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Restoring a 68 SWB
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Nashville, TN
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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.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Northern AZ
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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!
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Winters Ca. 95694
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
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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. [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() |
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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] ![]() |
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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....
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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.
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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.
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GEARHEAD
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
Unreal!
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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] ![]() |
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
wow, no inner fenders for you!
looks sharp
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Winters, Ca.
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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!
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
are you gonna moddify the stock ones, or make new ones??
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
Very Nice Kevin!
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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.
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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!
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
i like it low
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
Maybe tomorrow we can get a couple of pics like these with the Wallet Eater in the lineup.
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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.
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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.
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
WOW!
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