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Rokcrln · 01-29-2007, 08:50 AM

I am looking into having a board member CNC out some letters with the negitives so I can make a small press for the letters I need. I have a 45ton hydro press that I think will do the job if I set up the press plates right.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

watahyahknow · 01-29-2007, 09:57 AM

greath thread .
keeping an eye on this one

Luvlegs · 01-29-2007, 11:00 AM

Another idea - with all the cool work you are capable of, this might work... cut out some steel letters (simple ones) (double or triple them depending on what you want for relief depth) - tack them onto a sheet, lay your panel over it and "beat" it down over the letters. Grind, sand, prime, paint, grin.

watahyahknow · 01-29-2007, 04:13 PM

it might work if you get the tollerabnces close to perfect you never get the edges the same that way around and it will be a couple of days work to make them crisp enough to work i have seen it done youre way with a chevy bowtie they didnt used a press just 2 big bolt to press the 2 die's with the metal in between together later they welded small plates in the hole t finish ....... the positive/negative CNC die thing he's having made will work best and can be hardened and used often as long as he has them lined up in the press and he be able to use it as a logo on other projects

weasel29gm · 01-29-2007, 07:16 PM

Use a blank t/gate and get someone to paint or sticker your logo. More options that way.

hotrodhomi · 01-29-2007, 07:38 PM

You could air brush it.

Rokcrln · 01-29-2007, 08:45 PM

Yes I could air brush, sticker, paint but then it is not me doing it! I like steel and will go that route.

DHL stopped by with a gift for the build from Porterbuilt in Mesa AZ. This is his donation to the project.

Thanks Nate!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 01-29-2007, 09:26 PM

Ok this was the true test of how we are doing, I took the wife to the doctors and shopping for food in our "Low buck truck"!
But first we get to the doctors office and as soon as we get out of the truck an older guy stops and asks if it is a 72? I say no it is a 70. He says nice and walks on

This is one reason I like old vehicals!

Ok so once we get home I asked for her brutal opinion and her it is.

She likes the overall interior look and feel but really liked the new look of the dash with the cd player and cluster. She thought it ran well and drove nice.

She did not like the exhaust (nor do I) because it is way too loude. Bad headers and stage two flowmasters that dump right under the cab

What she would like to see done is new weather stripping around the doors, new headliner, new exterior trim, lowered a few inches, shorten the bed and make it quieter.

As far as being quieter on the inside I did some more testing with the Bituthane material and it will not be going in the truck. I did some heat tests and it melts way too sone. I know people had mentioned that but I wanted to see it for my self. I have been looking on some other sites about a paint on liner like Lizard skin but way less money. Should be able to do the entire inside of the cab and doors for about $50.00 or you can go with the lizard skin for about $160 or their abouts. Here is a link http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/alte...in-103610.html

Kevin
LFD Inc.

watahyahknow · 01-29-2007, 10:08 PM

interesting link the latexpaint is rubber and the glasbeads will make it a puffy and verry dead material you might even get better results using a tube latex kit mixed in with the latex paint to get it thicker so you can aply more in one go

Rokcrln · 02-06-2007, 08:09 PM

Well the brown man struck again!
I decided to not show how to build your own hidden hitch after checking into material costs and really thinking if I wanted the liability of knowing if it was not built right and a problem arose that it was my link that started it. So I contacted ECE to find out more about their kit that they sell. It sounded good and complete and for $209.00 I thought it might be the way to go. I went ahead and ordered one and let me tell you it is well worth the $ and then some. I don't know how some of these companys can build this stuff and only charge what they do. I thought at first it might just be a hitch that works on some other vehical that they get cheap and re-sell. But after looking it over and seeing their Logo stamped right into it I knew they definetly had them custom made. Part # is 906-6772BH PU if any one is interested. It comes complete with all needed mounting hardware, Lic. plate flip kit, Reciever hitch and even a plug and play trailer wiring flat 4 plug. Here are a few pics.

It will be installed in the next few weeks because my curent tow vehical is being sold to fund the wifes new mini van

I wish my mom had a mini van like this one! 07 chevy TrailBlazer SS 6.0 V8 395HP/400FT TQ

Kevin
LFD Inc.

