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texanidiot25 · 06-08-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

When you get done with the suspension work...

Section the body 2-3" to get rid of the slab-sided look, and you'd have one bad-mamma-jamma... if your short enough or like F-Body car seats.

Rokcrln · 06-19-2009, 08:16 PM

Well no real progress but I did make a large purchase today From AccuAir!
Yep I have a full kit on it's way with twin comps, twin tanks, computer, valves, Ipod style control and the key remote as well. I am so looking forward to this system and getting it installed. I will run 3/8" lines and as usual I will do a full How-To install on the system with plenty of pics.

I also have the front bag system almost finished in the mock up stage and as soon as I get some time I will make the final plates and up date the post.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Tagg33 · 06-20-2009, 01:27 PM

I'm looking forward to seeing your lower bag mount finished with the shock and sway bar integrated. I hope you get time to finish it soon.

Rokcrln · 06-20-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tagg33

I'm looking forward to seeing your lower bag mount finished with the shock and sway bar integrated. I hope you get time to finish it soon.

I hope it will be soon as well but right now I figure about 3 weeks before I will even start on it.
First I need to finish XXL's truck, then once my AccuAir parts show up I plan on making brackets to mount all the parts and pieces before I get started.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

LOW DOUGH · 06-04-2009, 11:27 AM

WOW! So, I didn't read all of this but just read the last 3 pages. I see you are using a newer sub. floor or is a tahoe floor. Looks like you are using it all the way up the the back of the front seats... or to the back of the back seats. I guess it is for the seat mounts and to use the third row seat too. Any other pics of that? Did I miss them? WOW is all I can say about this build..... I wish I lived close to you. I would have to come over to watch and learn. Truly amazing work. WOW WOW WOW!

Also never noticed the marker light placement on LOW BUCK. Very cool. My grandpa had one just like that LOL.. he also had a tahoe like this too.HAHAHA J/K of course

Rokcrln · 06-04-2009, 06:59 PM

03 Tahoe rear floor just up to the back of the second row seats. I still need to narrow the floor 4" to match the seat narrowing I had to do. No real pics yet as it is just sitting their for storage room. Yes the main reason for the floor section is that Burbs come with Ply Wood rear floors so I had to do something about that with my notch so I figured why not incorporate the 3rd row mounting at the same time.

I will have more pics once I get back on this project. I have a few customer builds to do so I can afford my AccuAir ride control system

Kevin
LFD Inc.

gunkis84 · 06-04-2009, 07:12 PM

awesome!

Rokcrln · 06-24-2009, 08:42 PM

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I like it when new toys show up! It is also a great sign when the company cares enough about how everything looks when it arrives because that tells you they probably care even more about how it performs. Another great company for this is ECE (Early Classic Ent.) and if you have ever bought their products you know what I an talking about.

Every thing was accounted for and it was wrapped and packaged very well as you can see. I went all out on the kit and ordered (2) 3 gal black alum tanks, two compressors, key pad controller as well as the remote key fob controller.

My plan is to make mounting plates for all the sensors, air valves and computer out of 1/4" plate contoured to fit nicely for each part then drill and tap mounting holes for the items to bolt to. Then those plates will be Tig welded to my frame for a clean built in look. I am also going to be boxing in my frame and may end up running all the wires and lines through the frame with bolt in access holes in areas to get to everything. I am really looking forward to the How-To thread I plan on doing in the next few weeks as time allows.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Also all the mounting hardware that AccuAir includes with the kit is Stainless steel! Nice attention to detail.

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They even include a nice little laminated quick reference card for the glove box!

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my67chevytruck · 06-05-2009, 12:09 AM

excellent work kevin...

Dave Reed · 06-08-2009, 04:36 PM

Thanks for the thread. I killed a whole day of work reading this when I should have been selling more policies. Oh well, I will have to muster some more willpower to stay away from your build threads.

Rokcrln · 06-08-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by discreet007

Thanks for the thread. I killed a whole day of work reading this when I should have been selling more policies. Oh well, I will have to muster some more willpower to stay away from your build threads.

