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bouncytruck · 05-11-2007, 01:48 AM

Amazing work. I can't believe I missed this thread before. You need to drive it up to Seattle for some of the shows - or chop Mark's so he can drive it by my office!

CG · 05-11-2007, 02:05 AM

LOL...I like how you think...well the second thought anyway =)

L0WRIDE · 05-11-2007, 04:41 AM

great work az always frizzle fry

**special-K** · 05-11-2007, 06:48 AM

`69 prototype.

BigSky71 · 05-11-2007, 06:59 AM

I am so glad someone posted a link to this over on the truck side, awesome work, truly awesome! You got huge guts and mad skillz! Also thank you for the very well documented thread. How did you have time to do the work and post all of it too?!

wagonhoe · 05-11-2007, 04:33 PM

wow....

Frizzle Fry · 05-14-2007, 11:21 AM

Thanks guys. Well, I took a little break from it, just doing some minor stuff like putting some temp plywood in the back and working on completing all the welds.

I was very close to buying wheels/tires but decided it would be more "practical" to spend the money on suspension and bodywork/glass, etc.

CAL 58 GMC · 05-15-2007, 12:29 AM

WOW Frizzle Fry, that is totally awesome man!! I've been following your 61 build and I was very impressed with the work you have done on it and now this!! That is SUPER cool!!

Blackcypress-EB · 05-15-2007, 01:33 AM

I figured a little tint was in order, and some Coys, though not chrome.

Frizzle Fry · 05-15-2007, 12:45 PM

Thanks again for all the comments. It makes this stuff all the more rewarding. A group of guys were taking pics of it in the Home Depot parking lot the other day

Cal- I have a tentative pick up for the 61 this weekend! I had to let the creative juices flow somewhere while it's out! I check your 58 thread out all the time.

Black- That looks awesome, thanks. I'll probably do very light tint or none at all.

Britain Smith · 05-15-2007, 12:57 PM

I am a buddy of Mike's and I have been lurking for a while and finally decided to post...

Just wanted to say that the image above with the Satin Coy's and tint is sweet.

-Britain

Frizzle Fry · 05-15-2007, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britain Smith

I am a buddy of Mike's and I have been lurking for a while and finally decided to post...

Just wanted to say that the image above with the Satin Coy's and tint is sweet.

-Britain

Well, well, well. Look who we have here

It's the Porsche autocross guy.

Britian has a jaw dropping project of his own. Hint:Turbo...

You're getting the chevy truck disease and you know it! I know where there's a 71/72 Short/wide big block with buckets just sitting there waiting for you to come take it home... Sure would be nice for all those home improvement projects

Britain Smith · 05-15-2007, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Well, well, well. Look who we have here

It's the Porsche autocross guy.

Britian has a jaw dropping project of his own. Hint:Turbo...

You're getting the chevy truck disease and you know it! I know where there's a 71/72 Short/wide big block with buckets just sitting there waiting for you to come take it home... Sure would be nice for all those home improvement projects

Just what I need, another project...shameless picture of a my project.

Lets get both of ours done and then we will talk.

-Britain

Frizzle Fry · 05-15-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britain Smith

...shameless picture of a my project.

-Britain

Shameless indeed

...and for doing so I went ahead and hooked you up with the same treatment as my Burb

Blackcypress-EB · 05-16-2007, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Britain Smith

I am a buddy of Mike's and I have been lurking for a while and finally decided to post...

Just wanted to say that the image above with the Satin Coy's and tint is sweet.

-Britain

Thanks for the compliment Britain.

Mike,
I think you should do a write up. With the pictures you have, I bet you would make it in SuperChevy or a similar rag with a full story.

Here's one with a little less tint.

P.S. What kind of welder are you using?

Frizzle Fry · 05-16-2007, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackcypress-EB

Thanks for the compliment Britain.

Mike,
I think you should do a write up. With the pictures you have, I bet you would make it in SuperChevy or a similar rag with a full story.

Here's one with a little less tint.

P.S. What kind of welder are you using?

If this isn't a write-up, I don't know what is

I could see it being condensed into an article type deal once it's done and they have purdy pics to include with it. I wouldn't complain about that

Now THAT looks perfect. You nailed it. That's basically what I'm working toward, except I have a 68 clip for it

I have a Craftsman (I know, I know. Not known for welders... it was a gift) 110v MIG. And yes it does get the job done. It's supposed to be good for up to 1/4" and I believe our frames are 3/16" Good penetration was evident from the opposite side. With passes on both sides plus the boxing I have no worries. As for bodywork, it's more than sufficient.

Thanks for the PS

vtblazer · 05-16-2007, 05:38 PM

Started the thread and had to jump to the end...just couldn't wait.

Very innovative!

Great read, thanks for posting/sharing.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-16-2007, 05:43 PM

Just read all 6 pages worth, OMG that thing is wicked, can't believe I missed
this thread. Simply B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L work, you are a Board inspiration

XXL · 05-16-2007, 09:01 PM

Never content with leaving well enough alone, FF goes back to the garage to do some minor adjustments to the truck's scale...

