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Rokcrln · 12-11-2009, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pickup67man

Where did you find those hinges? I have cargo doors and would like to hide those ugly hinges. Don't know if I will go 180* or just 90* but I love them already.

The basic 90* hinge is from Suicide doors. I have seen sets going for $150 + and these were $379+ and I was hopping they were top of the line. Well they are and then some, well worth the extra money for the quality of the kit. I then mod'd two sets to try and make a 180* but don't think it will work out like I want. I was only able to get about 130* of open before the edge of the door bound up on the hinge arm. Unless I have a notch in the door edge to clear (no way I will do that) then it looks like I will settle for 90* of hidden over a bit more with notches.

Kevin
LFD inc.

LOW DOUGH · 12-14-2009, 12:54 PM

can't wait to see the your rear..... the doors that is.

**67cheby** · 12-14-2009, 01:44 PM

WOW i have heard of a BRO-MANCE before and i am awed by LFDs work as much as the next man ... BUT "I cant wait to see your rear" THAT IS OVER THE TOP MAN!!!!

Rokcrln · 12-16-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

WOW i have heard of a BRO-MANCE before and i am awed by LFDs work as much as the next man ... BUT "I cant wait to see your rear" THAT IS OVER THE TOP MAN!!!!

I seem to remember that saying about 2 things come from TX.........

Well a small update on parts showing up. I received my in tank pump and bracket so I can finish the fuel tank. I also just got the package from Speed & Performance with my re-flashed computer, DBW gas pedal, MAS air flow meter and my complete harness. So I should have everything I need to get it to fire up with a few runs to the local Napa but now I need to find the time. Things will be a bit slow until after Christmas because I have an ArticCat and 2 Rinos to build cages for before Christmas so they can head to the dunes and play. I have to do a shop clean up so I can get back on the 41 chevy now that I have my air system on its way as well as the SS V-clamps for the exhaust. Then I might find a few hours to start playing on the Tahoe again.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**67cheby** · 12-16-2009, 11:18 AM

chuckle ,chuckle

LOW DOUGH · 12-16-2009, 02:16 PM

I wanted to say rear doors, but thought it would be funny to leave it as rear. I JUST want to see the back of the tahoe after the doors are done.

Rokcrln · 12-17-2009, 12:27 AM

So after I got the cage work done on three of these ATV's I finished up my gas tank and all that is left is PSI testing and run some lines to the front. Boy is that tank heavy but being built out of 14 ga it did not warp very bad at all and sure was nice welding something thick for a change.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

He is adding two seats in the back for his kids so he wanted a bit more protection.

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Got to use my tube roller for the dash bar!

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VA72C10 · 12-17-2009, 01:33 AM

Purdy. Very nice work as usual.

*Puropedo* · 12-17-2009, 03:08 AM

Tank turned out sweet! Do you mind telling us how much was the wiring harness for your 5.3 and for the computer re-flashing? Aslo, didnt your 5.3 came with an air flow meter sensor?

Rokcrln · 12-17-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Puropedo

Tank turned out sweet! Do you mind telling us how much was the wiring harness for your 5.3 and for the computer re-flashing? Aslo, didnt your 5.3 came with an air flow meter sensor?

I had to buy a MAF, DBW gas pedal, harness (with rear 0s's removed) and the computer re-flash and it was about $1600. You can find cheaper or even do the harness your self like several board members have done and I have done in the past. Also you can source missing parts from the wrecker but I have no extra time right now and wanted it done! Plus I have always had great luck with S&P.
Plus I found out yesterday I did not have the TAC module to control the Drive by wire gas pedal so their went another $200

Kevin
LFD Inc.

camokid · 12-30-2009, 09:46 PM

I dont know if you have looked at the door hinges on the new chevy extended cabs but those doors open like 180 or so and they just use two springs on bigger then the other to make it have a stop of sorts half way....I was looking at my dads new extended cab and they looked like they would do the trick...

Rokcrln · 12-31-2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by camokid

I dont know if you have looked at the door hinges on the new chevy extended cabs but those doors open like 180 or so and they just use two springs on bigger then the other to make it have a stop of sorts half way....I was looking at my dads new extended cab and they looked like they would do the trick...

I did look at those to start with but because the the body curve and the way those hinges "tuck in" they would not work on this set up. But thanks for looking out.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

gcburdic · 12-31-2009, 02:46 PM

Not sure why I haven't subscribe to this build already, but here I am.....

itchy... · 01-01-2010, 06:08 PM

Wow, what a way to spend a new years day. New to the board, and just found the thread. Just read all 897 posts. I'm gonna go out to the my garage now and burn it down, along with my junk.
Fantastic craftsman ship. I dont know how you juggle work, play and a family. What ever your secret is, keep it up.
Cheers, The Drunk Pollock.

tdave00 · 01-04-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by itchy...

Wow, what a way to spend a new years day. New to the board, and just found the thread. Just read all 897 posts. I'm gonna go out to the my garage now and burn it down, along with my junk.
Fantastic craftsman ship. I dont know how you juggle work, play and a family. What ever your secret is, keep it up.
Cheers, The Drunk Pollock.

Join the club. Sounds exactly like how I got hooked. Except I didn't burn down the garage!

Well, I didn't have a garage at the time, or any junk either.

mcbassin · 01-04-2010, 10:40 PM

Kevin,
Do you have a set of drawings for that gas tank? You think you will want to sell them on the board? Cost? You think that tank with minor mods would fit on a truck frame. I might be interested in building one like that.