64shortc10 · 02-06-2007, 08:51 PM

Hi Rocrln,

I drove past your house on the way to my inlaws and saw that cut up truck on the trailer. I was hoping it had a 5 lug trailing arm rearend under it, but saw it was a 6 lugger. Now that I know that your a member of the site maybe next time I drive by and see your out i'll stop. My mother inlaw suggested my wife and I should have bought your house before it was sold to you. But I didnt want to live so close to the bar. If I would have known it had a shop behind it I would have bought it. I'm gonna sell my house soon in Williams and look for a house in Winters. Theres a nice little white house on Abbey st. that i'm intrested in. You said that you have a 71 that is body dropped? I'll definetly want to see that!

Tony from Norcal.

IvelDesigns · 02-06-2007, 08:37 PM

that's a pretty sweet mini van

agronomya · 02-06-2007, 08:54 PM

Can we see some pics of the minivan when ya'll get it.
That hitch does look pretty nice though, pretty impressive. Do you know when you plan to do your door windows (I think you said you planned to)? I am getting ready to do mine and I'd like to see/hear what it's like to go through it.

AA

Rokcrln · 02-07-2007, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by agronomya

Can we see some pics of the minivan when ya'll get it.
That hitch does look pretty nice though, pretty impressive. Do you know when you plan to do your door windows (I think you said you planned to)? I am getting ready to do mine and I'd like to see/hear what it's like to go through it.

AA

Yes I have all the parts for doing the doors but not the time right now. It will be a good few month's or so before I get to that part. I was planning on doing it as I tour the truck down for frame shorting and paint. ECE wants a write up for th event re-builds so it will be a detailed section of the build.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

truckminded · 02-11-2007, 03:06 PM

Do you still have the cab wireing harness?

Idaho Outlaw · 02-15-2007, 02:27 PM

I know it's gonna be a little while before you get back on this project.

But......How long before you think you'll get to installing the hidden reciever hitch? I would love to see pic's. If it's gonna be a while, I'll start a new thread, to see if anyone has this installed and willing to throw pics up.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-15-2007, 02:42 PM

Check out this link:

http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...Go%20Farther-2

Here's mine:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162641

Idaho Outlaw · 02-16-2007, 03:05 PM

Rob,

Thank you for the links.

Rokcrln · 02-16-2007, 07:27 PM

Yes I still have teh dash wiring and I will be doing the hitch soon since I am selling my PS to fund the wife's "Mini Van"

Kevin
LFD Inc.

truckminded · 02-20-2007, 04:22 AM

Let me know if there is any thing you need If I have it I would be happy to bring it up.At your conveinance No pressure you sound like you got your hands full!

KAILUAZ · 02-20-2007, 10:01 AM

Nice thread, waiting for the rear drop as I also have leafs.

Rokcrln · 03-03-2007, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truckminded

Let me know if there is any thing you need If I have it I would be happy to bring it up.At your conveinance No pressure you sound like you got your hands full!

Just let me know when you want to head up. PM me with info.

Ok so here is an update I plan on starting with the bed shorting in the next few weeks. I need to find a set of SWB upper and lower trim so I can lay it out and drill the mounting holes so I can do body work and paint it before it goes back on. Then I will shorten the frame, do the rear flip kit, load leveling bags, hidden hitch and the rear burb gas tank. Then I plan on painting the rear of the cab as well while the bed is off. I will also install the front coils, spindles, new rotors and repack the wheel bearings.

So I need a set of upper and lower bed trim for a 70 but if their is a long bed set of uppers available I will trim them down and save a few bucks and re-use my LWB lowers and shorten them as well. I also need a set of stock truck ralleys with caps and rings in the stock grey finish. I would like to run 7's in the front and 8's in the rear. So if anyone has any of this stuff laying around let me know. Also if you have anything that you would like to see done while I am at this let me know as well and I will see how it fits into this project.

Stay tune things should start up soon.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

CHYNSPR · 03-04-2007, 11:28 AM

Very interested in the bed floor shortening, as well as laying out the trim hole locations. I have new bedsides and will install upper and lower trim, just looking for the best way to lay it out. My longbox metal floor is super straight while my short metal floor is rustfree but dented. Probably easier to shorten the long floor than restore the short?

