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tvblazer78 · 09-12-2008, 10:01 AM

Congrats on the article Frizzle! Its cool that both of us made it in the same mag.. Josh did a good job. And you ride is looking cooler and cooler.. I would love to see it in person at some time..

Trav

dubdeuce80 · 09-12-2008, 11:47 AM

wow, i browsed through a few pages, insane amount of work went into that. sweet build

Frizzle Fry · 09-12-2008, 08:40 PM

Thanks guys. I'm diggin it too. Anyone notice the 69-72 lower trim with the 68 clip? Not sure I've seen that done before. I'm doing it because 1) I don't want to buy 67-68 side trim, and 2) I need it there to make the separation in paint colors. What colors? Well I still have time to waver all over the place on that but right now I'm leaning toward Red/White...

On the tails, yes that is still planned. I just wanted to get it back together and driving before I start slicing again.

The quarter windows are new. They cannot cut tempered glass (or weren't willing to). I made a template and had new ones cut/tempered. Cost only $180 for the pair. The new rubbers cost almost as much as the glass at $145/pr

TVBlazer, that was cool for us both to be in the same mag from the same board. I can't wait till mine is as complete as yours. Cool story on yours too. That's a keeper

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-12-2008, 08:50 PM

Looking Good

tvblazer78 · 09-13-2008, 11:58 AM

TVBlazer, that was cool for us both to be in the same mag from the same board. I can't wait till mine is as complete as yours. Cool story on yours too. That's a keeper

Thanks Frizzle!! I think you are on your way with a very cool ride. As you know it takes time.. Just keep us in the loop and I can not wate to see it done..

Trav

estig70 · 09-15-2008, 07:35 AM

On the tails, yes that is still planned. I just wanted to get it back together and driving before I start slicing again.

SWEET, Frizzle. I think that will be the icing on the cake for this build.

Good luck.

Eric

terrym5 · 09-19-2008, 11:26 AM

Hey I thought I would just say friggin cool what u done so far. Can u tell me where u got the metal for around the tail lights I need a left side and I did not think they even made them. So if u can help me out with some info that would be great. Thanks Terry

Frizzle Fry · 09-20-2008, 12:24 AM

The truck tail sections had to be "rescued" from a truck bed. They'll be treated well on the back of this

Man I need a digital video cam. Today when I moved it back into the shop I rev'ed it a bit and OH MAN does it sound good!!!

No I have not been driving it. Just moved it out for some fresh air and back in. Now it's ready for some major upgrades. I wanted to drive it before winter but the rain will be here tomorrow...

I gotta let you guys hear this thing though.

BlueJeep · 09-26-2008, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Now it's ready for some major upgrades.

What "major upgrades" can you possibly do at this point?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-20-2008, 10:08 AM

Looking good mike no rain down here so start drivin I wanna hear it..

Sinisterspeed · 09-26-2008, 11:51 AM

I gotta see this thing in person sooner or later!

Frizzle Fry · 09-27-2008, 11:18 AM

I've got a few more tricks up my sleeve

wagonhoe · 09-27-2008, 09:19 PM

For a guy, you sure are a tease...

babyblueoval · 09-27-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wagonhoe

For a guy, you sure are a tease...

That is too funny!!

Frizzle Fry · 09-28-2008, 12:33 AM

Heh, ya sorry guys I've got a few items I'm waiting on, started another class, and had to tinker with the clown car a bit lately. It's all dialed now so next week should be a good one for some Tahoe progress.

original_balzer · 09-28-2008, 02:14 AM

HA HA I didnt mean to make "clown car" its nick name LOL.

babyblueoval · 09-28-2008, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Heh, ya sorry guys I've got a few items I'm waiting on, started another class, and had to tinker with the clown car a bit lately. It's all dialed now so next week should be a good one for some Tahoe progress.

Frizzle,

What'd you end up doing about the whitewalls on the "CC"?

Rokcrln · 10-09-2008, 09:30 PM

OK so now what are the plans for the door it self? Are you just going to run it back wards? Should be sweet with clamshell doors!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 09-29-2008, 03:51 AM

No worries OB

BBO, it started flaking before I even drove it

It took more time to take it off than to put it on... I'm going to wait for the 13's to die and I'll get some 15" steelies and real WWW's. If nothing else the excersize convinced me that it needs them.

Frizzle Fry · 10-09-2008, 01:54 AM

Playing with spare doors. Sorry the iPhone doesn't take great pics in low-light. I'll have to switch back to the real camera. This is the door I got from CG via Brad:

Tracing the window frame to make a template:

Corners will swap angles for use on the other side of the truck:

Frizzle Fry · 10-09-2008, 02:02 AM

With the template flipped (Porsche Posters make good template material; Thanks Britain) and the corners welded up. Still needs the lower 6" modified to fit in the door:

To do that I moved the straight piece from the back to the front and used a curved piece from a truck door:

Frizzle Fry · 10-09-2008, 02:06 AM

Cleaned up:

Rokcrln · 10-09-2008, 06:25 AM

Looking good, so are you still going reverse? Also did you add and subtract from the two side posts for the different lengths yet? If memory serves it is right about 1/2" or so.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

joe231 · 10-09-2008, 08:35 AM

I don't follow what your accomplishing by flipping the frame.
can you explain, please?

BlueJeep · 10-09-2008, 09:34 AM

He's making a 4th door, like Rokcrln did. To do that you need a mirror image of the back door on the passenger side, and since they never made a back door for the driver's side...

