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Rokcrln · 05-29-2007, 11:10 PM

Just a teaser for now but I will find the pics I took last month and do a full write up.

Here's the thing, I like the look of the 70 grill and you really do not see many left as a 69 or 70 when they are done. But then my wife really like's the lines of the 67-68 but "Slow Build" has already been converted to a 68 and I don't want them all to look the same so this was the middle ground! It only took about 8-10 hours to do the chop & swap and I sure like the way it looks. I will get more pics of it installed on the truck as this one it was just sitting on their until I have an hour or two to get it primmed and all lined up before the surface rust sets in. I had a bad hood that came on my 70 2WD Blazer (over 1/4" of bondo all over) but the very front lip was good. Then I bought a 68 hoon off a board member but it had been hit a bit in the front hood line. So by using the two of them for one it let me get inside the front of the 68 and work out the damage and get rid of the bad part (like 90% of it) of the 70's hood. And now I have a good hood for the 70 Blazer for now

So is this write up wanted by others or should I just do a quick over view?
I will start a new post when I have time to sit down and find all the pics and do a detailed write up.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

dave2953 · 05-29-2007, 11:29 PM

I think you should do a full write-up on it. This would be a good addition to the FAQ IMO. As usual, NICE WORK!

wibilly · 05-29-2007, 11:34 PM

that looks sweet, should be worth a mpg or two as well.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-29-2007, 11:37 PM

i say do the write up to

looks sic to btw i LOVE it

WinDancer · 05-29-2007, 11:55 PM

I would like to see another from you, but that is just selfish on my part.

It is easy to see how much you put into these write-ups and I already can't see where you have any time to sleep with all your other duties, like a wife and baby room and the house and oh, yeah, a job with a horrible commute.

It just takes a little of my time to read through your builds and I can do that as it is convenient.

On the other hand, if you are going to be doing this work as a business for others it may well pay off for you in PR and proving your skills at all diferent types of situations/problems.

If you were closer to me I have a half-dozen things I would be happy to pay you for. But that won't work with the distance.

Thanks for the ones you already did and all the tips you shared with everyone who asked.

Thanks again,

BurnoutNova · 05-30-2007, 12:02 AM

i always wondered if that had been done before

definately do the write up, im sure alot of people would like to see the details

sick69 · 05-30-2007, 12:10 AM

I for one would love to see this one!

Frank

pissonNOS · 05-30-2007, 12:15 AM

how about making a DVD haha nice job on the hood tho

RACINJASON22 · 05-30-2007, 12:17 AM

If you can spare the time, I am very very sure that there will be more than a few that will spare the time to read it.

MYSELF for one.

I really like the look!

If it's all good to you and you do make a go of it for yourself Lewis Fabrication Design Inc. hit us with the meat of the story and sell the detailed plans to the guys that actually want/need the details for doing these MODS. themselves. Just a thought. It would help you and us alike then right.

I would be happy to pay for this type of info from you if the time arises that I want to do this MOD.

Here I go again costing myself money

I could have just said YES I would love to see a detailed write up

RJ22...

jimmydean · 05-30-2007, 12:27 AM

Wow, very slick line, I like it as well.

dan42 · 05-30-2007, 12:30 AM

My vote is do a write up!!!

hgs_notes · 05-30-2007, 09:34 AM

By all means, knock yourself out with any write up or how to you have done, plan to do, hadn't seen done before, etc., etc., etc.

We love 'em.

cooters · 05-30-2007, 09:43 AM

i am all ready to do mine, you could save us all alot of grief by showing us the best way to do it!

**raggedjim** · 05-30-2007, 10:26 AM

Do the write up. I have seen people ask about this on at least 5 different threads since I joined the board in 2002.

rg

NONHOG · 05-30-2007, 11:25 AM

YES write up ! very cool just the custom yet mild changes that truck guys
would see a mile down the road , and the average joe would'nt even notice .

seanu · 05-30-2007, 11:34 AM

Yeah..I'd like to see this "How to"...even though I've already got 68 front sheetmetal for mine...

*One a side note*
Seems like a no brainer..that Tri-Pro or somebody would be able to make a 69-72 hood with the 67-68 slope!...I mean they've already got both hoods in reproduction

**Yukon Jack** · 05-30-2007, 11:37 AM

I'm very fond of the 69/70 hood/grill but I sure like the change you have done - would enjoy reading the write-up.

