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Frizzle Fry · 09-02-2007, 01:15 AM

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http://www.yogisinc.com/detail.cfm/-...1C/product.htm

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

You dont want the ones with the little lights in em I had em and hated them..... Little lights were not bright enough..

Good info guys, thanks.

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Originally Posted by va_tlc

i always like things better if someone else, doesnt have one like it...

I totally agree

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Originally Posted by method2mymadnes

There is only one mod that u left out of ur list, another door on the driver's side

That would be cool, huh? What about adding the 4th door and making both rear doors suicide? Imagine how cool that would look at a show with all the doors open and the rear hatch up!

Rokcrln · 09-02-2007, 10:24 AM

Sounds good, get to it!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

method2mymadnes · 09-02-2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

That would be cool, huh? What about adding the 4th door and making both rear doors suicide? Imagine how cool that would look at a show with all the doors open and the rear hatch up!

Now we're talkin!!!!!!

smbrouss70 · 09-03-2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

What about adding the 4th door and making both rear doors suicide? Imagine how cool that would look at a show with all the doors open and the rear hatch up!

Well, you might as well do LFD's forward-tilt hood too!

Frizzle Fry · 09-03-2007, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Well, you migt as well do LFD's forward-tilt hood too!

Link Please

smbrouss70 · 09-03-2007, 01:15 AM

Here you go!

LINKY

Frizzle Fry · 09-04-2007, 12:32 AM

You see what's happening here? This was supposed to be a "could have been factory" type build. Then I decided the hatch "could have been" made one-piece from the factory (minus the gas-struts). Then I thought since I already put a 476 in it that the "could have been factory" would apply only to the body. So I went ahead and notched the rear and bagged it. Now I might just have to throw that whole concept out the window

We'll see. Things could change a lot when "Tubby" gets kicked out of the garage for the 61 to go in...

Frizzle Fry · 09-05-2007, 01:01 PM

Met up with a couple board members at the PIR cruise-in last week. That's Brad's 67 shorty converstion next to Tubby (thanks for the pics Brad):

Frizzle Fry · 09-06-2007, 12:58 PM

Ok, some real work...

I finalized the routing of all the air, fuel, and brake lines. Before clamping everything in place I covered the fuel and air lines with nylon braided sheathing similar to what's used on aircraft wiring.

I figured out where I wanted to put the floor cross-sill and cut holes for the body-bushings as can be seen in the last pic.

Then I shortened the cross-sill (only one side had to be cut bc the other side was already short to make room for the spare tire well), and notched it for the tank.

All of this will be blown apart again for POR-15'ing

Then I cut the temp ply-wood to fit and bolted it in.

Frizzle Fry · 09-06-2007, 01:05 PM

...and as can be seen in the last couple pics, I finally got around to building the drive-shaft tunnel.

First I used half of a 5" OD 1/4" wall tubing section (2.5" wide) to reconnect the floor brace/seat mount.

Then I built the tunnel in two sections.

Still need to cover the frame cut-outs, but I can tell you that floor section around the tunnel is STRONG!

toomanytoyz · 09-06-2007, 02:14 PM

Good Job on The Tunnel & Sheathing, You at one Time said you were Going to Do the Rear Floor similar to the Pick up with Oak Strip's, Is that still Planned? If So, What are your Plan's to Cover the Frame rework area?

Thanks Again For The Inspiration, Rick

Frizzle Fry · 09-06-2007, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

Good Job on The Tunnel & Sheathing, You at one Time said you were Going to Do the Rear Floor similar to the Pick up with Oak Strip's, Is that still Planned? If So, What are your Plan's to Cover the Frame rework area?

Thanks Again For The Inspiration, Rick

Yep, that's still the plan. I already have the wood kit and chrome strips

But I'll probably just mock it up with the wood kit (it's pine) then have nice pieces made in teak or Ipe. I need to move the rear tubs up a few inches to make room for the 22's. Then I'll make a notch cover out of metal that goes all the way across from tub to tub. It'll either be painted body color or covered to match the inner panels (tan vinyl like the kick panels or...?).

Frizzle Fry · 09-07-2007, 12:22 PM

Made one of the frame covers/floor sections and burned it in. The other side should be cake now that I have a good pattern.

glock35ipsc · 09-07-2007, 12:39 PM

Getting close, and it's looking awesome! When done, are you going to go back to the same colors it was before it became a hoe?

