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jugernot · 10-16-2006, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

What are the plans for the fuse box?

Well we are going to..........Ah wait I can't divulge all of the surprises. Let just say Kevin came up with a great idea and stay tuned for the next episoded of "Project Lemon Drop"

krue · 10-16-2006, 05:03 AM

Ahhh, a cliffhanger.

jugernot · 10-20-2006, 06:22 PM

I ordered a few parts and will post them as they arrive. I got the first one today. It looks like it will be hours and hours of fun, or days and days of fun. I've never done any major wiring install before. I know a few others on the board have completed theirs, so I have some people to get guidance from.

I also got the gauage harness, but still have to purchase my Auto Meter Speedo and Tacho gauges, Then off to PUTTERS for assembly.

IvelDesigns · 10-20-2006, 10:06 PM

what gauges did you get and do they all have the same look to them? from the pic it looks like the numbers on the water gauge are a little bigger.

I'm going to fab a new cluster for my truck out of a glove box door, so i'd be interested in seeing some details to how you go about mounting and wiring the new gauges.

jugernot · 10-21-2006, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

what gauges did you get and do they all have the same look to them? from the pic it looks like the numbers on the water gauge are a little bigger.

I'm going to fab a new cluster for my truck out of a glove box door, so i'd be interested in seeing some details to how you go about mounting and wiring the new gauges.

Yeah the numbers look a bit different, but the only other guages had a full sweep.

Putter (another member) has mounted and wired Auto Meter guages for other members. Here is the link to his work.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=188607

Rokcrln · 10-21-2006, 01:17 AM

Now wait a sec I just spent all day molding off your dash and now you want to go back and put in a stock type cluster

Just kidding~ Today was spent gapping the passinger side door as I did the drivers side awhile back. Then I dumped about 3/4 of a gallon of filler onto the cab and sanded off 5gal of dust! The cab is looking good and should be in primmer this weekend

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jugernot · 10-21-2006, 01:35 AM

[QUOTE=Rokcrln;1836166]Now wait a sec I just spent all day molding off your dash and now you want to go back and put in a stock type cluster

You almost had me. I think my jaw hit the floor. It is hard to believe we have come so far in a short amount of time. I did not think I would ever get the truck done. I guess sometimes it is better to have someone ( Very Experienced Someone) do the work for you. I can't wait to the cab, maybe it will have some seats in it? Maybe?.

I think we are moving down hill now. Thanks for all the hard work Kevin.

sixty8c10 · 10-21-2006, 04:18 AM

Looks good, can't wait to see the finished product.

*72CSTC5* · 10-21-2006, 11:39 AM

Glad to see someone has time for vacation,(ROCK) now get back to work!!! LOL! Looking good man.

Rokcrln · 10-22-2006, 08:47 PM

Well I did not get as much done this weekend as I wanted. My parents and the in-laws came over Saturday to see all the pics of Europe and have dinner and the In-laws stayed the night. But I did get to take my Father in-laws new C5 Vett for a run up to the lake. Over 120 in 4th and never even tried 5th or 6th

Ok well I did get the back of the cab and the door jambs all roughed in as well as both rain gutters and the rear seam of the cab. I still have the front roof lip work to finish up before all metal work on the cab will be done. I put on two heave coats of fill primmer tonight so I will start block sanding it this week and see what else needs attention. Here are a few pics to show that I am not a total slacker

Kevin
LFD Inc.

pissonNOS · 10-22-2006, 10:57 PM

looking good

glock35ipsc · 10-22-2006, 11:04 PM

I like the upper rear cab seam Kevin! Looks great!

russellmarling · 10-23-2006, 08:31 PM

How did you fill the seam where the roof meets the back of the cab? I have been planning to do this to my truck but I'm not sure how to go about it. Do you have any concerns about cracks forming in that area? Awesome work!

Rokcrln · 10-23-2006, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by russellmarling

How did you fill the seam where the roof meets the back of the cab? I have been planning to do this to my truck but I'm not sure how to go about it. Do you have any concerns about cracks forming in that area? Awesome work!

It was fully welded and filed to shape before being skimmed and blocked. I have no concerns of it cracking.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

ghetto_superman · 10-24-2006, 03:17 AM

what about those drip rails? it looks like theyre trimmed down as opposed to flat out shaving them like i was thinking of doing to mine.. might still look factory and be somewhat functional as a drip rail? (i like your way) is that what you were going for? looks awesome though for sure!!

Rokcrln · 10-24-2006, 07:26 AM

They were 100% removed all the way into the jamb then a 3/8" rod was welded in place changing the opening size of the door ever so slightly to close up the gap a bit. Then the interior of thejamb had another piece of filler welded in to smooth out the jamb.

