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19723DR · 01-18-2009, 11:41 PM

I have been busy this weekend.
I made another trip to the junk yard were I picked up a blazer gas tank, battery tray, vacuum canister and a rear sway bar. I also found a 3rd row seat for my suburban. I got the seat for $12.99 + tax--I almost fell over from shock. The other junk yards in town were charging between $300 and 400 bucks.

I spent sunday working on the bed. I followed LFD's low buck build. but on the front, I wanted to cut out all the body filler from where the gas door was, so I cut along the top edge and then cut down two inches from the front.

LuckyHenriksen · 01-20-2009, 02:40 AM

Sweet build man

killer71 · 01-20-2009, 07:48 AM

Nice progress...keep at it!

Rokcrln · 01-20-2009, 08:13 AM

Looking good!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

19723DR · 01-21-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Sweet build man

Thanks. I only wish I had a truck like yours when I was in high school. Cool truck.

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Originally Posted by killer71

Nice progress...keep at it!

I will. I am totally addicted to these trucks. Killer was awesome, I hope you build another.

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Looking good!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Thanks. I don't think I would have attempted the bed without the help of Low buck build. I will say It's harder than it looks, but it's a lot of fun. We'll see if I can put it back together.

72BlckButy · 01-22-2009, 09:32 AM

Awesome progress on your project, it is really coming together!

brendonak · 01-22-2009, 12:15 PM

Awe man, I was hoping you'd chose the long bed, it was awesome!

Great build, I can't wait until the next post!

19723DR · 01-23-2009, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Awesome progress on your project, it is really coming together!

thanks. I try to do something every day.

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Originally Posted by brendonak

Awe man, I was hoping you'd chose the long bed, it was awesome!

Great build, I can't wait until the next post!

I know. I really liked the long bed too. It was definitely a tough decision. I've been really stressed out at work and I needed something to take my mind off it.

19723DR · 01-25-2009, 10:14 PM

IT'S ALIVE!

The last thing I did today was start it up. I had to put the old gas tank in for now.
I spent all day Saturday welding the bed back together. I still need to weld half the inside.
I also finished the emergency brake and topped off the fluids.

I also bought some 1.5 inch wheel spacers from evil-bay. I got them for fifty bucks plus shipping. I'll post pictures when I get them.

19723DR · 02-01-2009, 08:51 PM

Tuesday I had my driveline shortened, I had a driveline shop remove 12" from my front driveline. I used the heavy duty carrier barring.

19723DR · 02-01-2009, 09:03 PM

I spent Saturday doing my brakes, along with a new soft brake line. Using a vacuum pump I blead brakes. One of the bleeders broke off, two of them were clogged, after another quick trip to the parts store, I replaced the bleeders.

Today I worked on tightening up the exhaust and my front swaybar. I also took it for a quick spin around the block. It felt really weird to drive such a short vehicle. I felt like I was missing something.

brendonak · 02-01-2009, 10:31 PM

That thing looks mean with those big meats up front!

19723DR · 02-03-2009, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by brendonak

That thing looks mean with those big meats up front!

I think it looks like a road racing truck. They are 295/50 that are 12'' wide. I am going to put some smaller tires on the front like a 225/60. The best part is when I get some smaller front tires I have an extra set of rears.

19723DR · 02-12-2009, 12:40 AM

I guess I should update my thread.

I found something on this truck that's not rusty! Last weekend I pulled the front and rear glass. The rear window frame is like new, but the front not so lucky. I spent Saturday grinding bed-welds and cleaned up the door jambs. I also worked on the windshield frame.

I also noticed my heater core is leaking, I must have bumped it when we removed the cab.

19723DR · 02-12-2009, 12:43 AM

After:

brendonak · 02-19-2009, 10:33 PM

That windshield area looks great! I've got the same rust going on in my truck, I'll be hitting you up when I get around to fixing it, if you don't mind.

Looks great!

19723DR · 02-20-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brendonak

That windshield area looks great! I've got the same rust going on in my truck, I'll be hitting you up when I get around to fixing it, if you don't mind.

Looks great!

Thanks. No I don't mind at all. I used wire wheels and some stone grinding bits. The worst spots were in the corners.

Good luck with your truck.

19723DR · 02-20-2009, 01:04 AM

Well I have come to the conclution that the cab lights have got to go. I know that they are different but they don't go along with my theme. This is going to get ugly.

I also removed the heater core and cleaned up the fire wall. I had a pretty good spot of rust by the motor. I had a whole bunch of junk that had made its way through the fan and was clogging the heater core.

19723DR · 02-20-2009, 01:10 AM

I made a plate for the speaker kick panel hole on the passenger side. I used fiberglass to glue it in and used a few self-tapping screws and them finished with a seam filler to fill any gaps. I've never seen anybody that had cut a hole in their cab like this.

I also need to make a plate for the inside.

19723DR · 02-20-2009, 01:12 AM

I put my 22's on from my suburban--just for fun--I think they look a little big for the wheel base.

nuke1 · 02-20-2009, 01:16 AM

the truck is sure coming along, i really like the look of the tires on the truck, they look bad@ss, nice and wide, my dd has 275's on it.

19723DR · 02-20-2009, 02:06 AM

Thanks man. Yeah, those wheels are bad, they cost more than the truck.