Rokcrln · 01-04-2010, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Kevin,
Do you have a set of drawings for that gas tank? You think you will want to sell them on the board? Cost? You think that tank with minor mods would fit on a truck frame. I might be interested in building one like that.

No that tank is a 1 off to fit around my vett rear suspension and frame notches. For a truck I would just use the mid 80-90's blazer 26 gal tank. You can run it with a carb or an in tank efi pump and they are simple and cheap. I used 1 in LowBuk with great results and I have one I got for my tahoe until I found I would have to cut most of it apart before it would work.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

mcbassin · 01-05-2010, 12:00 AM

No problem Kevin, I was just thinking I have bunch of polished stainless sheetmetal out in my "salvage" that is around .060" thick I believe. Was hoping to put it to good use and only need to buy a few things to make it. I like the Idea of a blazer tank too. I should be able to find one of those pretty easy or even buy a new one. thanks and keep hammering on the Tahoe.

butternut1972 · 01-10-2010, 01:37 PM

looks awesome. The wife and i are taking a road trip to vegas at the end of feb for the nascar race, i might have to stop by on the way through and see this build. your craftmanship is second to none.

Rokcrln · 01-10-2010, 08:46 PM

Sounds good just let me know.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

butternut1972 · 01-19-2010, 11:38 AM

How's the progress?

Rokcrln · 01-20-2010, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

How's the progress?

Good but not on this one!
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/81...ion-build.html

Kevin
LFD Inc.

mcbassin · 01-20-2010, 01:10 AM

The Ford looks good! Man, You have a bunch on your plate! Crazy! you need a few more projects.

butternut1972 · 01-20-2010, 12:02 PM

The 51 is one cool truck. I get tired just thinking about all you have going on.

Rokcrln · 01-29-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

The Ford looks good! Man, You have a bunch on your plate! Crazy! you need a few more projects.

No I have enough, we are thinking about getting ride of a few that have been sitting around for too long now and I don't have the money or time to finish. Tahoe any one

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Originally Posted by butternut1972

The 51 is one cool truck. I get tired just thinking about all you have going on.

Thanks, yes it is a cool truck but has a long way to go before being as nice or as fun to drive as LowBuck. But power wise it plane out kicks AZZ with 450+ in that little truck.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

12-14-2009, 12:54 PM	#2
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build can't wait to see the your rear..... the doors that is.

12-14-2009, 01:44 PM	#3
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build WOW i have heard of a BRO-MANCE before and i am awed by LFDs work as much as the next man ... BUT "I cant wait to see your rear" THAT IS OVER THE TOP MAN!!!! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-16-2009, 11:18 AM	#5
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build chuckle ,chuckle __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

12-16-2009, 02:16 PM	#6
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I wanted to say rear doors, but thought it would be funny to leave it as rear. I JUST want to see the back of the tahoe after the doors are done. Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 12-16-2009 at 02:19 PM.

12-17-2009, 12:27 AM	#7
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build So after I got the cage work done on three of these ATV's I finished up my gas tank and all that is left is PSI testing and run some lines to the front. Boy is that tank heavy but being built out of 14 ga it did not warp very bad at all and sure was nice welding something thick for a change. Kevin LFD Inc. He is adding two seats in the back for his kids so he wanted a bit more protection. [IMG][/IMG] Got to use my tube roller for the dash bar! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] View of the sump. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

12-17-2009, 01:33 AM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Purdy. Very nice work as usual. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-17-2009, 03:08 AM	#9
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Tank turned out sweet! Do you mind telling us how much was the wiring harness for your 5.3 and for the computer re-flashing? Aslo, didnt your 5.3 came with an air flow meter sensor?

12-30-2009, 09:46 PM	#11
camokid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 41	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I dont know if you have looked at the door hinges on the new chevy extended cabs but those doors open like 180 or so and they just use two springs on bigger then the other to make it have a stop of sorts half way....I was looking at my dads new extended cab and they looked like they would do the trick...

12-31-2009, 02:46 PM	#13
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Not sure why I haven't subscribe to this build already, but here I am..... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

01-01-2010, 06:08 PM	#14
itchy... Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Trenton, MI. Posts: 16	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Wow, what a way to spend a new years day. New to the board, and just found the thread. Just read all 897 posts. I'm gonna go out to the my garage now and burn it down, along with my junk. Fantastic craftsman ship. I dont know how you juggle work, play and a family. What ever your secret is, keep it up. Cheers, The Drunk Pollock.

01-04-2010, 10:40 PM	#16
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Kevin, Do you have a set of drawings for that gas tank? You think you will want to sell them on the board? Cost? You think that tank with minor mods would fit on a truck frame. I might be interested in building one like that. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-05-2010, 12:00 AM	#18
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build No problem Kevin, I was just thinking I have bunch of polished stainless sheetmetal out in my "salvage" that is around .060" thick I believe. Was hoping to put it to good use and only need to buy a few things to make it. I like the Idea of a blazer tank too. I should be able to find one of those pretty easy or even buy a new one. thanks and keep hammering on the Tahoe. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-10-2010, 01:37 PM	#19
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build looks awesome. The wife and i are taking a road trip to vegas at the end of feb for the nascar race, i might have to stop by on the way through and see this build. your craftmanship is second to none.

01-10-2010, 08:46 PM	#20
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Sounds good just let me know. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-19-2010, 11:38 AM	#21
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build How's the progress?



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01-20-2010, 01:10 AM	#23
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build The Ford looks good! Man, You have a bunch on your plate! Crazy! you need a few more projects. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-20-2010, 12:02 PM	#24
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build The 51 is one cool truck. I get tired just thinking about all you have going on.

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