Frizzle Fry · 05-18-2007, 01:10 PM

Thanks VT and LUV2.

Ok back to reality...

You may have noticed that the rear bumper was sitting low. This was because I had to shim the rear body mounts a bit (1/2") to get it back on the road. I knew the body mounts I positioned on top of the frame were gonna have to be shaved. So I didn't want to weld up the body until I knew it was sitting naturally.

I ended up cutting those body mount bushings in half. Here you can see the difference:

Full Bushing:

1/2 Bushing:

Body-High/Bumper-Low:

Body Sitting correctly on frame:

Now I'm working on bridging the 2nd row seat floor brace over the frame rails and sheeting it all in.

Here's how it all looks from the inside:

milehightoyz · 05-19-2007, 01:29 AM

is it getting step notched?

Frizzle Fry · 05-19-2007, 01:46 AM

Looking hard at the KP notch right now. I think it's a winner

That sway bar just won't work in a C-Notch, so...

krue · 05-19-2007, 02:55 AM

Remind me to move this to FAQ when you're done with it.

Frizzle Fry · 05-19-2007, 02:56 PM

Got the seat mount/floor brace bridging completed. Because I had an extra set of 1/2 height body bushings left over from cutting those mentioned previously, I decided it wouldn't hurt to provide some extra support to this brace. I didn't want to just put a bolt through the center of the bushings because that defeats the purpose that the bushings are designed for; vibration isolation. Since it was such a tight fit to get those bushings between the 1/4" plate and the frame I chose to simply lather the area with POR-15 and slide them in with the floor brace jacked up slightly. Let the jack down with them in place and after the POR-15 dries those things are not going anywhere. The floor feels as solid as stock and should even be stronger due to the added support of the frame.

Frizzle Fry · 05-26-2007, 08:41 PM

All the outer quarter panel welds are done and ground. Still need to do the top and the inner panels. Here's a couple shots of the quarters in progress:

Tweaking the gap as I went along:

A million little tacks...

05-11-2007, 01:48 AM	#1
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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Thanks guys. Well, I took a little break from it, just doing some minor stuff like putting some temp plywood in the back and working on completing all the welds. I was very close to buying wheels/tires but decided it would be more "practical" to spend the money on suspension and bodywork/glass, etc.

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CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project WOW Frizzle Fry, that is totally awesome man!! I've been following your 61 build and I was very impressed with the work you have done on it and now this!! That is SUPER cool!! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 05-15-2007 at 12:30 AM.

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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Thanks again for all the comments. It makes this stuff all the more rewarding. A group of guys were taking pics of it in the Home Depot parking lot the other day Cal- I have a tentative pick up for the 61 this weekend! I had to let the creative juices flow somewhere while it's out! I check your 58 thread out all the time. Black- That looks awesome, thanks. I'll probably do very light tint or none at all. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 05-15-2007 at 12:48 PM.

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Britain Smith Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 35	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I am a buddy of Mike's and I have been lurking for a while and finally decided to post... Just wanted to say that the image above with the Satin Coy's and tint is sweet. -Britain Last edited by Britain Smith; 05-15-2007 at 12:58 PM.

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05-18-2007, 01:10 PM	#20
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Thanks VT and LUV2. Ok back to reality... You may have noticed that the rear bumper was sitting low. This was because I had to shim the rear body mounts a bit (1/2") to get it back on the road. I knew the body mounts I positioned on top of the frame were gonna have to be shaved. So I didn't want to weld up the body until I knew it was sitting naturally. I ended up cutting those body mount bushings in half. Here you can see the difference: Full Bushing: 1/2 Bushing: Body-High/Bumper-Low: Body Sitting correctly on frame: Now I'm working on bridging the 2nd row seat floor brace over the frame rails and sheeting it all in. Here's how it all looks from the inside: Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 05-19-2007 at 02:27 PM.



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05-19-2007, 01:29 AM	#21
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project is it getting step notched?

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Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Looking hard at the KP notch right now. I think it's a winner That sway bar just won't work in a C-Notch, so...

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05-19-2007, 02:56 PM	#24
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Got the seat mount/floor brace bridging completed. Because I had an extra set of 1/2 height body bushings left over from cutting those mentioned previously, I decided it wouldn't hurt to provide some extra support to this brace. I didn't want to just put a bolt through the center of the bushings because that defeats the purpose that the bushings are designed for; vibration isolation. Since it was such a tight fit to get those bushings between the 1/4" plate and the frame I chose to simply lather the area with POR-15 and slide them in with the floor brace jacked up slightly. Let the jack down with them in place and after the POR-15 dries those things are not going anywhere. The floor feels as solid as stock and should even be stronger due to the added support of the frame.

05-26-2007, 08:41 PM	#25
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project All the outer quarter panel welds are done and ground. Still need to do the top and the inner panels. Here's a couple shots of the quarters in progress: Tweaking the gap as I went along: A million little tacks...

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