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Frizzle Fry · 05-07-2007, 04:50 PM

Here's how it sits today. It still needs the roof done, third door finished, rear floor covered, complete all body welding (its all just tacked right now), and all that fun bodywork... But I've driven it

and I'm very happy with the results. The rear needs to come back down and I think there may be some 20's in the near future

Frizzle Fry · 05-07-2007, 04:58 PM

Before:

Photochop:

Real thing:

fourty1 · 05-07-2007, 05:15 PM

you are TALENTED beyond belief....

what othe vehicles have you done- err,.. REDONE ??
THANKS for sharing..
-41-

Bamm · 05-07-2007, 05:19 PM

Man, the "real thing" looks better than the Photoshop. That is great. I like it. .......................Bamm!

**Hart_Rod** · 05-07-2007, 05:20 PM

I'll say it again, just incredible!!!!! Do you plan on leaving the trim on? I hope so, I think that will help maintain the "factory" look. Keep them pictures coming!!!

Frizzle Fry · 05-07-2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by fourty1

you are TALENTED beyond belief....

what othe vehicles have you done- err,.. REDONE ??
THANKS for sharing..
-41-

Well, this one's been on hold for a while, but I had to get the Tahoe done because I'm going to start again on this -> http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179289

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Originally Posted by Bamm

Man, the "real thing" looks better than the Photoshop. That is great. I like it. .......................Bamm!

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I'll say it again, just incredible!!!!! Do you plan on leaving the trim on? I hope so, I think that will help maintain the "factory" look. Keep them pictures coming!!!

Thanks guys!

I do plan to keep all the trim and the roof rack. The roof rack will be shortened just like the photochop. The upper trim will be easy, but the lower will get tricky. Should be able to use lower rear pieces off a SWB truck, but the strips in front of the rear tires will have to be custom or modify mine.

msgross · 05-07-2007, 05:39 PM

very cool, I agree that the real thing looks even better than the Photochop.... How long did that take?

70rs/ss · 05-07-2007, 05:45 PM

Where are the picts? Am I missing something???

**Zoomad75** · 05-07-2007, 05:54 PM

absolutly bad ass. I can't belive how fast you ripped through that burb. The look is right on the money. Stock trim should complete the phantom vibe well. You got more done in a couple of days than most can accomplish is a couple of years. What's the secret? do you have a starbucks iv line or a never ending supply of red bull? All I know is to duplicate that type of quick progress all that caffeine would have my cut lines as squiggly as a river drawn on a map.

Keep it up!

XXL · 05-07-2007, 06:14 PM

FF, I made a spare for you

Looks great. Any plans to get the roof line at the right height (maybe -2")??

Rokcrln · 05-07-2007, 07:05 PM

Very well done! Now just add in that 4th door so I can show the wife the new kid hauler

Kevin
LFD inc.

CG · 05-07-2007, 08:13 PM

So if I drop one of mine off for the weekend how much would you charge to get it right where yours is at ?

*72CSTC5* · 05-07-2007, 08:53 PM

Looks incredible.

chevyboy55 · 05-07-2007, 09:01 PM

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

slogo · 05-07-2007, 09:59 PM

I think you should chop it now

nplocoman · 05-07-2007, 11:01 PM

Wife to Mike: Honey that looks so sweet. Now that you have wasted all morning on it, you need to mow the lawn, take out the trash, trim the bushes clean the gutters. etc.

Awsome work

IvelDesigns · 05-08-2007, 12:46 AM

you, my friend, are a rock star!

awesome work here, and huge balls to take on a project in a 2-3 week timeframe.

72LoBurb · 05-08-2007, 01:09 AM

Oh My God!!!!

That's absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!! I may have to drive to Oregon just to check this beast out, in person.
Keep up the great work; I can't wait to see the "Tah-old" done.

RacnJsn95 · 05-08-2007, 06:26 AM

Dude! I live in Oregon! Awesome...

So... Are you like a super body man for a living? Or you just do your own stuff?

arkracing · 05-08-2007, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

So... Are you like a super body man for a living? Or you just do your own stuff?

