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Old 08-23-2009, 05:47 PM   #726
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build

For all us tall folks, how much floor space you losing with it Kevin? It looks like it might be cramped in there now (at leas for my size 14s)
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Old 08-23-2009, 06:39 PM   #727
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For all us tall folks, how much floor space you losing with it Kevin? It looks like it might be cramped in there now (at leas for my size 14s)
Well the tub is above the dimmer switch and stops about 3.5" to the left of the steering column. It comes into the cab about 3" at the farthest point. So unless you drive with your feet up under the dash then it is not a problem. I think even for the shifter guys it would still work just fine. Now if you try and go this low with the same size tire but using stock suspension expect to cut out a lot more! The PorterBuilt DropMember moves everything forward a few inches and this really helps.

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Old 08-23-2009, 08:15 PM   #728
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Lets see if this works!

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Old 08-23-2009, 11:00 PM   #729
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Two more for now. Well the Tahoe is back out side until the next LFD build is complete and that will be a few months so pleasant dreams!

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Old 08-23-2009, 11:27 PM   #730
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build

Looks like it works pretty good and quick to with out being jumpy. Btw how how loud is that compressor? And the dog sure seemed into it...
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Old 08-23-2009, 11:55 PM   #731
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build

Looking very good Kevin! Bet your excited to have it this far. Looks like the guard dog didn't know what to make of it.
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Old 08-24-2009, 12:12 AM   #732
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Looks like it works pretty good and quick to with out being jumpy. Btw how how loud is that compressor? And the dog sure seemed into it...
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Looking very good Kevin! Bet your excited to have it this far. Looks like the guard dog didn't know what to make of it.
The comps are a bit loud but not any more then other high out put electrics. I will be trying to do a York style engine driven to supplement the electrics and I am also thinking about building a few more tanks to mount on the out side of the frame. I feel I need some more air because of how the rear suspension works and the 6 gals I have now work but I want more.

You know my dog loves to attack tennis balls and air noise, don't know why.

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Old 08-24-2009, 12:15 AM   #733
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build

Great Hoogalie Moogalie.........Thats what I'm talking about.
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Old 08-25-2009, 03:50 PM   #734
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build

i like the shot looking in the back watching the tires tuck in and not needing the floor totaly cut out for it. Very cool. So, I guess we will have to wait awhile to see some more on this build.
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Old 08-26-2009, 07:25 AM   #735
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i like the shot looking in the back watching the tires tuck in and not needing the floor totaly cut out for it. Very cool. So, I guess we will have to wait awhile to see some more on this build.
I will get some better video for the AccuAir How-To article that really shows everything in action. Yes it will be awhile before new progress takes place. The last few days I have been working on my new frame table for the 41 I am getting ready to build but once that truck is done than the Tahoe chassis will take its place and get finished up.

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Old 08-26-2009, 10:14 AM   #736
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The comps are a bit loud but not any more then other high out put electrics. I will be trying to do a York style engine driven to supplement the electrics and I am also thinking about building a few more tanks to mount on the out side of the frame. I feel I need some more air because of how the rear suspension works and the 6 gals I have now work but I want more.

You know my dog loves to attack tennis balls and air noise, don't know why.

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looks good Kevin. I'd like to come by sometime and check out how loud your compressors are compared to my york. I'm undecided on what I want to use on my impala.
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Old 09-20-2009, 03:26 PM   #737
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Very cool.
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Old 09-29-2009, 11:45 PM   #738
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build

Hey Kevin,
I read through your whole thread here in the last couple days. You have some talent my man.
I also followed your link to the T-bird IRS install because I am planning to do the same thing to my 51 Merc PU. Thanks a lot for the great pics and explanation of how you did yours.

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Old 09-30-2009, 01:28 AM   #739
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build

Is it just me, or are the rear wheels not centered front to back ???

They look kinda far back to me, but it could just be the angle I guess

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Old 10-14-2009, 04:10 PM   #740
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I will get some better video for the AccuAir How-To article that really shows everything in action. Yes it will be awhile before new progress takes place. The last few days I have been working on my new frame table for the 41 I am getting ready to build but once that truck is done than the Tahoe chassis will take its place and get finished up.

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hi kevin
i am curious as to why u did not use the orignal corvett front crossmember? is it because the frame rails are too wide or narrow?. WOULD RELLY LIKE SOME INPUT ONT THIS. I HAVE A 72 C10 PICKUP AND A 89 C4 FRONT AND REAR IRS WHICH I WOULD LIKE TO INSTALL IN THE C10. LIVING IN SOUTH AFRICA WOULD BE VERY COSTLY TO IMPORT A DROPMEMBER FROM USA. REALLY ENJOYED YOUR BUILD. U HAVE A VERY CUTE SON. AND LOVELY DOG.
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Old 10-14-2009, 07:54 PM   #741
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build

Fazel, Im sure Kevin will jump in here too, but I do know the answer for you. First of all, on a dropmember, the geometry is tweeked to match the different wheelbase and roll center (among other things) of the truck vs the original vette. Its also a bolt on proposition. I know that there are those that fab up a crossmember to mount the vette components (never seen anyone use the stock one) but normally they dont try to re-engineer the geometry to match the truck. This is not optimum, but it haws been done. Of course Ive also seen guys bolt the rear-end to the frame with U-bolts and call it a lowering job-to me its worth the money to do it right. That may also be the reason I dont have one yet..........

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Old 10-15-2009, 10:09 AM   #742
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That is correct as well as the track width has been narrowed I think 2-4" for the trucks. This allows for more turn radius when lowered with larger tires. But if you want concrete info send a PM to Nate Porter and ask him, he will be glad to give you any info you may want on the ability of using a stock cross member.

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Old 10-15-2009, 11:05 AM   #743
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Speaking of PB. When will his new site be up? Not that I needed anything, but I did want to see what he had.
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Old 10-15-2009, 07:11 PM   #744
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I The last few days I have been working on my new frame table for the 41 I am getting ready to build but once that truck is done than the Tahoe chassis will take its place and get finished up.

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I'd be interested in seeing pics of the frame table that you're building...

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I second that request as well.
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Old 10-15-2009, 11:18 PM   #746
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Kevin, if I'm not mistaken, the C4 dropmember doesnt narrow the 'Vette' width, although a Vette has a little narrower track than the truck. Otherwise the stock rack wouldnt work. The regular dropmember does narrow the width of the truck by design.
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The stock rack doesn't work and is replaced by a widened MII rack. I think it is still narrowed up but about 2" less then the regular DM but I may be incorrect about width. But the rack does need to be replaced that I know.

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Kevin, if I'm not mistaken, the C4 dropmember doesnt narrow the 'Vette' width, although a Vette has a little narrower track than the truck. Otherwise the stock rack wouldnt work. The regular dropmember does narrow the width of the truck by design.
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Old 10-16-2009, 10:54 AM   #748
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I'd be interested in seeing pics of the frame table that you're building...

thanks

It is 3-6" x 14-0" and about 30" tall when bolted down to the floor. The table is made from 3.5"x3.5" 3/8" wall tube with a 3" x 1/2" plate welded to the top of the tubes that has been drilled and tapped every 3" OC.

I have a simple but effective laser system from my days of building high rise buildings that I use for leveling the table (with in .015") and also use for dead center of the table during builds. So far this table has worked out great and during non use I have 4 6" casters that bolt to the legs and allow me to move it out of the bay for other work.


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Old 10-16-2009, 11:04 AM   #749
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Looks cool. Could you be persuaded to post a build thread in "Alternate Tinkerings"?
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Looks cool. Could you be persuaded to post a build thread in "Alternate Tinkerings"?
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