Kevin-
Looks pretty sweet! Definitely like the tat! It's a nice touch.

Kevin-
Looks pretty sweet! Definitely like the tat! It's a nice touch.

Thanks now I just need to play with different Markers for a better finish under the clear cote. Do you have any PB stickers? If so I need top get a few for the rear window of Low Buck as the air bag sponcer dude!:)

Kevin
LFD Inc.

The cab is painted and will soon mate up with the frame once again. I was hoping the sun would come out for a bright picture, but this was the best nature could do. I will say that in the sun it took some time for my eyes to adjust so I could look at the paint, ITS REALLY BRIGHT. It will be even brighter after a little color sanding and polishing.

I see a bug in the clear in the hood.;) Just kidding. Looks really good.

I see a bug in the clear in the hood.;) Just kidding. Looks really good.

I noticed that when it was sitting in the sun the bugs seemed to gravitate to the color. Or maybe they were just more noticable on the yellow paint.

WOW THATS BRIGHT!!! Looks great! Great job both of you, it's come along way since Kevin got his hands on it less than a year ago.

Keep up the great work.


Frank

I noticed that when it was sitting in the sun the bugs seemed to gravitate to the color. Or maybe they were just more noticable on the yellow paint.

I've noticed that on my Yellow S-10 as well. Definitely no where near the same shade of yellow, but there must be something the bugs like about it.

Wow that looks awsome nice and shiney. That looks like the same yellow that is on my truck but probably no where near the quality. Mine is only a single stage and is starting to fade.

Can you turn it down some ROK and JUGERNOT, it is too loud from here!!:bling:

Can you turn it down some ROK and JUGERNOT, it is too loud from here!!:bling:


What was that, hold on let me turn it up a bit!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

that's just sick man. great work.

are the front grill trim parts gonna be chrome?

Who is going to put the truck back together, you are or Jugernot? Are you going to buff the panels off of the truck or on the truck? Have you tried the dry sanding system from 3M with the Hook it II DA sanding disc? If you haven't it you should look in to it. It is pretty trick and fast. You can sand with 1500 dry and then 3000 with an interface pad. Makes it really nice.

Who is going to put the truck back together, you are or Jugernot? Are you going to buff the panels off of the truck or on the truck? Have you tried the dry sanding system from 3M with the Hook it II DA sanding disc? If you haven't it you should look in to it. It is pretty trick and fast. You can sand with 1500 dry and then 3000 with an interface pad. Makes it really nice.

Kevin is going to help me put it back together. We will probably sand it after it is together. We will probably do the wet sand method then polish. I'm a little worried about burning through the clear coat.

Kevin.what epoxy primer do you use ? Bill

Yes I will help a bit with assembly (once he signs a release :lol: ) then it will get sanded and buffed after that. I am thinking that teh sand and buff stage won't be for about 6 months or so as he is almost in the middle of moving.
I might do the 3M system but I will try it out on Low Buck first. I got some great first hade teaching of that system at SEMA last year on the OverHaulin set from the guys. Best part is they gave me a list of all the products that they liked the best for sanding and polishing. The 3M perfect system is ok they said but a few things they switch out for older products they like better. So once I try it on mine I might give it a shot on Lemon Drop!

Epoxy? Do you want to know what Epoxy sealer/etcher we used on the bare metal or the white sealer I just before paint? I will need to check and see just what part # it is, I have to many to remember them all:confused:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

That is looking outstanding - what a great color!

Kevin...........the etching for bare metal.would also be curious to know what you use under the paint too.......Thanx for your time..Bill

You get the Radiator OK?

Well after almost 1yr it is done (well my part is done:lol: ). Everything is painted and ready to head home:metal: I got a call from the owner that his house may have sold and if so he needs to assemble and more the truck to storage in less than 3weeks:crazy: So I will give him a hand putting the body together in the next week or two and get some pics all together.

Kevin
LFD inc.

Looks great. Other than getting the truck together, I only have to pack up a 2500 sq foot house and move the things to storage near the new house, move things in an existing storage unit to the new storage unit 59 miles away, and lastly prepare for a three week vaction.

