I towed the suburban home on a flatbed with a tahoe like that, the tahoe got airborne when the sub was first on the trailer. Suckers are HEAVY!

When I towed the crewcab home it barely fit with the rear wheels just on the trailer and the bed hanging out over the trailer.

Worst part about pulling it was that the rear had no shocks (the mounts were broken). Once it started bouncing, it was like a bucking bronco errhh I mean bucking donkey:). We had to improvise and tied cargo straps around the axle and frame, :D. The only time that was a problem after that was from Beaumont to Baton Rouge :(. Those roads suck!!

.............................. The only time that was a problem after that was from Beaumont to Baton Rouge :(. Those roads suck!!

Man, ain't that the truth. Makes the roads in Pennsylvania look like the Autobaun

Dang, this thread is addicting! I just read the entire thing again (4th time!). BTTT!

I was going to try and work some more on this but it keeps raining and I don't work good in the rain.

ttt

Dang, this thread is addicting! I just read the entire thing again (4th time!). BTTT!


Have now read it 3 Time's, Any more going on with it??

Thanks, Rick

The project is on hold while I get my 38 Chrysler done and get some family stuff done.

This may be a dumb question but you can buy 4 door 67-72 chevy's right? Like I can't find one anywhere and I didn't know if they all were custom home built or what...if anyone has one for sale or would be willing to trade it let me know

Only way to get one is to build it. They did make crew cabs, 3 door and NOTHING like what Rokcrln and Extd56 have done.

I think if somebody started making these, they would sell tons, I would buy one.
I dont know if this one is still for sale, and whatever the asking price is its worth every penny.

Their were some built by coach companys but not alot and the ones that were don't look right to me. This one was built out of a 3 door burb with alot of extra work to get a working 4th door and a factory look to the truck.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

This may be a dumb question but you can buy 4 door 67-72 chevy's right? Like I can't find one anywhere and I didn't know if they all were custom home built or what...if anyone has one for sale or would be willing to trade it let me know


I think this one may still be for Sale, Just send him a PM...............

Good Luck, Rick

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=1102&cat=12&date=1156163117

I think this one may still be for Sale, Just send him a PM...............

Good Luck, Rick

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=1102&cat=12&date=1156163117


That one is a 3 Door, but I'm sure ROK could make it a 4 door if you paid him enough. :D

Here's a link to mine.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=226302

It is actually a 67 cab that was cut in half and stretched 33 inches. The stretch part was hand fabricated. They're all for sale for the right price, :lol: . I think they are asking $45K for the Gold one.

I am always amazed to see anyone do anything really well. Bodywork scares me. It looks fantastic. Keep up the great work.

It never ceases to amaze me at what people can do.:jdp:
Great work so far guy's.
Any more proggress??

Well I have decided to get rid of the 350/350 and 205 transfer case and go to a 454 with a 4l80e and a 241 transfer case. I think I can thank my friends for this as they like to see me spend money and have been trying to get me to use this combo for about a year. I hope this combo will fit without too much fuss but I am sure it will include using a welder to help make it fit.

I will be using a 1991 454 with the TBI and the 4l80E out of a 1991 Suburban. I had this combo for sale but now I will be using it as no one wanted to buy it, can't blame them with the price of gas.

I've been waiting to see something hapen with this thread. Great to know the project is still alive!!!

[/QUOTE]I will be using a 1991 454 with the TBI and the 4l80E out of a 1991 Suburban. I had this combo for sale but now I will be using it as no one wanted to buy it, can't blame them with the price of gas.[/QUOTE]

Thank your friends for me, A 4 door crew deserves the 454 with the TBI and the 4l80E .

I have installed a 32 gallon Blazer tank in the rear to help feed the beast, I wonder if my mileage will be in the double digits.

I will be using a 1991 454 with the TBI and the 4l80E out of a 1991 Suburban....[/QUOTE]

Thank your friends for me, A 4 door crew deserves the 454 with the TBI and the 4l80E .[/QUOTE]

I couldn't agree more!

Go BBC!!!!

I have installed a 32 gallon Blazer tank in the rear to help feed the beast, I wonder if my mileage will be in the double digits.

About damb time!:lol:

And yes it will be double digits.... Some were between 04 and 09MPG;)

Kevin
LFD Inc.

About damb time!:lol:

And yes it will be double digits.... Some were between 04 and 09MPG;)

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I think you were right, my grandson will need a job when I get done with the truck. I think finding a high paying job for a 3 year old might be tough.:hmm:

that truck is so cool. I wasted about 2 hours here at the work place reading this. SO SO VERY COOL

Put on a different bed that I got from a truck that I bought, i guess it will be a parts truck now.

Damn that thing is super long...

