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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Don't rule out your optispark as the problem. Problems with the cheap aftermarket units on the LT1s are very common even when they're new. Try a GM unit if the budget allows. When these cars come into my repair shop I generally get a replacement from the chevy dealer to prevent this kind of problem. Just something to consider. Don't give up. That tahoe is entirely too awesome to steal parts from. (Although the truck is awesome too) -Russ
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Small update on the LT1 issues. I did a comp check and the best was 192 and the lowest was 179 so only a 13lb difference and all over 170 so the comp is considered good. So I pulled the computer and sent it back to Painless for a re-flash and check. Assuming that is the problem it should fire up as soon as it gets back then the motor will come out and go for sale and I will swap in the 2005 5.3l Vortec and 4L60 I have from the Tahoe.
This swap should give more power and getter millage over the 14mpg LT1 but that may get better as well is the computer has been the problem all this time. I will also now be able to use power adders and such down the road as needed. Stay tuned for many changes! Kevin LFD Inc. |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Along with the motor swap I plan on turning LowBuk into a crew cab thanks to my Tahoe giving it's life or body at least. I plan on grafting the back of a standard cab to the Tahoe body making a crew cab as you have seen done before but with a few new or different twists. I was going to use the C4 front end as well out of the Tahoe so I could run the new rims but in thinking about it more I have decided to keep my C10 suspension for now with thoughts way down the road of possibly a 1 Ton dually set up for a better tow rig. I will now use the entire C4 front and rear set up on a 3Window coupe I am building and sell the 20's & 22's. That is all for now and I hope everyone has a great fourth!
PS. thank you to everyone who has given for this country!! Kevin LFD Inc. |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
hey thats nice , porterbuild adapted some strongarm a arms for me a while back to hook the 1 ton stuff up to the normal crossmember or a dropmember , there still waiting to be put on the truck once its finished so i can mount the 22 inch truckwheels on there
he now makes his own arms so he prolly could help you there
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i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 07-02-2010 at 10:06 AM. |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Kevin, you are amazing ! I find it hard enough to find the time to update the suspension on my truck, and you've got three projects goin at once.
I am a little confused, are you going to put the back section of the Tahoe onto the cab of the C10? Mike
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
its the other way around mike hes going to graft the rearwhall of the pickupcab just behind the reardoors of the tahoebody
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i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
I am going to cut the back section of the Tahoe body off then take a truck cab rear section and graft it on to create the Crew Cab. Then I will remove my standard cab and stretch the frame 33" and drop the Crew cab on.
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Sounds like a great project. Can't wait to see it progress.
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Kevin,
I got the same 2.25 lowered spindles and I noticed when I was prefitting everything that they had a bit less of a turning radius. Have you noticed this? I have not tightened all components down since it is not on the truck yet ![]()
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
hey kev I have a couple of questions I have a 71 swb w the same motor and im having the same problem so im curious what the outcome was...
also what alt ,ac bracket, and pulley set up is that I have a zoops and I hate it love the factory set up alot better.... thanks ahead your work is amazing |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
So what are the plans for LOW BUCK now that the tahoe is sold ... By the way the Tahoe looked like a heck of a buy .
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Off the books now so it will not be happening. I sold the donor crew cab project.
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
It was good to meet you in person Sunday.
We really like your sons 51 Ford (can I say that word here?) truck! Thanks for the info on the TCI IFS. I ordered one this morning, and got power steering, a sway bar setup, 2" drop spindles, and shipping for free. Nothing like new parts to get you motivated again! Best regards, Jim & Christine Elverta, CA |
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#1165 |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
It was great meeting you both as well. You will be very happy with the TCI front end in your truck.
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Kevin, I was diapointed that I could not join you at the car show in Sacramento. Do you have any pictures?
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#1167 |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Hows the remotor going? I think you'll really like the difference.
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
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I need to decide if I want to swap the tail housing so I can run my stock speedo and gauges or swap out to this kit http://www.egauges.com/vdo_ind.asp?T...hevT&PN=GSCT67 and be able to run the electric speedo and new gauges. Kevin LFD Inc. |
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
I really like the looks of those gauges!
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
Me too. Who's the manufacturer?
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
http://www.classicinstruments.com/in...ID=newproducts But it is cheaper to go with a different company to buy them. $819 from classic with out senders? $719 from the first place I listed with senders!
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Re: LFD's low buck truck build!
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The gauges look nice but that is a lot of money I'd rather spend elsewhere.
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=68 I really like it. I'd like to see one with the tach where the fuel gauge is and the fuel gauge in the center and some minor refinement of the secondary gauges with actual volts numbers, temp numbers and oil pressure numbers like he has done for the boost gauge.
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