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hotrodhomi · 01-17-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

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.

I know what you mean. I have to go to Oakland before the meet today.

MrBeast · 01-18-2009, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

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.

So a Hummer style turret then?

Frizzle Fry · 01-17-2009, 11:08 PM

Mine are 31.6" overall (305/40/22). We took slightly different approaches to this so you may be fine. But it's amazing how quickly that space goes away when you get close to the ground (mine doesn't even lay frame). With a 2" longer wheelbase those tub protrusions will naturally be smaller.

Rokcrln · 01-18-2009, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Mine are 31.6" overall (305/40/22). We took slightly different approaches to this so you may be fine. But it's amazing how quickly that space goes away when you get close to the ground (mine doesn't even lay frame). With a 2" longer wheelbase those tub protrusions will naturally be smaller.

No doubt it will be close. I will use these tires for fitments and see how it goes. I sent a little something back home with Brad for you so make sure you hit him up!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 01-18-2009, 02:16 PM

Hah, cool!

Rokcrln · 01-18-2009, 03:31 PM

Slight change in plans for the new rocker area. I liked how it turned out but it just didn't flow right. It looked home made so I cut parts out and built some new parts today. Here is the new version.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 01-18-2009, 03:35 PM

Definately better and allows you to have a curved door corner rather than squared off.

**88JRFAN** · 01-18-2009, 04:09 PM

Yeah that looks better. As you said the roundness of it does flow better. Looking very sweet, you have got some of the best metal working skills i have seen. Daren

nuke1 · 01-18-2009, 04:49 PM

looking good

38chevyhotrod · 01-18-2009, 04:59 PM

Yes it looks much better this way, I already thought that you would change it

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This is the only way it has to be, indeed great metal work.
I like every picture I see from you. you make it look so easy(I know that it isn't)

Rokcrln · 01-18-2009, 07:00 PM

Here are a few more progress pic's. I still have a few small pieces to fill in but you should get the idea. I first made the new inner corner piece then I cut a thin strip, curved it to fit the door edge then spot welded it to the inner piece and hemmed the door edge to the outer skin. It has a nice almost factory look now and it is very Strong.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

PHAT TONY · 01-18-2009, 07:24 PM

How many hours do you have in a day there? I work at home(doing what you're planning to do-restos&customs) and find it hard somedays to spend ANY time at all on my junk, never mind having 2 or 3 projects on the go!

nuke1 · 02-02-2009, 12:18 AM

Hey Kevin, that F**d is kick @$$ i do not care what others say but i am drooling!

**thelonerife** · 02-02-2009, 02:06 AM

That is a nice job on the ford. Keep your son interested. Mine lost interest in the 68 Camaro project and I sold it. Now I wish I would have kept it for myself. Good luck with it.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-02-2009, 02:09 AM

Wow, what a clean truck and what a difference!

The rear suspension looks like it was made for the truck.

BlueJeep · 02-02-2009, 05:27 PM

What's the width on that IRS, WMS - WMS? 5 on 4.5 pattern right? Thanks.

Rokcrln · 02-02-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep

What's the width on that IRS, WMS - WMS? 5 on 4.5 pattern right? Thanks.

63 1/4" at ride height and less as it goes up with the camber.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jugernot · 02-03-2009, 12:22 AM

Oh Man, You need to call me or drop me an email, when you do this stuff cause I wan't to help. It would only cost you one of your wifes awesome hamburgers......... I'm off this Sat and Sun, if you need help let know.

Rokcrln · 02-03-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jugernot

Oh Man, You need to call me or drop me an email, when you do this stuff cause I wan't to help. It would only cost you one of your wifes awesome hamburgers......... I'm off this Sat and Sun, if you need help let know.

I could use some help ether day depending on my wife's schedule. I have to pull the front clip off the Blazer (yeah again) and git it and allot of other stuff loaded on the trailer for a road trip it AZ. for the following weekend. Then if my tranny case shows up we can start motor mounts in the F1. I will let you know what day works best.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

kyull67 · 02-02-2009, 06:37 PM

Looks good, Lucky son!

franky69c10 · 02-03-2009, 11:58 PM

look'n good kevin...

1956cameo · 02-04-2009, 11:22 AM

I am really liking how the Tahoe is turning out. I absolutely love the custom but looks as though it could have been stock look. I have been following this build forever and can't believe I haven't subscribed yet. The Ford F-1 is a very impressive looking project as well. Are you going to keep the patina look or are you going to go ahead and paint it?