Looking forward to an expert to show me the best way.

Keep the threads and pics coming!

Rokcrln · 03-04-2007, 01:22 PM

Here is a teaser for the addits! This is 1hr 20min into the bed chop. I have step by step pics that I will post tonight if I have time.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 03-04-2007, 03:13 PM

Here we are at 3hr 20min

With a little push and pull as the sides went on the body line is perfect! Time for lunch and then the front!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

01-29-2007, 08:50 AM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! I am looking into having a board member CNC out some letters with the negitives so I can make a small press for the letters I need. I have a 45ton hydro press that I think will do the job if I set up the press plates right. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-29-2007, 09:57 AM	#2
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! greath thread . keeping an eye on this one __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

01-29-2007, 11:00 AM	#3
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Another idea - with all the cool work you are capable of, this might work... cut out some steel letters (simple ones) (double or triple them depending on what you want for relief depth) - tack them onto a sheet, lay your panel over it and "beat" it down over the letters. Grind, sand, prime, paint, grin. __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

01-29-2007, 04:13 PM	#4
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! it might work if you get the tollerabnces close to perfect you never get the edges the same that way around and it will be a couple of days work to make them crisp enough to work i have seen it done youre way with a chevy bowtie they didnt used a press just 2 big bolt to press the 2 die's with the metal in between together later they welded small plates in the hole t finish ....... the positive/negative CNC die thing he's having made will work best and can be hardened and used often as long as he has them lined up in the press and he be able to use it as a logo on other projects __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 01-29-2007 at 04:19 PM.

01-29-2007, 07:16 PM	#5
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,092	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Use a blank t/gate and get someone to paint or sticker your logo. More options that way. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-29-2007, 07:38 PM	#6
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! You could air brush it. __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

01-29-2007, 08:45 PM	#7
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Yes I could air brush, sticker, paint but then it is not me doing it! I like steel and will go that route. DHL stopped by with a gift for the build from Porterbuilt in Mesa AZ. This is his donation to the project. Thanks Nate! Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

01-29-2007, 09:26 PM	#8
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Ok this was the true test of how we are doing, I took the wife to the doctors and shopping for food in our "Low buck truck"! But first we get to the doctors office and as soon as we get out of the truck an older guy stops and asks if it is a 72? I say no it is a 70. He says nice and walks on This is one reason I like old vehicals! Ok so once we get home I asked for her brutal opinion and her it is. She likes the overall interior look and feel but really liked the new look of the dash with the cd player and cluster. She thought it ran well and drove nice. She did not like the exhaust (nor do I) because it is way too loude. Bad headers and stage two flowmasters that dump right under the cab What she would like to see done is new weather stripping around the doors, new headliner, new exterior trim, lowered a few inches, shorten the bed and make it quieter. As far as being quieter on the inside I did some more testing with the Bituthane material and it will not be going in the truck. I did some heat tests and it melts way too sone. I know people had mentioned that but I wanted to see it for my self. I have been looking on some other sites about a paint on liner like Lizard skin but way less money. Should be able to do the entire inside of the cab and doors for about $50.00 or you can go with the lizard skin for about $160 or their abouts. Here is a link http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/alte...in-103610.html Kevin LFD Inc.

01-29-2007, 10:08 PM	#9
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! interesting link the latexpaint is rubber and the glasbeads will make it a puffy and verry dead material you might even get better results using a tube latex kit mixed in with the latex paint to get it thicker so you can aply more in one go __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

02-06-2007, 08:09 PM	#10
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Well the brown man struck again! I decided to not show how to build your own hidden hitch after checking into material costs and really thinking if I wanted the liability of knowing if it was not built right and a problem arose that it was my link that started it. So I contacted ECE to find out more about their kit that they sell. It sounded good and complete and for $209.00 I thought it might be the way to go. I went ahead and ordered one and let me tell you it is well worth the $ and then some. I don't know how some of these companys can build this stuff and only charge what they do. I thought at first it might just be a hitch that works on some other vehical that they get cheap and re-sell. But after looking it over and seeing their Logo stamped right into it I knew they definetly had them custom made. Part # is 906-6772BH PU if any one is interested. It comes complete with all needed mounting hardware, Lic. plate flip kit, Reciever hitch and even a plug and play trailer wiring flat 4 plug. Here are a few pics. It will be installed in the next few weeks because my curent tow vehical is being sold to fund the wifes new mini van I wish my mom had a mini van like this one! 07 chevy TrailBlazer SS 6.0 V8 395HP/400FT TQ Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

