LFD's low buck truck build!

[Bob 68327]

Man I thought I gave it all I had it took 4 years and a lot of cash to build it for approx 3 miles . Maybe if I offer my nasty looking neighbor, her stupid kid ,and her ugly mutt of a dog they will smile at me again!!!!

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Bob 68327

Man I thought I gave it all I had it took 4 years and a lot of cash to build it for approx 3 miles . Maybe if I offer my nasty looking neighbor, her stupid kid ,and her ugly mutt of a dog they will smile at me again!!!!

Are you kidding your self why do you think she ended up like she did? Thay don't want her back
I used to build my own motors for years then chevy got better at it then I did so not I just let them build mine. The LT1 in this truck is stock except for teh computer and headers and it puts out around 360+ right now before a dyno tune. My next project will get a stock 6.0 with some turbo help to get over 600+ easy for a mild street motor and still get good milage to boot. I just can not justify building them any more when their are so many other good options out thier for cheap that will go 100,000 plus with out a second thought.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[GREASEMONKEY72]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Pushy, Pushy!!
Nason by Dupont
Ful-Thane Low VOC Urethane
cost code: A
Car: General Motors Corp
Code: 349D Year: 1995
Color: Med Blue

Kevin
LFD Inc.

i am not, lol

its funny how its a 1995 year but yet looks like the original color in my cab and on the firewall, unless they kept the same color so long

[lolife99]

Kevin,... Did you drill all the trim holes when the truck was assembled? I thought it would be tough to get them all "line up" if you did each panel seperate. What's your secret?

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Kevin,... Did you drill all the trim holes when the truck was assembled? I thought it would be tough to get them all "line up" if you did each panel seperate. What's your secret?

Cross you fingers and go! I should have but was running out of time so I cut corners on this one. I also was not positive if I was going to run the trim until after it was painted. I did make sure when it was assembled that the lower body line was perfectly strait so I could measure off that for drilling. I will be drilling the cab corner and bed after it is all together. The doors and front fender are the only ones that have to go on before assembly do to hidden nuts.
Here are a few pics from tonight, everything still needs to be adjusted including the light. So far so good, I love the strait reflection between teh door fender and cab corner. I have a few spots that I might hit again with 2500 grit and the polisher but then again I might just drive the cr@p out of it. I have Monday off but I am gone this week end for my wife's B-day so I hope to get the front all back together and adjusted Monday.

Kevin
LFD Inc.
166hrs main build
$6043.00 main build
103 Paint hrs
$905.00 Paint

[Rokcrln]

And!

[samwise68]

i've been quiet long enough...

you, sir, inspire many of us to attempt things that are out of our skill range.

you should be ashamed.

...ok. maybe not. but you do make me think, "hey, that looks easy...i could do that!". which isn't always the case.

but, to repeat what everyone else is saying.

amazing work.

and that cut and buff stuff is pretty slick, man.

-Sam.

[Bob 68327]

Looks awesome !!!!!! Keep up the good work !!! Don't very low buck to me !!!

[lolife99]

You are a machine! Looks nice.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by samwise68

i've been quiet long enough...

you, sir, inspire many of us to attempt things that are out of our skill range.

you should be ashamed.

...ok. maybe not. but you do make me think, "hey, that looks easy...i could do that!". which isn't always the case.

but, to repeat what everyone else is saying.

amazing work.

and that cut and buff stuff is pretty slick, man.

-Sam.

Keep in mind that alot of this build was out of my skill or comfort level before I started as well! First frame shortning of this type, first bed chop, first flip kit/bag set up, first cut and polish job, first alot of things. The only thing that makes me stand out is I am willing to try it

Originally Posted by Bob 68327

Looks awesome !!!!!! Keep up the good work !!! Don't very low buck to me !!!

I need to update the money and time line for this build but we are still under 10k (no including this motor or trany remember) and that is damb good for what it is, a 100% brand new 70 chevy truck

Kevin
LFD inc.