PanelDeland · 05-30-2007, 06:02 PM

I would like to see it written up.I also realize you have a "LOT" of irons in the far.If you have a chance i would certainly read it(as I do all your post's).You do some outstanding work and have captured my intrest with every mod you have written.TA&IA

corn · 05-30-2007, 07:09 PM

That is a better looking mod than a cowl hood for sure. I dont want any body mods on my truck, but that I may do. Looks sweet...

onetonk5 · 05-30-2007, 07:30 PM

Dats what im talking about.....Do you ever sleep/rest?
More pics are definantly in order.
Thanks
Mark

CG · 05-30-2007, 10:23 PM

There was a member that did that to his truck ( maybe it was a burb ) awhile back. I think he may have since been banned though. Dont remember if he did a write up though. Even if there was one there is no way it can compare to Rokcrln's write ups.

krue · 05-30-2007, 10:37 PM

You know my feelings on new FAQ's.

68GMC454 · 05-30-2007, 10:45 PM

looks great as always..when you got the time,, do a write up..

Rokcrln · 05-31-2007, 12:24 AM

Thanks guys and yes I first saw it on a burb here on the site but he never went into detail about what or how he did it. I started this awhile back with my Vidio camera so I am slowly converting the footage to still shots then I have to transfer them to my regular Digi cam and to the computer so it will be a bit before I get the How-To up for you guys but it will happen just as fast as time allows. Here are a few pics I got transfered tonight.

The first one is just the outer skid tacked to the inner structure from the 70 hood.

Second one has the wire edge placed for the hood gap. I did this because the stock 69-72 hood edge is not gapped the best and when you add a raked hood like th e67-68 it really make it stand out. So the wire helps give you a nice edge to weld to and shape how you want. It might look tough but it really is simple to do.

Third is the wire edge Tig'd in place. Mig would be alot easier and work just fine for this job but I wanted to practice with my Tig so why not.

Fourth and Fifth are with the hood ground but with out any metal work done yet.

That is all for now I will work on getting the rest of the pics out and aranged this weekend in my spare time

Kevin
LFD Inc.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 05-31-2007, 12:32 AM

man i love metal work

awesome work

05-29-2007, 11:10 PM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	The next LFD How-To! Just a teaser for now but I will find the pics I took last month and do a full write up. Here's the thing, I like the look of the 70 grill and you really do not see many left as a 69 or 70 when they are done. But then my wife really like's the lines of the 67-68 but "Slow Build" has already been converted to a 68 and I don't want them all to look the same so this was the middle ground! It only took about 8-10 hours to do the chop & swap and I sure like the way it looks. I will get more pics of it installed on the truck as this one it was just sitting on their until I have an hour or two to get it primmed and all lined up before the surface rust sets in. I had a bad hood that came on my 70 2WD Blazer (over 1/4" of bondo all over) but the very front lip was good. Then I bought a 68 hoon off a board member but it had been hit a bit in the front hood line. So by using the two of them for one it let me get inside the front of the 68 and work out the damage and get rid of the bad part (like 90% of it) of the 70's hood. And now I have a good hood for the 70 Blazer for now So is this write up wanted by others or should I just do a quick over view? I will start a new post when I have time to sit down and find all the pics and do a detailed write up. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

05-29-2007, 11:29 PM	#2
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: The next LFD How-To! I think you should do a full write-up on it. This would be a good addition to the FAQ IMO. As usual, NICE WORK! __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250

05-29-2007, 11:34 PM	#3
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: The next LFD How-To! that looks sweet, should be worth a mpg or two as well. __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

05-29-2007, 11:37 PM	#4
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: The next LFD How-To! i say do the write up to looks sic to btw i LOVE it __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

05-29-2007, 11:55 PM	#5
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: The next LFD How-To! I would like to see another from you, but that is just selfish on my part. It is easy to see how much you put into these write-ups and I already can't see where you have any time to sleep with all your other duties, like a wife and baby room and the house and oh, yeah, a job with a horrible commute. It just takes a little of my time to read through your builds and I can do that as it is convenient. On the other hand, if you are going to be doing this work as a business for others it may well pay off for you in PR and proving your skills at all diferent types of situations/problems. If you were closer to me I have a half-dozen things I would be happy to pay you for. But that won't work with the distance. Thanks for the ones you already did and all the tips you shared with everyone who asked. Thanks again, __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

05-30-2007, 12:02 AM	#6
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: The next LFD How-To! i always wondered if that had been done before definately do the write up, im sure alot of people would like to see the details

05-30-2007, 12:10 AM	#7
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: The next LFD How-To! I for one would love to see this one! Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub

05-30-2007, 12:15 AM	#8
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	Re: The next LFD How-To! how about making a DVD haha nice job on the hood tho __________________ 69 GMC bagged

05-30-2007, 12:17 AM	#9
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: The next LFD How-To! If you can spare the time, I am very very sure that there will be more than a few that will spare the time to read it. MYSELF for one. I really like the look! If it's all good to you and you do make a go of it for yourself Lewis Fabrication Design Inc. hit us with the meat of the story and sell the detailed plans to the guys that actually want/need the details for doing these MODS. themselves. Just a thought. It would help you and us alike then right. I would be happy to pay for this type of info from you if the time arises that I want to do this MOD. Here I go again costing myself money I could have just said YES I would love to see a detailed write up RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR! Last edited by RACINJASON22; 05-30-2007 at 12:19 AM.

