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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Yep, the "engine swap" has become another outa control project (I have thoughts of a turbo too).
Since this one got bumped I'll share my latest thoughts on it. When I get back to it I'm going to finish the 4th door and then hit the suspension. I will install the dropmember that's been sitting here way too long and at the same time I will extend my rear notch by 1.5" or so to allow me to move the rear wheels back. I need to do this to center the wheels in the wheelwells and to gain tire clearance from the suicide hinges. I could just go with smaller rubber but what fun would that be? After that I might drive it/enjoy it for a bit before making the PS doors match the DS. |
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
sounds good FF, can't wait for them update pics. gonna go check out the minx now
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Im pretty sure I read you say there wont be a B-pillar so the front door will latch to the roof and floor or the back door? I guess one has to ltch top and bottom right?
this also means you will mod the pass side to match? Or ar you leaving the B-pillar on that side? And just doing the suicide? Or am I completely wrong and there will be a B-pillar? Just a note if you are going pillar less 73-91 suburbans with barn doors have a top bottom latch, heck so do 92-99. Anyway point is they should be plentiful in junk yards by now to scavange parts from.
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Oh yea I almost forgot. What are your plans for the rear floor are you going metal or wood?
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Friz.
I don't know how, but I started subscribing to this thread from very close to the beginning. I subscribed because your work was awesome and your vision was totallyh different (take different as a big complement). PLEASE start posting progress pics |
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Wow this is one long thread but loaded with cool pix serious fab work and can't wait to see the finished product!
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
ttt false alarm again!!!...LOL
FF, I read through your build here...All I can do is shake my head....great fab work...look forward to seeing this one get done....soon....maybe?!?!ha
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
UUUGH! tricked again....
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I have been gathering parts for Tubby and fending off purchase offers ![]()
Also, I've developed a plan to allow me to move the rear back without modding the notch. The ECE super trac-bar mount is the issue. Otherwise there is plenty of room to move the rear back 1" or so and center the wheels in the arches while solving my hinge clearance issue. I'm going to relocate the track bar or possibly go to a Watts. At the same time I will build stepped TA's with a ~1" extension aft of the bags. That will allow me to get rid of the blocks and put them to use on the '64 ![]() Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 08-20-2009 at 05:49 PM. |
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Crater lake is awesome I must say. I would like to go on wizard island but do not know if it is possible...... F.F. when you get the hoe done imma comming up and we are gonna have one hellva board meet......
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
FTFY (assuming it's not all over on 12-21-2012)
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Scratch the stepped TA's; I just ordered a set of Porterbuilt Tube TA's with 1" extension and 3" drop
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Just went through the whole thread....Man this is a very cool project. You should bump it to the top of your list things to finish! Keep up the great work!
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
Yeah, but we all know the one that's stacked gets all the attention!
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
12-21-2012 is supposed to be the end of the world as opposed to the end date of the mayan long calender
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
My plan is to get this done before the world ends... But if not I'll have fun trying.
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
So then on 12/22/2012, what's the next doomsday date? Inquiring minds want to know.
http://www.nationalenquirer.com/sece...elebrity/67139
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
stolen from FF's minx build
we all waiting for updates on this one, but the minx is an awesome build too. good things come to those who wait.
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Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club *69 Tahoe Project*
I thought for a second there was an update....Darn
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