Rokcrln · 02-04-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1956cameo

I am really liking how the Tahoe is turning out. I absolutely love the custom but looks as though it could have been stock look. I have been following this build forever and can't believe I haven't subscribed yet. The Ford F-1 is a very impressive looking project as well. Are you going to keep the patina look or are you going to go ahead and paint it?

Thanks I agree the custom stock look is fun to try and pull off but some times it is allot more work.
We are keeping the patina for now but we have plans for an all out show truck down the road with this one. Really the main reason for doing this truck at this point is I need a base line for the amount of hours for the suspension for a customer's 41 Chevy truck I will be doing the same way. So I figured the most accurate way to do that was go ahead and install the parts I had for ours and let him know what it would take.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jugernot · 02-04-2009, 10:12 PM

what time should I show up Sat?

Rokcrln · 02-05-2009, 12:29 AM

How about 8:30 then you can head out to Jim's with me to grab the trailer.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

01-17-2009, 11:08 PM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Mine are 31.6" overall (305/40/22). We took slightly different approaches to this so you may be fine. But it's amazing how quickly that space goes away when you get close to the ground (mine doesn't even lay frame). With a 2" longer wheelbase those tub protrusions will naturally be smaller. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 01-18-2009 at 12:34 AM.

01-18-2009, 02:16 PM	#5
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Hah, cool!

01-18-2009, 03:31 PM	#6
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Slight change in plans for the new rocker area. I liked how it turned out but it just didn't flow right. It looked home made so I cut parts out and built some new parts today. Here is the new version. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-18-2009, 03:35 PM	#7
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Definately better and allows you to have a curved door corner rather than squared off.

01-18-2009, 04:09 PM	#8
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Yeah that looks better. As you said the roundness of it does flow better. Looking very sweet, you have got some of the best metal working skills i have seen. Daren __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

01-18-2009, 04:49 PM	#9
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build looking good __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

01-18-2009, 04:59 PM	#10
38chevyhotrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 191	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Yes it looks much better this way, I already thought that you would change it. This is the only way it has to be, indeed great metal work. I like every picture I see from you. you make it look so easy(I know that it isn't) __________________ Anybody can restore a classic, takes a man to cut one up..... http://www.arnoldscustoms.com Last edited by 38chevyhotrod; 01-18-2009 at 04:59 PM.

01-18-2009, 07:00 PM	#11
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Here are a few more progress pic's. I still have a few small pieces to fill in but you should get the idea. I first made the new inner corner piece then I cut a thin strip, curved it to fit the door edge then spot welded it to the inner piece and hemmed the door edge to the outer skin. It has a nice almost factory look now and it is very Strong. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-18-2009, 07:24 PM	#12
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build How many hours do you have in a day there? I work at home(doing what you're planning to do-restos&customs) and find it hard somedays to spend ANY time at all on my junk, never mind having 2 or 3 projects on the go!

02-02-2009, 12:18 AM	#13
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Hey Kevin, that F**d is kick @$$ i do not care what others say but i am drooling! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-02-2009, 02:06 AM	#14
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build That is a nice job on the ford. Keep your son interested. Mine lost interest in the 68 Camaro project and I sold it. Now I wish I would have kept it for myself. Good luck with it. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

02-02-2009, 02:09 AM	#15
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Wow, what a clean truck and what a difference! The rear suspension looks like it was made for the truck. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-02-2009, 05:27 PM	#16
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build What's the width on that IRS, WMS - WMS? 5 on 4.5 pattern right? Thanks. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

02-03-2009, 12:22 AM	#18
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Oh Man, You need to call me or drop me an email, when you do this stuff cause I wan't to help. It would only cost you one of your wifes awesome hamburgers......... I'm off this Sat and Sun, if you need help let know. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

02-02-2009, 06:37 PM	#20
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Looks good, Lucky son! __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne



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02-03-2009, 11:58 PM	#21
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build look'n good kevin... __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

02-04-2009, 11:22 AM	#22
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I am really liking how the Tahoe is turning out. I absolutely love the custom but looks as though it could have been stock look. I have been following this build forever and can't believe I haven't subscribed yet. The Ford F-1 is a very impressive looking project as well. Are you going to keep the patina look or are you going to go ahead and paint it?

02-04-2009, 10:12 PM	#24
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build what time should I show up Sat? __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

02-05-2009, 12:29 AM	#25
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build How about 8:30 then you can head out to Jim's with me to grab the trailer. Kevin LFD Inc.

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