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**thelonerife** · 12-27-2008, 10:42 PM

since its gonna be shorter and less burb is the price going to decrease?

desertrat · 12-27-2008, 11:36 PM

WOW, youre cutting up my Suburban

I will definetly keep an eye on this project. You make it look so easy!

corn · 12-28-2008, 12:26 AM

Done yet?

Amazing work as usual!

**lolife99** · 12-28-2008, 12:36 AM

Subscribing again!

tdave00 · 12-28-2008, 02:57 AM

Looking good. My bet is that you end up keeping it

. How you gonna let go of a 4 door 67-72 Tahoe unless the money is outrageous?

tdave00 · 12-28-2008, 04:37 PM

Looks good from here! So you just moved the crossmember forward and cut the frame off in the back? Are you still planning to notch the frame or not?

VA72C10 · 12-28-2008, 04:55 PM

Proportions look perfect. That's the only way I'd have a Burb if it became a Tahoe...they look so much better IMHO. I know many love them full size and I'm sure the storage is awesome, but a bit too long to me.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-28-2008, 06:06 PM

Very cool

**Palf70Step** · 12-28-2008, 06:32 PM

Looking great Kevin!!

Always interesting watching you do your thing.

Rokcrln · 12-28-2008, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdave00

Looks good from here! So you just moved the crossmember forward and cut the frame off in the back? Are you still planning to notch the frame or not?

Yes I did it this way because I will be running all new front and rear suspension and a large notch to get it way down.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Proportions look perfect. That's the only way I'd have a Burb if it became a Tahoe...they look so much better IMHO. I know many love them full size and I'm sure the storage is awesome, but a bit too long to me.

Yes the storage was great but it still has plenty. If all works out I will have a third row of suitcase seats, second row bench out of a newer Tahoe and front buckets out of the same.

Thanks guys!
My wife (and I) want to check into re skinning the roof with a new flatter one off a different vehicle maybe with ribs or something. So I will get some dimensions and start roaming the parking lots

Kevin
LFD Inc.

VA72C10 · 12-28-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

My wife (and I) want to check into re skinning the roof with a new flatter one off a different vehicle maybe with ribs or something. So I will get some dimensions and start roaming the parking lots

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I think that sounds like a great idea. THe ribs will add strength and yet another subtle touch to set it apart.

thirdstreettito · 12-28-2008, 07:57 PM

I like it all, I just wouldn't have cut into the door.

jugernot · 12-28-2008, 09:18 PM

Its looking really nice. I can stop by and give you hand on thur 1-01-09 and fri 1-02-09 or sat the 10 or sun the 11 if you need some help.

Rokcrln · 12-28-2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I think that sounds like a great idea. THe ribs will add strength and yet another subtle touch to set it apart.

Yes and if I find the right roof and reshape the stock bows it will give a slight chopped look.

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I like it all, I just wouldn't have cut into the door.

I thought about that as well but for me I wanted more work for only 2 1/2"

It just made the proportions work for us but with out the door notch it would have made allot of people not really know what was done.

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Originally Posted by jugernot

Its looking really nice. I can stop by and give you hand on thur 1-01-09 and fri 1-02-09 or sat the 10 or sun the 11 if you need some help.

Thanks J but unless your Tig welding has improved it will be awhile before help is needed but I do appreciate the offer. Now shouldn't you be putting your free time to better use on Lemon Drop?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 12-30-2008, 10:52 PM

OK I can not even explain how happy we are with todays results. We did a 1/2" roof skin Chop! I removed the front two roof bows and trimmed them down just a bit. Then I reinstalled them and ended up with the new gap between the bows and the roof skin. After that I sliced the roof from the the front all the way back to the seam caused by the Tahoe chop and started re shaping and trimming until the Tahoe seam was just right. We stepped back and took a good look at it and loved the subtle results. Now I only have about 30+ feet of Tig welding to do and on to the next mod.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Here you can see the 1/2" + off set between the front and rear and the high crown of the front.

Here you can see the one brace removed and the one replaced.

Now you can see how much had to be removed for the skin to but back together.

I tacked it with a Mig and will finish it up with a Tig for better results.

Nice and even.

Now the new look! Can you see the difference, maybe not but it sure looks right

kyull67 · 12-28-2008, 11:01 PM

Just looked through the whole thread. Your work is nice!

jugernot · 12-28-2008, 11:24 PM

Thanks J but unless your Tig welding has improved it will be awhile before help is needed but I do appreciate the offer. Now shouldn't you be putting your free time to better use on Lemon Drop?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Yeah, But I feel the need to do something nice for someone, because my last attempt back fired and was spoiled by someone with a ME Complex. long story I will tell you later. And I need some inspiration to get back to work on lemon drop.

tdave00 · 12-30-2008, 11:00 PM

Looks great from here. I got my "fix" today

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toomanytoyz · 12-30-2008, 11:05 PM

I can see why you are Pleased, That Look's Really Good...........

I think you will be Happy with the Outcome of the Build, It seems to be Flowing Together Well............

Rick

67ChevyRedneck · 12-30-2008, 11:24 PM

Awesome... more!!!

blakeaz33 · 12-30-2008, 11:51 PM

Incredible results - looking great!

