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Frizzle Fry · 11-11-2008, 04:53 AM

I was sick for a couple days there. Might have been that Linc/Truck pic...

Anyway, I thought I'd at least post up where I am right now:

This shows how much the hinge box had to be cut down in order to get the hinge as close to the door skin as possible. I still need to add a second bolt hole on the upper end of the hinge box:

Added more vertical support:

POR-15

inside the door while I have access:

joe231 · 11-11-2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I was sick for a couple days there. Might have been that Linc/Truck pic...

LOW DOUGH · 11-11-2008, 04:15 PM

I was sick too.... everyone is getting sick.

bagged69c10 · 11-11-2008, 07:13 PM

Nice work. Congratz on all the attention in the mags.

Frizzle Fry · 11-12-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

I was sick too.... everyone is getting sick.

Well, I just got back from the gym so I must be "officially better." I'm getting a flu-shot ASAP...

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged69c10

Nice work. Congratz on all the attention in the mags.

Thanks! I just picked up the Jan 09 issue of Sport Truck magazine and I have to say they did a great job capturing the essence of project. Well done Mike and crew

I'm honored and humbled!

**Hart_Rod** · 11-12-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by frizzle fry

well, i just got back from the gym so i must be "officially better." i'm getting a flu-shot asap...

Thanks! I just picked up the jan 09 issue of sport truck magazine and i have to say they did a great job capturing the essence of project. Well done mike and crew

I'm honored and humbled! :d

superstar!!!

tvblazer78 · 11-12-2008, 10:23 PM

Man Frizzle your the Sh$$ with this, each time i come back and see this thing it just gets better..

tdave00 · 11-25-2008, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

Man Frizzle your the Sh$$ with this, each time i come back and see this thing it just gets better..

Nice work!

wagonhoe · 11-13-2008, 04:21 PM

Just taking another peek at the never ending build... Will the madness ever end? I certainly hope not!

67ChevyRedneck · 11-13-2008, 05:17 PM

Hey Frizzle, how did you "hit" the inside of that door so well with Por-15???

Frizzle Fry · 11-15-2008, 05:58 PM

Thanks for all the comments guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Hey Frizzle, how did you "hit" the inside of that door so well with Por-15???

Just a foam brush and looooong gloves.

Here's the latest. The door is hung! The hinge needs more reinforcement from below as planned and the whole thing will need some adjustment, but it's on there and opens/closes. I'll let the pics do the rest:

LOW DOUGH · 11-13-2008, 06:44 PM

Jan 09 issue of Sport Truck

I'm going to have to check that out next time I'm at the part time... AutoZone.

Great work Mike. Congrats!!

LeDevil · 11-14-2008, 07:11 AM

Congrats on making it into Sport Truck this month I was thumbing threw it while at work and about half way thru was 2 full pages of your Tahoe. So congrats and it's looking great

Frizzle Fry · 11-15-2008, 06:02 PM

Again, adjustment needed, but getting closer...

ERASER5 · 11-15-2008, 08:45 PM

Two questions:

1) I spied your welder in the back ground. Could you tell me the model, power rating and duty cycle? Is that the welder you used to weld your frame? I am currently, uh "extending" my education and taking some welding classes.

2) Do I see the reason that progress has slowed in the background in the last pic?

Frizzle Fry · 11-16-2008, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Billhilly

Frizzle, that, as everyone has already said, is amazing work. The depth of talent on this board is amazing.
I really shouldn't be sittin' at the desk stareing at your work, gotta go to the shop!

Bill.

Thanks Bill
I hope I inspired you to get out there! I know this board has done that for me more than once

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERASER5

Two questions:

1) I spied your welder in the back ground. Could you tell me the model, power rating and duty cycle? Is that the welder you used to weld your frame? I am currently, uh "extending" my education and taking some welding classes.

2) Do I see the reason that progress has slowed in the background in the last pic?

It's a craftsman believe it or not. Just a 110 too. It's supposed to be able to do 1/4" plate in one pass (one very slow pass). I did do the frame susp work with it, but I run it as hot as possible, slowly, and weld both sides. It's a solid machine for sure. Great for bodywork. A 220 would be nice for faster heavy work though. If you want the specs on it I can get them.

On the second question; If anything I get more time in the shop because of her

It's the three kids that try to slow me down and she runs interference

My full-time job plus full-time school she can't help me with though...

Billhilly · 11-15-2008, 08:34 PM

Frizzle, that, as everyone has already said, is amazing work. The depth of talent on this board is amazing.
I really shouldn't be sittin' at the desk stareing at your work, gotta go to the shop!

Bill.

**67cheby** · 11-24-2008, 06:05 PM

You are an unbelievable artist, if i wore a hat it would be off to you!!! just a question since obviously you are great at coming up with stuff, i want my engine compartment to look original (hence i want to use the original style inner fenders) have you done yours yet ?? i sort of got the idea from your pictures that you might be doing this also, mine sets like yours in the front i think i am running the same size tires and wheels, i had to arch my fenders like yours also.. anyway i wanted to see if you had pictures of yours so us less imaginative people could copy yours....Thanks

Frizzle Fry · 11-25-2008, 03:05 AM

Hey thanks

Here's the link to the fenders. Haven't stretched the inners to match yet.

BTW guys, I am taking a little break from this project to drop a new engine/tranny in the Sunbeam.

...to be continued...

babyblueoval · 11-25-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

BTW guys, I am taking a little break from this project to drop a new engine/tranny in the Sunbeam.

...to be continued...

A little 283 with a 6spd?

Or maybe a twim turbo Suby WRX engine?