All of this has to happen within 25 days, while I still work 40-50 hours a week. I think I wll be a little busy.

Thanks again Kevin.

looks awesome guys.. but when it rains it poors:)

All of this has to happen within 25 days, while I still work 40-50 hours a week. I think I wll be a little busy.

Thanks again Kevin.

No problem last time I checked their is 168hrs in a normal week and a few extra in those longer ones so you have plenty of time. So dod you wife talk you into the 2bd room, 5 car garage place or what?

Kevin
LFC inc.

Looks really nice guys. We can't wait to see it back together.

No problem last time I checked their is 168hrs in a normal week and a few extra in those longer ones so you have plenty of time. So dod you wife talk you into the 2bd room, 5 car garage place or what?

Kevin
LFC inc.

No, she couldn't talk me into that place. I picked the one in the area of the great public schools, close to friends and co workers. But it does have a two car garage and room on both sides of the house park something.

I got the motor back from the painter. It looks really nice. I think the silver will be a nice contrast with the yellow. I would have put the rest of it together but I need to pick up some gaskets.

And here she is for the first time as a truck (well almost)! It started off today as a pile of parts and now it is ready for some fine panel adjusting and on to bigger things. I will add more later but now it is time to get dinner.

Kevin
LFD inc.

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Last ones for now. Keep in mind it will still be getting cut and polished to bring out the shine!

Kevin, that looks gorgeous as expected. You have to be hapy with the results!

Now get that beast together!

<edit> I spoke too soon! Awesome.

looking good guys... keep it up!

wow..i dont know what else to say..i just spent over an hour catching up on this project...Roc, just awesome work man...the body work is outstanding, and paint is sweet..great color choice by the way..makes me want to change my mind on the color im eventually goign to pain mine,..

i would be so scared to have to move the parts..and if i painted somethign this nice, i couldnt drive it, i would be so scared it would get hit, or somethign like that...could be why i like primer and rust..lol

great job,,keep up the great work...

wow..i dont know what else to say..i just spent over an hour catching up on this project...Roc, just awesome work man...the body work is outstanding, and paint is sweet..great color choice by the way..makes me want to change my mind on the color im eventually goign to pain mine,..

i would be so scared to have to move the parts..and if i painted somethign this nice, i couldnt drive it, i would be so scared it would get hit, or somethign like that...could be why i like primer and rust..lol

great job,,keep up the great work...


I just thought that we should tell you that it took THREE GALLONS OF PAINT to complete this project. Yellow is very transparent even with a white primer and a coat of white paint.

THREE GALLONS OF PAINT.



$$$

i thought it was bad i used a whole quart of sealer on my box and hood...

that sounds like a little unforseen expence

I notice the detail you show in one of the photos of the firewall of what appears to be a bulkhead fitting for an a/c system is that correct?What system are you using? I am considering Vintage Air for my truck and have been told the Gen II system is better than the Sure Fit as you can obtain a cleaner firewall.Did you prefit an evaporator under the dash before paint, I don't see holes for one and assume perhaps bolts were welded on the inside at some earlier point? Clearly, your firewall is as clean as is obtainable so your thoughts on a system will be of great interest. Your project is certainly an inspiration,and look forward to watching future progress.

I notice the detail you show in one of the photos of the firewall of what appears to be a bulkhead fitting for an a/c system is that correct?What system are you using? I am considering Vintage Air for my truck and have been told the Gen II system is better than the Sure Fit as you can obtain a cleaner firewall.Did you prefit an evaporator under the dash before paint, I don't see holes for one and assume perhaps bolts were welded on the inside at some earlier point? Clearly, your firewall is as clean as is obtainable so your thoughts on a system will be of great interest. Your project is certainly an inspiration,and look forward to watching future progress.

The same goes for me too, my problem is that I didn't prefit, I'm kinda backwards sometimes. I like the entry point of the a/c lines. Truck looks great, what wheels are you going with?

Any updates?

I also like the out-of-site bulkhead and wonder what a/c system you're using?

hey kevin i hate to ask you a question . that im shure you get asked alot. but do you have any tips on shaving the drip rails... im starting this on my 72 next weekend and would like a few tips..do i need to do this with the doors on? and should i just cut off the drip rails in small sections and tack.? and did yoiu have to pie cut the roof anywhere? any help would be awsome..........i know when you got this project that it was already shaved, but it looks like you done a ton of work to them.........thanks tony

Any updates?