Oh, and I love the avatar pic too!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-07-2007, 01:49 PM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Frizzle Fry · 09-07-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Getting close, and it's looking awesome! When done, are you going to go back to the same colors it was before it became a hoe?

Oh, and I love the avatar pic too!!

Hey man, just because she's promiscuous doesn't mean she's a hoe

Ya, I'm going with the scheme on page one/post #1, but with white also below the lower trim. I need to re-install PS and do another render.

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Thanks man!

berencam · 09-07-2007, 03:23 PM

great thread, i envy you guys that have a shop to do this kinda thing in, im 20 and still livin out of an apartment so 1 day projects is what im limited to. cant wait till i get a house with a BIG GARAGE! then my truck will go under the knife to get some much needed tcl... untill then i can droll at your projects.

Frizzle Fry · 09-08-2007, 12:03 AM

Take it all in man! I can't tell you how much I've learned from this site... and still learning. I know I woudn't have done half this stuff without it!

glock35ipsc · 09-08-2007, 12:30 AM

Had it not been for this place, I probably would have towed mine out back after it got hit. It would probably still be sitting out there too! I learn something new almost every day here.

On the other hand, it can be a bad thing too. My truck isn't just another truck anymore. And Frizz's burb, well........ it turned into a hoe!

Lookin good Frizz!!

L0WRIDE · 09-08-2007, 07:14 AM

nice work as allways Mike

Frizzle Fry · 09-17-2007, 04:01 PM

Been working on making room for those 20's! I posted this little project over in suspension.

glock35ipsc · 09-17-2007, 04:25 PM

That looks great Frizz! I'll bet most people will never notice it. On one hand it kinda sucks when people don't notice things you have spent a lot of time on, but on the other it tells you that you accomplished your goal of keeping it stock looking. Which in a way is just as rewarding. Great work!

ksucatz · 09-24-2007, 04:43 PM

FF. I have been away from the boards for a while, but came back and saw the awesome work you have done. Maybe I can use the final image to convince the wife to get rid of the Trailblazer and make a Tahoe. Might be neat to stuff the guts of the TB into a Tahoe.

You could always run the wheel tubs across to cover the notch, then you could go 335 or bigger in the rear. Might need them to handle the power!!

Frizzle Fry · 09-24-2007, 10:59 PM

Thanks Brent.

Trailblazer interior would probably work really well. I wonder if GM would let you use an On-Star subscription if your transferred the system over...

I haven't posted much on this thread lately but I haven't stopped working. I built a leaf guard, I'm modifying my 68 fenders, and I spent two days removing undercoating from the 68 hood (what a PITA!).

So my next big milestone is putting the 68 clip on.

Frizzle Fry · 09-25-2007, 05:37 PM

Here's the 68 hood. I think I'd rather buy a new one than do that again...

Took the braces off and went through it with a wire wheel and cup to be sure ALL that garbage was removed. This way I can chrome them if I want to and bolt em back on with some nice SS hardware. Next step is solvent!

15 lbs of undercoating:

09-02-2007, 10:24 AM	#427
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Sounds good, get to it! Kevin LFD Inc.

09-03-2007, 01:15 AM	#431
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Here you go! LINKY __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build Last edited by smbrouss70; 09-03-2007 at 01:16 AM.

09-04-2007, 12:32 AM	#432
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project You see what's happening here? This was supposed to be a "could have been factory" type build. Then I decided the hatch "could have been" made one-piece from the factory (minus the gas-struts). Then I thought since I already put a 476 in it that the "could have been factory" would apply only to the body. So I went ahead and notched the rear and bagged it. Now I might just have to throw that whole concept out the window We'll see. Things could change a lot when "Tubby" gets kicked out of the garage for the 61 to go in...

09-05-2007, 01:01 PM	#433
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Met up with a couple board members at the PIR cruise-in last week. That's Brad's 67 shorty converstion next to Tubby (thanks for the pics Brad):

09-06-2007, 12:58 PM	#434
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Ok, some real work... I finalized the routing of all the air, fuel, and brake lines. Before clamping everything in place I covered the fuel and air lines with nylon braided sheathing similar to what's used on aircraft wiring. I figured out where I wanted to put the floor cross-sill and cut holes for the body-bushings as can be seen in the last pic. Then I shortened the cross-sill (only one side had to be cut bc the other side was already short to make room for the spare tire well), and notched it for the tank. All of this will be blown apart again for POR-15'ing Then I cut the temp ply-wood to fit and bolted it in.

