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hgs_notes · 11-27-2007, 09:51 PM

I was kinda surprised you left the rocker boxes in place, since they are not needed with the hard top. I'm not sure if it helps or hurts for future rust spots.

Rokcrln · 11-27-2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

I was kinda surprised you left the rocker boxes in place, since they are not needed with the hard top. I'm not sure if it helps or hurts for future rust spots.

I thought about pulling them but the more I looked at I saw they tie into the B post bottom and that ties into the bed sides. I would rather have it be more rigid then not plus with the inside now being cleaned coated I think the rust issue in a thing of the past.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**Yukon Jack** · 11-28-2007, 10:16 AM

All that clean metal, makes me a little light headed just looking at the pics!

Rokcrln · 11-28-2007, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

All that clean metal, makes me a little light headed just looking at the pics!

It is so nice have it all clean! I had a chance to day to get a bit of work done. I started on the drivers side and now have the door hung and it is al buttoned up but I ran out of battery's before finishing so the end results will have to wait. Everything is cleaned and coated before the next layer went on. I worked from the front to the back so I could get it all sprayed from the inside the rocker boxes.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 02-25-2008, 01:22 AM

Were Back!

Lets jump right back in to this one. I finished up the pass floor and A post and I am starting to fit the door, rocker and bed side. Since this will be a uni body I figure it is worth a bit more time fitting every thing up. I am about to start trimming the bed sides to fit the cab/jamb once I am happy with door fitment. I might need to try another pass side rocker as this one is not fitting very well. If that doies not work I will just section this one to fit how I feel it should. Here are a few lunch time pics. Should have more tonight at some point.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-25-2008, 01:55 AM

Looking Good Kevin

1LoC10 · 02-25-2008, 06:10 AM

have no idea how i ever missed this project......... looks awesome.. very good work

meathead95 · 02-25-2008, 07:53 AM

mine did the same thing it was a porter cable i believe the motor was $311 but the guy gave me a resellers discount to 265. and the only place to get the motor was from their authorized service center

Rokcrln · 02-25-2008, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by meathead95

mine did the same thing it was a porter cable i believe the motor was $311 but the guy gave me a resellers discount to 265. and the only place to get the motor was from their authorized service center

Mine has a 3yr warienty and I have had it just over 2yrs now so I hope it all gets worked out quick as I am just about dead in my shop with out it. If it takes to long I may have to kick down for another one to keep going on customer projects.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

sierragrande71 · 02-25-2008, 08:36 AM

Goodluck with the compressor and Traizer is looking awesome!

vtblazer · 02-25-2008, 06:08 PM

Definitely a 'no short cuts' build.

The windshield pillar blend is A+.

Rokcrln · 03-03-2008, 08:21 PM

Here are a few of the pics from yesterday. I got my compressor fixed about noon so I started just after that. Headin back out after I eat a bit for more fun.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

JayDubBlazer · 03-04-2008, 06:15 AM

Looking good, when do you expect to finish?

Rokcrln · 03-04-2008, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Nobby

Hey Kevin,Did you cut the old blazer 1/4s off rite on the edge of the b pillar are cut it back a little bit? I'm to this point and don't know what's the best way.I cut mine 1/2 inch back and was gonna butt weld my new 1/4 but I want to do whatever you would do.Thanks

Yes that is what I did but I left about 4" of the inner bed wall on the post so it stuck out behind the cab. Then I welded the new inner side to this with a simple step lap. The out side I left about a 1/2" as well and cut the new 1/4's right to the door jamb. Then with my trusty little cut off wheel I just cut them both at the same time about 3/16" back from the jamb. This gives a nice but joint with about a .030 gap for welding since my cut off wheels are .030 and my wire is .023 it is almost perfect with out trying. Just remember to tack a few small spots then cool it with air and keep repeating this untill you are done. You never want to make a single weld over 1/4", this will help to not warp the panel from heat.

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Originally Posted by JayDubBlazer

Looking good, when do you expect to finish?

I should have my part done in a few weeks then it is up to the owner to take it from their.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

kyle4381 · 03-06-2008, 04:40 AM

Looks sweet Kevin.... Keep up the good work..

VROD383 · 03-07-2008, 11:34 PM

Rokcrln · 03-23-2008, 01:40 AM

We are almost their! The body will meet the chassie for the first time in its new state in about 20min. Today I finished the pass door, spot welded part of the upper fire wall lip because the factory spot welds did not make contact. I installed a nut insert into the pass side upper fender mouint because the stock one was missing, installed the pedal asembly, sterring column, sterring box and cleaned the frame for the body drop

I also installed the tailgate hardware and gate to the new bed sides and had to slot some holes to get the gate to line up right. Once the gate was test fit I them welded the rear gate posts to the bed. My 68 tilt front end will be going on this blazer Monday and by Tuesday it should be ready to head out. This thing will be a body mans dream with it being all new and very straite almost ready for blocking and paint.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 03-27-2008, 08:10 AM

All complete and ready for teh trailer and delivery

I was going back thru old pics of this blazer from the start and it was rough but now it has turned into a rust free solid vehical. I think it is going to be one sweet ride when it gets finished and it should make alot of people take a second look to figure out what was done because somthing to them just does not look right. These are the fun builds to do, were they look like somthing was done but you just are not really sure what. I know we all can tell but JOE public will have a hard time.