09-12-2008, 10:01 AM	#1
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Congrats on the article Frizzle! Its cool that both of us made it in the same mag.. Josh did a good job. And you ride is looking cooler and cooler.. I would love to see it in person at some time.. Trav __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

09-12-2008, 11:47 AM	#2
dubdeuce80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 213	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project wow, i browsed through a few pages, insane amount of work went into that. sweet build Last edited by dubdeuce80; 09-12-2008 at 11:48 AM.

09-12-2008, 08:40 PM	#3
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Thanks guys. I'm diggin it too. Anyone notice the 69-72 lower trim with the 68 clip? Not sure I've seen that done before. I'm doing it because 1) I don't want to buy 67-68 side trim, and 2) I need it there to make the separation in paint colors. What colors? Well I still have time to waver all over the place on that but right now I'm leaning toward Red/White... On the tails, yes that is still planned. I just wanted to get it back together and driving before I start slicing again. The quarter windows are new. They cannot cut tempered glass (or weren't willing to). I made a template and had new ones cut/tempered. Cost only $180 for the pair. The new rubbers cost almost as much as the glass at $145/pr TVBlazer, that was cool for us both to be in the same mag from the same board. I can't wait till mine is as complete as yours. Cool story on yours too. That's a keeper

09-12-2008, 08:50 PM	#4
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Looking Good __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-13-2008, 11:58 AM	#5
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project TVBlazer, that was cool for us both to be in the same mag from the same board. I can't wait till mine is as complete as yours. Cool story on yours too. That's a keeper Thanks Frizzle!! I think you are on your way with a very cool ride. As you know it takes time.. Just keep us in the loop and I can not wate to see it done.. Trav __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

09-15-2008, 07:35 AM	#6
estig70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mt. Sterling, Ky. Posts: 205	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project On the tails, yes that is still planned. I just wanted to get it back together and driving before I start slicing again. SWEET, Frizzle. I think that will be the icing on the cake for this build. Good luck. Eric

09-19-2008, 11:26 AM	#7
terrym5 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: canada Posts: 15	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Hey I thought I would just say friggin cool what u done so far. Can u tell me where u got the metal for around the tail lights I need a left side and I did not think they even made them. So if u can help me out with some info that would be great. Thanks Terry

09-20-2008, 12:24 AM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project The truck tail sections had to be "rescued" from a truck bed. They'll be treated well on the back of this Man I need a digital video cam. Today when I moved it back into the shop I rev'ed it a bit and OH MAN does it sound good!!! No I have not been driving it. Just moved it out for some fresh air and back in. Now it's ready for some major upgrades. I wanted to drive it before winter but the rain will be here tomorrow... I gotta let you guys hear this thing though.

09-20-2008, 10:08 AM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Looking good mike no rain down here so start drivin I wanna hear it.. __________________ 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..

09-26-2008, 11:51 AM	#11
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I gotta see this thing in person sooner or later! __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build

09-27-2008, 11:18 AM	#12
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I've got a few more tricks up my sleeve

09-27-2008, 09:19 PM	#13
wagonhoe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, Is there anywhere else? Posts: 125	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project For a guy, you sure are a tease... __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban, 396cid, Turbo 400, 9" F***, Disk brakes all around 1968 C10 Suburban, 350cid, 700R4, bent frame 1968 C20 Suburban, no motor, trans or interior (SOLD!) 1953 Packard Ambulance 1992 Caprice wagon

09-28-2008, 12:33 AM	#15
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Heh, ya sorry guys I've got a few items I'm waiting on, started another class, and had to tinker with the clown car a bit lately. It's all dialed now so next week should be a good one for some Tahoe progress.

09-28-2008, 02:14 AM	#16
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project HA HA I didnt mean to make "clown car" its nick name LOL. __________________ -61 c10 short step -67 c10 short step -71 k10 long fleet -77 k20 long fleet (gettin all the goodies from frankentruck) -79 c30/k30 3+3 frankentruck (cab and frame for sale) -99 GMC yukon daily driver

10-09-2008, 09:30 PM	#18
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project OK so now what are the plans for the door it self? Are you just going to run it back wards? Should be sweet with clamshell doors! Kevin LFD Inc.



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09-29-2008, 03:51 AM	#19
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project No worries OB BBO, it started flaking before I even drove it It took more time to take it off than to put it on... I'm going to wait for the 13's to die and I'll get some 15" steelies and real WWW's. If nothing else the excersize convinced me that it needs them.

10-09-2008, 01:54 AM	#20
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Playing with spare doors. Sorry the iPhone doesn't take great pics in low-light. I'll have to switch back to the real camera. This is the door I got from CG via Brad: Tracing the window frame to make a template: Corners will swap angles for use on the other side of the truck:

10-09-2008, 02:02 AM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project With the template flipped (Porsche Posters make good template material; Thanks Britain) and the corners welded up. Still needs the lower 6" modified to fit in the door: To do that I moved the straight piece from the back to the front and used a curved piece from a truck door:

10-09-2008, 02:06 AM	#22
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Cleaned up:

10-09-2008, 06:25 AM	#23
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Looking good, so are you still going reverse? Also did you add and subtract from the two side posts for the different lengths yet? If memory serves it is right about 1/2" or so. Kevin LFD Inc.

10-09-2008, 08:35 AM	#24
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I don't follow what your accomplishing by flipping the frame. can you explain, please? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-09-2008, 09:34 AM	#25
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project He's making a 4th door, like Rokcrln did. To do that you need a mirror image of the back door on the passenger side, and since they never made a back door for the driver's side... __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler Last edited by BlueJeep; 10-09-2008 at 09:37 AM.

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