I also like the out-of-site bulkhead and wonder what a/c system you're using?
It is a Vintage Air system and I think the bulk head is also a Vintage unit.

I notice the detail you show in one of the photos of the firewall of what appears to be a bulkhead fitting for an a/c system is that correct?What system are you using? I am considering Vintage Air for my truck and have been told the Gen II system is better than the Sure Fit as you can obtain a cleaner firewall.Did you prefit an evaporator under the dash before paint, I don't see holes for one and assume perhaps bolts were welded on the inside at some earlier point? Clearly, your firewall is as clean as is obtainable so your thoughts on a system will be of great interest. Your project is certainly an inspiration,and look forward to watching future progress.

Yes that is the bulk head fitting and the system we mocked it all up with was the Gen II system if I remember right. The lines will run up in the top of the fender untill they get tward the Rad support then they will duck out and hook to the compressor. Yes I did weld a few extra suports and mounting points so their would not be any holes comming thru th efire wall. This was the cleanets way we could come up with for running everything. I like the Gen II kit and wish I had one for my truck but I bought mine about 7yrs ago and they did not offer this kit that I was aware of. So in Low Buck it will come out right thru the fire wall but that is just how it goes. On my 2WD Blazer I am sure I will set it up for a Gen II system. The wiring will come out the same spot on the drivers side;)

hey kevin i hate to ask you a question . that im shure you get asked alot. but do you have any tips on shaving the drip rails... im starting this on my 72 next weekend and would like a few tips..do i need to do this with the doors on? and should i just cut off the drip rails in small sections and tack.? and did yoiu have to pie cut the roof anywhere? any help would be awsome..........i know when you got this project that it was already shaved, but it looks like you done a ton of work to them.........thanks tony

My first tip is don't do it!:rolleyes: I spent teh most time on this project just getting things right due to these cabs not being built all teh same even from side to side. It is alot of work to get things just right but if you do then it looks great. It is funny the two things I did not like when I started this project were shaved drip rails and Yellow. I even told Jugernot when I went to look at the truck before taking it on and he just told me that that is what he wanted and he knew it would turn out right. And boy was he right!
Back to your question, yes cut and tack small areas first and you will want yours doors set perfect before you start so you have a good referance point. As far as having to pie cut the roof it will depend on how it all welt together from the factory. The two areas in question will be at the front edge right at the corner were the door, the windshield meet and the "A" post all meet. They normaly are not in alignment and take alot of playing around with to get them to line up right. Good luck.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

:bowtie: man i like what u did on the fire wall! that chanel closed up looks sweet!!!!

holy cow, just read the entire thread. That is some amazing work/talent. I just hope my '70 turns out half as nice as this will.

Great job guys

I can't believe I haven't read this thread!! This is truly an inspiration. Now I need to get back to the states and work on mine!!! Great work and great truck guys.

It's been five months or so since paint.... is she done yet? :D

No the owner sold their house the weekend we put the body together and last I heard the new house was not set up yet and all the extra boxes were still stacked all over the truck in the garage:crazy:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

:me2: why ? its a truck not a uhaul !

:me2: why ? its a truck not a uhaul !

:lol:

Looks awesome! 7 yrs is nothing, I've had my 71 camaro since high school - going on 20 yrs. Great looking truck.

Where did you get that cab. It seemed so clean is there such a thing as a new cab for these trucks?

Nope it started of as a regular rust job! He just wanted to spend the money and make it right!

Kevin
LFD inc.

i have always loved this build right from the start! it is gonna be a damn fine looking truck! it almost makes me want to keep my truck yellow instead of going blue......great job so far!!

i have always loved this build right from the start! it is gonna be a damn fine looking truck! it almost makes me want to keep my truck yellow instead of going blue......great job so far!!

