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suville · 02-02-2010, 09:35 PM

MAN! I've spent most of the day readin thru this I cant say nuthin that aint been said, as a 40+ year car,truck,Harley builder bodyman painter You are one tough act to follow and I tip my weldin helmut to ya! I'm really watchin the rear door/hatch mod. Wess from Classic Heartbeat is working on the same mod and I first got the idea when I saw the first Astro van with this so I'm patiently awaiting the next episode of "The Tahoe" Very innovative not just this build but all the side track issues you chase down!

Rokcrln · 02-03-2010, 12:19 PM

Well the next episode will not be for a bit as I have 2 customer builds to get done as well as some friends to help out that have been waiting for awhile for some help on their rigs. But it just sits out their every day looking at me wanting to get done but still nothing happens, I just don't get it. I have everything now to get it up and running except the time so what is a guy to do?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

64shortc10 · 02-03-2010, 07:21 PM

Kevin
If you get tired of lookin at it you can park it in my garage! When my trucks over at your place I'll need something to go out in the garage and look at while Mason's taking his naps! If you need any help or just someone to kick you in the @$$ and tell you to get back to work, let me know! Later
Tony from Norcal

Musclerodz · 02-03-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Well the next episode will not be for a bit as I have 2 customer builds to get done as well as some friends to help out that have been waiting for awhile for some help on their rigs. But it just sits out their every day looking at me wanting to get done but still nothing happens, I just don't get it. I have everything now to get it up and running except the time so what is a guy to do?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

sleep is optional for car builders

Black Widow Customs · 03-01-2010, 02:26 AM

WOW.. unbelievable build you got going on here ...thousands of hours of fab and design well worth it when its sitting laid out ....Badasss

Rokcrln · 05-03-2010, 10:08 AM

Just something to think about, this project will be getting torn apart and all the store bought parts will be getting transplanted to 3 other projects to finish them up and then the Tahoe body with seats and maybe frame (with C4 DM will be sold AS IS if their is any interest

I just have way to many projects going on to finish them all and right priority dictates this one will go.

The body needs the rear half doors finished or a gate worked into it, rear floor is ready to be welded in and the gaps filled. The drivers side tail light was cut out of hidden hinge access and I was going to smooth out the body and then us different tail lights of un-known origin. Then just regular body work and paint. Their is no rust in this body at all. The frame needs front and rear shock mounts fab'd and the rear C4 four link bars copied out of thicker material. The ones I made were for geometry mock up only and not street use. Once I get things figured out for sure I will post in the for sale section but until them feel free to PM me if seriously interested with cash and a trailer as I will make it a roller with casters so it can be moved and transported.

The motor and trans will be going into LowBuk along with the new wiring harness and computer. The AccuAir will go into my son's 51 F1 that is currently manual fill and dump with a Co2 tank and it will get the CC out of LowBuk since the 5.3L going into it is Drive by Wire and has CC built in. Also the 700R4 in LowBuk will get adapted to the 351W in the F1. Then all the C4 suspension will get pulled and used in a new LFD coupe project that we are starting with the help of a custom build tubular DM by my buddy PorterBuilt.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Musclerodz · 06-24-2010, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Just something to think about, this project will be getting torn apart and all the store bought parts will be getting transplanted to 3 other projects to finish them up and then the Tahoe body with seats and maybe frame (with C4 DM will be sold AS IS if their is any interest

I just have way to many projects going on to finish them all and right priority dictates this one will go.

The body needs the rear half doors finished or a gate worked into it, rear floor is ready to be welded in and the gaps filled. The drivers side tail light was cut out of hidden hinge access and I was going to smooth out the body and then us different tail lights of un-known origin. Then just regular body work and paint. Their is no rust in this body at all. The frame needs front and rear shock mounts fab'd and the rear C4 four link bars copied out of thicker material. The ones I made were for geometry mock up only and not street use. Once I get things figured out for sure I will post in the for sale section but until them feel free to PM me if seriously interested with cash and a trailer as I will make it a roller with casters so it can be moved and transported.

The motor and trans will be going into LowBuk along with the new wiring harness and computer. The AccuAir will go into my son's 51 F1 that is currently manual fill and dump with a Co2 tank and it will get the CC out of LowBuk since the 5.3L going into it is Drive by Wire and has CC built in. Also the 700R4 in LowBuk will get adapted to the 351W in the F1. Then all the C4 suspension will get pulled and used in a new LFD coupe project that we are starting with the help of a custom build tubular DM by my buddy PorterBuilt.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

is this now coming to fruition?

Rokcrln · 06-24-2010, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclerodz

is this now coming to fruition?