02-06-2007, 08:51 PM	#11
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Hi Rocrln, I drove past your house on the way to my inlaws and saw that cut up truck on the trailer. I was hoping it had a 5 lug trailing arm rearend under it, but saw it was a 6 lugger. Now that I know that your a member of the site maybe next time I drive by and see your out i'll stop. My mother inlaw suggested my wife and I should have bought your house before it was sold to you. But I didnt want to live so close to the bar. If I would have known it had a shop behind it I would have bought it. I'm gonna sell my house soon in Williams and look for a house in Winters. Theres a nice little white house on Abbey st. that i'm intrested in. You said that you have a 71 that is body dropped? I'll definetly want to see that! Tony from Norcal.

02-06-2007, 08:37 PM	#12
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! that's a pretty sweet mini van __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

02-06-2007, 08:54 PM	#13
agronomya Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 77	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Can we see some pics of the minivan when ya'll get it. That hitch does look pretty nice though, pretty impressive. Do you know when you plan to do your door windows (I think you said you planned to)? I am getting ready to do mine and I'd like to see/hear what it's like to go through it. AA __________________ They call me, "AA." 1969 Chevy LWB-SDPC 350, TH400, old farm truck http://s123.photobucket.com/albums/o299/agronomya/ 2006 Nissan Altima-For my 2000 miles a month

02-11-2007, 03:06 PM	#15
truckminded Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sacramento Posts: 54	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Do you still have the cab wireing harness?

02-15-2007, 02:27 PM	#16
Idaho Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chukar Hunting Paradise Posts: 80	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! I know it's gonna be a little while before you get back on this project. But......How long before you think you'll get to installing the hidden reciever hitch? I would love to see pic's. If it's gonna be a while, I'll start a new thread, to see if anyone has this installed and willing to throw pics up. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB K10 Custom/Deluxe Earth first! We'll log the other planet's later.



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02-15-2007, 02:42 PM	#17
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Check out this link: http://www.earlyclassic.com/tech.asp...Go%20Farther-2 Here's mine: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162641 __________________ 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 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 02-15-2007 at 02:43 PM.

02-16-2007, 03:05 PM	#18
Idaho Outlaw Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chukar Hunting Paradise Posts: 80	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Rob, Thank you for the links. __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB K10 Custom/Deluxe Earth first! We'll log the other planet's later.

02-16-2007, 07:27 PM	#19
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Yes I still have teh dash wiring and I will be doing the hitch soon since I am selling my PS to fund the wife's "Mini Van" Kevin LFD Inc.

02-20-2007, 04:22 AM	#20
truckminded Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: sacramento Posts: 54	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Let me know if there is any thing you need If I have it I would be happy to bring it up.At your conveinance No pressure you sound like you got your hands full!

02-20-2007, 10:01 AM	#21
KAILUAZ King of Rust Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: St Petersburg, FL Posts: 359	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Nice thread, waiting for the rear drop as I also have leafs. __________________ 1970 GMC 2500, 350, TH400, front disks, thats it! My Pics

03-04-2007, 11:28 AM	#23
CHYNSPR Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta Posts: 202	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Very interested in the bed floor shortening, as well as laying out the trim hole locations. I have new bedsides and will install upper and lower trim, just looking for the best way to lay it out. My longbox metal floor is super straight while my short metal floor is rustfree but dented. Probably easier to shorten the long floor than restore the short? Looking forward to an expert to show me the best way. Keep the threads and pics coming!

03-04-2007, 01:22 PM	#24
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Here is a teaser for the addits! This is 1hr 20min into the bed chop. I have step by step pics that I will post tonight if I have time. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

03-04-2007, 03:13 PM	#25
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's low buck truck build! Here we are at 3hr 20min With a little push and pull as the sides went on the body line is perfect! Time for lunch and then the front! Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

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