I do have some 17's that are currently on my 93 that I plan on running for a while. The tires that are on it in the picture are 265/35/22's. there's not much between me and the road, not to good for ride quality. I also don't have power brakes, each wheel weighs 38lbs + tire.

capriceutah · 02-22-2009, 05:32 AM

Just checking in from midvale

Cool truck! I'm building a longbed but not chopping it to a shortbed. Did you have rust on the back side of the windshield frame?

Mine is terrible and I'm just wondering how you fixed it.

Keep up the good work!

Chris

killer71 · 02-22-2009, 11:18 AM

Wheels looks great on the truck i think!

STOCKISH · 02-22-2009, 03:38 PM

Truck is looking great. Keep it up, you will be cruisin' before you know it.

01-18-2009, 11:41 PM	#1
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" I have been busy this weekend. I made another trip to the junk yard were I picked up a blazer gas tank, battery tray, vacuum canister and a rear sway bar. I also found a 3rd row seat for my suburban. I got the seat for $12.99 + tax--I almost fell over from shock. The other junk yards in town were charging between $300 and 400 bucks. I spent sunday working on the bed. I followed LFD's low buck build. but on the front, I wanted to cut out all the body filler from where the gas door was, so I cut along the top edge and then cut down two inches from the front. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

01-20-2009, 02:40 AM	#2
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" Sweet build man __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-20-2009, 07:48 AM	#3
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" Nice progress...keep at it! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

01-20-2009, 08:13 AM	#4
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" Looking good! Kevin LFD Inc.

01-22-2009, 09:32 AM	#6
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" Awesome progress on your project, it is really coming together! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-22-2009, 12:15 PM	#7
brendonak Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: salem oregon Posts: 117	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" Awe man, I was hoping you'd chose the long bed, it was awesome! Great build, I can't wait until the next post!

01-25-2009, 10:14 PM	#9
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" IT'S ALIVE! The last thing I did today was start it up. I had to put the old gas tank in for now. I spent all day Saturday welding the bed back together. I still need to weld half the inside. I also finished the emergency brake and topped off the fluids. I also bought some 1.5 inch wheel spacers from evil-bay. I got them for fifty bucks plus shipping. I'll post pictures when I get them. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

02-01-2009, 08:51 PM	#10
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" Tuesday I had my driveline shortened, I had a driveline shop remove 12" from my front driveline. I used the heavy duty carrier barring. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

02-01-2009, 09:03 PM	#11
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" I spent Saturday doing my brakes, along with a new soft brake line. Using a vacuum pump I blead brakes. One of the bleeders broke off, two of them were clogged, after another quick trip to the parts store, I replaced the bleeders. Today I worked on tightening up the exhaust and my front swaybar. I also took it for a quick spin around the block. It felt really weird to drive such a short vehicle. I felt like I was missing something. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

02-01-2009, 10:31 PM	#12
brendonak Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: salem oregon Posts: 117	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" That thing looks mean with those big meats up front!

02-12-2009, 12:40 AM	#14
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" I guess I should update my thread. I found something on this truck that's not rusty! Last weekend I pulled the front and rear glass. The rear window frame is like new, but the front not so lucky. I spent Saturday grinding bed-welds and cleaned up the door jambs. I also worked on the windshield frame. I also noticed my heater core is leaking, I must have bumped it when we removed the cab. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

02-12-2009, 12:43 AM	#15
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" After: __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

02-19-2009, 10:33 PM	#16
brendonak Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: salem oregon Posts: 117	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" That windshield area looks great! I've got the same rust going on in my truck, I'll be hitting you up when I get around to fixing it, if you don't mind. Looks great!

02-20-2009, 01:04 AM	#18
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" Well I have come to the conclution that the cab lights have got to go. I know that they are different but they don't go along with my theme. This is going to get ugly. I also removed the heater core and cleaned up the fire wall. I had a pretty good spot of rust by the motor. I had a whole bunch of junk that had made its way through the fan and was clogging the heater core. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

02-20-2009, 01:10 AM	#19
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" I made a plate for the speaker kick panel hole on the passenger side. I used fiberglass to glue it in and used a few self-tapping screws and them finished with a seam filler to fill any gaps. I've never seen anybody that had cut a hole in their cab like this. I also need to make a plate for the inside. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"



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02-20-2009, 01:12 AM	#20
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" I put my 22's on from my suburban--just for fun--I think they look a little big for the wheel base. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

02-20-2009, 01:16 AM	#21
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" the truck is sure coming along, i really like the look of the tires on the truck, they look bad@ss, nice and wide, my dd has 275's on it. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

02-20-2009, 02:06 AM	#22
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" Thanks man. Yeah, those wheels are bad, they cost more than the truck. I do have some 17's that are currently on my 93 that I plan on running for a while. The tires that are on it in the picture are 265/35/22's. there's not much between me and the road, not to good for ride quality. I also don't have power brakes, each wheel weighs 38lbs + tire. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

02-22-2009, 05:32 AM	#23
capriceutah Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midvale, UT Posts: 40	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" Just checking in from midvale Cool truck! I'm building a longbed but not chopping it to a shortbed. Did you have rust on the back side of the windshield frame? Mine is terrible and I'm just wondering how you fixed it. Keep up the good work! Chris Last edited by capriceutah; 02-22-2009 at 05:34 AM. Reason: missed some words

02-22-2009, 11:18 AM	#24
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: 1971 Cheyenne "One For the Road" Wheels looks great on the truck i think! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

02-22-2009, 03:38 PM	#25
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