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sick69 · 10-21-2007, 01:15 AM

Hey now thats a plan! But do you have to pay him to supervise?

Frank

earl87gta · 10-21-2007, 03:27 AM

man you do some crazzy good work. Im not in to the Trazer thing but I love watching any thing you build.

Rokcrln · 10-21-2007, 01:52 PM

Well he slept for another hour this morning so I had a chance to clean things up and get ready for next weekend, CUT TIME! I moved things around in the shop so it is front and center for slicing and fitting of all the new body parts! See you all next weekend

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 10-29-2007, 03:55 PM

Things are starting to happen and will be going even faster in the next month or so. I an getting it ready to head off to the media blasters by removing all rusted metal that will be replaced with new. This way we only pay to get blasted what is going to stay for the long hall. I am also test fitting the new panels so once it comes back it will fly together

Here are a few pics from the last few days. I hope to have it all blown apart by Sunday after noon so it can hit the blasters in the next two weeks.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 10-29-2007, 03:56 PM

It may get done yet

Kevin
LFD Inc.

SCOTI · 10-29-2007, 04:16 PM

I'm amazed by your talent.

IMO, it takes some keen 'vision' to see how things 'should' come together when doing one-off stuff (should & do are two very different results). You seem to have the touch needed to make things right.

Rokcrln · 10-29-2007, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I'm amazed by your talent.

Thanks but it all comes down to not being afraid to try somthing new. And alot of practice

Well the floors were not as bad as most I have worked on but still need the usual work. The rocker box's are in real good shape and I cut the floor open bigger than I had to just so the blaster can get in their real good and then seal it all up with epoxy sealer. The kicks and A post bottoms are gone as are the inner and outer rockers but that is about it for rust problems. I figure about a day per side and it will be better (sealed on both sides!) then new.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

red71cheyenne · 10-29-2007, 07:51 PM

Looking good Kevin, keep it up. Don't let the shop forman ride you too hard though! Jeff.

Rokcrln · 10-29-2007, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

Looking good Kevin, keep it up. Don't let the shop forman ride you too hard though! Jeff.

He can be a hard arss but today I distracted him with a shinny thing over his chair!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

NTR72GMC · 10-29-2007, 08:37 PM

WOW not very much blazer left but its going to look sweet when its done!!!!!

gringoloco · 10-30-2007, 12:31 AM

So you're using SWB bedsides cut down? I see that you trimmed the front- does the rear end up having to be sectioned, or do they line up? I always assumed the Blazer and short fleet bedsides were different dimensions behind the wheel arch.

Edit- nevermind- just went and measured. Beauty of having one of each! This is good to know- funny how your eye will play tricks on you...

mkundo · 10-31-2007, 07:04 PM

Kevin,
Even with all the personal distractions mine and yours, during this build you are doing an amazing job. I can only say THANK'S for the great workmanship.

Rokcrln · 11-01-2007, 10:41 PM

Check this out, yesterday the owner of this build called up ECE and ordered the floor patches for front and back, side to side as well as the two A pillar bottoms. Guess what was waiting for me today when I got home! Now that is fast service

Kevin
LFD Inc.

PBFAB.COM · 11-01-2007, 11:08 PM

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Rokcrln · 11-05-2007, 03:48 PM

Getting more done today on the Trazer. Started off by grinding down the rear cab belt line weld and the pop rivit holes inside the cab. Then I focused on the A pillar section's. I could have just welded it up like most people do but I feel it is a good idea to add a bit of reinforcement to the posts. I do this in two ways, first I cut the opst open on the inside of the jamb stagering the out side cut. Then I cut out a patch from the doner cab so when it is welded up the cut seam is not all in the same plane ( one straite line) but off set to three different areas. Also I like to add a section plate to the inside of the post adding more strength to the post. I cut this section out of the same doner post that I got the outer plate from. I drilled 10 holes in it so I could plug weld it to the inside post but not untill I cleanned everything real well and sprayed it all down with Eastwoods Rust Encapsulator. I also coated everyting after the inner plate was welded up. Here are some pics of the passenger side and I am headed back out to finish the drivers side now that I had lunch

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 11-05-2007, 03:50 PM

Next five! I wish I knew how to string them al together

Rokcrln · 11-05-2007, 03:51 PM

And the last five for now!

tvblazer78 · 11-05-2007, 04:40 PM

Looking sweet, love the work on the post.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

And the last five for now!

