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Frizzle Fry · 08-08-2007, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by lownfast

this is probably the best thread i have ever subscribed to!! keep up the good work. this gives me hope for my k5 project

That's quite a compliment. Thank you.

I FINALLY got the hidden hinges functional. It wasn't that it was a lot of head scratching, it was just a LOT of work! Had to drill 64 holes, yes six-four, and tap 20. There was multi layered metal to cut and drill with weird internal angles that wanted to push the bits to the side or break them...

I was starting to doubt if this was really worth doing but now I'm a believer.

Here's some pics of the driver's side:

Mounted...

and it works

Gokart Mozart · 08-10-2016, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

and it works

You couldn't have a better place to put two tubes in for securing a canopy for tailgating.

Frizzle Fry · 08-08-2007, 01:08 AM

More:

I still need to replaced the hinge pins to tighten these old hinges up and make some adjustments but overall they work as planned. Check out this video:

gringoloco · 08-08-2007, 02:45 AM

Nice. Have you thought about a hinge cover for the inside?

hotrodhomi · 08-08-2007, 09:37 AM

That is sweet!

Frizzle Fry · 08-08-2007, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Nice. Have you thought about a hinge cover for the inside?

Why would I want do cover those beauties???

Yes I have... I know I just moved the ugly from the outside to the inside

But I think they'll look good once they are all powdercoated or chromed. I'm also going to box in the top and bottom of those brackets I made.

Britain Smith · 08-08-2007, 02:34 PM

Dude, that would be killer with a linear acuator.

-Britain

**Captkaos** · 08-09-2007, 12:00 AM

Are you still doing away with the lower gate and making a full hatch, or did I miss that discussion?

PBFAB.COM · 08-09-2007, 01:36 AM

Frizzle Fry the Fabricating Freak!

Britain Smith · 08-09-2007, 01:36 AM

Yea, he is. One small step for Mike, one gaint leap for the Tahoe!

-Britain

Frizzle Fry · 08-09-2007, 03:13 PM

You cannot stop it

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-09-2007, 05:12 PM

Video

BigSky71 · 08-10-2007, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Video

Totally!

Frizzle Fry · 08-13-2007, 03:01 AM

Ya those hinges worked out pretty well... but... they were still over 40 years old so they were a little sloppy. Since there are no "rebuild kits" available for these I made my own.

These hinges have two different sized pins in them; the big ones are 5/16" and the small ones are 1/4". It seems like the 5/16" pins are harder than the 1/4" pins because the big ones showed no wear while the small ones were clearly worn.

What I did was to make brass bushings/sleeves from 1/32" sheet and replace the 1/4" pins with 1/4" brass rod. I bored the 1/4" holes out to 5/16" and the 5/16" holes out to 3/8" (add 1/16" to each).

These hinges now have ZERO slop!

Here's some pics (camera died after these) :

hgs_notes · 08-13-2007, 08:37 AM

Nicely done, just wondering though, did you check with the local hardware store to see what bushings they had in stock? I've done this a few times and was able to just buy the bushings I needed, then cut to the length I wanted.

gringoloco · 08-13-2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Nicely done, just wondering though, did you check with the local hardware store to see what bushings they had in stock? I've done this a few times and was able to just buy the bushings I needed, then cut to the length I wanted.

'Tis true. They have a pretty good selection. Good work though- very crafty!

Frizzle Fry · 08-13-2007, 12:41 PM

I see, I get all the good suggestions after the fact

hgs_notes · 08-13-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I see, I get all the good suggestions after the fact

Glad I could help with my new hindsight binoculars.

Frizzle Fry · 08-14-2007, 02:43 AM

FINALLY, the big payoff

The whole reason for getting into this hinge deal in the first place. I think it was worth it:

Frizzle Fry · 08-14-2007, 02:47 AM

...

Frizzle Fry · 08-14-2007, 02:47 AM

and the before and after comparo:

**Hart_Rod** · 08-14-2007, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

and the before and after comparo:

Looks great FF! Your tempting me to change mine..............

. Now, what are you going to do with those ugly tail lights.......................

Frizzle Fry · 08-14-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Now, what are you going to do with those ugly tail lights.

You've seen some of this but I'll go ahead and post what I've been playing with... Since you asked

Frizzle Fry · 08-14-2007, 07:07 PM

I knew I had to shorten the rack, but to take 20" out of it like I did the truck wouldn't have looked right. So I played with proportions in PS and came up with a 10" reduction (5" from each end).

Here's the proof

I mounted it slightly aft of the OG rear mounting holes. Each "leg" has two bolts and I ended up putting the forward bolt of the rear legs in the rear-most OG hole. Then marked and drilled for the rest.

The front ends up forward of the OG front position and rear slightly aft of OG. Here it is:

Frizzle Fry · 08-14-2007, 07:09 PM

...and the comparo:

08-08-2007, 01:08 AM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project More: I still need to replaced the hinge pins to tighten these old hinges up and make some adjustments but overall they work as planned. Check out this video: Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 08-08-2007 at 01:17 AM.

08-08-2007, 02:45 AM	#4
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08-08-2007, 09:37 AM	#5
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project That is sweet! __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

08-08-2007, 02:34 PM	#7
Britain Smith Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 35	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Dude, that would be killer with a linear acuator. -Britain

08-09-2007, 12:00 AM	#8
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08-09-2007, 03:13 PM	#11
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project You cannot stop it

08-09-2007, 05:12 PM	#12
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08-13-2007, 03:01 AM	#14
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Ya those hinges worked out pretty well... but... they were still over 40 years old so they were a little sloppy. Since there are no "rebuild kits" available for these I made my own. These hinges have two different sized pins in them; the big ones are 5/16" and the small ones are 1/4". It seems like the 5/16" pins are harder than the 1/4" pins because the big ones showed no wear while the small ones were clearly worn. What I did was to make brass bushings/sleeves from 1/32" sheet and replace the 1/4" pins with 1/4" brass rod. I bored the 1/4" holes out to 5/16" and the 5/16" holes out to 3/8" (add 1/16" to each). These hinges now have ZERO slop! Here's some pics (camera died after these) :

08-13-2007, 08:37 AM	#15
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,125	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Nicely done, just wondering though, did you check with the local hardware store to see what bushings they had in stock? I've done this a few times and was able to just buy the bushings I needed, then cut to the length I wanted. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

08-13-2007, 12:41 PM	#17
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I see, I get all the good suggestions after the fact

08-14-2007, 02:43 AM	#19
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project FINALLY, the big payoff The whole reason for getting into this hinge deal in the first place. I think it was worth it:

08-14-2007, 02:47 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 ...

08-14-2007, 07:07 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 I knew I had to shorten the rack, but to take 20" out of it like I did the truck wouldn't have looked right. So I played with proportions in PS and came up with a 10" reduction (5" from each end). Here's the proof I mounted it slightly aft of the OG rear mounting holes. Each "leg" has two bolts and I ended up putting the forward bolt of the rear legs in the rear-most OG hole. Then marked and drilled for the rest. The front ends up forward of the OG front position and rear slightly aft of OG. Here it is:

08-14-2007, 07:09 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 ...and the comparo:



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