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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.

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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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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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.

Rokcrln · 05-23-2009, 01:39 AM

Here are a few more pics. I was a bit side tracked today so I did not take as many pics as normal but the end results will make up for it Saturday afternoon. So I spent some time grinding and smoothing all the welds and edges of all the DM parts so I won't have to do it later when I have the chassis on the table doing the frame boxing. It is not needed with the way Nate welds but I think it gave it a smoother look and Nate welds so well all the outside corners were welded to a perfect radius so clean up was quick. Then a friend of mine showed up who owns the 68 Camaro and replaced the upper and lower ball joints while I was working on other things. I think I will be doing a slight clearance of the fire wall so I can turn when laid out. I just can't believe that is a 29.6" tire and it clears the fire wall like it does. I can't wait to get it on the ground in the morning then start shaving sheet metal so the front end can go back on.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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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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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!

STOCKISH · 05-23-2009, 10:39 PM

Some of the nicest work I have ever seen. Absolutely unreal the amount of talent coming out of that shop. You probably have more skill in your left boot than most people will ever have. Keep up the killer work.

smbrouss70 · 05-24-2009, 02:05 AM

Looks fantastic Kevin! How about a straight-on side shot so we can see how perfectly the wheels are centered in the fender openings. Great choice on the wheels too, I can't wait to get mine!

ANTHONY67 · 05-24-2009, 06:25 AM

i like it low

Rokcrln · 05-24-2009, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Some of the nicest work I have ever seen. Absolutely unreal the amount of talent coming out of that shop. You probably have more skill in your left boot than most people will ever have. Keep up the killer work.

Thank you for the kind words but everyone needs to keep in mind that the only differance between me doing this and someone not doing it is that I make the first cut. Once you start it all gets easier from their. My first few cars I did when I was about 14 never saw the raod because of how bad I messed them up but I made the first cut and learned what not to do as well as what to try different next time. So go out their and make that first cut!

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Looks fantastic Kevin! How about a straight-on side shot so we can see how perfectly the wheels are centered in the fender openings. Great choice on the wheels too, I can't wait to get mine!

I will get one for you by Monday. I am not at home today but should be later to get started on the 5.3 mock up.

Kevin
LD Inc.

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.

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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67ChevyRedneck · 05-25-2009, 12:22 AM

WOW!

05-22-2009, 02:47 AM	#576
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, 04:56 PM	#577
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, 05:23 PM	#579
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]

05-22-2009, 05:27 PM	#580
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	#583
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, 01:39 AM	#584
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Here are a few more pics. I was a bit side tracked today so I did not take as many pics as normal but the end results will make up for it Saturday afternoon. So I spent some time grinding and smoothing all the welds and edges of all the DM parts so I won't have to do it later when I have the chassis on the table doing the frame boxing. It is not needed with the way Nate welds but I think it gave it a smoother look and Nate welds so well all the outside corners were welded to a perfect radius so clean up was quick. Then a friend of mine showed up who owns the 68 Camaro and replaced the upper and lower ball joints while I was working on other things. I think I will be doing a slight clearance of the fire wall so I can turn when laid out. I just can't believe that is a 29.6" tire and it clears the fire wall like it does. I can't wait to get it on the ground in the morning then start shaving sheet metal so the front end can go back on. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

05-23-2009, 09:01 AM	#585
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	#586
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]

05-23-2009, 04:50 PM	#587
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	#588
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

05-23-2009, 05:30 PM	#590
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	#592
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	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!

05-23-2009, 10:39 PM	#593
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Some of the nicest work I have ever seen. Absolutely unreal the amount of talent coming out of that shop. You probably have more skill in your left boot than most people will ever have. Keep up the killer work. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-24-2009, 02:05 AM	#594
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,782	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Looks fantastic Kevin! How about a straight-on side shot so we can see how perfectly the wheels are centered in the fender openings. Great choice on the wheels too, I can't wait to get mine! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

05-24-2009, 06:25 AM	#595
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05-24-2009, 02:03 PM	#598
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.

05-24-2009, 11:58 PM	#599
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]

05-25-2009, 12:22 AM	#600
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