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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
I can't say anything the others have not already said- you do great work and you fab skills are phenomenal! I would still be shaking my head back around page 3................
I really appreciate all the extra time you are taking for pics and write-ups and on top of that trying to share some parts with other members. The only suggestion I have is for you to buy the house next door here in scenic Tenino WA. Then some of your skills could be shared even more! Love this thread ![]()
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
I see you got ottobaun chilling on the porch. the UPS guy must really like to deliver to your house. I am glad to see your build is coming right along and it look great. keep up the good work Kevin. Tony
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Awesome build Kevin!!!
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Well some progress is better than no progress right? Had an hour to kill tonight so I set up the fuel lines from the new tank. Mine is a bit different because my tank is out of an 84 Blazer (full size, 25gal) that had a carb but I am using a EFI sending unit and pick up. I just pulled off the elect fuel pump (stored it for future use
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
An "hour" to spare. Yeah right! Like you have SOOO much spare time. Come spend your spare time with me!
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Love the build,
Did your 3/8 line for the fuel filter have a normal 45 degree flare? Similar to a brake line? Reason I ask is because I picked up two pieces of Poly-Armour line from NAPA to use as my fuel line, already has flares and nuts... I could just add the filter in the middle to span the length of my frame... Thanks
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
No it is a GM O-ring fitting. I have a real nice hydro flairing tool that will do more things than I know what to do with.
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
looking good but how do you plan to access that fuel filter?
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
looking good.........
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
It is tight but you can get it with the tire off and the right wrenches. If this was a carbed sender I would have placed it just in front of the tank.
Well I got the driveshaft today and it was $247.94 I had to go with a one piece shaft and it is all new except the tranny slip yoke. Turns out they figure the tube size by how long your shaft it. Mine is 62" and that works out to be a 3.5" tube size. They said a 3" might be ok but it is right on the boarder so I went with the 3.5" Also my two piece shaft was a 2.5" tube size so none of the parts would have worked and to use the two piece shaft I would have had to shorten the top half and lengthen the bottom and rebuild the entire thing. So a 3.5" all new one piece shaft was the best way to go and now I do not need to worry about it for a long time to come. Kevin LFD Inc. $3235.76 95hrs |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
What diamter would a 95" one be?!
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
hmmm, go find a flagpole and you're set!
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Hey Kevin this is a great thread! I will be ordering my new driveshaft within a couple of weeks- 60.5 inch for my SWB with a short-shaft. Not sure of the cost until I take my ends in. I was told a 4" diameter would be best for the big-block.
I am impressed at how frugal you have been- and also see that you are already over $3,000. This is an expensive endeavor, but I love these old trucks! Thanks again,
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Not to speak for Windancer, but, I think he meant even doing it frugally, the $$$ starts to add up. How much money is to much? I think it depends on how you use your trucks. If you drive it like a "truck" or it's your DD, $10K to $15K is no more expensive than buying a newer truck. If it's parked in the garage as a "toy", then, yeah it's a lot of money to just be sitting there for a weekend driver. I've got about $40K in parts (not counting) labor in my 48. That's a lot of money
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Sorry not alot but still moving forward piece by piece. Started on the brakes last night, I am replacing the wheel cyclinders, shoes, center hose, axel hard lines and adjusters on the rear. I cleaned all parts and painted the backing plates and outer drums then up front I am replacing the pads, both hoses and flushing the system. I am into parts for $175 and 2hrs down so far. The rear drums are painted and everything is back together and ready for new hard lines.
I found out my rear yoke on the pinion is warn out so now I get to replace that as well. I hope to have it up and running in the next few weeks. Sorry it is going so slow but life is moving very fast these days! Kevin LFD Inc. |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
While Lemon Drop is curing in the shop and I have a few days untill I can deliver the last of the parts I thought I would get Low Buck closer to the road. I was at the pick-n-pull I found a gas door that was not the standard shape and thought it might work out well. It is off a Mazda Miata and has a remote door release.
I started off by pulling the pass side wheel tub and found out were I wanted to mount the door for the best body curve fitment. I just kind of eye balled it and then checked the inside of the bed for any clearance problems. I then made a templet for the rough shape of the cut out and traced it to the bed side. I also added some location lines to keep things in place. These lines were also transfered to the gas door and the bed side. I then cut out the hole smaller than I would need just so the filler neck could fit in the bed side. I then traced the out side of the patch and keeped triming untill it fit. Then I welded it all in and ground it down. Mixed up a bit of mud and put on a thin cote, let it dry and hit it with a long board and shapped it a bit. It only took a small second cote and sanded out real well. As I was doing this it was looking way off but with a little bit of tweaking it found its way. The door still needs a bit of hand tweaking and then on to mounting the door realease. I have not really messed with the filer tube yet because that will need some cutting and welding to fit its best. It will be visable inside the bed but not too much and it will be out of the way so it can still be used as a truck. This step cost $9.50 for the door and $2.00 to get in. All of about 2.5hrs and it is to this piont and looking good if you ask me. Kevin LFD inc. $3247.26 97.5hrs |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Body work!
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
![]() ![]() The round door is nice though.
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
that looks good and the best part is its different then everybody else
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
I like the fuel door. Nice job!
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
very nice
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
when you get a chance will you post some more pics of your truck all back together, im thinking about cutting a long bed down now.
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