That would be the simple thing to do and some of it is going to happen. But the main thing is still being missed and I gave a good hint in the post that just started this mini thread

Kevin
LFD Inc.

PS. I am looking for a decent next-to free cab if anyone in my area has one!

**kev2809** · 05-03-2010, 10:19 AM

wow....i hope you can work things out to keep this one. way to cool to let go. good luck man

ps..you should have no problem selling the body if you have to

Rokcrln · 05-03-2010, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

wow....i hope you can work things out to keep this one. way to cool to let go. good luck man

ps..you should have no problem selling the body if you have to

It is not a matter of working things out or needing to sell it.
I have a lot of interests and finishing this one up from this point would be just like the rest I have done, the thinking part is over. With my personal projects it is never about the money but more the personal drive and interest and for me that is gone for this project. I have a new project in the works that has been occupying my thoughts every waking moment for some time now and I need to get it started. I also need to finish up other customer work that has been stacking up (Lemon Drop for one) and my shop is not big enough for everything.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 05-03-2010, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

...finishing this one up from this point would be just like the rest I have done, the thinking part is over.

That's what get's me every time. I love the challenge. Doing a mod on one side, then I have no interest in doing the other side. This is why I have to let things sit for a while and come back when inspiration strikes ...or maybe that's what I'm doing wrong

Good luck in your new project. I know you have the follow through when you want to as demonstrated by LowBuck. Can't wait to see your next creation!

**kev2809** · 05-03-2010, 11:10 AM

i meant working things out as in making room to keep it...which is why i said if you "need" to sell it im sure you can.

so, any pics of the other project?

texanidiot25 · 05-03-2010, 11:13 AM

So in theory, someone could pick this up, bolt back in a drivetrain, suspension, and finish the odds and ends?

Rokcrln · 05-03-2010, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

i meant working things out as in making room to keep it...which is why i said if you "need" to sell it im sure you can.

so, any pics of the other project?

No problem, and no their will not be any pics of the new project until it is ready to show. To many design firsts (I hope) and it will be a hand built body so I don't want the design to get out their until it is ready. This will be the new long term business for LFD so sorry but I am sure you all under stand, but trust me it will be the hardest thing for me not to share.

Quote:

Originally Posted by texanidiot25

So in theory, someone could pick this up, bolt back in a drivetrain, suspension, and finish the odds and ends?

In theory yes. Even the wheels and tires my be available since it was all built around that size and fitment.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

suville · 05-03-2010, 12:30 PM

Sure wanted to see how you would have addressed the rear door/hatch mod.

pickup67man · 05-03-2010, 06:28 PM

If I hadn't started my own project I would have been interested in the tahoe. This has been my inspiration for my rare 1968 4 door Yukon XL. Now if I could only get back to the garage and work on it.

boonedogs72 · 05-03-2010, 06:31 PM

probably out of my range but pm me the specs on whats included and a price.

camokid · 05-03-2010, 08:57 PM

Well it is always a bummer when you get kinda burned out on a truck....but I like the way you are heading with the other projects (sorta

!)....I need to really head up and look at this thing before you let it go, I need inspiration

.

Jeff

ccreddell · 05-03-2010, 09:32 PM

I still want to see the little '32 he built.............

Rokcrln · 06-22-2010, 10:04 PM

Well I have a new idea for this body that has me fired up again, it is called "LowBuk Hoe". Lets see who can figure it out first!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 06-22-2010, 10:27 PM

Either low buk is getting parted or you have figred out that you have enough parts layin around to finish the project..

VA72C10 · 06-23-2010, 01:21 AM

drivetrain swap???

MrBeast · 06-23-2010, 12:55 PM

Something tells me Low Buck is going to be giving up its drivetrain so as that the tahoe may live...

Rokcrln · 06-23-2010, 07:46 PM

You guys are close but still way off. I may just wait untill it is done before sharing the build.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

VA72C10 · 06-23-2010, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

You guys are close but still way off. I may just wait untill it is done before sharing the build.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

wow, you're evil

I kid, but really, that would be wrong

02-02-2010, 09:35 PM	#1
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build MAN! I've spent most of the day readin thru this I cant say nuthin that aint been said, as a 40+ year car,truck,Harley builder bodyman painter You are one tough act to follow and I tip my weldin helmut to ya! I'm really watchin the rear door/hatch mod. Wess from Classic Heartbeat is working on the same mod and I first got the idea when I saw the first Astro van with this so I'm patiently awaiting the next episode of "The Tahoe" Very innovative not just this build but all the side track issues you chase down!