Yeh

Also what are you using to make you sheetmetal cuts??? - they look very clean and straight - do you use a fence like a block of wood clamped to the long sections of metal like the roof and wheel well cut-outs?

Looks Awesome - not sure I would have the guts to do it to a Burb that clean though.

Frizzle Fry · 05-08-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

very cool, I agree that the real thing looks even better than the Photochop.... How long did that take?

Thanks, 19 days to get it to this point. Obviously there's still a lot of work to do, but this is my driver

(seriously).

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Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

Where are the picts? Am I missing something???

Firewall at work

Hopefully you can see them from another computer.

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Originally Posted by Zoomad75

absolutly bad ass. I can't belive how fast you ripped through that burb. The look is right on the money. Stock trim should complete the phantom vibe well. You got more done in a couple of days than most can accomplish is a couple of years. What's the secret? do you have a starbucks iv line or a never ending supply of red bull? All I know is to duplicate that type of quick progress all that caffeine would have my cut lines as squiggly as a river drawn on a map.

Keep it up!

It took three weeks of every spare moment. Though I did also have work, three kids for 1/2 the week, and got a piece of metal in my cornea during the process that killed a couple days

Funny thing is I just completely quit all caffeine intake just before starting this project... Maybe that's the secret

Frizzle Fry · 05-08-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by XXL

FF, I made a spare for you

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Looks great. Any plans to get the roof line at the right height (maybe -2")??

For now I'll just make the roof match up and see how it looks. I'm going for a clean "stock" looking body, but dropped and on 20's all around.

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Very well done! Now just add in that 4th door so I can show the wife the new kid hauler

Kevin
LFD inc.

When can I drop it off for the 4th door install?

I was tempted to tackle that, and I would have referenced your crew cab build for sure, but the short timeline had no room for it. I know my limits

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Originally Posted by CG

So if I drop one of mine off for the weekend how much would you charge to get it right where yours is at ?

I'd love to do another one. It'd probably take less time and turn out better!

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Looks incredible.

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Originally Posted by chevyboy55

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks guys

milehightoyz · 05-08-2007, 10:35 AM

im still absolutely bedfuddled at how quick you did that, you make this stuff look way too easy. that is awesome.....

Frizzle Fry · 05-08-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by slogo

I think you should chop it now

Those look cool.

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Originally Posted by nplocoman

Wife to Mike: Honey that looks so sweet. Now that you have wasted all morning on it, you need to mow the lawn, take out the trash, trim the bushes clean the gutters. etc.

Awsome work

Not married (maybe that's part of the formula

) But I do have an awesome girlfriend who picked up all the slack while I was buried in this project

to her

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Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

you, my friend, are a rock star!

awesome work here, and huge balls to take on a project in a 2-3 week timeframe.

Ya, I knew it was aggressive but had to go for it if I wanted to get it done.

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Originally Posted by 72LoBurb

Oh My God!!!!

That's absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!! I may have to drive to Oregon just to check this beast out, in person.
Keep up the great work; I can't wait to see the "Tah-old" done.

Let me know when you want to come by. I always enjoy meeting board members.

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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

Dude! I live in Oregon! Awesome...

So... Are you like a super body man for a living? Or you just do your own stuff?

It just a hobby.

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Originally Posted by arkracing

Yeh

Also what are you using to make you sheetmetal cuts??? - they look very clean and straight - do you use a fence like a block of wood clamped to the long sections of metal like the roof and wheel well cut-outs?

Looks Awesome - not sure I would have the guts to do it to a Burb that clean though.

Thanks man. Angle grinder with cut-off wheels. Just following a tape line.

bcanini · 05-08-2007, 11:44 AM

I think all of us Oregon guys gotta go see this.
Man.. great work! BBQ at Mikes house!

Brian

05-07-2007, 04:50 PM	#51
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Here's how it sits today. It still needs the roof done, third door finished, rear floor covered, complete all body welding (its all just tacked right now), and all that fun bodywork... But I've driven it and I'm very happy with the results. The rear needs to come back down and I think there may be some 20's in the near future Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 05-07-2007 at 05:18 PM.

