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RACINJASON22 · 05-31-2007, 12:47 AM

RJ22...

kbs71 · 05-31-2007, 05:40 AM

Hey Kevin, you used a dirty word..."Spare" time....do you actually have any of that? Or are you buying "Time offsets" like the "Carbon offsets" that's all the rage now.

By the way, how's that radiator repair you did for Low Buck holding up?

Rokcrln · 05-31-2007, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kbs71

By the way, how's that radiator repair you did for Low Buck holding up?

I forgot about that repair, so I guess it is holding fine. I have checked for PSI in the system and it holds just fine.

And yes I buy the off sets from my parent company and I get a good rate at the same time.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

gringoloco · 05-31-2007, 09:53 PM

<-- Salivating on keyboard. Watching this one...

Rokcrln · 05-31-2007, 10:42 PM

Damb I have over 60 pics of this mod

Here are a few more showing my first lead work. I fit the hood today and it is close but I will have a little bit more melting and spooning to get the passinger side front gap just right.

What do you think?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 05-31-2007, 10:44 PM

And a front shot with my new Tag!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

brak · 05-31-2007, 10:59 PM

now everybody is gonna do this

and to think i thought i would be able to have mine complete before the trend officially kicked off....

Good work BTW

Rokcrln · 06-02-2007, 09:12 AM

Well I spent some time yesterday getting it all finished up ( fit to this truck) and primmed. Turns out now that I have gone back thru my notes I have about 30 hrs into this hood. If I had done all mig welding and bondo not Tig and lead than it would be more around 15-20 hrs. I think the front gap turned out real well and all it needs now is a few block sandings and paint once the rest of the truck gets done

But for now the hood part is done and I have all the build pics swaped over to this computer so I will try and work on the How-To tonight because the wife will be at her parents so I will have some free time

Kevin
LFD Inc.

SCOTI · 06-02-2007, 11:07 AM

Looks killer Kevin.

I don't know if it's just me...... but in the pics, that primer w/guide coat is kind of camouflaging the 'impact' the mod has on smoothing the look of the later front end.

corn · 06-02-2007, 11:37 AM

The 67-68 hood will bolt right on but there is @ a 1" gap at the end? Your hood looks good but I dont see any pics of the gap so Im a little confused...

SCOTI · 06-02-2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by corn

The 67-68 hood will bolt right on but there is @ a 1" gap at the end? Your hood looks good but I dont see any pics of the gap so Im a little confused...

The gap was 'eliminated' to work w/the later style full grill-shell. He used the lip from the 69 & later hood & combined it w/a 67/8 hood.

corn · 06-02-2007, 12:15 PM

Now I get it. Thanks SCOTI...

Rokcrln · 06-02-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

The gap was 'eliminated' to work w/the later style full grill-shell. He used the lip from the 69 & later hood & combined it w/a 67/8 hood.

Close, I built my own front lip using 1/8" steel rod and lead to get a better gap. The 69-72 front lip leaves to big of a gap because of how the hood is designed to come in. I did use the 69-72 latch section from a donor hood.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

ksbeatty · 06-02-2007, 02:05 PM

I have a 69 GMC hood and front grill. Is the gap the reason it looks as if there was a trim piece there? I know on my 1970 Chevy there was no trim piece.

Musclerodz · 06-02-2007, 11:16 PM

This is what i have been planning for the Blazer, but I have just about decided to make it look a '68 Blazer SS.

Mike

Frizzle Fry · 06-03-2007, 02:36 AM

Very very well done. Outstanding work as usual.

WinDancer · 06-03-2007, 03:17 AM

Sweet, Kevin, as always.
The shops around here won't use lead any more, they say the rust problms from the lead won't hold up? I bet you figured out a way....
Thanks again for sharing your terrific work and ideas!

**raggedjim** · 06-04-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ksbeatty

I have a 69 GMC hood and front grill. Is the gap the reason it looks as if there was a trim piece there? I know on my 1970 Chevy there was no trim piece.

The 69 GMC and 70 chevy hoods are the same. On the GMC the 3 wide chrome pieces (2 on fenders, 1 on top of grill) fill the gap. On the chevy the way the grill surround is designed fills the gap.

Rg

itsmike2k · 06-04-2007, 04:49 PM

So the 67 hood bolts right on but there is a gap? Do you have pictures of the hood unmodified on the newer nose?

