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Britain Smith · 11-05-2008, 06:52 PM

You know my opinion...Linc' style. Here is a good example since you are still in the fab stages...

Britain

joe231 · 11-05-2008, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Britain Smith

You know my opinion...Linc' style. Here is a good example since you are still in the fab stages...

Britain

why would anyone do that?

hotrodhomi · 11-05-2008, 08:43 PM

I see I'm not the only one to check out http://jalopnik.com/.

Frizzle Fry · 11-06-2008, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rooster's 67

Dang Mike,
Been a month or so since I last checked on you and Tubby, and I am simply awe-struck. This is nothing short of awesome work, thought, forethought and concept, not to mention execution my friend. Looking thru the last few pages, You were not clear about your hinge/door/body contact or clearance issue to get the full 180 Degree opening. I am assuming that the issue for the full 180 degrees is probably around the wheel arch area, where the arch and body line come together when open? Just a thought (and only from a different fabricators point of view) but if you twisted the hinge outward at the bottom (rotate around a horizontal plane front-rear) just a few degrees that would bring the glass in and the bottom of the door out when open a full 180 degrees. Granted, you seem to be pretty far along in the "square" design and rotating the hinge may be a little involved at this point. None the less it could be a possible solution if that is where your clearance issue is at. Canted hinges do make door adjustments a lot more challenging, as the hinge plane is no longer parallel to the door opening hence hinge adjustment in one plane can affect the door in both planes.
This is just my un-solicited two cents and maybe a little food for a solution.

And put me down for Linc’ style handles. You might think of the original Lincoln handles too, and as I recall they came a little closer together at the door split line (kind of creates a smoothness). Something subtle that many would miss, of course we in our group of 67-72 truck nuts would notice right off that they were not the original truck handles.

Spencer

Thanks for the suggestion Spencer. Yes, the closest points are around the arch. I thought about rotating the hinges as you suggested but didn't want to complicate things. It's gonna work with it flat, just had to move it out as far as possible. I appreciate it though!

Frizzle Fry · 11-06-2008, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Britain Smith

You know my opinion...Linc' style. Here is a good example since you are still in the fab stages...

Britain

You're a sick man...

SCOTI · 11-06-2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Britain Smith

You know my opinion...Linc' style. Here is a good example since you are still in the fab stages...

Britain

I just threw up in my mouth a little.

LOW DOUGH · 11-06-2008, 02:15 PM

^^^^ HAHAHAHA

I want to see this door swingin!

Great job Mike

Conundrum · 11-06-2008, 05:42 PM

I just seen your truck in the busted knuckles section of the new issue of Sport Truck. Very cool!

67ChevyRedneck · 11-06-2008, 08:18 PM

What the crap??? I've got to see that fugly ass truck FOUR TIMES in this thread???

joe231 · 11-07-2008, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Britain Smith

You know my opinion...Linc' style. Here is a good example since you are still in the fab stages...

Britain

hell lets make it an even FIVE

woodwright · 11-07-2008, 01:16 AM

Mike, I sent you a PM.

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...

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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..

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???

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, 05:58 PM

Thanks for all the comments guys.

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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:

Frizzle Fry · 11-15-2008, 06:02 PM

Again, adjustment needed, but getting closer...

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.

11-05-2008, 06:52 PM	#1051
Britain Smith Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 35	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project You know my opinion...Linc' style. Here is a good example since you are still in the fab stages... Britain Last edited by Britain Smith; 11-05-2008 at 06:53 PM.

11-05-2008, 08:43 PM	#1053
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I see I'm not the only one to check out http://jalopnik.com/. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

11-06-2008, 02:15 PM	#1057
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 ^^^^ HAHAHAHA I want to see this door swingin! Great job Mike

11-06-2008, 05:42 PM	#1058
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I just seen your truck in the busted knuckles section of the new issue of Sport Truck. Very cool!

11-06-2008, 08:18 PM	#1059
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 What the crap??? I've got to see that fugly ass truck FOUR TIMES in this thread??? __________________ 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!

11-07-2008, 01:16 AM	#1061
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Mike, I sent you a PM.

11-11-2008, 04:53 AM	#1062
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	#1064
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	#1065
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	#1068
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	#1069
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	#1070
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	#1071
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	#1072
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	#1074
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...



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11-15-2008, 08:34 PM	#1075
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

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