Rokcrln · 11-06-2007, 07:17 PM

A bit more progress for the day

I started things off by checking the fit of a very rare blazer option, the bolt in low hump floor

Then I welded up all the holes in the new dash that were caused when it was removed from the doner vehical. I figured it would be alot easier to do all this now before it gets installed. Then I started fitting the floors, kick panels, A post bottoms and outer rockers. Everything is trimmed and cut awaiting blasting then it will just pop it self all back in

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 11-06-2007, 07:19 PM

It will all look better once it is all welded in place after blasting and epoxy coating.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

red71cheyenne · 11-06-2007, 10:10 PM

So you are going to blast, then install the replacement panels? Just wondering why you wouldn't go ahead and install, then blast once all assembled. Jeff.

Rokcrln · 11-06-2007, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

So you are going to blast, then install the replacement panels? Just wondering why you wouldn't go ahead and install, then blast once all assembled. Jeff.

Good question! I want the blaster to have full access to every thing posible. With the dash out, bed sides off, rockers and floors out and on a tip and flip dolly they will be able to get almost every square inch of this blazer. They will also be tipping it on it side to get teh entire bottom surface as well. The only thing they will not have access to is the inside of the head liner and under side of the roof. That is one reason we used the cab that we did for the roof section is because it had zero rust.
So once it is blasted and epoxy coated I will then replace all the areas that you have seen so far. I have made all the cuts in places that I will be able to get to thru the rocker box ends to prime and seal after install. I felt this was the best way to insure a longer rust free life after completion.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

red71cheyenne · 11-06-2007, 10:39 PM

Ahh, I see. Thats a good idea. Putting all that new stuff in would just cover up the bad spots. I'll have to file that away for my next project. Thanks!! Jeff.

Jtrux · 11-09-2007, 06:54 AM

This is a very impressive undertaking, I enjoy following your project.

Rokcrln · 11-11-2007, 08:25 PM

First big mile stone was hit today! Just got back from droping it off at American Strippers to get blasted and sealed then back here to get finished up. Seams like latly their has not been much progress but infact their was alot of prep for blasting and fitting all the new parts that needed to be done at some point. I also had the mad in brown drop off a box of Lizard Skin sound/heat proofing that will get sprayed on the inside of the cab and doors once it comes back. I also have all new hardware for bolting things up. This is going to be one slick ride when it is done. It has me inspired again for my 2wd Blazer so once this one is out I will be starting on mine, I was getting pricing today for metal stock for my new frame jig table. I also have 9 sheets of notes for mods as well as several body and chassie renditions

It will be slick.
Well more on Trazer in a few weeks!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

10-21-2007, 01:15 AM	#101
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Hey now thats a plan! But do you have to pay him to supervise? Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

10-21-2007, 03:27 AM	#102
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. man you do some crazzy good work. Im not in to the Trazer thing but I love watching any thing you build. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

10-21-2007, 01:52 PM	#103
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Well he slept for another hour this morning so I had a chance to clean things up and get ready for next weekend, CUT TIME! I moved things around in the shop so it is front and center for slicing and fitting of all the new body parts! See you all next weekend Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

10-29-2007, 03:55 PM	#104
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Things are starting to happen and will be going even faster in the next month or so. I an getting it ready to head off to the media blasters by removing all rusted metal that will be replaced with new. This way we only pay to get blasted what is going to stay for the long hall. I am also test fitting the new panels so once it comes back it will fly together Here are a few pics from the last few days. I hope to have it all blown apart by Sunday after noon so it can hit the blasters in the next two weeks. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