02-03-2010, 12:19 PM	#2
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Well the next episode will not be for a bit as I have 2 customer builds to get done as well as some friends to help out that have been waiting for awhile for some help on their rigs. But it just sits out their every day looking at me wanting to get done but still nothing happens, I just don't get it. I have everything now to get it up and running except the time so what is a guy to do? Kevin LFD Inc.

02-03-2010, 07:21 PM	#3
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Kevin If you get tired of lookin at it you can park it in my garage! When my trucks over at your place I'll need something to go out in the garage and look at while Mason's taking his naps! If you need any help or just someone to kick you in the @$$ and tell you to get back to work, let me know! Later Tony from Norcal

03-01-2010, 02:26 AM	#5
Black Widow Customs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tucson, Az. Posts: 75	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build WOW.. unbelievable build you got going on here ...thousands of hours of fab and design well worth it when its sitting laid out ....Badasss

05-03-2010, 10:08 AM	#6
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Just something to think about, this project will be getting torn apart and all the store bought parts will be getting transplanted to 3 other projects to finish them up and then the Tahoe body with seats and maybe frame (with C4 DM will be sold AS IS if their is any interest I just have way to many projects going on to finish them all and right priority dictates this one will go. The body needs the rear half doors finished or a gate worked into it, rear floor is ready to be welded in and the gaps filled. The drivers side tail light was cut out of hidden hinge access and I was going to smooth out the body and then us different tail lights of un-known origin. Then just regular body work and paint. Their is no rust in this body at all. The frame needs front and rear shock mounts fab'd and the rear C4 four link bars copied out of thicker material. The ones I made were for geometry mock up only and not street use. Once I get things figured out for sure I will post in the for sale section but until them feel free to PM me if seriously interested with cash and a trailer as I will make it a roller with casters so it can be moved and transported. The motor and trans will be going into LowBuk along with the new wiring harness and computer. The AccuAir will go into my son's 51 F1 that is currently manual fill and dump with a Co2 tank and it will get the CC out of LowBuk since the 5.3L going into it is Drive by Wire and has CC built in. Also the 700R4 in LowBuk will get adapted to the 351W in the F1. Then all the C4 suspension will get pulled and used in a new LFD coupe project that we are starting with the help of a custom build tubular DM by my buddy PorterBuilt. Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 05-03-2010 at 10:17 AM.

05-03-2010, 10:19 AM	#9
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,143	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build wow....i hope you can work things out to keep this one. way to cool to let go. good luck man ps..you should have no problem selling the body if you have to __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-03-2010, 11:10 AM	#12
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,143	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build i meant working things out as in making room to keep it...which is why i said if you "need" to sell it im sure you can. so, any pics of the other project? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

05-03-2010, 11:13 AM	#13
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build So in theory, someone could pick this up, bolt back in a drivetrain, suspension, and finish the odds and ends?

05-03-2010, 12:30 PM	#15
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build *Sure wanted to see how you would have addressed the rear door/hatch mod.*

05-03-2010, 06:28 PM	#16
pickup67man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 337	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build If I hadn't started my own project I would have been interested in the tahoe. This has been my inspiration for my rare 1968 4 door Yukon XL. Now if I could only get back to the garage and work on it. __________________ Travis 2005 K2500 Duramax (hauls the junk home) 1967 Chev C10 (hauls a$$) 1970 Suburban (Yukon XL 4 door) 1968 GMC 3/4 ton (sheetmetal only, chassis gone) 2005 Malibu (wife's car, still a Chevy) Project Family Hauler New Home for Chevys (Moved in and working)

05-03-2010, 06:31 PM	#17
boonedogs72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: redding ca Posts: 1,438	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build probably out of my range but pm me the specs on whats included and a price.

05-03-2010, 08:57 PM	#18
camokid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fresno, California Posts: 41	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Well it is always a bummer when you get kinda burned out on a truck....but I like the way you are heading with the other projects (sorta!)....I need to really head up and look at this thing before you let it go, I need inspiration. Jeff

05-03-2010, 09:32 PM	#19
ccreddell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Medford, OR. Posts: 207	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I still want to see the little '32 he built.............

06-22-2010, 10:04 PM	#20
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Well I have a new idea for this body that has me fired up again, it is called "LowBuk Hoe". Lets see who can figure it out first! Kevin LFD Inc.

06-22-2010, 10:27 PM	#21
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Either low buk is getting parted or you have figred out that you have enough parts layin around to finish the project.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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06-23-2010, 01:21 AM	#22
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build drivetrain swap??? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

06-23-2010, 12:55 PM	#23
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Something tells me Low Buck is going to be giving up its drivetrain so as that the tahoe may live... __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

06-23-2010, 07:46 PM	#24
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build You guys are close but still way off. I may just wait untill it is done before sharing the build. Kevin LFD Inc.

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