LFD's Shop Toys

[Rokcrln]

We got a few hrs in today but not much do to dropping off customer projects and picking up new ones.

I decided to make a mock up door jamb to see if the hinge placment was going to work. I used my shrinker and streacher to make the jamb piece then Jim took over and made the mount and spot welded it all together while I went for coffee. When I got back (short walk) I found it all worked great. This is good because I have all the templete's made for how this one is set up and I will be using them again for anoter build comming up. While Jim was working on some 3/16 plates for the door it self for the hinges to mount thru I worked on the caps to cover the old strike area. They turned out real nice for a hammer job.










Kevin
LFD Inc.

[SCOTI]

That last one is an extremely cool pic!

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

That last one is an extremely cool pic!

I thought the same thing. This truck is so low we had to jack up the trailer and block the ramps just to get it loaded. To unload it I just backed the trailer tires to the curb and rolled it off and this is were it stopped. Figure the truck is 67 years old and the house is still another 45yrs older then that This should be a sweet truck when done. The owner did all the curent work about 15yrs ago and it was done well but now it is time to complete it so he can drive the cr@p out of it.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[race-rodz]

mock-up jam is brillant. i wished i would have used hinges like that vs the after market set-up.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I thought the same thing. This truck is so low we had to jack up the trailer and block the ramps just to get it loaded. To unload it I just backed the trailer tires to the curb and rolled it off and this is were it stopped. Figure the truck is 67 years old and the house is still another 45yrs older then that This should be a sweet truck when done. The owner did all the curent work about 15yrs ago and it was done well but now it is time to complete it so he can drive the cr@p out of it.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Even w/the bags air'd up & no drivetrain in my 68, I had to pull it up onto the trailer using 4x4 wood planks on the ramps & 2x6 planks on the trailer floor. Without the wood, that dang factory trailing arm c.member quickly halted loading the truck.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Even w/the bags air'd up & no drivetrain in my 68, I had to pull it up onto the trailer using 4x4 wood planks on the ramps & 2x6 planks on the trailer floor. Without the wood, that dang factory trailing arm c.member quickly halted loading the truck.

My trailer has a 4' dove tail and 4' ramps and this still was not enough, I have never had that happen before. I have had plenty of very low cars notice on my drivway I had the approach changed just so I would not drag and this truck still did when I pulled it out to get it straite. What you can not see is the front noise sticks about 2-3" below the bottom of the bumper but I will change that

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by race-rodz

mock-up jam is brillant. i wished i would have used hinges like that vs the after market set-up.

Thanks, I was very happy to see how well these pull away as they rotate around and clear everything very well. Even the lower body line clears at the point by about 3/16" to 1/4" and that is with a 3/16" door gap for a starting point.

Kevin
LFD inc.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

My trailer has a 4' dove tail and 4' ramps and this still was not enough, I have never had that happen before. I have had plenty of very low cars notice on my drivway I had the approach changed just so I would not drag and this truck still did when I pulled it out to get it straite. What you can not see is the front noise sticks about 2-3" below the bottom of the bumper but I will change that

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Mine has a 4' dove tail & 5' ramps.

[jdstx]

That jamb piece is nice. That looks like alot of shrinking and stretching for a mock up piece. Man you do good work. I have a difficult enough time just adjusting the doors on these trucks! Also, my trailer has no dove tail and 5 ft ramps. I installed a 7k drop leg jack on it. I have had the rear tires of my truck almost off the ground loading low vehicles, but it works.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by jdstx

That jamb piece is nice. That looks like alot of shrinking and stretching for a mock up piece. Man you do good work. I have a difficult enough time just adjusting the doors on these trucks! Also, my trailer has no dove tail and 5 ft ramps. I installed a 7k drop leg jack on it. I have had the rear tires of my truck almost off the ground loading low vehicles, but it works.

Yes it was a bit of work but only about an hour to get it set up to swing. If I did not do this then it would have ment cutting a door, setting hinge mounts only to find that it may or may not work. Plus now I have the templetes and mock up jamb for the next ones I do and that will save alot of time and guess work.
I have plans to build another set of ramps for my trailer that will be 7' and slide under the front sides of the trailer for just this reason but untill now I did not need them.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Well The rear jambs are done and we should have some doors swinging by end of Monday. I will also be working on the Burb 4th door jamb most of Monday while Jim works on the crew cab doors so I hope to get alot of progress because Tuesday I have to go back to my 9-5 day job so things will slow a bit here.




Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Kevin, thanks for posting this. It allows alot of us to live our dreams through your work. Keep it up.

[Rokcrln]

Would this not be the ultimate chassie for the crew cab build! Can you say 1971 chevy TopKick




Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Brad]

That reminds me of this. That's a full size H2 and Avalanche in the background:

[Rokcrln]

Except the one I posted is usable as a tow vehical and much safer to drive in the street. I was up in santa rosa last week and saw a new burb that made that truck lok small

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[72cheyennesuper20]

Kevin, I have been trying to talk the family into a trip to California to tour LFD. And all they want to see in California is Disneyland and the Governator. I told them of the work you did on project penecilan. And the work on LFD Project. I even told them of the one man cab lift, And still nothing. Keep up the good work. even if the family doesn't think so I think you would be a better vacation destination than Disneyland.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by 72cheyennesuper20

Kevin, I have been trying to talk the family into a trip to California to tour LFD. And all they want to see in California is Disneyland and the Governator. I told them of the work you did on project penecilan. And the work on LFD Project. I even told them of the one man cab lift, And still nothing. Keep up the good work. even if the family doesn't think so I think you would be a better vacation destination than Disneyland.

Trust me you will see more of LFD here on the site. Take the family to Disney and enjoy the time with them.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Swing! I had Jim and Jugernot over today giving my a hand with the crew cab as I was trying to get some work done on the burb. Here are some shots of Jug and Jim making good progress. I still have some welding to finish up then once the frame table is done I can strech it out a bit. Jugernot is the one in grey and Jim is in red.










Kevin
LFD Inc.

[toomanytoyz]

Door's came out Nice, Really making some Good Progress on the Crew cab. Can't wait to see you mating the 2 Cab's together...........

Rick

[Rokcrln]

Then here is a bit of work on the burb. I did not get as much done as I wanted but we made good progress on the crew cab today. I got the upper door opening metal all formed and tacked in place. I also got both upper sides all trimmed and tacked and ready to be finished and smoothed out.






Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

Door's came out Nice, Really making some Good Progress on the Crew cab. Can't wait to see you mating the 2 Cab's together...........

Rick

Me to but it won't be two cabs but one with a 33" gap filled in!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[race-rodz]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Me to but it won't be two cabs but one with a 33" gap filled in!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

shouldnt that be 32 1/4"

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by race-rodz

shouldnt that be 32 1/4"

No I am going with the same size as a burb rear door so it will be 33 1/8"+- acording to the one sitting next to it. I like how the last 4dr I built looked so I figured I will just go that way but the doors will not be cut untill I stretch the cab and have a good look.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Made some progress today on the burb. Made a few more templetes as well. One for the drivers side of the B-post and one for the inside of the B-post for the hinge bolt access covers. I am spending alot of time making these templetes for furture builds and customers. This way they will be exact and quicker then doing them from scratch each time. I also spent a few hours cleaning up the top and sides of the 4th door opening.
How often do you see a 4dr burb or a 4dr 68 PU let alone both together!












Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

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Kevin
LFD Inc.