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Frizzle Fry · 06-03-2007, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Thanks for the gratuitous crotch shot

That was all for you bro

**Zoomad75** · 06-03-2007, 07:49 PM

You did it again! A liftgate like that makes loading and unloading SOOOO much easier than reaching over a tailgate.

I see truck tailights in the near future too.. keep up the good work!

rancid · 06-03-2007, 09:12 PM

coming along very nice, you got some awsome ideas.

wagonhoe · 06-04-2007, 12:05 AM

Dang... I was impressed with the Tahoe conversion. I didn't think it could get any better and then BAMM!!!, along comes the one piece tailgate. Dang!!!

Pop's72 · 06-04-2007, 02:26 PM

Damn, this build is just too cool!!

Frizzle Fry · 06-04-2007, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rancid

coming along very nice, you got some awsome ideas.

Can't wait to see your roadster version!

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Originally Posted by wagonhoe

Dang... I was impressed with the Tahoe conversion. I didn't think it could get any better and then BAMM!!!, along comes the one piece tailgate. Dang!!!

Ya, that's one thing I've wanted for a while. I drive this thing and Costco trips are gonna be so much easier

I think the one-piece liftgate is the best of both worlds; Single rear window and easy to load/unload.

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Originally Posted by Pop's72

Damn, this build is just too cool!!

Thanks Pops

I'm working on the final version of the liftgate and possibly some hidden hinges now.

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-04-2007, 05:41 PM

Hurry up and finish this thing My wife needs a Tahoe

Britain Smith · 06-04-2007, 09:48 PM

Where do you plan on getting suicide rear door hinges?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-04-2007, 11:12 PM

Damn thats all I can say!!!!!!

Frizzle Fry · 06-04-2007, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Britain Smith

Where do you plan on getting suicide rear door hinges?

I'd like to use something like what XXL used on his hood (I'll have to dig up a link). Either that or modify the existing hinges.

Frizzle Fry · 06-06-2007, 01:55 PM

After looking at the prices I'm going to make my own hinges. They will be similar in design to this type.

toomanytoyz · 06-06-2007, 02:57 PM

Could u use some from the Jeep Wagoneer, I know some have used them for converting Door's? Here is one Link........

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=suicide+hinge

Keep up the Great Work you Are Doing, Love all the Change's You Have Made..........

Rick

**Hart_Rod** · 06-06-2007, 09:44 PM

Take a look at a set of factory door hinges for our trucks. I was "eyeballing" them earlier and think you could probably make them work.

Frizzle Fry · 06-07-2007, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

Could u use some from the Jeep Wagoneer, I know some have used them for converting Door's? Here is one Link........

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=suicide+hinge

Keep up the Great Work you Are Doing, Love all the Change's You Have Made..........

Rick

Interesting. Thanks for the link. That's definitely an option!

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Take a look at a set of factory door hinges for our trucks. I was "eyeballing" them earlier and think you could probably make them work.

Well, I have my hinge design all figured out in my head and now you are gonna make me change directions...

I'll take a look at them.

PBFAB.COM · 06-07-2007, 01:00 AM

Keep it up Mike... it's looking killer! Can't wait to see it on its new wheels and tires!

Rokcrln · 06-09-2007, 10:48 AM

This is comming along sweet. It is going to be so nice just to copy what you have done and not have to think about it for once

As far as our vintage hinge I do not think it will work because ours are tuckers and you need one to lift out and around. By tuckers what I mean is when you open the door the leading edge tuckes in behind the fender. For a rear hatch you will need a lift out and up style. I think the ones you linked to would work great and it sure was nice of them to post all those close up shots to help to build your own. Keep it up great work as always.

Whern you get ready for your hood mod let me help with the thinking part!http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244455

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 06-09-2007, 01:26 PM

Thanks Nate and Kevin.

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Keep it up Mike... it's looking killer! Can't wait to see it on its new wheels and tires!

Suspension components are on the way...

Then I'll see what kind of space I need to create in order to run the the wheel/tire/height combo I want.

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

This is comming along sweet. It is going to be so nice just to copy what you have done and not have to think about it for once

As far as our vintage hinge I do not think it will work because ours are tuckers and you need one to lift out and around. By tuckers what I mean is when you open the door the leading edge tuckes in behind the fender. For a rear hatch you will need a lift out and up style. I think the ones you linked to would work great and it sure was nice of them to post all those close up shots to help to build your own. Keep it up great work as always.

Whern you get ready for your hood mod let me help with the thinking part!http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244455

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I agree about the hinges. There's no room to tuck the upper edge of the hatch. I just picked up some 5" dia 1/4" wall tubing today

As for the hood, you did an excellent job on it and I do think it looks better than the 69-72 hood. It also gives you a novelty factor. But... I'm going with a full 68 clip (slightly modded).

I may end up using your cognitive powers on a 4th door one day though

Frizzle Fry · 06-09-2007, 03:00 PM

Hired some help to rotate my tires :P

Frizzle Fry · 06-09-2007, 03:08 PM

Some minor stuff I did over the last week:

Passenger side Lower ball-stud location

More info on the ball-studs and gas struts:

Frizzle Fry · 06-09-2007, 03:22 PM

Since this is my ONLY DRIVER

I had to keep it utilitarian. So here's some temporary 3/4" plywood in the rear. Slotted around the seat belts instead of locating the holes for ease of removal/installation.

I need to cut the lower rear section from a truck wheel tub to finish this one off where the spare tire well used to be. Duct tape for now

Frizzle Fry · 06-09-2007, 03:27 PM

Another thing required when you lose the spare tire well:

I might end up getting one from a truck so it matches the other side, or I'll make one of the these for the drivers side. One way or another they will match in the end...

