Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project* - Page 27 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gringoloco · 03-05-2008, 08:22 AM

I painted my slots too. I hate dirty slots... or do I?

Frizzle Fry · 03-05-2008, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I know people who have used in on engines with no problems. Do you have some closer shots of the new rubber lines? Thanks,

You're the hose police

They're not on yet. Still need to pick up the banjo bolts and I'm thinking I'll just go ahead and replace the steel lines from the T out to the flex lines.

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Your gonna get surface rust on the disks no matter what if you don't drive it.

But the moment you get on the brakes, it's all blown off.

It's the 'Burbs way of saying "Drive me"

I know, you're right. The problem is when you have no rear floor and wet roads...

I agree on the rust too, but those holes and slots would not be cleaned by the pads.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-05-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

You're the hose police

They're not on yet. Still need to pick up the banjo bolts and I'm thinking I'll just go ahead and replace the steel lines from the T out to the flex lines.

Just looking out for you.....

. I picked my banjo bolts up at the Chevy dealership. Probably could have gotten them elsewhere, but I know I got the correct ones. I'll be back in FL in 2 weeks and then I get to play with new brakes, new headers and maybe a small engine upgrade,

,

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wagonhoe · 03-06-2008, 01:11 AM

Ya know..., if ol' Friz could bottle that motivation and resourcefulness he has flowing from every pore, he could be a rich man...

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-06-2008, 08:38 AM

Hey mike you have any pic of those headders installed?

JayDubBlazer · 03-07-2008, 03:45 AM

That looks pretty awesome. nice attention to detail

Frizzle Fry · 03-09-2008, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Just looking out for you.....

. I picked my banjo bolts up at the Chevy dealership. Probably could have gotten them elsewhere, but I know I got the correct ones. I'll be back in FL in 2 weeks and then I get to play with new brakes, new headers and maybe a small engine upgrade.

Hmmmm whatcha got???

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Originally Posted by wagonhoe

Ya know..., if ol' Friz could bottle that motivation and resourcefulness he has flowing from every pore, he could be a rich man...

Haha, been pretty slow lately. This thread had fallen to the third page before I revived it with that mediocre update...

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Hey mike you have any pic of those headders installed?

Nope. But I may have a big change coming my way that will allow for a TON of progress. Don't want to jinx it quite yet though... I promise I'll post pics as soon as they are between the frame rails.

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Originally Posted by JayDubBlazer

That looks pretty awesome. nice attention to detail

Thanks

Here's another little tid-bit. These are now tacked in place:

5150 · 03-09-2008, 09:09 PM

hey friz, do those trailer fenders come as far over as the factory tubs?? do they make inner covers for them?? Thinking about using those on my roadster

decade22ten · 03-09-2008, 09:22 PM

howdy. that thing is SICK!! it looks like you do excellent work. much respect. hope to see it when its done, can't wait. take care.

Rokcrln · 03-09-2008, 10:00 PM

You have'nt finished that thing yet!! Slacker

I love the wheel wells, one you make a sheet metal cover for the insdie and stitch them up it will give a nice almost factory look. What are your plans for teh floor, metal or wood?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 03-09-2008, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 5150

hey friz, do those trailer fenders come as far over as the factory tubs?? do they make inner covers for them?? Thinking about using those on my roadster

They are wider than the factory tubs. The factory tubs also narrow toward the top where these have a uniform width all the way up. I think they are 13+" wide (it's in this thread somewhere...).

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Originally Posted by decade22ten

howdy. that thing is SICK!! it looks like you do excellent work. much respect. hope to see it when its done, can't wait. take care.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

You have'nt finished that thing yet!! Slacker

I love the wheel wells, one you make a sheet metal cover for the insdie and stitch them up it will give a nice almost factory look. What are your plans for teh floor, metal or wood?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I know man...

I will do walls on both sides of the tubs. The outer walls will be more vertical than factory. On the inner walls I will use sections from the OG tubs along with extra material. The factory sections will provide the 2 rows of bead rolls. I'm going with stained wood/chrome strips in the back. Not sure about the notch cover yet, but I'm thinking I may use the wood there too (planks up/over).

SCOTI · 03-10-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

.... Not sure about the notch cover yet, but I'm thinking I may use the wood there too (planks up/over).

Slicked & painted sheet metal w/similar beads like the sides of the OE wheel tubs? Might help tie it together?

Rokcrln · 03-10-2008, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Slicked & painted sheet metal w/similar beads like the sides of the OE wheel tubs? Might help tie it together?

Or go with wood for that built in sound deadener

Then cover it all with carpet and call it good

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jlaird · 03-10-2008, 03:54 AM

hey frizzle, I may have missed it, but what kind of hose are you using for those rear bags? Is that rubber hyraulic line?

Frizzle Fry · 03-10-2008, 07:44 AM

It's the DOT air line (some type of poly I think) with a sheathing over it for extra protection.

Frizzle Fry · 03-10-2008, 08:06 AM

I made the template for the outer tub wall. Then I realized I didn't have any sheets large enough to do it in one piece. So I'll do those another day

This was just to get the rough radius so I wouldn't have a bunch of folds to deal with inside the tub. The installed tub radius is slightly tighter:

Then I moved to the inner wall since I had the OG sections that could be fit:

The blue line is roughly where the tub starts to roll over and the black line is where I cut according to the template. Because of this the edges required a little hammer/dolly work to flatten them:

I'll add the lower section and outer wall after I pick up some larger sheets. But I'll get the other side this far first.

71'tahoe · 03-10-2008, 09:28 AM

Nice Job!!! I'm liking the factory look your after! Amazing work!