Damn that thing is super long...

I agree I keeped trying to get him to let me chop it down to a 5 1/2" bed like the new short crew cabs but he said it would be a waist not to use all the parking space allowed by law and then some:lol:

Looks good and your extended cab paint has burnt heat spots into my new 24" computer screen, thanks!!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I agree I keeped trying to get him to let me chop it down to a 5 1/2" bed like the new short crew cabs but he said it would be a waist not to use all the parking space allowed by law and then some:lol:

Looks good and your extended cab paint has burnt heat spots into my new 24" computer screen, thanks!!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I have not ruled that out yet, its not in paint yet. :smoke:

I have not ruled that out yet, its not in paint yet. :smoke:

Wadda ya mean? If you would just put that blue front end on, you'd have half of the paint done, :metal:, :D.

R

Wadda ya mean? If you would just put that blue front end on, you'd have half of the paint done, :metal:, :D.

R

If it was a 68 truck it would be on there.

I changed out a few doors today on the crew cab.

I can't wait till you get this thing done. It's gonna be awesome. Good luck, your doing a great job!

Ok the rear rocker and cab corner will be ready to go back in once this stuff dries. I finished trimming everything away back to good (well better) metal and than coated the sh!t out of everything with a rust inhibitor product I am trying out. I even got way up in side the rear cab suport with this stuff. It is suposed to convert rust into a none rust somthing or other. You can weld right over it or paint over it as well. It goes on like Elmers glue but dries to a black finish. Thursday I should have the B pillar finished and start getting the 3rd rocker and corner in place. While I am doing the corner and rocker I think I will tweak things abit to get the door to fit right at the bottom. I don't know what it is but almost every Burb that I have seen has the same problem as this one does. The bottom rear of the door below the body line sticks out past the door jamb just a bit. This one was worse than most so now is the time to correct that. Also I had to cut the bottom of the B pillar open inside the rocker in order to get out all the durt and rust that has bult up over the years. It was packed solid and I had to jab and pry some of it out but it is now nice and clean.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Kevin, I used to be the Ships Welder on the USS Lexington, (does that mean im a military grade body man? lol) We used the heck out of that prouduct that your using there all over the ship, it is damn good stuff, and I tell you this much, if it will hold its own on a giant hunk of metal sitting in salt water, it should do a mighty fine job on your crew cab.

Also on a personal note, I joined the site a couple of days ago, and as I mentioned before, I am a welder by trade, that being said, I am very impressed with your work, you really have your act togeather and know what you are doing. You dont meet too many people who can do what you are. To say the least I am impressed. - Nick

I have not ruled that out yet, its not in paint yet. :smoke:

Dont cut the bed down, Its perfect as-is.

This is one sick project. Going with the four doors is the way to go.
Cut the bed!!!!
If you don't this still going to be a good looking truck.

We need updates!!!!:whine:

Well it went for blasting then some how showed up back at my place for a few finishing touches. I will be filling holes in the doors, floor, doors and a few dash mods. I will also be pulling a few dents and patching some more rust spots that showed up after blasting above the pass front door in the jamb. Here are a few pics. I still say this thing needs to be about 2feet shorter;) Also I will be installing a gas door.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b20/rokcrln/tahoe47.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b20/rokcrln/tahoe48.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b20/rokcrln/tahoe49.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b20/rokcrln/tahoe50.jpg


Kevin
LFD Inc.

You make me jealous!!!!! All that hard work is paying off. Keep up the perfection.

john

A few more pics of the trucks progress.

And the last few of the interior

Wit out a Doubt this will be Your Best Build of All, You & Kevin Have Done a Tremendous Job with this Build.



How in the Heck do u go About Man-Handling that Thing Around?:lol::lol::lol:

Look's like you Get a Good Work-out from Moving it around so Much, Bet u will be Glad when it can be Moved under it's own Power.....

Rick

Wit out a Doubt this will be Your Best Build of All, You & Kevin Have Done a Tremendous Job with this Build.



How in the Heck do u go About Man-Handling that Thing Around?:lol::lol::lol:

Look's like you Get a Good Work-out from Moving it around so Much, Bet u will be Glad when it can be Moved under it's own Power.....

Rick

I was using my 1/2 ton Avalanche but it is a little bit to o much for it some time. I am using a 16 foot trailer that the truck barely sits on with the rear fo the bed hanging over the end of the trailer. The rear axle just barely makes it on the trailer. I have been using a buddy's 1 ton extd cab lately which helps a lot. Without the engine and trans and no front end on it the front is a little bit light and I get soem sway from the trailer from so much weight on the rear. I guess I should have bought a longer trailer but hopefully I will not be towing it too much for awhile.