Thanks for following along for another LFD build.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 03-08-2008, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kyle4381

Looks sweet Kevin.... Keep up the good work..

Kyle how is your blazer comming along, did you get the motor problems all taken care of?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Angelse68cal · 03-08-2008, 10:28 AM

Man Kev you are the man ....Looking awsome cant wait to see it done.

kyle4381 · 03-12-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Kyle how is your blazer comming along, did you get the motor problems all taken care of?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Not much progress over here. I got a new toy and it has been burning up my free time.. But have been having a blast.

ColoradoK5 · 03-12-2008, 04:46 PM

That thing has Glamis (sp?) written all over it!!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 03-20-2008, 12:53 AM

Did this project stall out?

Rokcrln · 03-20-2008, 05:46 AM

Well here is a bit of todays progress!

I had some rocker panel problems so I am sectioning and slicing to get everything to fit right. I also patched the drivers side door inside and out and coated everything as it was going together. Drivers side is 100% done now and I hope to have the pass side finished up by Thursday and maybe ready to go back on the frame.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 03-20-2008, 05:48 AM

I also drilled the door hinges to help align them when going back on after patching.

11-27-2007, 09:51 PM	#1
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11-28-2007, 10:16 AM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. All that clean metal, makes me a little light headed just looking at the pics! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-25-2008, 01:22 AM	#5
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Were Back! Lets jump right back in to this one. I finished up the pass floor and A post and I am starting to fit the door, rocker and bed side. Since this will be a uni body I figure it is worth a bit more time fitting every thing up. I am about to start trimming the bed sides to fit the cab/jamb once I am happy with door fitment. I might need to try another pass side rocker as this one is not fitting very well. If that doies not work I will just section this one to fit how I feel it should. Here are a few lunch time pics. Should have more tonight at some point. Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 02-25-2008 at 01:37 AM.

02-25-2008, 01:55 AM	#6
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02-25-2008, 06:10 AM	#7
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02-25-2008, 07:53 AM	#8
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. mine did the same thing it was a porter cable i believe the motor was $311 but the guy gave me a resellers discount to 265. and the only place to get the motor was from their authorized service center __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

02-25-2008, 08:36 AM	#10
sierragrande71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Orland, CA Posts: 721	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Goodluck with the compressor and Traizer is looking awesome!

02-25-2008, 06:08 PM	#11
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Definitely a 'no short cuts' build. The windshield pillar blend is A+.

03-03-2008, 08:21 PM	#12
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Here are a few of the pics from yesterday. I got my compressor fixed about noon so I started just after that. Headin back out after I eat a bit for more fun. Kevin LFD Inc.

03-04-2008, 06:15 AM	#13
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03-06-2008, 04:40 AM	#15
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Looks sweet Kevin.... Keep up the good work..

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03-23-2008, 01:40 AM	#17
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. We are almost their! The body will meet the chassie for the first time in its new state in about 20min. Today I finished the pass door, spot welded part of the upper fire wall lip because the factory spot welds did not make contact. I installed a nut insert into the pass side upper fender mouint because the stock one was missing, installed the pedal asembly, sterring column, sterring box and cleaned the frame for the body drop I also installed the tailgate hardware and gate to the new bed sides and had to slot some holes to get the gate to line up right. Once the gate was test fit I them welded the rear gate posts to the bed. My 68 tilt front end will be going on this blazer Monday and by Tuesday it should be ready to head out. This thing will be a body mans dream with it being all new and very straite almost ready for blocking and paint. Kevin LFD Inc.

03-27-2008, 08:10 AM	#18
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. All complete and ready for teh trailer and delivery I was going back thru old pics of this blazer from the start and it was rough but now it has turned into a rust free solid vehical. I think it is going to be one sweet ride when it gets finished and it should make alot of people take a second look to figure out what was done because somthing to them just does not look right. These are the fun builds to do, were they look like somthing was done but you just are not really sure what. I know we all can tell but JOE public will have a hard time. Thanks for following along for another LFD build. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

03-08-2008, 10:28 AM	#20
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03-12-2008, 04:46 PM	#22
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. That thing has Glamis (sp?) written all over it!!

03-20-2008, 12:53 AM	#23
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03-20-2008, 05:46 AM	#24
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. Well here is a bit of todays progress! I had some rocker panel problems so I am sectioning and slicing to get everything to fit right. I also patched the drivers side door inside and out and coated everything as it was going together. Drivers side is 100% done now and I hope to have the pass side finished up by Thursday and maybe ready to go back on the frame. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

03-20-2008, 05:48 AM	#25
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's Project Traizer 2WD closed cab. I also drilled the door hinges to help align them when going back on after patching. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 03-20-2008 at 05:48 AM.

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