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C20-67_N_MO · 04-25-2009, 02:02 PM

Can anyone tell me what is meant by the phrase of "Tahoe Conversation"?

I know it's taking a 'burb and then doing something with it.

But what I am just curious about.

Thanks.

Long Roof · 04-25-2009, 08:35 PM

Shorter wheelbase. Think of it like the difference between a newer suburban and tahoe. The tahoe is shorter, generally with the rear wheel tucked into the rear doors.

Longhorn Man · 04-25-2009, 10:34 PM

There's a couple members who have done this.
It's basicly making a burb into a short wheel base.

4x4Poet · 04-26-2009, 02:11 AM

Not particularly clever, is it?

local13hutch · 04-26-2009, 06:45 AM

Tahoe conversion..

Skirkpat · 04-26-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 4x4Poet

Not particularly clever, is it?

I would say that Frzzle Fry's 'Hoe is one of the "Cleverest" conversion on the Site...I have body parts that I would be willing to trde for it.

C20-67_N_MO · 04-26-2009, 09:48 AM

Yeah I love this body style and hope to get one for a conversation one of these days.

Thanks for all the input guys.

4x4Poet · 04-27-2009, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skirkpat

I would say that Frzzle Fry's 'Hoe is one of the "Cleverest" conversion on the Site...I have body parts that I would be willing to trde for it.

The thread starter's misquoted phrase wasn't clever, had that been the actual phrase, not the concept of changing a wheelbase. The phrase makes much more sense as a "conversion".

**Steven B** · 04-27-2009, 10:02 AM

Here is a link to a guy in Oregon that does them. www.67-72tahoe.com

kev2809 · 04-27-2009, 10:26 AM

wow, $9500? nice work but it sure is expensive

WARLOCK CUSTOMS · 05-03-2009, 08:51 PM

i think the $9500 is for a roller that is converted if you have nothing to start with, but i may be wrong.

Skirkpat · 05-03-2009, 09:57 PM

Looks like it is missing a couple of doors. I might be wrong, but Tahoes usually have more than two doors?

Rokcrln · 05-04-2009, 12:21 AM

Yep I think 4 is a good round number!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 05-04-2009, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skirkpat

Looks like it is missing a couple of doors. I might be wrong, but Tahoes usually have more than two doors?

Technically there were some 90's 2dr Tahoes, but always thought of them as full size Blazers.

CG · 05-04-2009, 12:34 AM

The Oregon guy for 9500 are cool, but to me they are just shortened burbs. The original person that started the true "Tahoe" conversion is Frizzle Fry. Any thing after that is just a copy...LOL.

WARLOCK CUSTOMS · 05-04-2009, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Yep I think 4 is a good round number!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

talk about TUCKED! dang,please pm me with details on how to get that low!

Rokcrln · 05-04-2009, 06:44 AM

Here are the details, $$$$$ oh yea and a vett IRS with a bagged 10 link

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...29#post2884429

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Skirkpat · 05-04-2009, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Yep I think 4 is a good round number!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

HMMMM. I wonder if anyone on here would sell their "Tahoe" for 9500.00 LOL!

this is not a WTB it is.......hey wait I paid my 25.00!!,

C20-67_N_MO · 05-04-2009, 03:20 PM

Rockcrln that is one awesome lookin' burb!

hwyix · 05-14-2009, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WARLOCK CUSTOMS

i think the $9500 is for a roller that is converted if you have nothing to start with, but i may be wrong.

I wonder how much of roller and how well painted.

from his site

If it is all painted and looks this nice for $9500 I think that is a good deal.

Frizzle Fry · 05-16-2009, 01:30 AM

no way it includes paint.

jmbstudios · 05-16-2009, 04:48 AM

You know I have seen Frizzle Fry's conversion and it looks nice...

But I just can't get into the shortened look of the Burb. I think the original length looks pretty cool...

JMHO...

*project 67 sub* · 05-16-2009, 03:14 PM

x2, and Frizzle Fry's and Rockln's are both really nicely done tahoe conversions but do nothing for me .... and that orange one doesnt look right either, to short to be a tahoe. more like a blazer with a permanent hard top

Rokcrln · 05-17-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmbstudios

You know I have seen Frizzle Fry's conversion and it looks nice...

But I just can't get into the shortened look of the Burb. I think the original length looks pretty cool...

JMHO...

And that is why Chevy now builds both options

Personally I think everyone from here on out should leave them stock! Right F Fry??

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 05-18-2009, 01:02 AM

Yeah, they should be left alone

But seriously, Kevin is on the money about the current offerings (long and short). There are clearly markets for both. Did you guys know that the 300ZX was even offered in a long and short wheelbase (a friend was researching them)? The long was called a 2+2 (looks better shorter ...IMHO). Variety is the spice... and that's what's great about this hobby and this board.

