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Rokcrln · 11-28-2006, 12:37 AM

Just a quick up date. I have all the front sheet metal back from blasting and sealing, it has been rough fit to the front end and now just needs shims and tweaking. I have been working on the mounts for the Vintage Air under dash unit on my truck before I build the ones for this cab. Since the fire wall is shaved I have to be able to mount the unit with out thru bolting it. I finished my mounts tonight so now that I know they work I will make a second set for this truck. I should have some new pics up in a few days.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

nandress · 11-28-2006, 01:10 AM

From my experience with mounting my Vintage Air evaporator, the thing I wished I had done was weld in bolt studs for the three mounting brackets. As it was, we did one just to the left of the glove box opening (backside of dash face), and with all the other holes drilled through the cowl, I wish we had done the same with the others.

**Hart_Rod** · 11-28-2006, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nandress

From my experience with mounting my Vintage Air evaporator, the thing I wished I had done was weld in bolt studs for the three mounting brackets. As it was, we did one just to the left of the glove box opening (backside of dash face), and with all the other holes drilled through the cowl, I wish we had done the same with the others.

I welded studs to the firewall and it worked great.

Rob

Rokcrln · 11-28-2006, 10:23 AM

Here is one of the brackets I put in my truck last night!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Putter · 11-28-2006, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Putter actually sent me the set off of his truck! So not really sure, all I can recall is something about a late model nissan truck (the smaller ones).

They are from any year Nissan HARDBODY....NOT FRONTIER.....HARDBODY.

Get the bolts, too.
Here is a link to my Photobucket with some measurements.
**NOTE all measurements are from the center of the pivot bolt at the tailgate hinge....
Putter's Chainless tailgate

**Hart_Rod** · 11-28-2006, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Here is one of the brackets I put in my truck last night!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Much fancier than mine, I just welded a bolt to the firewall.

Rokcrln · 12-03-2006, 10:44 PM

It was pushed out so I could do a good shop cleaning and get ready to get back on this project. Work on the house is done for now and I finished the Forward Tilt Hood on my 71 so back on lemon drop! This is th efirst time it has seen day light as a full truck and last week was the first time the owner has seen it all on one frame. Now that the front sheet metal is all back in place I have some fine tunning to do. Then it is back apart for some replacement sections and body work.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

mjrmn · 12-03-2006, 11:24 PM

Wow that will be one sweet ride when its finished-you do great work

6T9GMC · 12-09-2006, 01:11 PM

Hey Rokcrln, When You Did The Firewall, What Guage Of Sheet Metal Did You Use On The Part You Shaved Where The Harness Used To Run? And On The Heater Part Was That All Spot Welds Or Was It 1/4 Or 1/2 Inch Long Welds?

Rokcrln · 12-09-2006, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6T9GMC

Hey Rokcrln, When You Did The Firewall, What Guage Of Sheet Metal Did You Use On The Part You Shaved Where The Harness Used To Run? And On The Heater Part Was That All Spot Welds Or Was It 1/4 Or 1/2 Inch Long Welds?

18ga and once it was done it was fully welded but I start with spot welds then conect the dots in alternite stages.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

BarryB · 12-09-2006, 02:33 PM

Hey Rokcrln, When you get done with yours and need another project. I have one you can come get and when its done I even give you a place to put it.

Like my garage.

6T9GMC · 12-09-2006, 03:56 PM

Do You Fully Weld A Seam On Top Of The Spot Welds? If So Is This After You Grind It Down Flat? Do You Use The 18 Guage For All Of The Body Stuff?

Rokcrln · 12-09-2006, 06:18 PM

Small steps today but now that all three A/C vents are cut in I only have a small section above the windshield to do a bit of body work and I can sand the entire inside of the cab then paint.

Answer to above~ I spot weld sections then spot weld between those sections and so on untill it is a full weld. I also hammer and dolly as needed between spot welding.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jugernot · 12-09-2006, 06:41 PM

Well now that I have completed a big personal hurdle (work related) I can put more effort and energy into my family and my toy.

Looking good Kevin, I can feel the cold air already. Seeing the truck with paint, I can hardly wait.

Thanks.

