LFD's low buck truck build!

[WinDancer]

Yup- pure killer

[texanidiot25]

I thought I read somewhere the 67/68 front fenders and grille had to be used with the hood...

Looks so good though, I want to do that to mine since I got it.. lol

Love the plates! LOW-BUK

[brak]

Originally Posted by texanidiot25

I thought I read somewhere the 67/68 front fenders and grille had to be used with the hood...

That is true, in order to utilize the hood in it's stock form. however he modified the hood to fit the later style fenders and grille.

[texanidiot25]

Ohhh, got it. How did you modify it? I think I see how.. but the end product pics kinda kill my idea (its so well done)

[brak]

I know he will chime in eventually, but it seems he removed the skin from the 67/68 hood and installed it over the 70 hood inner frame.

[smbrouss70]

He didn't cut the skin off, he just cut the front of the hood off. Look in this thread for pics of how he did it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243168

[GREASEMONKEY72]

looks good just like everything else you do man

i should drive up there and bug i mean hang out with you and see if i can pick up some of your tricks

actaully ill be up there eventually when i go to wyotech in sacro

[Rokcrln]

Sorry guys I have been burning the candle at both ends the last week or so. I will be doing a How-To write up as soon as I can sit down for a few hours and work on it for all of you. I like how it turned out and the best part is most people wil never know anything was ever done

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[texanidiot25]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

best part is most people wil never know anything was ever done

That is the best part Atleast to most ppl, its just smoother than the other guys hood

[68GMC454]

it great your getting to drive it now..and to see that your very pregnant wife thought it sounded good,,thats the best thing yet...its cool that she likeing it as much as you do...it looks great,,good work..
billy

[John Fabris]

Cool Thread Kevin!! It was cool chatting with you this weekend!! Looking at the pictures in this thread is making me itch to get started on my next 67....

Talk to you later..

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by John Fabris

Cool Thread Kevin!! It was cool chatting with you this weekend!! Looking at the pictures in this thread is making me itch to get started on my next 67....

Talk to you later..

Yes John it was very nice meeting you and your family (and Eric) at the show. Your truck is even nicer than what shows up in the pic's. Like I said if you want a sounding board for ideas on th enext 67 please let me know. Also I am just up the road if you ever want to swing by for a chat or throw ideas back and forth, I have alot of them

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[blaznhot_23]

wow!!!!

kevin your work is simply amazing good job!!!

[Rokcrln]

Well now that the main build is done as far as low buck builds (except paint) so I am making it a bit more comfy for driving. I sold my 99 SPD so this is now my only running truck and tow vehical so I added some interior goodies.
I changed out a few pieces that did not match like the dash pad, sun visor clilps, headliner and arm rests. I then pulled the seat and carpet and installed 36 square feet of dynamat extream. I will need to get another 36sq to complete the interior. I still have the doors and firewall to do. The first 36sq did the headliner, back of cab and most of the floor. I will do the cab corners once I weld up the trim holes and gas filler hole then I will do all the way up th efire wall to the top back side of the dash and in the doors.

Just what I have done so far is amaizing and I can't wait to do the rest some day. The truck is done for now utill I get some power issues fixed with my shop and get the next customer build done. It has been in the shop for a few weeks now and I have not been able to start on it yet so that is the next push.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[SCOTI]

So you installed the Dynomat under the headliner?

I was considering that. I thought about getting a 'new' headliner kit through one of the vendors & putting some insulation under it. I figured here in TX the Dynomat type stuff wouldn't like the heat & would release from the roof in limited time. My thought was the insulation (thin jute pad type) would be light enough that the headliner retaining trim would be able to hold it in place w/o problems.

Not ideal, but better than a bare 'tin roof'.

[watahyahknow]

never seen a headliner like that (i own a 86 so its different ) it looks real nice i might make mine simulair with the chrome trim

[GREASEMONKEY72]

lookin good, im not a carpet guy thats why i just have the barefloor with a rubber floor mat accross it but im thinking im gona love how yours turns out



jw, howcome you sold the super d ??

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

So you installed the Dynomat under the headliner?

