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Rokcrln · 05-20-2009, 09:53 PM

Thanks guys for the good wishes with the home front. All is going well and should work out just fine.

As for the ST-16 tractor it is a 1975 16-hp single cylinder and has moved the trailer around just great into it's new parking spot. Only problem is my son wants rides every night so our front lawn (really just green weeds) is starting to get a circle track look to it. I am sure the neighbors are just rolling their eye's at us

The Tahoe is all backed into the shop and I went down tonight and had the front 275/45-20's mounted up and they are ready to go. Now I just need to figure out some way to get that C4 front suspension mounted in their, any thoughts?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

PS I will get some pics up soon but I first need to figure out the photo program on this Mac that we just changed over to. I have always been a PC guy but so far this thing rocks.

XXL · 05-21-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Now I just need to figure out some way to get that C4 front suspension mounted in their, any thoughts?

There's a guy in AZ who supposedly makes a kit to fit the C4 stuff onto these trucks. You should give him a call and see what his lead time is *cough*

Oh, wait... the tractor kit isn't available yet.

IvelDesigns · 05-21-2009, 01:06 AM

we use pretty much the same tractor to move trailers around up at my parents place. those old things work great. My dad has all kinds of those laying around, so if you need parts, hit me up.

Rokcrln · 05-21-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

we use pretty much the same tractor to move trailers around up at my parents place. those old things work great. My dad has all kinds of those laying around, so if you need parts, hit me up.

I need toe front mounting section for it! I believe their is a base that bolts to the frame then a fiberglass section that goes between that and the steel hood. Let me know.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

67ChevyRedneck · 05-21-2009, 10:40 PM

I love first gens, great work, as always

PBFAB.COM · 05-22-2009, 01:30 AM

Something tells me you will be able to post up some pics of new parts tomorrow.....

tdave00 · 05-22-2009, 02:47 AM

Good luck with the computer switch. Already tried that and took the Mac back. Old and set in my ways I guess. Camaro looks good. Gotta do the lower quarter panels on a 72 firebird soon as well.

Rokcrln · 05-22-2009, 05:23 PM

DropMember C-4 install

Well parts started showing up about 1:30 pm but I had started a few hours before that getting things ready. First I pulled the front sheet metal then I set the Tahoe up on jacks front and rear. I made sure they were level side to side then I started removing everything that was not going to stay. After that I cleaned the out side frame rails to get them ready for the new parts. The inside rails were nice and clean and since I will be boxing this frame front to back I did not want to remove the paint from inside the rails.
Then time for lunch.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Rokcrln · 05-24-2009, 11:58 PM

Here are a few side shots from today. I still need to adjust the rear tires forward about 5/8" and it should all be good. The first 3 are about ride height and the rest are dumped.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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70rs/ss · 05-22-2009, 04:56 PM

How much do ya charge to do a 1/4?? PM me if the quote should be kept quiet. You are a ways away, but your work speaks for itself, if nothing else it gives me an idea of what it will cost me here local?? Looking sweet can't wait to see the Tahoe/burb get some altitude adjustments!

Rokcrln · 05-22-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

How much do ya charge to do a 1/4?? PM me if the quote should be kept quiet. You are a ways away, but your work speaks for itself, if nothing else it gives me an idea of what it will cost me here local?? Looking sweet can't wait to see the Tahoe/burb get some altitude adjustments!

I have no idea. It was for a friend who gives me cost on all my Napa parts so he has paid several times over. I did not even keep track of time, sorry.

Speaking of Napa parts I just broke down and bought a good floor jack. I have always had $100 jacks that last for a few years but I needed something a bit better and lower than my last few. This one is 2 3/4" down and 19 3/4" up. It has a double pump for fast raising and is very smooth and controllable on the release. Also the reach is good so it will get to the front main cross-member and still have room to jack up.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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lyrikz · 05-22-2009, 05:27 PM

I just shot slurpee out of my nose from this picture. I have no idea but i just LOL'd out loud here at work.... You need to call that jack the donkey....

XXL · 05-22-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I have always had $100 jacks that last for a few years but I needed something a bit better and lower than my last few.

Oops... sorry about that

Rokcrln · 05-22-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Oops... sorry about that

Yep now I might be able to lift that truck of yours!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

c10hunting · 05-22-2009, 10:42 PM

I don't know about anyone else and maybe I need a new job but checking this sites updates is the best part of my day recently.

Hey I made it to Northern California so if you need any help I'm bored stiff in a hotel room because my house isn't ready yet.

hgs_notes · 05-23-2009, 09:01 AM

Unreal!

Rokcrln · 05-23-2009, 04:42 PM

Rollin Low!

Well it is 1" to the frame when dumped and still rolls just fine. I had to cut off the part of the frame were it bends down for the trans cross member to slide in because it was resting on the ground. So here are a few pics to look at and to compare with low buck.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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XXL · 05-24-2009, 01:41 PM

Maybe tomorrow we can get a couple of pics like these with the Wallet Eater in the lineup.