05-30-2007, 12:27 AM	#10
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: The next LFD How-To! Wow, very slick line, I like it as well. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

05-30-2007, 12:30 AM	#11
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: The next LFD How-To! My vote is do a write up!!! __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

05-30-2007, 09:34 AM	#12
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: The next LFD How-To! By all means, knock yourself out with any write up or how to you have done, plan to do, hadn't seen done before, etc., etc., etc. We love 'em. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

05-30-2007, 09:43 AM	#13
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05-30-2007, 10:26 AM	#14
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,514	Re: The next LFD How-To! Do the write up. I have seen people ask about this on at least 5 different threads since I joined the board in 2002. rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203 Ideas - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851743

05-30-2007, 11:25 AM	#15
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,458	Re: The next LFD How-To! YES write up ! very cool just the custom yet mild changes that truck guys would see a mile down the road , and the average joe would'nt even notice . __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.



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05-30-2007, 11:34 AM	#16
seanu Too many projects!!! Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 508	Re: The next LFD How-To! Yeah..I'd like to see this "How to"...even though I've already got 68 front sheetmetal for mine... One a side note Seems like a no brainer..that Tri-Pro or somebody would be able to make a 69-72 hood with the 67-68 slope!...I mean they've already got both hoods in reproduction __________________ Sean 1995 Buick Roadmaster Sedan 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 5.3L V8 1963 Chevy Biscayne 4D Sedan 1971 Chevy C10 (now have 70 cab & frame) 1968 Chevy C10 (parts for the 70) 1991 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (Chevy 355 motor) 1937 Pontiac 8 4D Touring Sedan (in pieces) Jacksonville, Florida Last edited by seanu; 05-30-2007 at 11:35 AM.

05-30-2007, 11:37 AM	#17
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: The next LFD How-To! I'm very fond of the 69/70 hood/grill but I sure like the change you have done - would enjoy reading the write-up. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-30-2007, 06:02 PM	#18
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: The next LFD How-To! I would like to see it written up.I also realize you have a "LOT" of irons in the far.If you have a chance i would certainly read it(as I do all your post's).You do some outstanding work and have captured my intrest with every mod you have written.TA&IA __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 05-30-2007 at 06:02 PM.

05-30-2007, 07:09 PM	#19
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: The next LFD How-To! That is a better looking mod than a cowl hood for sure. I dont want any body mods on my truck, but that I may do. Looks sweet...

05-30-2007, 07:30 PM	#20
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05-30-2007, 10:23 PM	#21
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: The next LFD How-To! There was a member that did that to his truck ( maybe it was a burb ) awhile back. I think he may have since been banned though. Dont remember if he did a write up though. Even if there was one there is no way it can compare to Rokcrln's write ups.

05-30-2007, 10:37 PM	#22
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05-30-2007, 10:45 PM	#23
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05-31-2007, 12:24 AM	#24
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: The next LFD How-To! Thanks guys and yes I first saw it on a burb here on the site but he never went into detail about what or how he did it. I started this awhile back with my Vidio camera so I am slowly converting the footage to still shots then I have to transfer them to my regular Digi cam and to the computer so it will be a bit before I get the How-To up for you guys but it will happen just as fast as time allows. Here are a few pics I got transfered tonight. The first one is just the outer skid tacked to the inner structure from the 70 hood. Second one has the wire edge placed for the hood gap. I did this because the stock 69-72 hood edge is not gapped the best and when you add a raked hood like th e67-68 it really make it stand out. So the wire helps give you a nice edge to weld to and shape how you want. It might look tough but it really is simple to do. Third is the wire edge Tig'd in place. Mig would be alot easier and work just fine for this job but I wanted to practice with my Tig so why not. Fourth and Fifth are with the hood ground but with out any metal work done yet. That is all for now I will work on getting the rest of the pics out and aranged this weekend in my spare time Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

05-31-2007, 12:32 AM	#25
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: The next LFD How-To! man i love metal work awesome work __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

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