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ebfabman · 01-08-2009, 07:31 PM

Kevin, I hurried through it on my lunch break, a little crude but I think you see the effect. Now that I have had time to look at it I can see where there can be improvements made, like taking out the step where the finger indention is and let that part flow all the way down to the outer edge. I just made an oval template, cut it out, rolled over the bottom edge, made a little filler shelf and welded it up. Ground and smoothed. Not to bad if you can spend a little time on em.

toomanytoyz · 01-08-2009, 09:42 PM

ebfabman, That turned out Really Nice the Way that you did them............

I Think Kevin is Right on about them Looking Really Good on a Stepper.....

Rick

Frizzle Fry · 01-10-2009, 01:02 AM

ebfabman's install is probably about the best pt handle install possible. Damn nice job. I'll reserve judgement on the overall look untill I see one done on a finished truck. So Kevin, any second thoughts after seeing his install?

Rokcrln · 01-10-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ebfabman

Hey XXL, these are the lines I see when I look at these trucks......I stole the pic from the galleries page. Kevin sorry about stinkin up your build thread...you want I should delete???

No please keep it!

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Originally Posted by XXL

It doesn't have to make sense, be aesthetically pleasing, or appeal to others.
/another 2 cents

I agree 100%, like wedge chops. I think they are one of the worst things you can do to one of these trucks but if an owner likes it I am all for him or her doing one.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

ebfabman's install is probably about the best pt handle install possible. Damn nice job. I'll reserve judgement on the overall look untill I see one done on a finished truck. So Kevin, any second thoughts after seeing his install?

The fence is not ready to fall yet. Right now I am looking forward to the END (

) of this project, not so much getting into it.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

XXL · 01-10-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I agree 100%, like wedge chops. I think they are one of the worst things you can do to one of these trucks but if an owner likes it I am all for him or her doing one.

Feels like a bit of lashing out, but touché... and still agreed. You'll notice that, even in those cases, the visual cues are still linear, though not parallel.

Rokcrln · 01-10-2009, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Feels like a bit of lashing out, but touché... and still agreed. You'll notice that, even in those cases, the visual cues are still linear, though not parallel.

No lashing, just in good fun. You are right about allot of what you have said but it still comes down to personal preference. AT the end of the day it's all about what you like and want to do. I value your opinion as well as most of the others on this site, you can do it so I don't mind your thoughts on it. What gets me are the guys that slam others work when they can't even find the muffler bearing on their own truck

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 01-10-2009, 08:35 PM

Here is some of todays Tahoe progress. jugernot came over for the day to play and we pulled the 72 front end off and replaced it with a 67 unit I had stashed in the attic. Then Jugernot stripped the paint and bondo off the pass side doors as I Tigged up the drivers side quarter. We also took a small break before lunch and went and flew a small RC Plain I picked up this week to see if I still remembered how to fly after 20yrs of not.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

turbojunker · 01-13-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

ebfabman's install is probably about the best pt handle install possible. Damn nice job. I'll reserve judgement on the overall look untill I see one done on a finished truck. So Kevin, any second thoughts after seeing his install?

To me, the PT handles would look great on a 60-66.

I saw an H3 in traffic today and the door handles on those are similar in design, but more squared off. I don't know the scale of them compared to a Suburban, or if they're pushbutton or not.

texanidiot25 · 01-14-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by turbojunker

To me, the PT handles would look great on a 60-66.

I saw an H3 in traffic today and the door handles on those are similar in design, but more squared off. I don't know the scale of them compared to a Suburban, or if they're pushbutton or not.

H3s are like all other GM trucks, their pull handles. You could make it work I'd imagine, I'll have to look at the escalade one I have at my dad's this weekend. GM is cheap and uses the same design on many handles.

VA72C10 · 01-10-2009, 08:41 PM

I really like the 67 front end on a burb/tahoe. Looks great!

toomanytoyz · 01-10-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I really like the 67 front end on a burb/tahoe. Looks great!

x 2, Definate Good Use of the Clip...........

Rick

RJGeister · 01-10-2009, 08:47 PM

Looking good as it usually does. Keep it up.

ftgauto · 01-13-2009, 10:32 PM

Dude, that's an awesome job!!! Looks Great!!!!!

Bob 68327 · 01-13-2009, 11:40 PM

Lookin Good !! That clip looks great but I'm biased

Bob

67ChevyRedneck · 01-14-2009, 01:08 AM

A 67 clip just looks "right" on EVERYTHING!!!