38chevyhotrod · 12-31-2008, 04:36 AM

Really amazing how you fix things.

msgross · 12-31-2008, 09:22 AM

I tried talking the wife into ditching her 05 Tahoe for this one... nogo, she like her custom comfort....

oh well, awesome build...

Maybe i'll sneek one of these home someday!

Rokcrln · 12-31-2008, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

I tried talking the wife into ditching her 05 Tahoe for this one... nogo, she like her custom comfort....

oh well, awesome build...

Maybe i'll sneek one of these home someday!

Heck if and when this every get finished it will have every comfort that hers has and be even more custom. Does hers handle like a Vett?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**Palf70Step** · 12-31-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Heck if and when this every get finished it will have every comfort that hers has and be even more custom. Does hers handle like a Vett?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Dang sure not on PA roads. You drive in a pothole and dodge the few remaining hunks of road.

12-27-2008, 10:42 PM	#1
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build since its gonna be shorter and less burb is the price going to decrease? __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-27-2008, 11:36 PM	#2
desertrat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 1,079	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build WOW, youre cutting up my Suburban I will definetly keep an eye on this project. You make it look so easy! __________________ "Men are like steel. When they lose their temper, they lose their worth." — Chuck Norris

12-28-2008, 12:26 AM	#3
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build Done yet? Amazing work as usual!

12-28-2008, 12:36 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build Subscribing again! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-28-2008, 02:57 AM	#5
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build Looking good. My bet is that you end up keeping it . How you gonna let go of a 4 door 67-72 Tahoe unless the money is outrageous? __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

12-28-2008, 04:37 PM	#6
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build Looks good from here! So you just moved the crossmember forward and cut the frame off in the back? Are you still planning to notch the frame or not? __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

12-28-2008, 04:55 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build Proportions look perfect. That's the only way I'd have a Burb if it became a Tahoe...they look so much better IMHO. I know many love them full size and I'm sure the storage is awesome, but a bit too long to me. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-28-2008, 06:06 PM	#8
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build Very cool __________________ 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!

12-28-2008, 06:32 PM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build Looking great Kevin!! Always interesting watching you do your thing. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 12-28-2008 at 06:32 PM.

12-28-2008, 07:57 PM	#12
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build I like it all, I just wouldn't have cut into the door. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

12-28-2008, 09:18 PM	#13
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build Its looking really nice. I can stop by and give you hand on thur 1-01-09 and fri 1-02-09 or sat the 10 or sun the 11 if you need some help. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

12-30-2008, 10:52 PM	#15
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build OK I can not even explain how happy we are with todays results. We did a 1/2" roof skin Chop! I removed the front two roof bows and trimmed them down just a bit. Then I reinstalled them and ended up with the new gap between the bows and the roof skin. After that I sliced the roof from the the front all the way back to the seam caused by the Tahoe chop and started re shaping and trimming until the Tahoe seam was just right. We stepped back and took a good look at it and loved the subtle results. Now I only have about 30+ feet of Tig welding to do and on to the next mod. Kevin LFD Inc. Here you can see the 1/2" + off set between the front and rear and the high crown of the front. Here you can see the one brace removed and the one replaced. Now you can see how much had to be removed for the skin to but back together. I tacked it with a Mig and will finish it up with a Tig for better results. Nice and even. Now the new look! Can you see the difference, maybe not but it sure looks right

12-28-2008, 11:01 PM	#16
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build Just looked through the whole thread. Your work is nice! __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

12-28-2008, 11:24 PM	#17
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build Thanks J but unless your Tig welding has improved it will be awhile before help is needed but I do appreciate the offer. Now shouldn't you be putting your free time to better use on Lemon Drop? Kevin LFD Inc. Yeah, But I feel the need to do something nice for someone, because my last attempt back fired and was spoiled by someone with a ME Complex. long story I will tell you later. And I need some inspiration to get back to work on lemon drop. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082 Last edited by jugernot; 12-28-2008 at 11:25 PM.

12-30-2008, 11:00 PM	#18
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build Looks great from here. I got my "fix" today . __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor Last edited by tdave00; 12-30-2008 at 11:01 PM.



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12-30-2008, 11:05 PM	#19
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build I can see why you are Pleased, That Look's Really Good........... I think you will be Happy with the Outcome of the Build, It seems to be Flowing Together Well............ Rick __________________ 55 Nomad 52 Willys Truck 67 Stepper 67 Fleet 68 Wrecker 68 Suburban 76 Crewcab 79 Gmc Dumptruck 84 Blazer 86 Crewcab Stepside 87 Iroc 89 GMC Plow Truck 91 Camaro Vert 96 Z71 Stepsde

12-30-2008, 11:24 PM	#20
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build Awesome... more!!! __________________ 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!

12-30-2008, 11:51 PM	#21
blakeaz33 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 152	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build Incredible results - looking great!

12-31-2008, 04:36 AM	#22
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12-31-2008, 09:22 AM	#23
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: LFD's 4dr Burb Build I tried talking the wife into ditching her 05 Tahoe for this one... nogo, she like her custom comfort.... oh well, awesome build... Maybe i'll sneek one of these home someday! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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