I was considering that. I thought about getting a 'new' headliner kit through one of the vendors & putting some insulation under it. I figured here in TX the Dynomat type stuff wouldn't like the heat & would release from the roof in limited time. My thought was the insulation (thin jute pad type) would be light enough that the headliner retaining trim would be able to hold it in place w/o problems.

Not ideal, but better than a bare 'tin roof'.

I don't think their will be a problem with this stuff comming down in the heat. If anything the heat makes this stuff even more sticky and as long as you prep it right and use alot of roller power putting it up I think it will be fine. I keeped it about 2" back from the edges of the head liner so it would not push on the conection of the trim and I used a spray contack cement on the head liner and bottom of the Dynamat to really keep things tight. I will let you know how it goes but so far this truck is feeling so solid and tight. I really need to redo the doors because that is the only rattle I have in the entire truck at this point.

Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

jw, howcome you sold the super d ??

I sold th ePSD because I only used it for towing maybe once a month if that. Other than that it just sat colecting DMV and Ins fees on a monthly basis. When I did tow it would only be parts or maybe my rockcrawler but never anything that required that much truck. So now with Low Buck running great I will use that for my main non comuter vehical and my tow vehical. I would rather tow slower with Low Buck that faster in a Plain Jane PSD Plus how cool will it be to tow my 70 2WD Blazer to all the shows with a 70 tow vehical


Kevin
LFD Inc.

[hgs_notes]

DONE??!! Already?! You can't be done yet!

As long as you keep posting the work on the customers vehicles, we'll let you off the hook.

HG

[GREASEMONKEY72]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I sold th ePSD because I only used it for towing maybe once a month if that. Other than that it just sat colecting DMV and Ins fees on a monthly basis. When I did tow it would only be parts or maybe my rockcrawler but never anything that required that much truck. So now with Low Buck running great I will use that for my main non comuter vehical and my tow vehical. I would rather tow slower with Low Buck that faster in a Plain Jane PSD Plus how cool will it be to tow my 70 2WD Blazer to all the shows with a 70 tow vehical


Kevin
LFD Inc.

ah i get it, yea that would be cool, ive yet to pull anything with mine but i want to, im just still not sure how much its rated for

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

ah i get it, yea that would be cool, ive yet to pull anything with mine but i want to, im just still not sure how much its rated for

Well the way I see it is back in the day these were bought as work trucks for hauling and towing. Now we have better brakes, tire's, over load air bags for the weight, trailers with good electric brakes. So as long as you are not trying to do 85 towing and keep it at 55 (Ca.) then you should be just fine. Heck you see people towing with mini trucks, car's wagons and how many times have you seen that old caddy towing the 24' fishing boat down the freeway! If you are smart and safe than I feel it will be just fine and like I said I will not be towing 15 ton like with the PSD, I figure my largest pull should never be over 7k.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[72CSTC5]

Hey ROK how much did all of that Dynamat set you back if you do not mind me asking? Looking good. Can't wait to get my Daily Driver done so I can sell the POS LWB 4x4 Chevy I am driving. Starting to feel like an old man when chicks won't check out your ride!

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Hey ROK how much did all of that Dynamat set you back if you do not mind me asking? Looking good. Can't wait to get my Daily Driver done so I can sell the POS LWB 4x4 Chevy I am driving. Starting to feel like an old man when chicks won't check out your ride!

I think it was $170 +- for 36sq feet. To do the entire cab from just under teh widshield to the bottom of the back window, inside the doors and the headliner section you would need right about 72sq feet. Let me tell you the 36 I put in made such a bit differance I can not wait to spend the next $170+- and get it in as well.

I had a chance to get my 71 (Slow Build) out today (well I had to remove the tent it was under for the last year) and got a side by side shot! I also put a battery in the 71 and that LT1 fired right up and after letting it run for awhile it started running great! It had a real bad flat spot right off idle when I first got it running so I got pissed and shut it off and here it sat for the last several months. Then I had a thought that maybe the new system just needed time to learn it self (Painless Perfect RPM computer and wiring kit) and sure enough that is all it was. So some day I may have two triving trucks Ya right who am I kidding!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[GREASEMONKEY72]

2 great trucks side by side

[Hart_Rod]

Wanna swap a 52 chevy for SLOW BUILD?!? I'll be heading your way soon.