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Rokcrln · 05-24-2009, 02:03 PM

So what time are you showing up? I should have the engine in tonight and be ready to go.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

msgross · 05-23-2009, 04:50 PM

wow, no inner fenders for you!

looks sharp

64shortc10 · 05-23-2009, 05:02 PM

That is PURDY Kevin! Wheel and tire combo look perfect on there. I'll have to see that in person!
Tony from Norcal

Rokcrln · 05-23-2009, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by msgross

wow, no inner fenders for you!

looks sharp

It will once I finish with it

Kevin
LFD Inc.

68 short step · 05-23-2009, 05:30 PM

are you gonna moddify the stock ones, or make new ones??

Rokcrln · 05-23-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 short step

are you gonna moddify the stock ones, or make new ones??

100% new once I get my English Wheel

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**Palf70Step** · 05-23-2009, 08:08 PM

Very Nice Kevin!

05-20-2009, 09:53 PM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Thanks guys for the good wishes with the home front. All is going well and should work out just fine. As for the ST-16 tractor it is a 1975 16-hp single cylinder and has moved the trailer around just great into it's new parking spot. Only problem is my son wants rides every night so our front lawn (really just green weeds) is starting to get a circle track look to it. I am sure the neighbors are just rolling their eye's at us The Tahoe is all backed into the shop and I went down tonight and had the front 275/45-20's mounted up and they are ready to go. Now I just need to figure out some way to get that C4 front suspension mounted in their, any thoughts? Kevin LFD Inc. PS I will get some pics up soon but I first need to figure out the photo program on this Mac that we just changed over to. I have always been a PC guy but so far this thing rocks.

05-21-2009, 01:06 AM	#3
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build we use pretty much the same tractor to move trailers around up at my parents place. those old things work great. My dad has all kinds of those laying around, so if you need parts, hit me up. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

05-21-2009, 10:40 PM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I love first gens, great work, as always __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

05-22-2009, 01:30 AM	#6
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05-22-2009, 02:47 AM	#7
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Good luck with the computer switch. Already tried that and took the Mac back. Old and set in my ways I guess. Camaro looks good. Gotta do the lower quarter panels on a 72 firebird soon as well. __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

05-22-2009, 05:23 PM	#8
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build DropMember C-4 install Well parts started showing up about 1:30 pm but I had started a few hours before that getting things ready. First I pulled the front sheet metal then I set the Tahoe up on jacks front and rear. I made sure they were level side to side then I started removing everything that was not going to stay. After that I cleaned the out side frame rails to get them ready for the new parts. The inside rails were nice and clean and since I will be boxing this frame front to back I did not want to remove the paint from inside the rails. Then time for lunch. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

05-24-2009, 11:58 PM	#9
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Here are a few side shots from today. I still need to adjust the rear tires forward about 5/8" and it should all be good. The first 3 are about ride height and the rest are dumped. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

05-22-2009, 04:56 PM	#10
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build How much do ya charge to do a 1/4?? PM me if the quote should be kept quiet. You are a ways away, but your work speaks for itself, if nothing else it gives me an idea of what it will cost me here local?? Looking sweet can't wait to see the Tahoe/burb get some altitude adjustments!

05-22-2009, 05:27 PM	#12
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,042	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I just shot slurpee out of my nose from this picture. I have no idea but i just LOL'd out loud here at work.... You need to call that jack the donkey.... __________________ New project. 1971 Twin Turbo blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676047 My new YOUTUBE channel.. Videos of my truck and a current walk around. Lyrikz74 Youtube channel *DONE! SOLD!* My 1971 stepside build thread My Build Thread UPDATED 6/11. DONE and sold.

05-22-2009, 10:42 PM	#15
c10hunting Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Plumas Lake,CA Posts: 50	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I don't know about anyone else and maybe I need a new job but checking this sites updates is the best part of my day recently. Hey I made it to Northern California so if you need any help I'm bored stiff in a hotel room because my house isn't ready yet.

05-23-2009, 09:01 AM	#16
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,121	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Unreal! __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

05-23-2009, 04:42 PM	#17
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Rollin Low! Well it is 1" to the frame when dumped and still rolls just fine. I had to cut off the part of the frame were it bends down for the trans cross member to slide in because it was resting on the ground. So here are a few pics to look at and to compare with low buck. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

05-24-2009, 02:03 PM	#19
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build So what time are you showing up? I should have the engine in tonight and be ready to go. Kevin LFD Inc.

05-23-2009, 04:50 PM	#20
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build wow, no inner fenders for you! looks sharp __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-23-2009, 05:02 PM	#21
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build That is PURDY Kevin! Wheel and tire combo look perfect on there. I'll have to see that in person! Tony from Norcal



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05-23-2009, 05:30 PM	#23
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build are you gonna moddify the stock ones, or make new ones??

05-23-2009, 08:08 PM	#25
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,755	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Very Nice Kevin! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

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