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Frizzle Fry · 06-15-2007, 11:49 AM

More metal work... Cleaning up the gate area:

Frizzle Fry · 06-15-2007, 11:57 AM

No More Crap Trap!

Britain Smith · 06-15-2007, 12:35 PM

I guess you are not going back to barn doors...

-Britain

Frizzle Fry · 06-15-2007, 12:41 PM

...or a fold-down tailgate

**yote1234** · 06-15-2007, 06:17 PM

you make all that look soo easy.... but i know otherwise... great job....

68GMC454 · 06-16-2007, 03:01 PM

man nice build..great workk.. i definatly got to get around to those welding classes..looks good..

Frizzle Fry · 06-16-2007, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yote1234

you make all that look soo easy.... but i know otherwise... great job....

Nice collection in your siggy

Quote:

Originally Posted by h8menow

yeah, 69' gettin ready to build a stroker motor for it and i'm going to bag and body drop it on 24's. it's going to be my tow pig and daily.

frizzle fry this build is amazing.

Post up some pics when you do!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68GMC454

man nice build..great workk.. i definatly got to get around to those welding classes..looks good..

Thanks, you can teach yourself with a little internet research and practice. Classes never hurt though

Other side done. They're not perfect but good enough for a thin skinning:

blaznhot_23 · 06-16-2007, 08:45 PM

nice work!!!

71chevytruckguy · 06-17-2007, 04:36 AM

man i've set here and read this whole thing. that's is amazin. you've got some serious bodywork skills. keep up the good work!! chris.

Frizzle Fry · 06-19-2007, 11:13 AM

'preciate all the comments.

Parts are starting to roll in.

Working on mounting my tank and compressor now. Bags will be here today or tomorrow

Frizzle Fry · 06-26-2007, 01:14 AM

Some shots of the bagging progress:

Modified tank brackets

Tank, compressor, and valves mounted

Tank tucks up nicely here

Comp-to-tank line routing

CG · 06-26-2007, 01:16 AM

What???????? I figured you would have been done with this ride by now.

Looking good...one of my favorite build threads.

Frizzle Fry · 06-26-2007, 10:43 AM

Had company and other "distractions," but now I'm back on track

1lowdiesel · 06-26-2007, 11:27 AM

looks really good. but becareful that braided hose gets pretty hot.

Frizzle Fry · 06-26-2007, 11:48 AM

Thanks for the heads up on the line. Could get a little meltage on the gromet

wagonhoe · 06-26-2007, 04:05 PM

I haven't been able to keep my jaw off the floor since this thread started. Nice work!!!

lofly'a · 06-30-2007, 05:48 AM

been sittin at work in the middle of the night reading all your posts and both builds, and i feel so inept. just the way you think out and solve issues/problems/visions is the work of a true innovator. my friends and family tell me how good i am when they see my work, but i don't think i can hold a candle to you. i have both a 68 swb fleet and a 72 blazer in the works for more than 7 years now, and can't find the time to devote to them, but you are truly the inspiration i need (and a few grand

) to crank back up. keep it up, we appreciate your work, and watching you do it. maybe i might be able to impress you one day.

i don't want to short change others like Rokclrn, HartRod, and quite a few others as i am equally impressed by every tread they post. they too, are excelllent innovators/thinkers/doers

70c10 · 07-02-2007, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lofly'a

been sittin at work in the middle of the night reading all your posts and both builds, and i feel so inept. just the way you think out and solve issues/problems/visions is the work of a true innovator. my friends and family tell me how good i am when they see my work, but i don't think i can hold a candle to you. i have both a 68 swb fleet and a 72 blazer in the works for more than 7 years now, and can't find the time to devote to them, but you are truly the inspiration i need (and a few grand

) to crank back up. keep it up, we appreciate your work, and watching you do it. maybe i might be able to impress you one day.

i don't want to short change others like Rokclrn, HartRod, and quite a few others as i am equally impressed by every tread they post. they too, are excelllent innovators/thinkers/doers

I couldn't agree more!

It takes alot of b@lls to do some of the things you hard core guys have done to your rides. Truly amazing stuff

Frizzle Fry · 06-30-2007, 08:40 PM

There really are some true talents on this board. It's a huge compliment to be considered among them. I doubt I would have done half the stuff I've done if it weren't for this board

Thanks for the comments. I'll be posting a BIG update soon

Frizzle Fry · 07-02-2007, 04:34 AM

It's 1:30AM west coast and I literally just walked in from finishing up the rear bags and notch... and I'm driving it to work in the morning--no shocks

Pics tomorrow!