**Hart_Rod** · 12-09-2006, 08:21 PM

Where did the round vents come from, are they stock?

jugernot · 12-09-2006, 11:29 PM

They came with the vintage air system that I purchased. The ball is crome plated, but the retaining housing is black. I saw a nice pair on Classic Auto Air site.

*72CSTC5* · 12-10-2006, 12:57 AM

Kevin progress is looking good buddy, and Jugernot your are getting ants in your pants I bet. I enjoy looking at the progress pics. My project on my truck is temporarily on hold while I do some bodywork on a 67 shelby gt500 Eleanor Clone. Funds my truck addiction!!

Rokcrln · 12-10-2006, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Funds my truck addiction!!

Yep! So were are some pics of the stang?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

abadsvt · 12-10-2006, 10:05 PM

Looks Great Rokcrln! You do some great work. Do you do this for a living or for a hobby? Keep up the great work!

Josh

*72CSTC5* · 12-10-2006, 10:46 PM

Here are pics of the Mustang I am working on Rok. These aftermarket Eleanor pieces are crap. He also had someone else install a new quarter on the driver side and that dude f'd it up so bad. I had to grind out all of the filler and start over. That guy fit the quarter wrong and when he welded it bowed out over the wheel well. He beat the crap out of it with a hammer so I had to fix that too.

Rokcrln · 12-10-2006, 11:21 PM

That will be a nice car when you are finished with it. Who mad the kit? Their is a place in Hayward that made the original kits and they are some nice parts! Mayers racing is the company I think or it was his dads co. I would love to build a G-Force 69 or 70 fast back on day in the future. 4.6L supercharged, 6spd, IRS and all the bells and whistles.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*72CSTC5* · 12-10-2006, 11:26 PM

One of the guys that broke away from Unique Performance is designing the suspension for the car. Will be one of the first with the new kit. The fiberglass kit was from a company that bought the mold from Mayers racing who did the kit from the movie. It is still junk. I cut the rockers and am running the exhaust through the torque box and am going to custom build exhaust outlets. He also wants me to cut the rocker moldings so he can take the fender off and on so I have to cut the kit and cap and glass it back in. Lots of work. I need to charge him more I think~

BigSky71 · 12-11-2006, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

It was pushed out so I could do a good shop cleaning and get ready to get back on this project. Kevin
LFD Inc.

I cannot believe no one called you out on the dog sweater

!

Oh but seriously great thread, keep'em coming!

Rokcrln · 12-11-2006, 04:47 PM

[QUOTE=BigSky71;1940020]I cannot believe no one called you out on the dog sweater

! QUOTE]

Oh be my guest, but you need to talk to the dog your self! No need for alarms on my shop

Just food once a day. Almost forgot it's a down jacket!!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Bad71chev406sbc · 12-11-2006, 04:56 PM

GOSH! I can't wait til I can get going on the complete rebuild of my stepside!

11-28-2006, 12:37 AM	#151
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Just a quick up date. I have all the front sheet metal back from blasting and sealing, it has been rough fit to the front end and now just needs shims and tweaking. I have been working on the mounts for the Vintage Air under dash unit on my truck before I build the ones for this cab. Since the fire wall is shaved I have to be able to mount the unit with out thru bolting it. I finished my mounts tonight so now that I know they work I will make a second set for this truck. I should have some new pics up in a few days. Kevin LFD Inc.

11-28-2006, 01:10 AM	#152
nandress Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nevada Posts: 211	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! From my experience with mounting my Vintage Air evaporator, the thing I wished I had done was weld in bolt studs for the three mounting brackets. As it was, we did one just to the left of the glove box opening (backside of dash face), and with all the other holes drilled through the cowl, I wish we had done the same with the others.

11-28-2006, 10:23 AM	#154
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Here is one of the brackets I put in my truck last night! Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

12-03-2006, 10:44 PM	#157
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! It was pushed out so I could do a good shop cleaning and get ready to get back on this project. Work on the house is done for now and I finished the Forward Tilt Hood on my 71 so back on lemon drop! This is th efirst time it has seen day light as a full truck and last week was the first time the owner has seen it all on one frame. Now that the front sheet metal is all back in place I have some fine tunning to do. Then it is back apart for some replacement sections and body work. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

12-03-2006, 11:24 PM	#158
mjrmn '67 K10 Work In Process Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Delano MN Posts: 163	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Wow that will be one sweet ride when its finished-you do great work

12-09-2006, 01:11 PM	#159
6T9GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: MOORE, OK Posts: 146	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Hey Rokcrln, When You Did The Firewall, What Guage Of Sheet Metal Did You Use On The Part You Shaved Where The Harness Used To Run? And On The Heater Part Was That All Spot Welds Or Was It 1/4 Or 1/2 Inch Long Welds?

