Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*

[babyblueoval]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

OK FF, I figured if you can do it I can too............!!!! Did I cut it in the right place????
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Way to go Rob!!

Looks like new thread marerial.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Hey frizzle do you have the lokar th400 kickdown mounted on the engine in the burb and if you do could you shoot a few pics of the hook up and mounting to the carb..

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

OK FF, I figured if you can do it I can too............!!!! Did I cut it in the right place????

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Hey frizzle do you have the lokar th400 kickdown mounted on the engine in the burb and if you do could you shoot a few pics of the hook up and mounting to the carb..

I'll see if I have some or I'll take some.

[Hart_Rod]

OOOOPPPPPPPSSSSSS!!!!!! I think I measured wrong!!!!!

[Hart_Rod]

Oh well, I guess I'll have to stick to the original plans, .

[Hart_Rod]

Found these pictures of factory rubber lines.....

[Frizzle Fry]

Well, both rear calipers are on, but I'm still waiting for one ebrake cable...

I re-configured my rear shocks to allow full rear travel without shock limitations. More detail on that here.

Here's the result:

[ND_guy]

I love it. I have been following this project from the begining Awesome!

[Hart_Rod]

[QUOTE=Frizzle Fry;2514077]Well, both rear calipers are on, but I'm still waiting for one ebrake cable...

I re-configured my rear shocks to allow full rear travel without shock limitations.

Looks great! Do you have any pictures of the flex lines you used?

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Do you have any pictures of the flex lines you used?

No flex lines yet. I'm going to install the disc/disc prop valve bleed the brakes and drive it to be sure there are no other issue to be resolved first. Also, to be honest, I want to see how much movement we're talking about here. I'm sure the flex lines are ultimately the right thing to do, but I need to be fully convinced

[slammed1]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Well, both rear calipers are on, but I'm still waiting for one ebrake cable...

I re-configured my rear shocks to allow full rear travel without shock limitations. More detail on that here.

Here's the result:

I love the look of this ride,major props to you for an original concept.

[LOW DOUGH]

cool, just seeing what's going on

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by ND_guy

I love it. I have been following this project from the begining Awesome!

Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

cool, just seeing what's going on

Thanks guys. Slowed down over the holidays there. The thread even dropped to the second page at one point But I'm back on track now

[jkaylor68gmc]

Hey FF, Whats going on man? Did you have a good Christmas?

Shoot me a PM of your address. Got something to send you!

[19723DR]

Love the build. I was wondering what you were going to do next. You could have 12'' of snow and 28 degrees as your highest temp for two weeks!I just wanted to give you some motivation because your tahoe has been one of mine. Keep up the good work.

[Frizzle Fry]

Well, It's been raining non-stop here and at the moment the Tahoe does not have a dry home But I'm still getting out there The next few items ( not necessarily in order) are:

• Rear Tubs
• Re-do Exhaust
• 68 clip with modded inner fenders
• Rear Cargo Area floor (wood planks/chrome strips)
• Truck taillights
• Body/Paint

[jdstx]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Well, It's been raining non-stop here and at the moment the Tahoe does not have a dry home But I'm still getting out there The next few items ( not necessarily in order) are:

• Rear Tubs
• Re-do Exhaust
• 68 clip with modded inner fenders
• Rear Cargo Area floor (wood planks/chrome strips)
• Truck taillights
• Body/Paint

I vote for the tail lights next, weather permitting. I can't wait to see that mod.

[-Greg72]

Subscribed.....

I might have missed it, but what sort of latching mechanism will you be using for the rear tailgate now? It seems a shame to cut a hole for a center-mounted one now that you've got that area so nice and smooth... perhaps a set of side-mounted ones? Will you use the stock release button somehow or go with a solenoid or cable actuated dealio???


Awe-inspiring build.... I'm getting impure thoughts about my own '72 Burb now.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by jdstx

I vote for the tail lights next, weather permitting. I can't wait to see that mod.

Ya, me too. It could be shifted up the list

Originally Posted by -Greg72

Subscribed.....

I might have missed it, but what sort of latching mechanism will you be using for the rear tailgate now?

The stock latches and button work and will stay. The gate is in nearly the same position/angle when it latches as it was before. I don't see any reason to change it.

[texanidiot25]

That little guy looks SWEET laid out..

If your going to the board meet this year, please bring it!

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by texanidiot25

That little guy looks SWEET laid out..

If your going to the board meet this year, please bring it!

Thanks. I don't think I'll be hittin Tenn this year. Maybe after she gets a 700R4 and EFI

I do plan to attend the NW meet if it happens though.

[bad68bowtie]

I do believe this has convinced me to do a 20/22 combo when I redo my truck. Now as to when that'll be is another question...

Regardless this thing is awesome, I've showed a lot of my buddies your work and they've all been amazed, just like me.

[Frizzle Fry]

I always thought 20's would be the biggest I go with but the 22 rear really sets it off. I think anything over 20 in the front starts looking to bling, but that's just me. Everyone has their own tolerances for these things. Some guys would never put anything over 15s on these trucks...

BTW nice Avatar!

[Alvin]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I always thought 20's would be the biggest I go with but the 22 rear really sets it off. I think anything over 20 in the front starts looking to bling, but that's just me. Everyone has their own tolerances for these things. Some guys would never put anything over 15s on these trucks...

The 20/22 combo really makes your truck stand out.

I had planned running 18/20 on mine, with a 29" tall tire on the front, but money decided otherwise. I'm really happy with my 17's, and they allow me to sit pretty low without cutting the truck up (which I have neither the skill nor the money to do... yet ).

[Frizzle Fry]

Finaly had a break in the rain and bled the brakes and drove it with the new discs and rear shock config.

First, the ride is outstanding! Good rear suspension really make a difference in ride quality.

With the rear floor still out I can really hear what's going on back there and the rear brakes are definately dragging. I think I may need to shim the caliper brackets out a smig.

No real performance testing of the rear discs yet...

I also went ahead and ordered the flex lines for the rear calipers. I just went with rubber lines for now. They are NAPA P/N 380483 for both and $14 and some change each.