ANTHONY 67 · 03-10-2008, 09:32 PM

those tubbs look great please dont make me spend anymore money

texanidiot25 · 03-11-2008, 12:26 AM

Looks slick

Rokcrln · 03-11-2008, 01:38 AM

So how do your outer tubs attach to the body? Any pics, I may need ideas someday

Kevin
LFD Inc.

bagged69c10 · 03-12-2008, 08:10 PM

Very nice project. I have been reading this thread for the last 3 days. I do have to say I had the same idea for the tubs in my 64 burban. Im sure you will make sure the tubs are sealed good to the outside of the body, but I had some tubs installed on my 01 Jimmy and it leaked like hell when it rained because it wasn't sealed properly to the outside wall.

Frizzle Fry · 03-13-2008, 01:25 AM

They will be walled in. Here's the template for the outers:

When I cut the stock tubs out I left the lower/outer sections in place for something to weld to:

I'll also shorten and install the braces from the top of the stockers:

I'll post up more pics when I fully stitch them in.

Blue'72 · 03-13-2008, 02:17 AM

Man Friz!! I can't, not, make a comment about this... I've been following this build religiously, and I have to say, DAM NICE!!! I must see this in person and meet the great Frizzle Fry someday!

Rokcrln · 03-13-2008, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue'72

I must meet the great Frizzle Fry someday!

Just ignor the man behind the curtin

Kevin
LFD Inc.

kyull67 · 03-13-2008, 10:09 PM

Those tubs look great. How long do you think it'll be before paint?

03-05-2008, 08:22 AM	#651
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I painted my slots too. I hate dirty slots... or do I? __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy Last edited by gringoloco; 03-05-2008 at 08:22 AM.

03-06-2008, 01:11 AM	#654
wagonhoe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, Is there anywhere else? Posts: 125	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Ya know..., if ol' Friz could bottle that motivation and resourcefulness he has flowing from every pore, he could be a rich man... __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban, 396cid, Turbo 400, 9" F***, Disk brakes all around 1968 C10 Suburban, 350cid, 700R4, bent frame 1968 C20 Suburban, no motor, trans or interior (SOLD!) 1953 Packard Ambulance 1992 Caprice wagon

03-06-2008, 08:38 AM	#655
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Hey mike you have any pic of those headders installed? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-07-2008, 03:45 AM	#656
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project That looks pretty awesome. nice attention to detail __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

03-09-2008, 09:09 PM	#658
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project hey friz, do those trailer fenders come as far over as the factory tubs?? do they make inner covers for them?? Thinking about using those on my roadster __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

03-09-2008, 09:22 PM	#659
decade22ten Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: houston,texas Posts: 103	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project howdy. that thing is SICK!! it looks like you do excellent work. much respect. hope to see it when its done, can't wait. take care.

03-09-2008, 10:00 PM	#660
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project You have'nt finished that thing yet!! Slacker I love the wheel wells, one you make a sheet metal cover for the insdie and stitch them up it will give a nice almost factory look. What are your plans for teh floor, metal or wood? Kevin LFD Inc.

03-10-2008, 03:54 AM	#664
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project hey frizzle, I may have missed it, but what kind of hose are you using for those rear bags? Is that rubber hyraulic line?

03-10-2008, 07:44 AM	#665
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project It's the DOT air line (some type of poly I think) with a sheathing over it for extra protection.

03-10-2008, 08:06 AM	#666
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I made the template for the outer tub wall. Then I realized I didn't have any sheets large enough to do it in one piece. So I'll do those another day This was just to get the rough radius so I wouldn't have a bunch of folds to deal with inside the tub. The installed tub radius is slightly tighter: Then I moved to the inner wall since I had the OG sections that could be fit: The blue line is roughly where the tub starts to roll over and the black line is where I cut according to the template. Because of this the edges required a little hammer/dolly work to flatten them: I'll add the lower section and outer wall after I pick up some larger sheets. But I'll get the other side this far first.

03-10-2008, 09:28 AM	#667
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Nice Job!!! I'm liking the factory look your after! Amazing work!

03-10-2008, 09:32 PM	#668
ANTHONY 67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FOREST MS Posts: 67	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project those tubbs look great please dont make me spend anymore money

03-11-2008, 12:26 AM	#669
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Looks slick

03-11-2008, 01:38 AM	#670
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project So how do your outer tubs attach to the body? Any pics, I may need ideas someday Kevin LFD Inc.

03-12-2008, 08:10 PM	#671
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Very nice project. I have been reading this thread for the last 3 days. I do have to say I had the same idea for the tubs in my 64 burban. Im sure you will make sure the tubs are sealed good to the outside of the body, but I had some tubs installed on my 01 Jimmy and it leaked like hell when it rained because it wasn't sealed properly to the outside wall. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck



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03-13-2008, 01:25 AM	#672
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project They will be walled in. Here's the template for the outers: When I cut the stock tubs out I left the lower/outer sections in place for something to weld to: I'll also shorten and install the braces from the top of the stockers: I'll post up more pics when I fully stitch them in. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 03-13-2008 at 01:28 AM.

03-13-2008, 02:17 AM	#673
Blue'72 Skinned knuckles Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Longview, Washington Posts: 1,126	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Man Friz!! I can't, not, make a comment about this... I've been following this build religiously, and I have to say, DAM NICE!!! I must see this in person and meet the great Frizzle Fry someday! __________________ '72 C-10 longbox soon to be short step! '72 Chevelle (sold in January) '07 Sebring '01 Ranger (I've gotta long commute..) If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=276904

03-13-2008, 10:09 PM	#675
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Those tubs look great. How long do you think it'll be before paint? __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

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