[timcos]

Is the trim repop trim?

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by timcos

Is the trim repop trim?

Yes it is, I think I got it thru Mar-K if I remember right. Very nice fit and quality so far. I still have alot of parts to fit and try.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[NONHOG]

I can't wait to see a side view when its all together ! Looking awesome !

[see ten]

Lookin good bro! As always I'm impressed. I flipped this shot for ya.

[texanidiot25]

She surr is purdy!

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by see ten

Lookin good bro! As always I'm impressed. I flipped this shot for ya.

Monday I should get a chance to cut and polish the hood! I can not wait to see how it turns out because it turned out so nice right from the gun. It is funny I have been looking at new cars as I drive to and from work and I am now niticing how much orange peel they all seem to have. As much as I like doing this I think it is also a bad thin for me as I will never be happy with a normay paint job again. I am already loking at this one thinking should I just touch up that spot or this spot then realize the maden voyage for this truck once it is finished is right to the dumps witha full load and a trailer load as well. So I think I will leave it how it is. Dont get me wronge it is nicer than most that I have seen but I still am my worst critick. Next I need to built a ventilation set up in the booth to stop the little bits of dust I get. I also need to spend more time cleaning the shop before and during paint jobs to cut down on dust. When I did LemonDrop I cleaned, vacumed, washed and blew out that shop from top to bottom but for mine I sweeped it out and shot paint

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Stoney]

Leaving the floor wet while you paint helps catch alot of dust too.

[faribran]

Kevin,
as usual, i am amazed.... nice work.. keep it coming

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Stoney

Leaving the floor wet while you paint helps catch alot of dust too.

Yes you are right and I did wet it down but only at the beginning and not before each new coat. It was just going to be a blow on paint job no panels off or anything fancy

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[N2TRUX]

Kevin don't forget when you are cleaning up preparing for paint work to allow time for dust to settle. Considering that you are always on warp drive sometimes it's hard to factor that in.

While you are cleaning, sweeping, and wiping down dust becomes airborn. It takes a while for the lighter stuff to settle. If you don't factor that in it will settle while you are painting as the vapors from the paint attach to the dust particle and make it heavy.

Yeah, I know you might have thought of this. I just thought a reminder from a guy that has seen some awesome "driveway" paint jobs done with proper preparation.

[Stoney]

I'm like you, color sanding and buffing makes it look even more purtier. Paint looks Awesome, keep the pics coming.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Kevin don't forget when you are cleaning up preparing for paint work to allow time for dust to settle. Considering that you are always on warp drive sometimes it's hard to factor that in.

While you are cleaning, sweeping, and wiping down dust becomes airborn. It takes a while for the lighter stuff to settle. If you don't factor that in it will settle while you are painting as the vapors from the paint attach to the dust particle and make it heavy.

Yeah, I know you might have thought of this. I just thought a reminder from a guy that has seen some awesome "driveway" paint jobs done with proper preparation.

100% right, I did this for LemonDrop but I was in a rush for mine and have the dust to show for it or I did before color sanding.
I forgot to add when I spray the floor down I use a hudson sprayer with some dish soap mixed in. This helps lock the dust down as it dries. I am working on the vent/ fresh air system before the next paint job. I have a 40 chevy truck lined up after Trazer is finished and then today I had a guy contact me about a 67 chevelle SS and a 39 ford as well for paint so my set up will be getting much better very soon.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

A bit more progress for the day. I hope to have teh cab forward finished Monday and drivable again. Hood is all polished and ready to go on as soon as a friend stops by for a hand. Then front bumper will go on and I will pull it out of the shop and start cleaning things up to get ready to finish up Trazer.

Kevin
LFD Inc.
166hrs main build
$6043.00 main build
105 Paint hrs
$905.00 Paint

[samwise68]

that...is gorgeous.

-Sam.

[Bob 68327]

Looks Great !!!!!!