrln · 04-25-2009, 03:37 PM

Well does it for another LFD install! I went for about a 30 mile test drive and all I can say is Hey Nate when is my DM showing up! This thing drove so nice and smooth I was really surprised. At the height you see below I did not scrape once and did not feel any bump steer or Drive shaft vibrations. It really is a great set up and with a set of RE7's I think you could drop another 1/2" to 1" and be ok

When I built LowBuck I replaced every suspension bushing and control surface to make sure it drove as best as it could and it does, only problem is XXL's drives better. But I still have more power and AC so I guess we are even

So now Nate has a set of mounts for a 6cly DM and if any of you guys are even thinking about doing this set up (6er or not) I say save your Penny's because it will be well worth it.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Yeah I know my truck needs a wash but I spent all time on XXL's wheels

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XXL · 04-25-2009, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

But I still have more power and AC so I guess we are even

I've got AC on both doors! And as for power, As soon as I get this big wheel GT30R on my dd, I'll show you what 500hp out of a 4-banger feels like

Thanks for the great profile shot of the mover's damage. Anyone have an attorney buddy who'd be willing to write a demand letter for me? PM me if so.

texanidiot25 · 04-25-2009, 04:05 PM

If you don't see any problems with a Texas lawyer, one man who did me and my family well when I was hit by a car as a kid while riding a bike, was Russ Briggs.

This may be a lot smaller, but he's a properly feared lawyer in TX.

BTW,

This makes me fall in love, one of the few step sides that I REALLY love.

tds · 04-26-2009, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

Thanks for the great profile shot of the mover's damage. Anyone have an attorney buddy who'd be willing to write a demand letter for me? PM me if so.

truck looks great but what did those movers do? bottom out hard on something?

XXL · 04-26-2009, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tds

truck looks great but what did those movers do? bottom out hard on something?

See this thread ... don't miss post #62.

XXL · 04-28-2009, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjarrett71

I see this vehicle every day when I'm working.

I saw that on a recruiting trip I made to the school a few years ago... I had to have a pic of what I decided should be called the "El Chickamino." I didn't stop to see if the food was any good.

jugernot · 04-28-2009, 09:06 PM

I have to admit that it was XXL's truck that convinced me to get a 68 Chevy truck and a step side at that. I first saw his truck years ago when it was a fix of green and red parts. The stance was perfect and the step side bed just made everything flow together.

How ironic that the person who inspired me is now having his truck worked on by the same person that help the vision of my truck become reality.

It would be nice if we could get the two trucks together someday.

XXL do you still have a picture of your truck showing how it looked in 2000?

Kevin great work as usual.

XXL · 04-28-2009, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jugernot

It would be nice if we could get the two trucks together someday.

XXL do you still have a picture of your truck showing how it looked in 2000?

We'll have to do that! Here's a pic of the truck around that timeframe, sporting the '68 nose in patchwork colors.

Rokcrln · 04-28-2009, 11:14 PM

That is the same pic that got me into this style of truck back in the mid to late 90's

Kevin
LFD Inc.

VA72C10 · 04-28-2009, 11:22 PM

It's cool to see things come full circle....

jay-dawg · 04-30-2009, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

That is the same pic that got me into this style of truck back in the mid to late 90's

Kevin
LFD Inc.

X2...I think I have pic folder devoted to his truck.

04-24-2009, 12:40 PM	#77
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install Kenneth, I can't wait to see this truck finished. __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

04-24-2009, 03:52 PM	#78
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install looks good guys! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

04-24-2009, 08:27 PM	#79
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install I had to run to the parts store to settle up my bill so I drove the scraper over the 3 blocks. For starters our driveway is wide and flat and the approach from the street I had re-done so my wifes old mini cooper S would drive in and not scrape. That Mini must have been a 4x4! I was high centered half way out Other than that it road smooth but I need to some more brake bleeding in the morning to try and get a better pedal. I also think it might benefit from a new set of front bags as the old Firestone's really bellow out and maybe a set of RE7's might be a good match for the DM and give a slightly firmer ride and that means a lower ride height because they will flex less so the ground will not jump up and slap the bottom of the truck as often. But the cool factor in only a 3 block drive was everyone was looking and you could tell from the look on their face it was a WTF kind of thing going through there mind. Kevin LFD Inc. Here is the ride height to and from the store. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

04-24-2009, 08:49 PM	#80
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install Sweet Can we get some pics of teh A-arms angles at ride height ??? And how tall is the bag running at ride height ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

04-24-2009, 09:53 PM	#81
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install sweet x2

04-24-2009, 10:31 PM	#83
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install I like it __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

04-25-2009, 10:16 AM	#85
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install Kevin your not supossed to wash the wheels on kens truck i dont think they have ever been washed.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-25-2009, 01:24 PM	#89
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install Lol love this truck , nice work kevin __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

04-25-2009, 03:37 PM	#90
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install Well does it for another LFD install! I went for about a 30 mile test drive and all I can say is Hey Nate when is my DM showing up! This thing drove so nice and smooth I was really surprised. At the height you see below I did not scrape once and did not feel any bump steer or Drive shaft vibrations. It really is a great set up and with a set of RE7's I think you could drop another 1/2" to 1" and be ok When I built LowBuck I replaced every suspension bushing and control surface to make sure it drove as best as it could and it does, only problem is XXL's drives better. But I still have more power and AC so I guess we are even So now Nate has a set of mounts for a 6cly DM and if any of you guys are even thinking about doing this set up (6er or not) I say save your Penny's because it will be well worth it. Kevin LFD Inc. Yeah I know my truck needs a wash but I spent all time on XXL's wheels [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

04-25-2009, 04:05 PM	#92
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install If you don't see any problems with a Texas lawyer, one man who did me and my family well when I was hit by a car as a kid while riding a bike, was Russ Briggs. This may be a lot smaller, but he's a properly feared lawyer in TX. BTW, This makes me fall in love, one of the few step sides that I REALLY love. Last edited by texanidiot25; 04-25-2009 at 04:06 PM.

04-28-2009, 09:06 PM	#96
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install I have to admit that it was XXL's truck that convinced me to get a 68 Chevy truck and a step side at that. I first saw his truck years ago when it was a fix of green and red parts. The stance was perfect and the step side bed just made everything flow together. How ironic that the person who inspired me is now having his truck worked on by the same person that help the vision of my truck become reality. It would be nice if we could get the two trucks together someday. XXL do you still have a picture of your truck showing how it looked in 2000? Kevin great work as usual. __________________ 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; 04-28-2009 at 09:06 PM.

04-28-2009, 11:14 PM	#98
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install That is the same pic that got me into this style of truck back in the mid to late 90's Kevin LFD Inc.

04-28-2009, 11:22 PM	#99
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: LFD's XXL DropMember I6 Install It's cool to see things come full circle.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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