And no this was not the look that I was going for, The owner of the truck designed it and I am just helping bring it about

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jugernot · 10-24-2006, 10:13 PM

ITS LOOKING GREAT, I can't wait to see it in person. I hope that the parts I ordered will be here for you on Friday. Couple more weeks and maybe the frame, cab, front metal, and bed will all be one. And after 5 yeare I will see the truck as a whole again.

Thanks for the update.

Rokcrln · 10-28-2006, 11:57 AM

Well I got home about 11:30 last night and the chassie followed me all the way with out falling off

I hope to have the cab blocked out by Monday so I can drop it on the frame before I take off to SEMA on Tuesday. Then as soon as I get back I will start mocking up all the front sheet metal so we can see what gaps need tweaking and what can stay the way it is. I also have two color samples to try out on a spare fender he sent with me so he can see just what shade he wants.

The chassie is all complete, powder coated, new lines, tank, motor, trany and any other misc. part that could be replaced. Nice Job!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 10-28-2006, 05:17 PM

Should have the front drip rail all finished today then I can finish blocking out the remainder of the cab and re-prime. Then drop it on the frame and have fun

Kevin
LFD Inc.

PS did I mention this dolly rocks for this kind of work

Rokcrln · 10-28-2006, 09:53 PM

Got it primmed and it looks great. I will leave it like this untill all sheet metal is fit and modified if needed then block and paint

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*72CSTC5* · 10-28-2006, 10:56 PM

Looking good Rock, must be nice sitting on a bucket doing bodywork on the roof. LOL!! Dude, I am still waiting for the Blazer tip and flip.

*72CSTC5* · 10-28-2006, 11:12 PM

Oh, one more thing. Didnt even ask me if I wanted to go to SEMA with you! Im jealous

jugernot · 10-28-2006, 11:51 PM

I have not seen it is person since Kevin started working on the roof. Just from the pictures it looks a thousands times better than when he got the cab from me. Awesome work, I can't wait to see it in person. Thanks Kevin.

As for SEMA, I'm already looking for some to get me a hook up for next year. I think everyone should go at least once in their life. Maybe we should make plans for a 67-72 Chevy Truck board meeting there next year. Anywaym have fun Kevin,

"What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas"

There are a couple of pic of the cab before Kevin started working on it. What a difference.

Rokcrln · 10-29-2006, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Looking good Rock, must be nice sitting on a bucket doing bodywork on the roof. LOL!! Dude, I am still waiting for the Blazer tip and flip.

Yes it is nice not having to clime on a stool so you can streach accross a roof to try and do good work. Not to mention I would guess it saved about 3-6hrs so far in ease of work. Plus if you are comfy you will do better work

As for the tip and flip yes I am still waiting for it as well. The proto type is built but I still need to pull my running 2wd apart so I can double check all dimentions before finishing up the plans. I have moved around several vehicals in my shop and yard so this can happen after SEMA. Hey by the way, ya wanta go

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 10-30-2006, 10:41 PM

Things are moving right along. Now it gets to sit for the next week while I am at SEMA

Kevin
LFD Inc.

10-16-2006, 05:03 AM	#77
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Ahhh, a cliffhanger. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-20-2006, 06:22 PM	#78
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! I ordered a few parts and will post them as they arrive. I got the first one today. It looks like it will be hours and hours of fun, or days and days of fun. I've never done any major wiring install before. I know a few others on the board have completed theirs, so I have some people to get guidance from. I also got the gauage harness, but still have to purchase my Auto Meter Speedo and Tacho gauges, Then off to PUTTERS for assembly. Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082 Last edited by jugernot; 10-20-2006 at 06:55 PM.

10-20-2006, 10:06 PM	#79
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! what gauges did you get and do they all have the same look to them? from the pic it looks like the numbers on the water gauge are a little bigger. I'm going to fab a new cluster for my truck out of a glove box door, so i'd be interested in seeing some details to how you go about mounting and wiring the new gauges. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

10-21-2006, 01:17 AM	#81
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Now wait a sec I just spent all day molding off your dash and now you want to go back and put in a stock type cluster Just kidding~ Today was spent gapping the passinger side door as I did the drivers side awhile back. Then I dumped about 3/4 of a gallon of filler onto the cab and sanded off 5gal of dust! The cab is looking good and should be in primmer this weekend Kevin LFD Inc.

10-21-2006, 01:35 AM	#82
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! [QUOTE=Rokcrln;1836166]Now wait a sec I just spent all day molding off your dash and now you want to go back and put in a stock type cluster You almost had me. I think my jaw hit the floor. It is hard to believe we have come so far in a short amount of time. I did not think I would ever get the truck done. I guess sometimes it is better to have someone ( Very Experienced Someone) do the work for you. I can't wait to the cab, maybe it will have some seats in it? Maybe?. I think we are moving down hill now. Thanks for all the hard work Kevin. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

10-21-2006, 04:18 AM	#83
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Looks good, can't wait to see the finished product. __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

10-21-2006, 11:39 AM	#84
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Glad to see someone has time for vacation,(ROCK) now get back to work!!! LOL! Looking good man.