1lowdiesel · 07-02-2007, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

It's 1:30AM west coast and I literally just walked in from finishing up the rear bags and notch... and I'm driving it to work in the morning--no shocks

Pics tomorrow!

thats dedication 1:30am and your still updating f that i would've just slept in the garage can't wait to see pics. no shocks huh

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-02-2007, 02:26 PM

No shocks?

Mine either, rides a li ruff but the ride is priceless

Frizzle Fry · 07-02-2007, 04:40 PM

It was a little bouncy

Shocks are going in today.

I have an issue with the rear floor... It's where the driveshaft wants to be...

There are a few pics here. More to come.

Frizzle Fry · 07-03-2007, 07:30 PM

Ok I've got some catching up to do on progress pics. Here's the rest of the air management:

This is the ECU for the Easy Street digital air management system. I suppose it's meant to be mounted to the frame because they made the harnesses so short you really don't have much choice. Since this is a Burb I was able to find a nice dry spot INSIDE the vehicle to mount it with barely enough slack in the harnesses.

Finalized the compressor wiring:

Here you can see the ECU and compressor relay:

Here it is with the ECU mounted behind the taillight (you can see the top mounting screw):

I ran the compressor power and ECU power wires up the D-pillar, in the track above the windows and down the A-pillar. The 12 gauge comp power goes straight to my stereo circuit breaker which is fed by 0-gauge from the batt:

Frizzle Fry · 07-03-2007, 07:41 PM

Start on the Notch:

First I removed the shock crossmember (kinda dark, I know):

I had previously welded in this crossmember in front of the tank to add frame rigidity. At this point I though about removing it but decided there was no need o take it out. I would just have to make the notch fit around it:

Positioning upper plates; I used this bar to set them level in reference to each other:

Here's where the driver's side ended up You can see where the frame had to be trimmed to get the inner plate to side flat against the rail:

Test fitting the inner plate after making a template and trimming it to fit around that crossmember:

Burned it in:

Welded the inside as well while I had access:

06-15-2007, 11:49 AM	#1
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project More metal work... Cleaning up the gate area: Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 06-15-2007 at 11:59 AM.

06-15-2007, 11:57 AM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project No More Crap Trap! Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 06-15-2007 at 12:00 PM.

06-15-2007, 12:35 PM	#3
Britain Smith Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 35	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I guess you are not going back to barn doors... -Britain

06-15-2007, 12:41 PM	#4
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project ...or a fold-down tailgate

06-15-2007, 06:17 PM	#5
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,384	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project you make all that look soo easy.... but i know otherwise... great job.... __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1951 -3100 5 window short bed 4sp 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

06-16-2007, 03:01 PM	#6
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project man nice build..great workk.. i definatly got to get around to those welding classes..looks good.. __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

06-16-2007, 08:45 PM	#8
blaznhot_23 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 661, CA Posts: 73	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project nice work!!!

06-17-2007, 04:36 AM	#9
71chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 599	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project man i've set here and read this whole thing. that's is amazin. you've got some serious bodywork skills. keep up the good work!! chris. __________________ its a work in progess. 71 c-10 lwb, in the middle of frame off restoration. 69 c-10 swb, drag truck, 406 sbc, balanced, comp 292 cam, ported, polished, gasket matched, and bowl blended pro comp 210cc heads, 2.02/1.60 ferrea valves,1.6 roller rockers, re curved hei with msd 6al box, 2-step rev limter, accel 300+ wires, ported victor jr intake, holley 750 double pumper carb, dynomax 1 5/8 headers, 4 spd munci m-20 with super case and iron midplate, mr. gasket vertigate shifter, 5.38 pro gears with full spool, 33 spline moser axles and c-clip elimators, line-loc, 5 gal fuel cell, holley blue pump. 7.807 @ 88.37mph 1.60 60FT 80 g-20 van, tow rig, cammed 305, th350, 10 bolt 88 jeep wrangler, dd, 258, ax-15 swap, 4.5" lift, 33x12.50's, lockers, 3.55's

06-19-2007, 11:13 AM	#10
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project 'preciate all the comments. Parts are starting to roll in. Working on mounting my tank and compressor now. Bags will be here today or tomorrow

06-26-2007, 01:14 AM	#11
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Some shots of the bagging progress: Modified tank brackets Tank, compressor, and valves mounted Tank tucks up nicely here Comp-to-tank line routing Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 08-10-2007 at 01:42 AM.

