LFD's low buck truck build!

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

I know it's a long shot, but do you happen to still have the slot mags off this truck?

No those went to a guy in Vacaville 6-7 years ago.

Originally Posted by RustyVolks

Awesome thread.. Thank you for taking time to post details and pictures.. You da man!!

Thank you, it's part of the fun of sharing and hopefully paying back a bit.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[SeniorVerde]

I saw this today, and it reminded me of this thread:

Not quite as cool looking, but about the same amount of work http://www.wimp.com/shipstretched/

[tommyd241]

Just went through your entire thread and all I can say is impressive! Your fabrication skills and ingenuity are amazing!

Did you relocate the rear shock mounts for a more up-right position on your rear flip? Or were you not too concerned since you have the helper air-bag set-up.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by pocketpool

Thanks for the reply, I went ahead and tried it

Looks great, nice job!

Originally Posted by tommyd241

Just went through your entire thread and all I can say is impressive! Your fabrication skills and ingenuity are amazing!

Did you relocate the rear shock mounts for a more up-right position on your rear flip? Or were you not too concerned since you have the helper air-bag set-up.

Yes I was not worried about it because the angle I feel works good and if you need more support you can step up to a firmer shock because of the angle.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Hey guys this truck is still for sale ( http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ow-buck&cat=12 ) and can be had for what I feel is a giveaway price considering what has gone into this truck and its history. Also being my personal truck no corners were cut and nothing was over looked.

Kevin
LFD

[67ChevyRedneck]

Still love this truck! I honestly thought it had changed hands already.

How many miles have you put on her since finished? Seemed like you were really driving it a lot for a while there!

Just curious, it's way out of my price range.

[Rokcrln]

I think about 17k since I started driving it but only about 7,000 miles since paint and motor swap.

Kevin
LFD

[superflysteiny]

Nice work man thanks for the pics

[88Stanger]

This post may be several years old since it was done, but damn fine job!!! Thanks so much, I am sure that MANY of us have benefited from this!!! Again, Thanks to ROKCRIN!!!

[Rokcrln]

I will have plenty of pics but shortening the floor should be fairly simple. Take 8" off the rear section and 12" out of the front. You will want to cut the front section so it includes one of the bed mount braces since their is an extra one on LWBs. I plan on doing mine with out pulling the bed apart because it will make for a faster and easier job and it will be getting line-X'd when done.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[64shortc10]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I will have plenty of pics but shortening the floor should be fairly simple. Take 8" off the rear section and 12" out of the front. You will want to cut the front section so it includes one of the bed mount braces since their is an extra one on LWBs. I plan on doing mine with out pulling the bed apart because it will make for a faster and easier job and it will be getting line-X'd when done.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

This looks like the bed was only shortened 20 inches total.
Tony from Norcal
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[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by slammed1

That is looking really nice. Have you sprayed base clear yet or do you mainly do single stage jobs? The pictures so far show a really nice job,and I cant wait to see it completed further.

Yes I have and I like 2 stage much better but single stays with the Low Buck idea. I would rather spend $500 on decent single stage then $500 on cheap base and clear that will start to fog and lift in a few years of being out in the sun. Plus this is a DD/beater and single is so easy to spot repair.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Boog]

Show rides are nice and all but my vote goes to good looking street driven trucks every time. Call em Real Rides.
You painted the firewall black instead of blue. Any particular reason? I painted my firewall met black but with black inner fenders, rad & shroud, core support and a black engine I think it's too much and my engine is somewhat camo'd in a sea of black. My outside color will be blueish.

[SCOTI]

Looking good Kevin & as always..... killer pace. If you can be persuaded, argent-silver vs. body color on the wheels.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Looking good Kevin & as always..... killer pace. If you can be persuaded, argent-silver vs. body color on the wheels.

Is that kind of the stock silver grey? I am open for ideas.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Is that kind of the stock silver grey? I am open for ideas.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Yep, that it is.

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Is that kind of the stock silver grey? I am open for ideas.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Kevin,... Krylon 1403 Dull Aluminum is very close to argent silver in a spray can. I agree with SCOTI,.... go for the silver!

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Boog

Show rides are nice and all but my vote goes to good looking street driven trucks every time. Call em Real Rides.
You painted the firewall black instead of blue. Any particular reason? I painted my firewall met black but with black inner fenders, rad & shroud, core support and a black engine I think it's too much and my engine is somewhat camo'd in a sea of black. My outside color will be blueish.

Yes I did mine in black because I did not shave the fire wall so the Vintage Air block off plates really stood out with the old color. Now with black they kind of hide and make my EFI wiring blend better. My motor still stands out enough plus I will be painting the engine covers Blue to match the body and the under side of the hood and fenders are also blue. If this was anything more than my beater truck I would have shaved it and painted to match the body. This re-paint started off as just a scuff and shoot but that went by the way side when the rocker had to come off because so did everything else.

Kevin
LFD Inc.