67ChevyRedneck · 06-04-2007, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by itsmike2k

So the 67 hood bolts right on but there is a gap? Do you have pictures of the hood unmodified on the newer nose?

Actually, no. It won't even close. The 67-68 hoods hang lower than 69-72, their leading edge is actually part of the grill (kinda) while the 69-72 hoods tuck behind the grill. I think that makes sense?

Great work Kevin. That's how they should have come from the factory!

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-04-2007, 05:38 PM

I saw one of these on a 69/70 at MV, looks wicked, glad you are doing this

itsmike2k · 06-04-2007, 05:45 PM

So you took a 67 hood skin off and put it on the inner frame work of a 70 hood and then used rod to fill the gap between the hood and the grill? I love the look of the 67 hood thats for sure...

gringoloco · 06-05-2007, 09:46 PM

The anticipation is KILLING me!

Rokcrln · 06-05-2007, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itsmike2k

So you took a 67 hood skin off and put it on the inner frame work of a 70 hood and then used rod to fill the gap between the hood and the grill? I love the look of the 67 hood thats for sure...

Just the very front section of the hood structure. The rear section is fine left alone.

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

The anticipation is KILLING me!

I know, sorry it is turning out to be a crazy week around here.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

itsmike2k · 06-06-2007, 01:27 AM

I see now, i looked at you low buck build and seen where you cut the 67 hood.. Makes sence now

... Looks great though!!!

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Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: The next LFD How-To! Damb I have over 60 pics of this mod Here are a few more showing my first lead work. I fit the hood today and it is close but I will have a little bit more melting and spooning to get the passinger side front gap just right. What do you think? Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

05-31-2007, 10:44 PM	#31
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: The next LFD How-To! And a front shot with my new Tag! Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

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06-02-2007, 09:12 AM	#33
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: The next LFD How-To! Well I spent some time yesterday getting it all finished up ( fit to this truck) and primmed. Turns out now that I have gone back thru my notes I have about 30 hrs into this hood. If I had done all mig welding and bondo not Tig and lead than it would be more around 15-20 hrs. I think the front gap turned out real well and all it needs now is a few block sandings and paint once the rest of the truck gets done But for now the hood part is done and I have all the build pics swaped over to this computer so I will try and work on the How-To tonight because the wife will be at her parents so I will have some free time Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

06-02-2007, 11:07 AM	#34
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,071	Re: The next LFD How-To! Looks killer Kevin. I don't know if it's just me...... but in the pics, that primer w/guide coat is kind of camouflaging the 'impact' the mod has on smoothing the look of the later front end. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: The next LFD How-To! The 67-68 hood will bolt right on but there is @ a 1" gap at the end? Your hood looks good but I dont see any pics of the gap so Im a little confused...

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corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: The next LFD How-To! Now I get it. Thanks SCOTI...

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ksbeatty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 300	Re: The next LFD How-To! I have a 69 GMC hood and front grill. Is the gap the reason it looks as if there was a trim piece there? I know on my 1970 Chevy there was no trim piece.

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Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: The next LFD How-To! This is what i have been planning for the Blazer, but I have just about decided to make it look a '68 Blazer SS. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

06-03-2007, 02:36 AM	#41
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: The next LFD How-To! Very very well done. Outstanding work as usual.

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06-04-2007, 04:49 PM	#44
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: The next LFD How-To! So the 67 hood bolts right on but there is a gap? Do you have pictures of the hood unmodified on the newer nose? __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750



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LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: The next LFD How-To! I saw one of these on a 69/70 at MV, looks wicked, glad you are doing this __________________ 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

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itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: The next LFD How-To! So you took a 67 hood skin off and put it on the inner frame work of a 70 hood and then used rod to fill the gap between the hood and the grill? I love the look of the 67 hood thats for sure... __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

06-05-2007, 09:46 PM	#48
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06-06-2007, 01:27 AM	#50
itsmike2k Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Vegas Posts: 228	Re: The next LFD How-To! I see now, i looked at you low buck build and seen where you cut the 67 hood.. Makes sence now ... Looks great though!!! __________________ Mike 1972 LT1/4l60e Short Bed ART Front and Rear Strong Arms http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...50#post2151750

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