10-29-2007, 03:56 PM	#105
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. It may get done yet Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

10-29-2007, 04:16 PM	#106
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. I'm amazed by your talent. IMO, it takes some keen 'vision' to see how things 'should' come together when doing one-off stuff (should & do are two very different results). You seem to have the touch needed to make things right. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

10-29-2007, 07:51 PM	#108
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Looking good Kevin, keep it up. Don't let the shop forman ride you too hard though! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

10-29-2007, 08:37 PM	#110
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10-30-2007, 12:31 AM	#111
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10-31-2007, 07:04 PM	#112
mkundo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ca. Posts: 366	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Kevin, Even with all the personal distractions mine and yours, during this build you are doing an amazing job. I can only say THANK'S for the great workmanship. __________________ Dan

11-01-2007, 10:41 PM	#113
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Check this out, yesterday the owner of this build called up ECE and ordered the floor patches for front and back, side to side as well as the two A pillar bottoms. Guess what was waiting for me today when I got home! Now that is fast service Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

11-01-2007, 11:08 PM	#114
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11-05-2007, 03:48 PM	#115
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Getting more done today on the Trazer. Started off by grinding down the rear cab belt line weld and the pop rivit holes inside the cab. Then I focused on the A pillar section's. I could have just welded it up like most people do but I feel it is a good idea to add a bit of reinforcement to the posts. I do this in two ways, first I cut the opst open on the inside of the jamb stagering the out side cut. Then I cut out a patch from the doner cab so when it is welded up the cut seam is not all in the same plane ( one straite line) but off set to three different areas. Also I like to add a section plate to the inside of the post adding more strength to the post. I cut this section out of the same doner post that I got the outer plate from. I drilled 10 holes in it so I could plug weld it to the inside post but not untill I cleanned everything real well and sprayed it all down with Eastwoods Rust Encapsulator. I also coated everyting after the inner plate was welded up. Here are some pics of the passenger side and I am headed back out to finish the drivers side now that I had lunch Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

11-05-2007, 03:50 PM	#116
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11-05-2007, 03:51 PM	#117
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11-06-2007, 07:17 PM	#119
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. A bit more progress for the day I started things off by checking the fit of a very rare blazer option, the bolt in low hump floor Then I welded up all the holes in the new dash that were caused when it was removed from the doner vehical. I figured it would be alot easier to do all this now before it gets installed. Then I started fitting the floors, kick panels, A post bottoms and outer rockers. Everything is trimmed and cut awaiting blasting then it will just pop it self all back in Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

11-06-2007, 07:19 PM	#120
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. It will all look better once it is all welded in place after blasting and epoxy coating. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

11-06-2007, 10:10 PM	#121
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. So you are going to blast, then install the replacement panels? Just wondering why you wouldn't go ahead and install, then blast once all assembled. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

11-06-2007, 10:39 PM	#123
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Ahh, I see. Thats a good idea. Putting all that new stuff in would just cover up the bad spots. I'll have to file that away for my next project. Thanks!! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

11-09-2007, 06:54 AM	#124
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. This is a very impressive undertaking, I enjoy following your project. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

11-11-2007, 08:25 PM	#125
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. First big mile stone was hit today! Just got back from droping it off at American Strippers to get blasted and sealed then back here to get finished up. Seams like latly their has not been much progress but infact their was alot of prep for blasting and fitting all the new parts that needed to be done at some point. I also had the mad in brown drop off a box of Lizard Skin sound/heat proofing that will get sprayed on the inside of the cab and doors once it comes back. I also have all new hardware for bolting things up. This is going to be one slick ride when it is done. It has me inspired again for my 2wd Blazer so once this one is out I will be starting on mine, I was getting pricing today for metal stock for my new frame jig table. I also have 9 sheets of notes for mods as well as several body and chassie renditions It will be slick. Well more on Trazer in a few weeks! Kevin LFD Inc.

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