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meathead95 · 08-20-2007, 07:08 PM

has ther ever been any pics posted of lemon drop all finished? just wondering if i missed them.

Rokcrln · 08-25-2007, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Kevin, the bracing in the windshield opening is such simple idea, even I can do it! Now I know that when I replace the windshield frame on my blazer that it will be in the right spot!

Yep some times the hardest part is to remember to keep it simple!

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I like how you cut the rear corners of the cab so the Blazer bed-sides will "plug right in." You plan things out well

I plan well? I think your woirk on the burb/Tahoe is way past what I have planned for this build! But wait for my 2WD Blazer to get started

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

BTW, saw another Trazer at a local cruise in. Thought you'ed like to see it:

Looks good but I think the Chop went about 1/2" or so too much for me.

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Sorta looks like an El Camino, only a truck. You guys have better vision than I, guess I just have to wait awhile and pay attention...

Nice work, Kevin!!! Youz guys never cease to amaze me. J.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by meathead95

has ther ever been any pics posted of lemon drop all finished? just wondering if i missed them.

It is not fully complete yet but paint is done and this is the most curent pic I have before the owner loaded it up and moved to a new house.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-25-2007, 07:20 AM

You are a Artist

Rokcrln · 08-25-2007, 03:16 PM

Here are some progress shots from this morning. I will get more later when I have a chance.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-25-2007, 03:18 PM

Awesome

Rokcrln · 08-25-2007, 07:47 PM

Here is the weekends work! Not bad for part of a day and it all lines up very nice. Next weekend I will finish the rear cab body line change and get the top tacked in place so I can cut off the quarter panels and send it out for blasting.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**lolife99** · 08-25-2007, 09:53 PM

AMAZING work,... like always. I wish you were closer to me and I was independently weathly!

**Hart_Rod** · 08-26-2007, 12:10 PM

Nice job Kevin. Somehow, I missed this thread.

mkundo · 08-26-2007, 03:26 PM

Kevin,

Well, This has been a weekend that will go down in the books for me. When I got home after are phone call I could hardly wait to see the progress. I'm still amased at what you have acomplished. It's great.

Frizzle Fry · 08-26-2007, 03:34 PM

Like a glove

Nice! That's a nice touch on the back of the cab. Makes it look much more finished. That blue Trazer I posted looked horrible in that area. Bed wood just butted up against the back of the cab...

va_tlc · 08-26-2007, 11:05 PM

man oh man... this dude is amazin. i can read and read.. but the pictures really show the thought and work that goes on... again great work.

ColoradoK5 · 08-27-2007, 02:30 PM

Man great job! Takes alot to do such a mod to a 2wd Blazer! But it looks like it will be nice and clean, like evrything else you touch!

Rokcrln · 09-01-2007, 01:30 AM

The owner came by today with some needed parts and for a look. I think he is pleased with the progress so far and is looking forward to more progress. What he brought by today was the core support and hardware, tailgate and the rebuild kit for the door hinges. Now I can rebuild the hinges to assure that everything will end up how I want after teh cab is welded in place. I will also double check the front fenders, core suport for door gaps and alignments. Then I will tear it down, cut out the rusted areas and send it off to blasting. I hope to have it blasted and back in the shop in about a month for all the new sheet metal to start finding its home for good.

Kevin
LFD inc.

**jaros44sr** · 09-01-2007, 08:40 AM

Amazing cut and fit, ya should have been a surgeon. Great work!!! J.

sick69 · 10-07-2007, 06:48 PM

Anything new with this project?

Frank

Rokcrln · 10-07-2007, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by sick69

Anything new with this project?

Frank

Yes finaly I got my lazy Arse out in the shop!

I rebuilt the hindges last week end and re-set the doors for fitment. Then this week end I squared up the cab, trimmed abit and started welding it in place. I started with the A posts and worked my way around to the back of the cab. On the A posts I will be sectioning in a splice to offset the joints that I will have to show you rather than trying to explane it. I also sectioned the rear of the cab in order to get the body lines how I wanted them. All this is so I can pull the body off the frame in the next week or two. It will get mounted to a tip and flip proto-type dolly so it can be flipped over and I will remove the wheel tubs, bed sides and any rusted metal before it heads off to the blaster for a 360* cleanning. I also removed 36 pop rivits from around the inside rear window and welded up the holes. I still need to grind the rivit holes as well as the weld line on the back of the cab just above the floor. Then a bit of hammer and dolly work and the bed will be ready for a line-X type of coating.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 10-07-2007, 08:45 PM

I thru on some cheap spray paint I had around to help the body lines show up a bit better. What do you think was it worth the extra time? If I did not section the cab back the vertical body lines would have just ran right into the floor.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-07-2007, 10:03 PM

kyle4381 · 10-07-2007, 11:49 PM

Nice...

sick69 · 10-08-2007, 03:37 AM

Yeah it was worth the extra time! Looks damn good from here. Did you just cut a line through the ribs inthe floor so the back wall sat in it or did you actually cut every rib into the wall?

Frank

Rokcrln · 10-08-2007, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sick69

Yeah it was worth the extra time! Looks damn good from here. Did you just cut a line through the ribs inthe floor so the back wall sat in it or did you actually cut every rib into the wall?