The suspense is killing me!!!!

I know the suspense has only been for, like 2 minutes, but it's still killing me.....

Frizzle Fry · 11-25-2008, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyblueoval

A little 283 with a 6spd?

Or maybe a twim turbo Suby WRX engine?

The suspense is killing me!!!!

I know the suspense has only been for, like 2 minutes, but it's still killing me.....

Since you asked... It's getting an S2000 engine (F20C) and 6sp:

c10addict · 11-25-2008, 06:24 PM

just when I thought you couldn't get any cooler!

That will be a sweet set up... Any turbo plans?

babyblueoval · 11-25-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Since you asked... It's getting an S2000 engine (F20C) and 6sp:

Very nice choice!

!

!

Now if you can just get the car balaced and set up to handle as well as an
S2000. Those cars handle awesome.

Brake upgrades will definitely be needed though.

LiveWire64 · 11-25-2008, 11:33 PM

WOW! I have been away for about a year & just finished checking out all the progress on your Tahoe. Awesome work. You really do have the skills to pay the bills. Looks like the rear lift-gate hinge idea turned out well too!
Please keep us posted. Brad

wagonhoe · 11-26-2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Hey thanks

Here's the link to the fenders. Haven't stretched the inners to match yet.

BTW guys, I am taking a little break from this project to drop a new engine/tranny in the Sunbeam.

...to be continued...

Ya know, you are like a drug dealer. You give us all this stuff free, then you hold out and make us want it even more. I need my fix man. Don't hold out on me...

11-11-2008, 04:53 AM	#1
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I was sick for a couple days there. Might have been that Linc/Truck pic... Anyway, I thought I'd at least post up where I am right now: This shows how much the hinge box had to be cut down in order to get the hinge as close to the door skin as possible. I still need to add a second bolt hole on the upper end of the hinge box: Added more vertical support: POR-15 inside the door while I have access:

11-11-2008, 04:15 PM	#3
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I was sick too.... everyone is getting sick.

11-11-2008, 07:13 PM	#4
bagged69c10 soon to be bagged64sub Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: DFW-currently phoenix Posts: 635	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Nice work. Congratz on all the attention in the mags. __________________ 1969 c-10, bagged, Zd, 20" Boyds SOLD! 1964 Suburban COMING SOON Build threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=304726 1965 c-10 long bed 1993 Sierra x-cab 1999 tahoe-4/5 on 22s 2005 Chevy work truck

11-12-2008, 10:23 PM	#7
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Man Frizzle your the Sh$$ with this, each time i come back and see this thing it just gets better.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

11-13-2008, 04:21 PM	#9
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 Just taking another peek at the never ending build... Will the madness ever end? I certainly hope not! __________________ 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

11-13-2008, 05:17 PM	#10
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Hey Frizzle, how did you "hit" the inside of that door so well with Por-15??? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-13-2008 at 05:17 PM.

11-13-2008, 06:44 PM	#12
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Jan 09 issue of Sport Truck I'm going to have to check that out next time I'm at the part time... AutoZone. Great work Mike. Congrats!! Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 11-13-2008 at 06:45 PM.

11-14-2008, 07:11 AM	#13
LeDevil A new C10 Addict! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 105	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Congrats on making it into Sport Truck this month I was thumbing threw it while at work and about half way thru was 2 full pages of your Tahoe. So congrats and it's looking great

11-15-2008, 06:02 PM	#14
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Again, adjustment needed, but getting closer...

11-15-2008, 08:45 PM	#15
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Two questions: 1) I spied your welder in the back ground. Could you tell me the model, power rating and duty cycle? Is that the welder you used to weld your frame? I am currently, uh "extending" my education and taking some welding classes. 2) Do I see the reason that progress has slowed in the background in the last pic? __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

11-15-2008, 08:34 PM	#17
Billhilly Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand. Posts: 782	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Frizzle, that, as everyone has already said, is amazing work. The depth of talent on this board is amazing. I really shouldn't be sittin' at the desk stareing at your work, gotta go to the shop! Bill. __________________ 1972 K2500 Long Box 400/350

11-24-2008, 06:05 PM	#18
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project You are an unbelievable artist, if i wore a hat it would be off to you!!! just a question since obviously you are great at coming up with stuff, i want my engine compartment to look original (hence i want to use the original style inner fenders) have you done yours yet ?? i sort of got the idea from your pictures that you might be doing this also, mine sets like yours in the front i think i am running the same size tires and wheels, i had to arch my fenders like yours also.. anyway i wanted to see if you had pictures of yours so us less imaginative people could copy yours....Thanks __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-25-2008, 03:05 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 Hey thanks Here's the link to the fenders. Haven't stretched the inners to match yet. BTW guys, I am taking a little break from this project to drop a new engine/tranny in the Sunbeam. ...to be continued...

11-25-2008, 06:24 PM	#22
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project just when I thought you couldn't get any cooler! That will be a sweet set up... Any turbo plans? __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

11-25-2008, 11:33 PM	#24
LiveWire64 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: west coast Posts: 51	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project WOW! I have been away for about a year & just finished checking out all the progress on your Tahoe. Awesome work. You really do have the skills to pay the bills. Looks like the rear lift-gate hinge idea turned out well too! Please keep us posted. Brad __________________ 55 Chevy small window. 66 FJ40 LandCruiser. 64 Chevy Van,350/350 72 Chevy 10 Van,short wb,454 78 Chevy 10 Van,short wb,350 72 Chevy Malibu 350. 77 Chevy Suburban. Silverado 20 Trailering Special.454,turbo400.



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