12-09-2006, 02:33 PM	#161
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Hey Rokcrln, When you get done with yours and need another project. I have one you can come get and when its done I even give you a place to put it. Like my garage.

12-09-2006, 03:56 PM	#162
6T9GMC Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: MOORE, OK Posts: 146	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Do You Fully Weld A Seam On Top Of The Spot Welds? If So Is This After You Grind It Down Flat? Do You Use The 18 Guage For All Of The Body Stuff?

12-09-2006, 06:18 PM	#163
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Small steps today but now that all three A/C vents are cut in I only have a small section above the windshield to do a bit of body work and I can sand the entire inside of the cab then paint. Answer to above~ I spot weld sections then spot weld between those sections and so on untill it is a full weld. I also hammer and dolly as needed between spot welding. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 12-09-2006 at 06:18 PM.

12-09-2006, 06:41 PM	#164
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Well now that I have completed a big personal hurdle (work related) I can put more effort and energy into my family and my toy. Looking good Kevin, I can feel the cold air already. Seeing the truck with paint, I can hardly wait. Thanks. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

12-09-2006, 08:21 PM	#165
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,860	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Where did the round vents come from, are they stock? __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-09-2006, 11:29 PM	#166
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! They came with the vintage air system that I purchased. The ball is crome plated, but the retaining housing is black. I saw a nice pair on Classic Auto Air site. __________________ 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; 12-09-2006 at 11:30 PM.

12-10-2006, 12:57 AM	#167
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Kevin progress is looking good buddy, and Jugernot your are getting ants in your pants I bet. I enjoy looking at the progress pics. My project on my truck is temporarily on hold while I do some bodywork on a 67 shelby gt500 Eleanor Clone. Funds my truck addiction!!

12-10-2006, 10:05 PM	#169
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Looks Great Rokcrln! You do some great work. Do you do this for a living or for a hobby? Keep up the great work! Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

12-10-2006, 10:46 PM	#170
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Here are pics of the Mustang I am working on Rok. These aftermarket Eleanor pieces are crap. He also had someone else install a new quarter on the driver side and that dude f'd it up so bad. I had to grind out all of the filler and start over. That guy fit the quarter wrong and when he welded it bowed out over the wheel well. He beat the crap out of it with a hammer so I had to fix that too. Attached Images



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12-10-2006, 11:21 PM	#171
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! That will be a nice car when you are finished with it. Who mad the kit? Their is a place in Hayward that made the original kits and they are some nice parts! Mayers racing is the company I think or it was his dads co. I would love to build a G-Force 69 or 70 fast back on day in the future. 4.6L supercharged, 6spd, IRS and all the bells and whistles. Kevin LFD Inc.

12-10-2006, 11:26 PM	#172
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! One of the guys that broke away from Unique Performance is designing the suspension for the car. Will be one of the first with the new kit. The fiberglass kit was from a company that bought the mold from Mayers racing who did the kit from the movie. It is still junk. I cut the rockers and am running the exhaust through the torque box and am going to custom build exhaust outlets. He also wants me to cut the rocker moldings so he can take the fender off and on so I have to cut the kit and cap and glass it back in. Lots of work. I need to charge him more I think~

12-11-2006, 04:47 PM	#174
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! [QUOTE=BigSky71;1940020]I cannot believe no one called you out on the dog sweater ! QUOTE] Oh be my guest, but you need to talk to the dog your self! No need for alarms on my shop Just food once a day. Almost forgot it's a down jacket!! Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 12-11-2006 at 04:48 PM.

12-11-2006, 04:56 PM	#175
Bad71chev406sbc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boring, Oregon Posts: 162	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! GOSH! I can't wait til I can get going on the complete rebuild of my stepside! __________________ '71 SNB, 406sbc, TH350 w/ Transpak & Starshifter, 12bolt w/ 3.73s, 2" Early Classic front coils, 2.5" Flowmaster Super 40's

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