10-22-2006, 08:47 PM	#85
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Well I did not get as much done this weekend as I wanted. My parents and the in-laws came over Saturday to see all the pics of Europe and have dinner and the In-laws stayed the night. But I did get to take my Father in-laws new C5 Vett for a run up to the lake. Over 120 in 4th and never even tried 5th or 6th Ok well I did get the back of the cab and the door jambs all roughed in as well as both rain gutters and the rear seam of the cab. I still have the front roof lip work to finish up before all metal work on the cab will be done. I put on two heave coats of fill primmer tonight so I will start block sanding it this week and see what else needs attention. Here are a few pics to show that I am not a total slacker Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

10-22-2006, 10:57 PM	#86
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! looking good __________________ 69 GMC bagged

10-22-2006, 11:04 PM	#87
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10-23-2006, 08:31 PM	#88
russellmarling Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Highlands, NC Posts: 138	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! How did you fill the seam where the roof meets the back of the cab? I have been planning to do this to my truck but I'm not sure how to go about it. Do you have any concerns about cracks forming in that area? Awesome work! __________________ '70 GMC SWB step-side- 454, 4 speed, air bags (in progress) '09 CTS-V M6 '03 Sierra SWB Z71 '82 Yamaha Seca XJ650R Turbo! '04 Yamaha FZ6

10-24-2006, 03:17 AM	#90
ghetto_superman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,982	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! what about those drip rails? it looks like theyre trimmed down as opposed to flat out shaving them like i was thinking of doing to mine.. might still look factory and be somewhat functional as a drip rail? (i like your way) is that what you were going for? looks awesome though for sure!!

10-24-2006, 07:26 AM	#91
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! They were 100% removed all the way into the jamb then a 3/8" rod was welded in place changing the opening size of the door ever so slightly to close up the gap a bit. Then the interior of thejamb had another piece of filler welded in to smooth out the jamb. And no this was not the look that I was going for, The owner of the truck designed it and I am just helping bring it about Kevin LFD Inc.

10-24-2006, 10:13 PM	#92
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! ITS LOOKING GREAT, I can't wait to see it in person. I hope that the parts I ordered will be here for you on Friday. Couple more weeks and maybe the frame, cab, front metal, and bed will all be one. And after 5 yeare I will see the truck as a whole again. Thanks for the update. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

10-28-2006, 11:57 AM	#93
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Well I got home about 11:30 last night and the chassie followed me all the way with out falling off I hope to have the cab blocked out by Monday so I can drop it on the frame before I take off to SEMA on Tuesday. Then as soon as I get back I will start mocking up all the front sheet metal so we can see what gaps need tweaking and what can stay the way it is. I also have two color samples to try out on a spare fender he sent with me so he can see just what shade he wants. The chassie is all complete, powder coated, new lines, tank, motor, trany and any other misc. part that could be replaced. Nice Job! Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images



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10-28-2006, 05:17 PM	#94
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Should have the front drip rail all finished today then I can finish blocking out the remainder of the cab and re-prime. Then drop it on the frame and have fun Kevin LFD Inc. PS did I mention this dolly rocks for this kind of work Attached Images

10-28-2006, 09:53 PM	#95
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Got it primmed and it looks great. I will leave it like this untill all sheet metal is fit and modified if needed then block and paint Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

10-28-2006, 10:56 PM	#96
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Looking good Rock, must be nice sitting on a bucket doing bodywork on the roof. LOL!! Dude, I am still waiting for the Blazer tip and flip.

10-28-2006, 11:12 PM	#97
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Oh, one more thing. Didnt even ask me if I wanted to go to SEMA with you! Im jealous

10-28-2006, 11:51 PM	#98
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! I have not seen it is person since Kevin started working on the roof. Just from the pictures it looks a thousands times better than when he got the cab from me. Awesome work, I can't wait to see it in person. Thanks Kevin. As for SEMA, I'm already looking for some to get me a hook up for next year. I think everyone should go at least once in their life. Maybe we should make plans for a 67-72 Chevy Truck board meeting there next year. Anywaym have fun Kevin, "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" There are a couple of pic of the cab before Kevin started working on it. What a difference. Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082 Last edited by jugernot; 10-28-2006 at 11:55 PM.

10-30-2006, 10:41 PM	#100
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Things are moving right along. Now it gets to sit for the next week while I am at SEMA Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

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