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11-18-2009, 01:16 PM | #1 |
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
great progress Kevin!
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11-18-2009, 04:02 PM | #2 |
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Lookin good Kevin. I really like how you are using the newer seats and floor. It is neat that the second row will fold down.
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11-18-2009, 08:14 PM | #3 |
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So what's cheaper.. Buying a Brand new tahoe or building one with a classic body style?
Very nice!!!
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Did some more work today on the passenger side wheel tub. Now I just need to make one to match for the drivers side. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] |
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11-19-2009, 10:27 AM | #5 |
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That is just amazing craftsmanship, keep it up, I wanna see that thing in paint!
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11-19-2009, 11:46 AM | #6 |
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Thanks it has been fun (at times) but now I get to figure out where and how to put shocks on the rear. I need 9" of travel so the over all length will be about 23". My plan is they will fit between the wheel tub and floor just behind the second row seat. I will add to the front of the wheel tub to incorporate them in once I figure it all out. I wanted to get the seats and tubs in first to really see just how little space I have to work with. Should be fun
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11-19-2009, 11:56 AM | #7 |
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How did you do the lip at the bottom of that filler panel? Is it a angle bent in the brake, stretch/shrink, then welded on or how did you get it like that?
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11-19-2009, 12:05 PM | #9 |
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I figured it might be something like that. Yes, it will make for a much cleaner finished product, as you said. Thanks!
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11-19-2009, 04:51 PM | #10 |
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hey, some updates again.
I love it, damn nice work. You make it look factory by adding those beads.
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Well great progress on the seating today. I had to remove my previously welded in second row seat brackets so I could move them forward 2 7/8". Then I had to drill and weld nut the rear seat mount right where the floor kicks up but once that was done it started falling together. I bolted the second row back in and wanted to see if the floor filler pieces could still be used and guess what, they could. So I just trimmed off a bit of material and snapped them right in place and they are nice and flush with the rear floor section. I guess all that time I spent shaving the rear floor for that extra inch really paid off. With the seats in their up right position I have maybe 1/2" of space between the tubs and the back of the seat for carpet.
So I am 6' and with the front seats in place with more room than I would need when driving I still fit in the second row with extra room. Now the third row is another story. I fit as far as head clearance goes but my legs are half way to my chest. It would be ok for cruising around but not for long drives. Now my son and his friends will fit great and be able to stretch out. But what I was most surprised about was with the pass side second row flipped down I could walk (bent over but not bad) right into the back and that was cool. Now with the seat folded down and the rear seats out I have about 6'8" of bed room and it is 44" wide between the tubs. Then with the rear seats in place I have I think it was 19" to the tail gate for bags and what not. So all in all I guess some planning and a lot of luck this Tahoe is really coming together nicely! Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] |
11-19-2009, 10:59 PM | #12 |
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Very well planned. Looks great.
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11-19-2009, 11:05 PM | #13 |
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Well that's rediculously FREAKIN AWESOME! Good work.
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11-20-2009, 01:38 AM | #14 |
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Had you considered turning the rear seat around to look out the back window like the old station wagons? I doubt theres room, but remember the ones that would fold into the rear floor? They were pretty cool. As a kid I loved looking out the back as we cruised the highway.
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So a "Rumble Seat" probably wont make the next masterpiece?
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11-23-2009, 11:26 PM | #18 |
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Well todays progress was done with phone calls and debit cards I called Street and performance and ordered my wire harness, Drive by wire pedal and mass air flow thingy. I then sent them my ECU to re-program and should have it all in about 2 weeks. I then spoke with Nate tonight about building me a 1 off set of upper A-arms for my C4 front end to allow me to lay frame with 30.5" tall tires. I can lay right now but my upper ball joints are fully bound up and very stressed. So he is looking into doing a set out of 1" .120 Cromo with 20* of kick added to the ball joint mounts. Also my PB hood hinges should be sent this week as well so keep a look out for another How-To article coming from LFD.
Then lastly I started my fuel tank for this beast. It is being built out of .070 SS and will be right about 28 gal. It will have an intank fuel pump as well. More to come Tuesday. Kevin LFD Inc. |
11-20-2009, 02:00 PM | #19 |
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It's really coming together back there.
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This thing is looking AWESOME!!!
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11-20-2009, 04:08 PM | #21 |
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Rokcrln, I read your posts with great enthusiasm and can hardly wait for the next one. However, it may surprise you that everyone does not share my views, some are even, dare I say it? Board.
The upcoming Thanksgiving trip will decide if Boogers likes trucks or not.
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YOu are an amazing fabricator , someone needs to pick you up for your own TV show !!
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11-20-2009, 06:05 PM | #23 |
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Diggin it man. Roll with the ADD inspiration bursts and you can't go wrong. Just don't try to keep a schedule
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11-21-2009, 01:13 AM | #25 |
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I would take an "ADD inspiration burst" every now and then if I got those kind of results.
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