Frizzle Fry · 06-09-2007, 03:44 PM

Another thing required to keep it useful while I work on it is a rear seat for the kids. I knew there would be some spacial conflicts between the seat and the relocated wheel wells. I though I'd either modify the seat or go with a 3rd row/Blazer rear seat. Since I don't want to modify it and then decide to sell it (lowering the value) I came up with a short term solution:

I was able to rotate the front seat clamps to work with the seat moved forward about 3"

The rear seat mounts are sitting on the edge of the raised cargo ledge (not shown)

Yes, I need to clean that up and paint it soon^^^

Leg room is compromised by 3" but I'm 6' 2" and it's not bad. This will work for now...

5150 · 06-09-2007, 07:45 PM

Looking Good!!!!!!!!!

earl87gta · 06-09-2007, 08:14 PM

that is so sweet cant I would love to see this one up close.

toomanytoyz · 06-09-2007, 11:52 PM

Did i Miss the Color u are going with when it's all Done?

Again i am astounded by your Talent & Documentation on This Project......

Thanks, Rick

06-03-2007, 07:49 PM	#177
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project You did it again! A liftgate like that makes loading and unloading SOOOO much easier than reaching over a tailgate. I see truck tailights in the near future too.. keep up the good work! __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

06-03-2007, 09:12 PM	#178
rancid Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: utah Posts: 182	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project coming along very nice, you got some awsome ideas.

06-04-2007, 12:05 AM	#179
wagonhoe Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Diego, Is there anywhere else? Posts: 125	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Dang... I was impressed with the Tahoe conversion. I didn't think it could get any better and then BAMM!!!, along comes the one piece tailgate. Dang!!! __________________ 1969 C10 Suburban, 396cid, Turbo 400, 9" F***, Disk brakes all around 1968 C10 Suburban, 350cid, 700R4, bent frame 1968 C20 Suburban, no motor, trans or interior (SOLD!) 1953 Packard Ambulance 1992 Caprice wagon

06-04-2007, 02:26 PM	#180
Pop's72 It's ok to stare... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 669	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Damn, this build is just too cool!! __________________ -Matt 1971 Blazer/Jimmy : Factory 2WD, Factory AC, Crate 350

06-04-2007, 05:41 PM	#182
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Hurry up and finish this thing My wife needs a Tahoe __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-04-2007, 09:48 PM	#183
Britain Smith Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hillsboro, OR Posts: 35	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Where do you plan on getting suicide rear door hinges?

06-04-2007, 11:12 PM	#184
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Damn thats all I can say!!!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-06-2007, 01:55 PM	#186
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project After looking at the prices I'm going to make my own hinges. They will be similar in design to this type.

06-06-2007, 02:57 PM	#187
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Could u use some from the Jeep Wagoneer, I know some have used them for converting Door's? Here is one Link........ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=suicide+hinge Keep up the Great Work you Are Doing, Love all the Change's You Have Made.......... Rick

06-06-2007, 09:44 PM	#188
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,860	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Take a look at a set of factory door hinges for our trucks. I was "eyeballing" them earlier and think you could probably make them work. __________________ 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

06-07-2007, 01:00 AM	#190
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Keep it up Mike... it's looking killer! Can't wait to see it on its new wheels and tires! __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

06-09-2007, 10:48 AM	#191
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project This is comming along sweet. It is going to be so nice just to copy what you have done and not have to think about it for once As far as our vintage hinge I do not think it will work because ours are tuckers and you need one to lift out and around. By tuckers what I mean is when you open the door the leading edge tuckes in behind the fender. For a rear hatch you will need a lift out and up style. I think the ones you linked to would work great and it sure was nice of them to post all those close up shots to help to build your own. Keep it up great work as always. Whern you get ready for your hood mod let me help with the thinking part!http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=244455 Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 06-09-2007 at 10:49 AM.

06-09-2007, 03:00 PM	#193
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Hired some help to rotate my tires :P

06-09-2007, 03:08 PM	#194
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Some minor stuff I did over the last week: Passenger side Lower ball-stud location More info on the ball-studs and gas struts: Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 06-09-2007 at 03:24 PM.

06-09-2007, 03:22 PM	#195
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Since this is my ONLY DRIVER I had to keep it utilitarian. So here's some temporary 3/4" plywood in the rear. Slotted around the seat belts instead of locating the holes for ease of removal/installation. I need to cut the lower rear section from a truck wheel tub to finish this one off where the spare tire well used to be. Duct tape for now



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06-09-2007, 03:27 PM	#196
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Another thing required when you lose the spare tire well: I might end up getting one from a truck so it matches the other side, or I'll make one of the these for the drivers side. One way or another they will match in the end...

06-09-2007, 03:44 PM	#197
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Another thing required to keep it useful while I work on it is a rear seat for the kids. I knew there would be some spacial conflicts between the seat and the relocated wheel wells. I though I'd either modify the seat or go with a 3rd row/Blazer rear seat. Since I don't want to modify it and then decide to sell it (lowering the value) I came up with a short term solution: I was able to rotate the front seat clamps to work with the seat moved forward about 3" The rear seat mounts are sitting on the edge of the raised cargo ledge (not shown) Yes, I need to clean that up and paint it soon^^^ Leg room is compromised by 3" but I'm 6' 2" and it's not bad. This will work for now...

06-09-2007, 07:45 PM	#198
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Looking Good!!!!!!!!! __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

06-09-2007, 08:14 PM	#199
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project that is so sweet cant I would love to see this one up close. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

06-09-2007, 11:52 PM	#200
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Did i Miss the Color u are going with when it's all Done? Again i am astounded by your Talent & Documentation on This Project...... Thanks, Rick

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