04-25-2009, 02:02 PM	#1
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Tahoe Conversation Can anyone tell me what is meant by the phrase of "Tahoe Conversation"? I know it's taking a 'burb and then doing something with it. But what I am just curious about. Thanks. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

04-25-2009, 08:35 PM	#2
Long Roof Old School, New Style Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroeville, Ohio Posts: 790	Re: Tahoe Conversation Shorter wheelbase. Think of it like the difference between a newer suburban and tahoe. The tahoe is shorter, generally with the rear wheel tucked into the rear doors. __________________ The Good: - 72 GMC Jimmy 4x4 - 307 cid / 350 th - 70 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - 454 cid /400 th - 96 Chevy Impala SS - mainly stock - 98 Chevy Tahoe LT 4x4 - all stock The Bad: - 86 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 4x4 - winter beater The Ugly: - 72 Chevy Suburban 1/2T 2wd - parts truck Last edited by Long Roof; 04-25-2009 at 08:35 PM.

04-25-2009, 10:34 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Tahoe Conversation There's a couple members who have done this. It's basicly making a burb into a short wheel base.

04-26-2009, 02:11 AM	#4
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	Re: Tahoe Conversation Not particularly clever, is it? __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

04-26-2009, 06:45 AM	#5
local13hutch MEMBER Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: garden grove, ca Posts: 185	Re: Tahoe Conversation Tahoe conversion.. __________________ 86 sub 4wd, 1 ton, duallie, big block th475 72 c10 short fleet, pro street 72 K/5 blazer,2x4 almost stock 72 3/4 ton sub 4x4 61 morris minor pickup, chevy 4.3 v6 03 escalade, 24" momo's wifes 96 2wd 2door tahoe 67 2wd suburban 72 4wd k5 99 vortec 14bolt/d60 205/th400- 72 4wd crewcab 1 ton sb cummins allison -2012 2ss camaro black hard top- 8 yamaha quads- 05 4wd one ton duramax dually, family limo.

04-26-2009, 09:48 AM	#7
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Tahoe Conversation Yeah I love this body style and hope to get one for a conversation one of these days. Thanks for all the input guys. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

04-27-2009, 10:02 AM	#9
Steven B Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: LHC, AZ Posts: 385	Re: Tahoe Conversation Here is a link to a guy in Oregon that does them. www.67-72tahoe.com __________________ 70 Jimmy 4x4 71 GMC 2500 Too bad stupidity isn't painful

04-27-2009, 10:26 AM	#10
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,178	Re: Tahoe Conversation wow, $9500? nice work but it sure is expensive

05-03-2009, 08:51 PM	#11
WARLOCK CUSTOMS Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: henderson,tenn Posts: 25	Re: Tahoe Conversation i think the $9500 is for a roller that is converted if you have nothing to start with, but i may be wrong.

05-03-2009, 09:57 PM	#12
Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Tahoe Conversation Looks like it is missing a couple of doors. I might be wrong, but Tahoes usually have more than two doors?

05-04-2009, 12:21 AM	#13
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Tahoe Conversation Yep I think 4 is a good round number! Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

05-04-2009, 12:34 AM	#15
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Tahoe Conversation The Oregon guy for 9500 are cool, but to me they are just shortened burbs. The original person that started the true "Tahoe" conversion is Frizzle Fry. Any thing after that is just a copy...LOL. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-04-2009, 06:44 AM	#17
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Tahoe Conversation Here are the details, $$$$$ oh yea and a vett IRS with a bagged 10 link http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...29#post2884429 Kevin LFD Inc.

05-04-2009, 03:20 PM	#19
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Tahoe Conversation Rockcrln that is one awesome lookin' burb! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

05-16-2009, 01:30 AM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Tahoe Conversation no way it includes paint.



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05-16-2009, 04:48 AM	#22
jmbstudios Pickin' and a Grinin' Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 128	Re: Tahoe Conversation You know I have seen Frizzle Fry's conversion and it looks nice... But I just can't get into the shortened look of the Burb. I think the original length looks pretty cool... JMHO...

05-16-2009, 03:14 PM	#23
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Tahoe Conversation x2, and Frizzle Fry's and Rockln's are both really nicely done tahoe conversions but do nothing for me .... and that orange one doesnt look right either, to short to be a tahoe. more like a blazer with a permanent hard top Last edited by project 67 sub; 05-16-2009 at 03:16 PM.

05-18-2009, 01:02 AM	#25
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Tahoe Conversation Yeah, they should be left alone But seriously, Kevin is on the money about the current offerings (long and short). There are clearly markets for both. Did you guys know that the 300ZX was even offered in a long and short wheelbase (a friend was researching them)? The long was called a 2+2 (looks better shorter ...IMHO). Variety is the spice... and that's what's great about this hobby and this board. Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 05-18-2009 at 01:02 AM.

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