09-06-2007, 01:05 PM	#435
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project ...and as can be seen in the last couple pics, I finally got around to building the drive-shaft tunnel. First I used half of a 5" OD 1/4" wall tubing section (2.5" wide) to reconnect the floor brace/seat mount. Then I built the tunnel in two sections. Still need to cover the frame cut-outs, but I can tell you that floor section around the tunnel is STRONG!

09-06-2007, 02:14 PM	#436
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Good Job on The Tunnel & Sheathing, You at one Time said you were Going to Do the Rear Floor similar to the Pick up with Oak Strip's, Is that still Planned? If So, What are your Plan's to Cover the Frame rework area? Thanks Again For The Inspiration, Rick Last edited by toomanytoyz; 09-06-2007 at 02:15 PM.

09-07-2007, 12:22 PM	#438
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Made one of the frame covers/floor sections and burned it in. The other side should be cake now that I have a good pattern.

09-07-2007, 12:39 PM	#439
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Getting close, and it's looking awesome! When done, are you going to go back to the same colors it was before it became a hoe? Oh, and I love the avatar pic too!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-07-2007, 01:49 PM	#440
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-07-2007, 03:23 PM	#442
berencam Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: branson mo Posts: 933	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project great thread, i envy you guys that have a shop to do this kinda thing in, im 20 and still livin out of an apartment so 1 day projects is what im limited to. cant wait till i get a house with a BIG GARAGE! then my truck will go under the knife to get some much needed tcl... untill then i can droll at your projects.

09-08-2007, 12:03 AM	#443
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Take it all in man! I can't tell you how much I've learned from this site... and still learning. I know I woudn't have done half this stuff without it!

09-08-2007, 12:30 AM	#444
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Had it not been for this place, I probably would have towed mine out back after it got hit. It would probably still be sitting out there too! I learn something new almost every day here. On the other hand, it can be a bad thing too. My truck isn't just another truck anymore. And Frizz's burb, well........ it turned into a hoe! Lookin good Frizz!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 09-08-2007 at 12:32 AM.

09-08-2007, 07:14 AM	#445
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project nice work as allways Mike __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

09-17-2007, 04:01 PM	#446
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Been working on making room for those 20's! I posted this little project over in suspension.



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09-17-2007, 04:25 PM	#447
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project That looks great Frizz! I'll bet most people will never notice it. On one hand it kinda sucks when people don't notice things you have spent a lot of time on, but on the other it tells you that you accomplished your goal of keeping it stock looking. Which in a way is just as rewarding. Great work! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-24-2007, 04:43 PM	#448
ksucatz Suppose to be workin........ Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Shawnee, KS USA Posts: 164	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project FF. I have been away from the boards for a while, but came back and saw the awesome work you have done. Maybe I can use the final image to convince the wife to get rid of the Trailblazer and make a Tahoe. Might be neat to stuff the guts of the TB into a Tahoe. You could always run the wheel tubs across to cover the notch, then you could go 335 or bigger in the rear. Might need them to handle the power!! __________________ Brent '68 C10 '70 C10 '72 LeMans "03 Trailblazer "Stupidity is like a skill, some are born with it and some develop it over a period of time."" Author unknown

09-24-2007, 10:59 PM	#449
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Thanks Brent. Trailblazer interior would probably work really well. I wonder if GM would let you use an On-Star subscription if your transferred the system over... I haven't posted much on this thread lately but I haven't stopped working. I built a leaf guard, I'm modifying my 68 fenders, and I spent two days removing undercoating from the 68 hood (what a PITA!). So my next big milestone is putting the 68 clip on.

09-25-2007, 05:37 PM	#450
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Here's the 68 hood. I think I'd rather buy a new one than do that again... Took the braces off and went through it with a wire wheel and cup to be sure ALL that garbage was removed. This way I can chrome them if I want to and bolt em back on with some nice SS hardware. Next step is solvent! 15 lbs of undercoating:

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