05-07-2007, 04:58 PM	#52
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Before: Photochop: Real thing:

05-07-2007, 05:15 PM	#53
fourty1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: washington state Posts: 144	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project you are TALENTED beyond belief.... what othe vehicles have you done- err,.. REDONE ?? THANKS for sharing.. -41- __________________ 1941 Chevy 1/2 ton Street Rod: 327 cu,/350 auto, 'Stinger ' - JULY 2007 CUSTOM CLASSIC TRUCK magazine. 1967 Chevy 3/4 ton standard bed, 350 cu./400 auto, w/ 83 - 3:43 rear end...sips gas....

05-07-2007, 05:19 PM	#54
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Man, the "real thing" looks better than the Photoshop. That is great. I like it. .......................Bamm! __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

05-07-2007, 05:20 PM	#55
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,860	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I'll say it again, just incredible!!!!! Do you plan on leaving the trim on? I hope so, I think that will help maintain the "factory" look. Keep them pictures coming!!! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

05-07-2007, 05:39 PM	#57
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project very cool, I agree that the real thing looks even better than the Photochop.... How long did that take? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-07-2007, 05:45 PM	#58
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Where are the picts? Am I missing something???

05-07-2007, 05:54 PM	#59
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project absolutly bad ass. I can't belive how fast you ripped through that burb. The look is right on the money. Stock trim should complete the phantom vibe well. You got more done in a couple of days than most can accomplish is a couple of years. What's the secret? do you have a starbucks iv line or a never ending supply of red bull? All I know is to duplicate that type of quick progress all that caffeine would have my cut lines as squiggly as a river drawn on a map. Keep it up! __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

05-07-2007, 06:14 PM	#60
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05-07-2007, 07:05 PM	#61
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Very well done! Now just add in that 4th door so I can show the wife the new kid hauler Kevin LFD inc.

05-07-2007, 08:13 PM	#62
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,000	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project So if I drop one of mine off for the weekend how much would you charge to get it right where yours is at ?

05-07-2007, 08:53 PM	#63
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Looks incredible.

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05-07-2007, 09:59 PM	#65
slogo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Morristown,TN Posts: 482	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I think you should chop it now Attached Images

05-07-2007, 11:01 PM	#66
nplocoman never finish start another Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Platte Nebraska Posts: 432	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Wife to Mike: Honey that looks so sweet. Now that you have wasted all morning on it, you need to mow the lawn, take out the trash, trim the bushes clean the gutters. etc. Awsome work



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05-08-2007, 12:46 AM	#67
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project you, my friend, are a rock star! awesome work here, and huge balls to take on a project in a 2-3 week timeframe. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

05-08-2007, 01:09 AM	#68
72LoBurb Yup, I'm comp-useless Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton,Alta,Canada Posts: 360	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Oh My God!!!! That's absolutely INCREDIBLE!!!! I may have to drive to Oregon just to check this beast out, in person. Keep up the great work; I can't wait to see the "Tah-old" done.

05-08-2007, 06:26 AM	#69
RacnJsn95 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Medford, OR, USA Posts: 13	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Dude! I live in Oregon! Awesome... So... Are you like a super body man for a living? Or you just do your own stuff? __________________ 68 GMC LWB : 327/4spd : 462 Heads, Performer intake, Holley 700 Vac. Scondary, .224/.234 - .465/.488 Cam How's it run? I don't know yet! Long story...

05-08-2007, 10:35 AM	#73
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project im still absolutely bedfuddled at how quick you did that, you make this stuff look way too easy. that is awesome.....

05-08-2007, 11:44 AM	#75
bcanini "Taste It" Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 280	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I think all of us Oregon guys gotta go see this. Man.. great work! BBQ at Mikes house! Brian __________________ 71 Chevrolet short fleet Cheyenne air cab/tilt w buddy buckets pretty stock other wise. 2007 Silverado Crew with the MAX Pack and loaded 2007 CX-9 "Hopefully when I die.. my wife wont sell my stuff for what I said I paid for it" It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission.

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