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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
That looks pretty awesome. nice attention to detail
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![]() ![]() 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. Thanks ![]() Here's another little tid-bit. These are now tacked in place: ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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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
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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.
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
You have'nt finished that thing yet!! Slacker
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Slicked & painted sheet metal w/similar beads like the sides of the OE wheel tubs? Might help tie it together?
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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?
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It's the DOT air line (some type of poly I think) with a sheathing over it for extra protection.
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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. ![]() |
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Nice Job!!! I'm liking the factory look your after! Amazing work!
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
those tubbs look great please dont make me spend anymore money
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Looks slick
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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
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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.
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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. |
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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!
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Those tubs look great. How long do you think it'll be before paint?
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Thanks guys. I'm just a guy in a home garage with a little ambition
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
And he's humble too...
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Looks great man! I will say that you have some vision!
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Are you going to paint it red like the photo in the middle of your build thread, or blue like the very first picture in the thread?
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Still undecided on the paint. But I'm looking for a nice blue/green/grey for the main body. The top and bottom (below lower/side trim) will be white or light silver. FWIW my GF wants me to do red/white and I'm not beyond convincing...
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
This may be a stretch but....... I think it would look cool if you went this route......
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