I am just starting the paint prep on LowBuck and it is going Blue of sorts;) But this yellow sure made me think twice!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I'm really sorry that I have not had any updates for Lemon Drop. As Kevin stated we moved to a new house in July. Since that house was built in 1965, no-one has up graded the electrical in the garage. I also had to get rid of the old asbestos heater ducks and replace the 1965 furnace and replace it will a 95% energy efficient one ($$$$$)

But in order to up grade the electrical in the garage I had to up grade the service panel from 100 amps to 200 amps. We put a 60 amp sub panel in the garage and wire it for all the good tools.

Well in order to get all that done as well as I have had to work 50-60 hour work weeks to pay for it all. Any free time I spent with my wife and 3 year old daughter. And well know everyone knows that Christmas is coming, so that meant 60-70 hour work weeks.

So I think sometime in Jan 2008 we will make some progress on Lemon Drop. Here are some pics of the garage before and after. I still have to install the base cabinets and figure out what kind of bench top to put down. There are still three boxes filled with tools that need to be put away and then I will have to figure out where I put all my truck parts.

Not a very exciting update, but it is an update. I finally had some free time. So I completed an inventory check on all the parts I have boxed up in my garage. Now everything is numbered and its location is written down on my new inventory sheet. I still have to install the base cabinets in the garage so I can clear some more room in the garage.

Kevin will be coming by sometime in the future to help aligned the front sheet metal and then I will start putting parts on the truck. Stay Tuned…………..

Well...it's about freakin time!;)

Well...it's about freakin time!;)

Yah, I know I'm starting to get that "I want to work on my project itch"

Yah, I know I'm starting to get that "I want to work on my project itch"

Still subscribed and waiting. ITCH ITCH ITCH

'Bout time! :metal:

I would have gone NUTS having my truck that close to being done but no time/space to work on it!!!

Hope your enjoying your new place! Get R dun!

'Bout time! :metal:

I would have gone NUTS having my truck that close to being done but no time/space to work on it!!!

Hope your enjoying your new place! Get R dun!


Yes I really like our new place and neighborhood. Living here makes it worth the extra time I have to put in at work. A friend of mine, who is a police officer, where we use to live told me that our old neighborhood has gotten really bad. Some burglaries, auto boost, etc. I'm not a very religious person, but am very thankful to God for helping us with selling our house.

Well I spent about an hour last night reading Sound Deadner Showdown article http://www.sounddeadenershowdown.com/

From the information I learned that Second Skin Damplifier

http://www.secondskinaudio.com/index.php

was the best for my needs. It is comparible to Dynamat Xtreme, and a bit cheaper. So today I gave them a call and placed an order. I will post pictures after the install.

Then I will start with installing the Painless wire harness. Then other parts that I can put inside the cab, ie Vintage Air unit, Steering Column. I also send off my Auto Meter guages to Putter (Eric) for assembly. I just purchased a blazer filler tube and will attempt to copy that Livrat made for Windancer

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?p=2489088&posted=1#post2489088

So, I have a few projects in the works and hopefully have some time to get the ball rolling.

Putter is putting my gauges together and posted a link with the progress.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?p=2564168&posted=1#post2564168

Looks awesome!

Looks awesome!

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r21/frankyazm/THUMBUP.gif

I just made a Craigslist score. I picked these up for $150.00 NEW never installed. I will add them to the pile of parts waiting for installation.

Last update on that sound deadener showdown site was Oct. 05 over two years ago. Did you consider any other options or just go from that site? Reason Im asking is because Ive been leaning toward Lizard Skin products and wondered if you did any research on them.

Last update on that sound deadener showdown site was Oct. 05 over two years ago. Did you consider any other options or just go from that site? Reason Im asking is because Ive been leaning toward Lizard Skin products and wondered if you did any research on them.

About a year ago I researched Lizard Skin, because I wanted to undercoat my cab with it. I did not purchase their kit, purely because I did not have the extra money to purchase it at that time. I called and spoke to the guy who invented lizard skin, and was impressed with what he had to say.

As far as the the sound deadener I choose to line my cab interior. I looked at all the options listed on that site and choose the best at the best price. From my understanding of the information given on that site, second skin was the best for my needs. It is comparible to Dynamat Xtreme, and a bit cheaper.