I'm glad I don't have a computer at work

Kevin
LFD Inc.

pickup67man · 06-22-2009, 04:25 PM

I've been following this build closely. I have been building a 1970 Suburban and am doing a 4th door, your build has been incredible to read through.

VA72C10 · 06-22-2009, 04:53 PM

**kev2809** · 06-24-2009, 08:51 PM

nice. the 2, 3 gal tanks is enough? i want to start piecing my kit together for my 67 suburban but for reason i keep thinking i should get a 7 gal tank, but i see 5 gal for sale all the time around here.

hotrodhomi · 06-24-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

nice. the 2, 3 gal tanks is enough? i want to start piecing my kit together for my 67 suburban but for reason i keep thinking i should get a 7 gal tank, but i see 5 gal for sale all the time around here.

I have 5 gallons on mine , but I would want more if I didn't have a york. Its hard to say what the magic number is.

Rokcrln · 06-24-2009, 09:23 PM

Their normal kit uses (1) 5 gal tank. I have had this in the past with other builds and it worked ok but I only had 1 comp. I think with (2) comps and a 6 gal it will be fine. Keep in mind I am not building this to just sit in a parking lot and play with my air suspension.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**kev2809** · 06-24-2009, 09:29 PM

true, mine is gonna be weekend only, so i probably will hardly ever drive it. oh and maybe fridays to work to show it off lol. i may go with a york though, if i cant come across a good deal a 2 compressors. where you mounting the tank and compressors?

Rokcrln · 06-24-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

true, mine is gonna be weekend only, so i probably will hardly ever drive it. oh and maybe fridays to work to show it off lol. i may go with a york though, if i cant come across a good deal a 2 compressors. where you mounting the tank and compressors?

You will have to wait and see

Don't know yet

Kevin
LFD Inc.

XXL · 06-24-2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

You will have to wait and see

nuke1 · 06-24-2009, 10:45 PM

very nice kevin, that is one sweet setup there. sure gonna hit a few jealous bones in the group i think, cause you hit mine.

DuramaxC10 · 07-16-2009, 01:18 PM

what door did you use when you did the fourth door what truck did it come off

**Hart_Rod** · 07-16-2009, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DuramaxC10

what door did you use when you did the fourth door what truck did it come off

...about 4 different trucks....

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Frizzle Fry · 07-16-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DuramaxC10

what door did you use when you did the fourth door what truck did it come off

It came straight off the LFD assembly line

**LEEVON** · 07-17-2009, 12:11 AM

So your wife made you sleep with the Accuair system when it arrived

uno67 · 07-16-2009, 07:49 PM

I love how you skipped the kitchen table and took it straight to the bedroom to get it naked out of the box.

06-19-2009, 08:16 PM	#2
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Well no real progress but I did make a large purchase today From AccuAir! Yep I have a full kit on it's way with twin comps, twin tanks, computer, valves, Ipod style control and the key remote as well. I am so looking forward to this system and getting it installed. I will run 3/8" lines and as usual I will do a full How-To install on the system with plenty of pics. I also have the front bag system almost finished in the mock up stage and as soon as I get some time I will make the final plates and up date the post. Kevin LFD Inc.

06-20-2009, 01:27 PM	#3
Tagg33 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 247	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I'm looking forward to seeing your lower bag mount finished with the shock and sway bar integrated. I hope you get time to finish it soon. __________________ Ryan 84 SWB, C4 IFS Crossmember, C4 IRS, RE7 bags, WCC 3pc 22"s My reBuild: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346328

06-04-2009, 11:27 AM	#5
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build WOW! So, I didn't read all of this but just read the last 3 pages. I see you are using a newer sub. floor or is a tahoe floor. Looks like you are using it all the way up the the back of the front seats... or to the back of the back seats. I guess it is for the seat mounts and to use the third row seat too. Any other pics of that? Did I miss them? WOW is all I can say about this build..... I wish I lived close to you. I would have to come over to watch and learn. Truly amazing work. WOW WOW WOW! Also never noticed the marker light placement on LOW BUCK. Very cool. My grandpa had one just like that LOL.. he also had a tahoe like this too.HAHAHA J/K of course Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 06-04-2009 at 11:30 AM.