06-26-2007, 01:16 AM	#12
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,995	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project What???????? I figured you would have been done with this ride by now. Looking good...one of my favorite build threads.

06-26-2007, 10:43 AM	#13
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Had company and other "distractions," but now I'm back on track

06-26-2007, 11:27 AM	#14
1lowdiesel Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: central jersey Posts: 763	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project looks really good. but becareful that braided hose gets pretty hot. __________________ 69 4wd V6 20k orig miles!! 05 ccsb 2wd Diesel 500hp bagged and soon to be stock floored. 01 rcsb chevy 2wd 6bt cummins :devil:> build xtremediesel.com

06-26-2007, 11:48 AM	#15
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Thanks for the heads up on the line. Could get a little meltage on the gromet Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 06-26-2007 at 11:48 AM.

06-26-2007, 04:05 PM	#16
wagonhoe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, Is there anywhere else? Posts: 125	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I haven't been able to keep my jaw off the floor since this thread started. Nice work!!! __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban, 396cid, Turbo 400, 9" F***, Disk brakes all around 1968 C10 Suburban, 350cid, 700R4, bent frame 1968 C20 Suburban, no motor, trans or interior (SOLD!) 1953 Packard Ambulance 1992 Caprice wagon



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06-30-2007, 05:48 AM	#17
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project been sittin at work in the middle of the night reading all your posts and both builds, and i feel so inept. just the way you think out and solve issues/problems/visions is the work of a true innovator. my friends and family tell me how good i am when they see my work, but i don't think i can hold a candle to you. i have both a 68 swb fleet and a 72 blazer in the works for more than 7 years now, and can't find the time to devote to them, but you are truly the inspiration i need (and a few grand ) to crank back up. keep it up, we appreciate your work, and watching you do it. maybe i might be able to impress you one day. i don't want to short change others like Rokclrn, HartRod, and quite a few others as i am equally impressed by every tread they post. they too, are excelllent innovators/thinkers/doers __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

06-30-2007, 08:40 PM	#19
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project There really are some true talents on this board. It's a huge compliment to be considered among them. I doubt I would have done half the stuff I've done if it weren't for this board Thanks for the comments. I'll be posting a BIG update soon

07-02-2007, 04:34 AM	#20
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project It's 1:30AM west coast and I literally just walked in from finishing up the rear bags and notch... and I'm driving it to work in the morning--no shocks Pics tomorrow!

07-02-2007, 02:26 PM	#22
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project No shocks? Mine either, rides a li ruff but the ride is priceless __________________ 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

07-02-2007, 04:40 PM	#23
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project It was a little bouncy Shocks are going in today. I have an issue with the rear floor... It's where the driveshaft wants to be... There are a few pics here. More to come.

07-03-2007, 07:30 PM	#24
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Ok I've got some catching up to do on progress pics. Here's the rest of the air management: This is the ECU for the Easy Street digital air management system. I suppose it's meant to be mounted to the frame because they made the harnesses so short you really don't have much choice. Since this is a Burb I was able to find a nice dry spot INSIDE the vehicle to mount it with barely enough slack in the harnesses. Finalized the compressor wiring: Here you can see the ECU and compressor relay: Here it is with the ECU mounted behind the taillight (you can see the top mounting screw): I ran the compressor power and ECU power wires up the D-pillar, in the track above the windows and down the A-pillar. The 12 gauge comp power goes straight to my stereo circuit breaker which is fed by 0-gauge from the batt:

07-03-2007, 07:41 PM	#25
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Start on the Notch: First I removed the shock crossmember (kinda dark, I know): I had previously welded in this crossmember in front of the tank to add frame rigidity. At this point I though about removing it but decided there was no need o take it out. I would just have to make the notch fit around it: Positioning upper plates; I used this bar to set them level in reference to each other: Here's where the driver's side ended up You can see where the frame had to be trimmed to get the inner plate to side flat against the rail: Test fitting the inner plate after making a template and trimming it to fit around that crossmember: Burned it in: Welded the inside as well while I had access: Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 07-03-2007 at 07:44 PM.

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