The Crew looks great! What color are you going to paint this one?

R/

The color is probably going to be medium blue with a white top. I got a few more parts blasted and primered and ready to install them on the truck.

I put the 35" tires on the truck to see what it will look like. I had to let some air out of the tires to get it back in the shed. Looks like I need to make it higher.

That looks awesome! You're going to have one classy rig when thats done, uuhh, I mean 2 classy rigs.... wait a minute, how many do you have? :D

Too many I am told. I did get 2ND place with my 38 CHrylser yesterday at a local car show:smoke:

As if the four door wasn't putting it over the top, those tires really set it off nice!

Must look away.

getting too many ideas.

help. cant stop looking

brain wont stop....

Must turn away!
Must turn away! lol

A few progress pics of the truck at the body shop.

Is your painter complaining about how big your truck is as much as mine is? :D

Man, that is huge...AWESOME!!!!!!!

A few progress pics of the truck at the body shop.

Where are you getting your truck painted?

Is your painter complaining about how big your truck is as much as mine is? :DNot yet, he is also doing the paint on my 67 extended cab truck. I am about ready to take it back to get the outside painted.

Where are you getting your truck painted?
I am getting it done locally here in Vacaville at a Maaco shop. He has been doing a lot of the local hot rods lately. The painter does a good job and he has a few good body men working for him to get the job done.

Very cool. Can't wait to see this one done!

man thats a kool truck good luck with it

Well I talked to the painter today and they said they are going to prime the truck by the end of the day today and then get the inside fo the truck jammed along with the doors, fenders and hood jammed too. Now I need to find a place to put it.

I am getting it done locally here in Vacaville at a Maaco shop. He has been doing a lot of the local hot rods lately. The painter does a good job and he has a few good body men working for him to get the job done.

From what i've seen of your Orange Truck you Have found a Good Painter for your Project's, Blow's the Theory about Maaco being Crap Paint:lol::lol::lol:

What Color you going on the Crew?

Rick

I am using the blue from the Dodge truck and maybe gray or silver for the top to break it up. I have used other shops for soem other projects that I have done before and it is always the prep that makes the paint job look good. I make sure to blast the vehicle and try and find the best sheet metal that I can so that they have a good start. I am not trying to build a show car, both of the trucks will be used all the time I hope. Once they are done they should never see atrailer again I hope.

Here is the truck getting ready for the paint booth

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/9-5-2008021-1.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/9-5-2008022.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/9-5-2008023.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/9-5-2008024.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/9-5-2008026.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/9-5-2008029.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/9-5-2008032.jpg

Well the inside of the cab has been painted, no more changing my mind about the color. The doors were removed for painting and the fenders and hood were also jammed too. I now get to start puttign it back together.

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/69%20crew%20cab%20painted%20cab%20and%20jammed/Picture005.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/69%20crew%20cab%20painted%20cab%20and%20jammed/Picture006.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/69%20crew%20cab%20painted%20cab%20and%20jammed/Picture007.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/69%20crew%20cab%20painted%20cab%20and%20jammed/Picture014.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/69%20crew%20cab%20painted%20cab%20and%20jammed/Picture013.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/69%20crew%20cab%20painted%20cab%20and%20jammed/Picture011.jpg

http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/69%20crew%20cab%20painted%20cab%20and%20jammed/Picture009.jpg
http://i447.photobucket.com/albums/qq199/extd56/69%20crew%20cab%20painted%20cab%20and%20jammed/Picture020.jpg

WOW! :metal:

what color is that?looks great

It is a Dodge truck color, about 2003 or so.

You know my Grandfather had one just like that when I was a kid!

Looks great!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

:phat:

You know my Grandfather had one just like that when I was a kid!

Looks great!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

You know Kevin, Every time I re-read this thread, I become more impressed with your handy work, I have read the whole thing about 8 times now. It is sure inspirational. Your work always seems to be first class and done right. Even has me thinking about stretching my dually.

With your 4 door burb, you should make a video, it is something id pay good money to see.

You know my Grandfather had one just like that when I was a kid!

Looks great!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Well they grew them on trees out here, big heavy branches too. I am getting too old to be pushing this thing around. It needs a motor or a younger owner. I even have 2 grandchildren that do not want to help, just want to sit in the truck. I can't wait until they get a job.

Any progress

I even have 2 grandchildren that do not want to help, just want to sit in the truck. I can't wait until they get a job.

That's funny



This truck is going to be awsome

cool..

I have the truck at home right now, working on the 67 extended cab to get the interior done. I will be mocking up the motor in the crew cab soon.

cool! Can't wait

A few pictures of the front end on the truck before I remove it again to install the motor

I want it....

Very cool.