Does this mean you'll be shaving the markers too?

Rokcrln · 01-14-2009, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

A 67 clip just looks "right" on EVERYTHING!!!

Does this mean you'll be shaving the markers too?

Not sure yet.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-14-2009, 08:20 PM

I like that nose, keep it that way so I do not have to
change anything if I end up owning it in the future

texanidiot25 · 01-15-2009, 12:27 AM

Very sneaky sounding...

Rokcrln · 01-15-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Very sneaky sounding...

Nope we are just checking into taking a Tahoe and stretching it into a Burb

Kevin
LFD Inc.

hotrodhomi · 01-16-2009, 09:33 PM

looks good.

**Palf70Step** · 01-16-2009, 10:32 PM

Frizzle Fry · 01-17-2009, 03:54 AM

Mine looked like that once upon a time ...until I decided to notch the frame and run 22's in the back

Looking good!

Rokcrln · 01-17-2009, 09:25 AM

Mine will be staying this way even with the step notch and 22's. My mock up tires are 31" and I still have enough room, yours are what about 30"? Also as I build the rear 3 link wish bone set up I will be sliding the rear end further back to keep it centered up as right now they are just a tad forward. Now I may end up running a slight inner tub but the door opening should stay as is. Am I missing something? If so please chime in as I will be starting the other side on Sunday I have a Nor-Cal meet today to go to and dinner with my wife and friends for her Birthday.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

MrBeast · 01-17-2009, 09:53 AM

So when are you installing the machine guns behind the headlights?

Rokcrln · 01-17-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

So when are you installing the machine guns behind the headlights?

Sorry thats not my style. The parts of Oakland I drive through you want those sucker sticking right out of the hood so they know you mean business!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

01-08-2009, 07:31 PM	#1
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Kevin, I hurried through it on my lunch break, a little crude but I think you see the effect. Now that I have had time to look at it I can see where there can be improvements made, like taking out the step where the finger indention is and let that part flow all the way down to the outer edge. I just made an oval template, cut it out, rolled over the bottom edge, made a little filler shelf and welded it up. Ground and smoothed. Not to bad if you can spend a little time on em.

01-08-2009, 09:42 PM	#2
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build ebfabman, That turned out Really Nice the Way that you did them............ I Think Kevin is Right on about them Looking Really Good on a Stepper..... Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

01-10-2009, 01:02 AM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build ebfabman's install is probably about the best pt handle install possible. Damn nice job. I'll reserve judgement on the overall look untill I see one done on a finished truck. So Kevin, any second thoughts after seeing his install?

01-10-2009, 08:35 PM	#7
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Here is some of todays Tahoe progress. jugernot came over for the day to play and we pulled the 72 front end off and replaced it with a 67 unit I had stashed in the attic. Then Jugernot stripped the paint and bondo off the pass side doors as I Tigged up the drivers side quarter. We also took a small break before lunch and went and flew a small RC Plain I picked up this week to see if I still remembered how to fly after 20yrs of not. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-10-2009, 08:41 PM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I really like the 67 front end on a burb/tahoe. Looks great! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-10-2009, 08:47 PM	#12
RJGeister Retired Air Force 87-09 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bonaire, Georgia 31005 Posts: 284	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Looking good as it usually does. Keep it up.

01-13-2009, 10:32 PM	#13
ftgauto Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ft. Gibson OK Posts: 86	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Dude, that's an awesome job!!! Looks Great!!!!!

01-13-2009, 11:40 PM	#14
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Lookin Good !! That clip looks great but I'm biased Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

01-14-2009, 01:08 AM	#15
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01-14-2009, 08:20 PM	#17
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01-15-2009, 12:27 AM	#18
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Very sneaky sounding...

01-16-2009, 09:33 PM	#20
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01-16-2009, 10:32 PM	#21
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01-17-2009, 03:54 AM	#22
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Mine looked like that once upon a time ...until I decided to notch the frame and run 22's in the back Looking good!

01-17-2009, 09:25 AM	#23
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Mine will be staying this way even with the step notch and 22's. My mock up tires are 31" and I still have enough room, yours are what about 30"? Also as I build the rear 3 link wish bone set up I will be sliding the rear end further back to keep it centered up as right now they are just a tad forward. Now I may end up running a slight inner tub but the door opening should stay as is. Am I missing something? If so please chime in as I will be starting the other side on Sunday I have a Nor-Cal meet today to go to and dinner with my wife and friends for her Birthday. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 01-17-2009 at 09:29 AM.



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