Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up!

[Rokcrln]

Well the cab work is done for now and ready to set up the seat mounts this week and then it is off to blasting and sealing

I cut in the rear Cargo Light tonight so that part is finished up so thier is one more box to check off the list!

Kevin

[mnunn454]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I cut in the rear Cargo Light tonight so that part is finished up so thier is one more box to check off the list!
Kevin

Kevin,

Nice job. My 1st time seeing the thread. Impressive to say the least. Inspirational seems like a better word.

Got a question. I want to add a cargo light to my 69 and am wondering what to order. Was that a stock cargo light from a 70-up you inserted in the project?
Thx
Mike

[matthufham]

why'd you add a cargo light? it was nice and smooth without it.

[chickenwing]

I'm not generally not prone to whining but this thread obviously has great value to darn near all of us. I too think it should be in the 67-72 forum, barring that maybe paint and body?

[Liz]

My Lord ya'll it was a mistake... most peoples buildups are in this section, which is why I moved it here.
Next time, instead of going on about it in the post... PM one of us and ask.
I apologize for the oversight, silly human thing about not being perfect ..........

Originally Posted by Chevy Muscle

As they say, "no good deed goes unpunished" .... thanks for posting all the pictures in this thread, that is what made this a great thread... but it also may have lead to the move.

I vote it should be back in the 67-72 message board.

I truely hope you don't believe that the mods and admins here are out to get people.

[Rokcrln]

Hey all just so everyone know Liz sent me a very nice PM explaining why it was move. Like she said above it is where alot of builds are done and she thought it would get alot of exposure here, that is all!

But you all like me go to one place for your daily drugs and when our dealer is not on the same street corner we panic. Liz said she will move it back and she would like to see it end up in FAQ and so would I once the build is finished.

Thanks for listening and following this thread. I have several more builds starting up and I will figure out the best place to post them all. Speaking for my sefl I am not very good at navigating on this site because they do offer so much on one site that I get frustrated but at the same time it forces me to see areas I never knew were their.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Captkaos]

For me, I like that it was moved. It was hard finding it in the other forum since all the other builds were being done here. It doesn't matter where it is, I just like following your work. It is inspiring to me and keeps me motivated...

[Rokcrln]

Sit down in your chair right their and let me tell you how it's done! (C.D. devil went down to Georgia)

Started the seat install by first doing layout and placement for the fronts. Also to make sure things are plenty strong enough for the intergrated seat belts I placed the mounting points in the stock locations. What this will do is allow me to double up th emetal under the floor and also tie that metal into the cab floor support. For the best height it ment having to notch out the rear seat rails. I did this just by slicing the floor open an inch on each side of the slider and reworked the floor brace to allow the section to be flattened out. I welded each layer back together before moving to the next piece. This keeps everything as strong as posible. The front of the seat will mount in the stock small hump that the factory seat bolted into and once I double up the metal under the floor with break shape it will be just fine. Here is were it is tonight and I hope to have the fronts done in a day or so then get to the back seat.

The rear will require alot more fab work both for the floor mounts as well as the seat mounts to get them all level and at the desired height. Also their are two mounting plates that will weld into the rear of the cab to support the back of the seat.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[cstanley]

that's gonna be so awesome!

[1974gmc]

nice buildup! you can do some amazing work.

[mike nutt]

kevin, your awesome dude.

[hoser]

Nice work!

Can someone copy this thread and removed all the replies but Rokcrln and his pics, clean it up a little and remove all the post like mine heh this sucker needs ot be archived.

[jugernot]

When is it my turn????????????????
Just kidding Kevin, you can't rush an artist.

Nice work.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by jugernot

When is it my turn????????????????
Just kidding Kevin, you can't rush an artist.

Nice work.

It is comming real soon! I can't wait to get started. I just spent $2400 (thanks extd56 ) on more shop tools. Thanks for being under standing. Your build will be my best fab work to date

Kevin
LFD Inc

[chevyboy55]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

It is comming real soon! I can't wait to get started. I just spent $2400 (thanks extd56 ) on more shop tools. Thanks for being under standing. Your build will be my best fab work to date

Kevin
LFD Inc

Best yet?? I personally can't wait!!!

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by chevyboy55

Best yet?? I personally can't wait!!!

Untill my Personal 70 2wd blazer starts

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[classicchev]

Cool!!!!!!!!!

[extd56]

Kevin,

Looks good, the extended cab rear seat seems like it was made to fit in the truck if GM had ever made a truck like this from the factory. I like the fact that the seat folds up against the back of the cab when it is not in use. Thanks

[boundstaffpress]

I've been gone for a while, and that was the best three pages I've read all summer. What a fantastic job you do Kevin. You are a hero to just about everyone on the forum.

[cstanley]

couple quick questions:
has anyone ever tried the ext. cab rear seat as their primary cab seat (single cab?)
i think they are usually "thinner" seats, perhaps allowing for more tummy/leg room? any thoughts? would they be comfy?

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by cstanley

couple quick questions:
has anyone ever tried the ext. cab rear seat as their primary cab seat (single cab?)
i think they are usually "thinner" seats, perhaps allowing for more tummy/leg room? any thoughts? would they be comfy?

Do not even think about it! The back of the seat is non adjustable and very up right. The seat bottom is flat and short so the back side of your thigh would be very sore after a short drive. It is fine for a back seat that you know going in the back door that it is not as good as a front seat. But I really think it would make for a bad front. Also it must fasten to the back of the cab so you would need to have the gas tank somwhere else. Just my $.02 but I have thought about it and long since forgot about it as well!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[byrd]

cstanley, that is a good question, one that I would like to have answered as well. I am over 6'3" and don't have a tummy(180 lbs.), but my legs/back start to hurt after a while of being kinda cramped in the stock bench seat.

[cojnit]

this is great stuff (not that I can do anything with it) I am currently looking for someone to do some work like this in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Anyone?

[yote1234]

rokcrln......what frame was used? is it extended? where? thanks..

[Long Roof]

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