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01-14-2007, 02:53 PM | #1 |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
I'll seriuosly be watching this one. This is the kind of info I need as I get into working over my `68.
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01-14-2007, 03:55 PM | #2 |
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Sweet I can't wait to see how it turns out!!!
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01-14-2007, 03:24 PM | #3 |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Kevin,I'll be watching.I think you started this build to keep the customers coming.Sure as the devil we will be watching and waiting and you will get covered up with customers work.That's how life always seems to work.I'll be looking forward to seeing this come together.Maybe you should video some of this one too.
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01-14-2007, 04:37 PM | #4 |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
This will be another good one to follow. One question though, why not just leave it a long bed? I mean if you are planning on towing with it and everything? Besides, I like the long beds. Anyway, cant wait to see an update...
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01-14-2007, 05:29 PM | #5 |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
He likes short beds more! This will be another cool one to watch.
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01-14-2007, 07:29 PM | #6 |
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Yes I can not stand long beds! Sorry guys nothing personal just my tastes! Plus what fun is cutting a bed and aframe if you end up with what you started with
Well it is running now and sounds good except for the exhaust leaks. It has some old rusty ful length headers on it that will stay for now and just get new gaskets later tonight. Today I had to buy a dist. clamp, PS belt, PS return hose, fuel - vac-heater hose's, ATF battery ground cable, air cleaner stud and cap nut. For a total of $126.20. That puts us at a total of $206.29 for a running truck almost ready for the road. I just need to put in a seat and make a trip to the DMV to get it transfered and registered (has a non op right now) and slap on some plates. The tranny works and so do the brakes as well as the posi I sitll need to time it and alittle tweaking that will happen in the next week or so. Here are a few pics of todays warm activity Kevin LFD Inc. Total $226.20 |
01-14-2007, 08:07 PM | #7 |
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this is gonna be a pretty cool thread.
although we are all starting to sound like kevin groupies. sorry but my shirt is staying on! later, Frank
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01-15-2007, 02:18 PM | #8 |
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Well just like we all know too well the $ are starting to add up. I went to time this thing today and the HEI's advance is all coroded and froze solid. I shopped around for a new one and the best one I found for the money was thru summit (sum-85000R1 for $85.88) w/handling it was 96.83 to my door. I also needed new wires and the best value I found for 8m wires w/90* plug ends for my headers was from Napa for $34.31 (part# 7002.44). This adds a total of $131.14 to our build. If I was not trying to keep this a low buck build I would have gone with DUI's HEI for about $255. but the one from summit will work just fine for my needs.
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01-15-2007, 03:38 PM | #9 |
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Hey Kevin that's the dizzy I went with and I'm happy with it
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kevin , looking good !!!!
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A few more pics from an hour in the shop tonight. Mixed a bit of black and shot some misc. parts along with my core support. Put on the engine covers, glove box door and misc dash emblems.
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01-14-2007, 07:20 PM | #13 |
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Looks like a good starter truck
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01-14-2007, 09:24 PM | #14 |
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Cool build. 21 degrees, not bad, we were near single digits here the last few nights. Besides, you live in WINTERS.
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01-14-2007, 09:43 PM | #15 |
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Yes I know it is "Winters" but still this is California is it not! The worst part is I have a 1200sq ft shop with a fire place and two propain heaters and yet I am working out in the driveway!
Well I think I will be doing plug wires tomarrow, what do you think? The header gaskets are in and it sounds better but they are still cr@p headers. I found a leak in the radiator, it looks like somthing was bumped into it and caused a hole in a fin. I still need to time it and check the advance on the HEI. What should this timming be set at? It has been so long since I have worked on a carbed motor How do you like the seats (2005 Tahoe) Also parts that were tossed in with the deal. Has anyone used these for front seats? Well their is now another 6.5hrs in this truck for a total 9 hours of work and 5 hours for pick up and off loading (both trucks and parts). Kevin LFD Inc Total $226.20 and 14hrs Last edited by Rokcrln; 01-14-2007 at 09:46 PM. |
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hey, this is really cool. helps alot with what can be done. thanks, i'll stay tuned....
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Awsome project, Ill be watching this one closely!
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are they full power for each seat? if so, do you plan to wire them up? |
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Thanks for the HEI info I think I used to run about 10.5 to 11 in my 327 64 nova but it has been awhile. Kevin LFD Inc. |
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id like to donate a little cash to your project if you trade me your rims for my truck ralley's 15 x 8"s
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01-15-2007, 01:14 AM | #21 |
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...really makes me motivated to get outside and finish putting my engine together (yes...I have all the parts, just lazy I guess).
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Thanks man. btw it was on Page #2 of your build. Scott.
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Also I will have some up-dates today on this truck as it will be getting Bear's drilled and slotted rotors with dual piston calipers up front! Pic's to follow. I now have over 16,000 miles on this truck and it has been a blast and except for some alternator troubles in the beginning , it has been worry free. I just beat on it too hard for the stock brakes so time for an up grade. Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 11-20-2009 at 12:34 PM. |
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Thanks Kev. Another seat question for ya. Do the seats you plan on putting in stick up above the rear cab window?
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I think that HEI ran best @ 12'ish on mine. Almost off the scale but hey "whatever it takes"///
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