06-04-2009, 06:59 PM	#6
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build 03 Tahoe rear floor just up to the back of the second row seats. I still need to narrow the floor 4" to match the seat narrowing I had to do. No real pics yet as it is just sitting their for storage room. Yes the main reason for the floor section is that Burbs come with Ply Wood rear floors so I had to do something about that with my notch so I figured why not incorporate the 3rd row mounting at the same time. I will have more pics once I get back on this project. I have a few customer builds to do so I can afford my AccuAir ride control system Kevin LFD Inc.

06-04-2009, 07:12 PM	#7
gunkis84 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greer South Carolina Posts: 376	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build awesome! __________________ -68 SWB fleet.. currently 20/18" 402bb 700r4 Changing Daily AKA PROJECT ROOKIE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314716

06-24-2009, 08:42 PM	#8
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build [IMG][/IMG] I like it when new toys show up! It is also a great sign when the company cares enough about how everything looks when it arrives because that tells you they probably care even more about how it performs. Another great company for this is ECE (Early Classic Ent.) and if you have ever bought their products you know what I an talking about. Every thing was accounted for and it was wrapped and packaged very well as you can see. I went all out on the kit and ordered (2) 3 gal black alum tanks, two compressors, key pad controller as well as the remote key fob controller. My plan is to make mounting plates for all the sensors, air valves and computer out of 1/4" plate contoured to fit nicely for each part then drill and tap mounting holes for the items to bolt to. Then those plates will be Tig welded to my frame for a clean built in look. I am also going to be boxing in my frame and may end up running all the wires and lines through the frame with bolt in access holes in areas to get to everything. I am really looking forward to the How-To thread I plan on doing in the next few weeks as time allows. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Also all the mounting hardware that AccuAir includes with the kit is Stainless steel! Nice attention to detail. [IMG][/IMG] They even include a nice little laminated quick reference card for the glove box! [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by Rokcrln; 06-24-2009 at 08:45 PM.

06-05-2009, 12:09 AM	#9
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build excellent work kevin... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

06-08-2009, 04:36 PM	#10
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Thanks for the thread. I killed a whole day of work reading this when I should have been selling more policies. Oh well, I will have to muster some more willpower to stay away from your build threads.

06-22-2009, 04:25 PM	#12
pickup67man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 337	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I've been following this build closely. I have been building a 1970 Suburban and am doing a 4th door, your build has been incredible to read through.

06-22-2009, 04:53 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-24-2009, 08:51 PM	#14
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,145	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build nice. the 2, 3 gal tanks is enough? i want to start piecing my kit together for my 67 suburban but for reason i keep thinking i should get a 7 gal tank, but i see 5 gal for sale all the time around here. Last edited by kev2809; 06-24-2009 at 08:54 PM.

06-24-2009, 09:23 PM	#16
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Their normal kit uses (1) 5 gal tank. I have had this in the past with other builds and it worked ok but I only had 1 comp. I think with (2) comps and a 6 gal it will be fine. Keep in mind I am not building this to just sit in a parking lot and play with my air suspension. Kevin LFD Inc.

06-24-2009, 09:29 PM	#17
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,145	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build true, mine is gonna be weekend only, so i probably will hardly ever drive it. oh and maybe fridays to work to show it off lol. i may go with a york though, if i cant come across a good deal a 2 compressors. where you mounting the tank and compressors?

06-24-2009, 10:45 PM	#20
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build very nice kevin, that is one sweet setup there. sure gonna hit a few jealous bones in the group i think, cause you hit mine. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

07-16-2009, 01:18 PM	#21
DuramaxC10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mcdonough ,Ga Posts: 59	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build what door did you use when you did the fourth door what truck did it come off



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07-17-2009, 12:11 AM	#24
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build So your wife made you sleep with the Accuair system when it arrived __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

07-16-2009, 07:49 PM	#25
uno67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 185	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I love how you skipped the kitchen table and took it straight to the bedroom to get it naked out of the box.

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