Well I made some big progress over the last couple of days. Well at least on the garage. I finally finished putting in the base cabinets and building the top for my work bench. Then I found a place for all of the things I had scattered on the garage floor. I swept the floor and moved Lemon Drop to the middle of the garage. Now I know were all my tools are located and I have the room to work on the truck.

The first two pics show the garage prior to the big clean up. Last three show how it looks today.

Looking good! You know I am starting to like Yellow:lol:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Well no more talk, I finally did some work on Lemon Drop. As I requested, it was a nice warm sunny day. Both my wife and daughter were at school today. So I spent the day installing my sound mat. I did the insides of the door and from the underside of the dash to the back of the cab. I left a little room open on the floor at the rear of the cab, because I'm thinking of making a fiberglass speaker, amp encloser.

Next I think I will tackle installing my Painless wire harness. I opened the box and took a big sigh. But I think it will go smoothly.


I really like the fourth picture, because my three year old daughter took it, watch out SEE TEN!!!!!!!

Well no more talk, I finally did some work on Lemon Drop. As I requested, it was a nice warm sunny day. Both my wife and daughter were at school today. So I spent the day installing my sound mat. I did the insides of the door and from the underside of the dash to the back of the cab. I left a little room open on the floor at the rear of the cab, because I'm thinking of making a fiberglass speaker, amp encloser.

Next I think I will tackle installing my Painless wire harness. I opened the box and took a big sigh. But I think it will go smoothly.


I really like the fourth picture, because my three year old daughter took it, watch out SEE TEN!!!!!!!


Looking good! The wiring is a piece of cake. Read the directions 2 or 3 times. Lay everything out, starting with the fuse panel. Just work on one section at a time. Take your time and it will come out well.

Looking good! The wiring is a piece of cake. Read the directions 2 or 3 times. Lay everything out, starting with the fuse panel. Just work on one section at a time. Take your time and it will come out well.

I think this is one of those tasks that I have put off because I have never done it before and I just invision screwing something up. I would hate to ruin a 300 dollar part. But I really want to hear the motor turn over this summer. Thanks for the advise.

Truck looks great!

I was in the same boat and pretty intimidated at the thought of wiring my truck from scratch. I used the EZ kit and it went just fine....and not even one electrical fire!

When it's over, you'll be asking yourself, "what the hell was the big deal about?"

BTW....your last post with pics....2nd pic. What's that little rectangular box on the fire wall (in the pic it's right under the AC/heater control cut out)?

I think this is one of those tasks that I have put off because I have never done it before and I just invision screwing something up. I would hate to ruin a 300 dollar part. But I really want to hear the motor turn over this summer. Thanks for the advise.

Lookin good.............

Your sound mat install looks great. What brand did you go with? Is it a precut kit ?

Truck looks great!

I was in the same boat and pretty intimidated at the thought of wiring my truck from scratch. I used the EZ kit and it went just fine....and not even one electrical fire!

When it's over, you'll be asking yourself, "what the hell was the big deal about?"

BTW....your last post with pics....2nd pic. What's that little rectangular box on the fire wall (in the pic it's right under the AC/heater control cut out)?

It is a bracket for the vintage air unit Kevin fabricated it, so there would be no bolts inside the engine bay. If you look at the same photo, a little to the right under the glove box you will see a metal strap, it also is for attaching the vintage air unit. From the mind of a genius (Kevin)

He also came up with the idea of putting the fuse block in the now useless kick panel vent hole. So the wire could come up from behind the fender and inner wheel well.

Your sound mat install looks great. What brand did you go with? Is it a precut kit ?

I used Second Skin Damplifier. It was not precut. It came in sheets that were 12" x 24". Tomorrow I will buy some metal tape and tape over the seems of the sheets, just to clean it up a bit (I know no-one is going to see it, but I will know)

jugernot, Very nice job on install the sound deading material, stuff can be a pain to put on over the trans tunnel, great work look awesome. One recommendation, if you still have any second skin left, i would recommend doing the area where your sub enclosure is going to go, that way you have full sound insulation and it will also help your system sound better in the end. If you already have why not, and also put some inside the sub enclosure after you build it.
That is what im doing when i do mine, easier to do it once then have to take it apart again.