Frank

I used a small hand file to notch each rib into the back wall. But the cutting a slice sure sounds easy

No a single slice with a .035 cut off wheel turned out to be a perfect fit. I had to tap the lower section in with a small hammer it fit so well.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

sick69 · 10-09-2007, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I used a small hand file to notch each rib into the back wall. But the cutting a slice sure sounds easy

No a single slice with a .035 cut off wheel turned out to be a perfect fit. I had to tap the lower section in with a small hammer it fit so well.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Had you actually cut each rib into the back wall,,,,,that would have been worth an extra grand! looks like you got a nice tight fit with it. great job!

Rokcrln · 10-20-2007, 10:10 PM

Time to slice and dice! I had some time today during baby sitting my son so only about 2hrs all day

I got the body off the frame and bolted to the dolly and ready to be cut all apart for rust repair and blasting. I hope to be finished working out of town next week so I will be able to get it up to the strippers so I can get started on the rest of the repair.

And no the dolly plans will not be ready for awhile yet, I have some tweaking to do before I am ready to draw up the plans.

Sorry for the bad pics but with my son in one hand and a camera in the other this is as good as they get

Kevin
LFD Inc.

sick69 · 10-20-2007, 10:21 PM

OMG,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING SPENDING TIME WITH YOUR SON INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE SHOP!

I'm just kidding.

Glad your taking some time to be with your son. Won't be long before he is out there with you!

Frank

Rokcrln · 10-21-2007, 12:33 AM

How do you think I got this much done. He was out their with me sleeping in his stroller while I worked! Wonder if I can charge for his time as shop forman

Kevin
LFD Inc.

08-20-2007, 07:08 PM	#76
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. has ther ever been any pics posted of lemon drop all finished? just wondering if i missed them. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

08-25-2007, 07:20 AM	#78
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. You are a Artist __________________ 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

08-25-2007, 03:16 PM	#79
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Here are some progress shots from this morning. I will get more later when I have a chance. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

08-25-2007, 03:18 PM	#80
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Awesome __________________ 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

08-25-2007, 07:47 PM	#81
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Here is the weekends work! Not bad for part of a day and it all lines up very nice. Next weekend I will finish the rear cab body line change and get the top tacked in place so I can cut off the quarter panels and send it out for blasting. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 08-27-2007 at 01:27 AM.

08-25-2007, 09:53 PM	#82
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. AMAZING work,... like always. I wish you were closer to me and I was independently weathly! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-26-2007, 12:10 PM	#83
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08-26-2007, 03:26 PM	#84
mkundo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ca. Posts: 366	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Kevin, Well, This has been a weekend that will go down in the books for me. When I got home after are phone call I could hardly wait to see the progress. I'm still amased at what you have acomplished. It's great. __________________ Dan Last edited by mkundo; 08-26-2007 at 03:27 PM.

08-26-2007, 03:34 PM	#85
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Like a glove Nice! That's a nice touch on the back of the cab. Makes it look much more finished. That blue Trazer I posted looked horrible in that area. Bed wood just butted up against the back of the cab...

08-26-2007, 11:05 PM	#86
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. man oh man... this dude is amazin. i can read and read.. but the pictures really show the thought and work that goes on... again great work. __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

08-27-2007, 02:30 PM	#87
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Man great job! Takes alot to do such a mod to a 2wd Blazer! But it looks like it will be nice and clean, like evrything else you touch!

09-01-2007, 01:30 AM	#88
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. The owner came by today with some needed parts and for a look. I think he is pleased with the progress so far and is looking forward to more progress. What he brought by today was the core support and hardware, tailgate and the rebuild kit for the door hinges. Now I can rebuild the hinges to assure that everything will end up how I want after teh cab is welded in place. I will also double check the front fenders, core suport for door gaps and alignments. Then I will tear it down, cut out the rusted areas and send it off to blasting. I hope to have it blasted and back in the shop in about a month for all the new sheet metal to start finding its home for good. Kevin LFD inc.

09-01-2007, 08:40 AM	#89
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,704	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Amazing cut and fit, ya should have been a surgeon. Great work!!! J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

10-07-2007, 06:48 PM	#90
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Anything new with this project? Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

10-07-2007, 08:45 PM	#92
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. I thru on some cheap spray paint I had around to help the body lines show up a bit better. What do you think was it worth the extra time? If I did not section the cab back the vertical body lines would have just ran right into the floor. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images



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10-07-2007, 10:03 PM	#93
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. __________________ 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

10-07-2007, 11:49 PM	#94
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10-08-2007, 03:37 AM	#95
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Yeah it was worth the extra time! Looks damn good from here. Did you just cut a line through the ribs inthe floor so the back wall sat in it or did you actually cut every rib into the wall? Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

10-20-2007, 10:10 PM	#98
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Time to slice and dice! I had some time today during baby sitting my son so only about 2hrs all day I got the body off the frame and bolted to the dolly and ready to be cut all apart for rust repair and blasting. I hope to be finished working out of town next week so I will be able to get it up to the strippers so I can get started on the rest of the repair. And no the dolly plans will not be ready for awhile yet, I have some tweaking to do before I am ready to draw up the plans. Sorry for the bad pics but with my son in one hand and a camera in the other this is as good as they get Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 10-21-2007 at 12:32 AM.

10-20-2007, 10:21 PM	#99
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. OMG,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING SPENDING TIME WITH YOUR SON INSTEAD OF WORKING IN THE SHOP! I'm just kidding. Glad your taking some time to be with your son. Won't be long before he is out there with you! Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

10-21-2007, 12:33 AM	#100
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. How do you think I got this much done. He was out their with me sleeping in his stroller while I worked! Wonder if I can charge for his time as shop forman Kevin LFD Inc.

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