Looking GREAT!!!!!

...any updates

Yeh like that will ever happen. Your worse then me, atleast I live in the same state as my projects:lol: Have you figured out a way to invent spare time yet!!

Kevin
LFD Inc.


No, really...........:D. I've been watching that one commercial with all the little clones running around...............:uhmk:.

Looking GREAT!!!!!
Thanks. That chassis you're putting together is pretty sweet. Definitely something to be proud of when its done.

...any updates

You just had to rub it in......Actually, I finished it.
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in my head.....:lol:

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

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

Thanks!

Picked up a power brake pedal setup from UNCLE. Yeah, yeah I know that's a pretty weak thread update, but that's all I got right now, :D,

you know, i saw this in an article of Truck Builder mag recently - is the hole for power brakes in a diff't position than non-power? They had to re-drill the pedal when moving to a bolt-in brake system from SSBC.

you know, i saw this in an article of Truck Builder mag recently - is the hole for power brakes in a diff't position than non-power? They had to re-drill the pedal when moving to a bolt-in brake system from SSBC.

If you have a power drum setup and convert to a power disc, you have to redrill the hole in the pedal.

If you have manual brakes, I think you have to change the pedal bracket and brace on the inside.

At least that's what it's been told.

Soooo that's why there's a different/ghetto rigged brake pedal in my truck. Explains everything. Now if I could figure out the reasoning behind all the other boneheaded modifications the PO did to my truck...

The beast is looking good, a little progress is better than no progress at all.

Here is my crazy idea for a truck like that. adding a Longhorn bed, Dually rear end and cutting a set of stepside fenders for the bed flares. Then add a big block and a 5 speed. Talk about long!

Here is my crazy idea for a truck like that. adding a Longhorn bed, Dually rear end and cutting a set of stepside fenders for the bed flares. Then add a big block and a 5 speed. Talk about long!

Kinda like this.................

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&ru=http://search.ebay.com:80/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=330211888644&category0=&fvi=1&item=330211888644

Kinda like this.................

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&ru=http://search.ebay.com:80/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37&satitle=330211888644&category0=&fvi=1&item=330211888644

No 4X4. just 2 wheel drive and Dually rear end out of new Chevy truck

How about this, not a longhorn but close:

Picked up an OEM take-off tailgate, :metal:.

Nice! You're putting the mud tires and diamond plate step bumper on finally? This is gonna be badass! :lol:

Nice! You're putting the mud tires and diamond plate step bumper on finally? This is gonna be badass! :lol:

:lol: When I got the Crewcab it had one of those bumpers on it. I gave it to to HOTRODMTODD when he picked up the old chassis. I bet that thing weighed a hundred pounds! I guess I could have advertised it as a 2" drop bumper, :D.

Picked up the most elusive part of this build...............:D

So you are Going with a Fleet bed Now? When did you change Your Mind from Using a Stepper Bed? The Photo shops you had as a Stepper concept were Kool.............

Do u Remember the length of each part of frame sections you used when making your new Frame?

Thanks, Rick

So you are Going with a Fleet bed Now? When did you change Your Mind from Using a Stepper Bed? The Photo shops you had as a Stepper concept were Kool.............

Do u Remember the length of each part of frame sections you used when making your new Frame?

Thanks, Rick

The other bed would be cool, but time is a factor so I'm just gonig to buy a SWB and put on it. As far as the dimensions for the frame, the cab was stretched 33", so when I mated the 2 chassis I just added and extra 33" in between the centerline of the cab mounts. I think the distance between the front and rear cab mounts ended up around 75 1/2 inches total. Do you have a suprise in the works?! :D If you have anymore questions, PM and I'll send you my phone number.

Teaser pics of the Doug Thorley headers, :D.

Here's the money shot, :). What do you see.................??????!!!!!!!

An oil pan of sorts?

Or... hiding a dead body under the frame!?

I see where MY exhaust would be. Along with every one elses...but YOURS seem to be missing. Hmmmmm. (Do I win a free ride in it if I'm right?)

Nip and tuck.....Hide then unsightly bulges.

those look sick, I'll be by tomorrow to pick them up.

Here's the money shot, :). What do you see.................??????!!!!!!!
NOT exhaust!!!:metal: Finally, a header that fits well:cool: How's the driver's fit? MSRP? Looks like we'll need custom plug wires...

nice headers! so much better looking than ceramic.

An oil pan of sorts?

Or... hiding a dead body under the frame!?

Could be..........:D

I see where MY exhaust would be. Along with every one elses...but YOURS seem to be missing. Hmmmmm. (Do I win a free ride in it if I'm right?)

We might have a winner here! 2 free rides for you my friend, :). Looks like we're (you, :)) are going to need to rework some gauge panels, :smoke:.

Nip and tuck.....Hide then unsightly bulges.

:mm:

those look sick, I'll be by tomorrow to pick them up.

Better bring a big gun, :sumo:, :ito:.

NOT exhaust!!!:metal: Finally, a header that fits well:cool: How's the driver's fit? MSRP? Looks like we'll need custom plug wires... The driver side fits great. Hopefully the plug wire issue will be fixed. Dunno what the prices will be (PM Jamie), but they will be well worth the cost....:D.

nice headers! so much better looking than ceramic.

Actually they will be ceramic or chromed. These are bare steel that has been polished.

How close are they to the firewall? If you were using plates instead of the ECE mounts(~2" back) do you think they would still fit?

How close are they to the firewall? If you were using plates instead of the ECE mounts(~2" back) do you think they would still fit?

I think you would still have plenty of room even if you moved it 2" back. Here are some pictures.

I want a set of those headers bad!!!

I think you would still have plenty of room even if you moved it 2" back. Here are some pictures.
Did someone say "Hot ticket!"? These are a godsend...

Did someone say "Hot ticket!"? These are a godsend...
If these are like much of their product-line, sit down before you start the pricing inquiry.

my guess was about 550-650$ anything more isnt worth it IMO

If these are like much of their product-line, sit down before you start the pricing inquiry.

my guess was about 550-650$ anything more isnt worth it IMO

Check this out:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=275768

Rob,
I forgot to look, where's the 02 bung?

Rob,
I forgot to look, where's the 02 bung?

Here's a picture:

thx

I didnt even know you were doing this build, Looks like it is going to be an auful nice truck when you are done.

I didnt even know you were doing this build, Looks like it is going to be an auful nice truck when you are done.

WOW that must be one heck of a rock you have been living under!:lol:

I know how it goes their are so many builds going on it is hard to find them all but sure enjoy trying.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

WOW that must be one heck of a rock you have been living under!:lol:

I know how it goes their are so many builds going on it is hard to find them all but sure enjoy trying.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Its called working full time and going to school 5 nights a week! Kind of makes me a busy boy.

Oh well that and also trying to do my own truck build!

Its called working full time and going to school 5 nights a week! Kind of makes me a busy boy.

Oh well that and also trying to do my own truck build!

I know what you meen I work full time and have a almost full time shop at home along with a 10 month old son. What are you going to school for? Work related or? My hat goes off to anyone willing to work's full time and still fit's in school and projects:metal:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I know what you meen I work full time and have a almost full time shop at home along with a 10 month old son. What are you going to school for? Work related or? My hat goes off to anyone willing to work's full time and still fit's in school and projects:metal:

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I am doing a double major, I am working on a CNC Machining and a Welding Degree.

The long term goal is to turn both into a Bachelors of education after I get both of the associates of applied Science, I can do it in 2 or 3 semesters, then I want to go up to TAMU in College Station for 16 months and get my MBA from the Mayes Business school.

At a minimum I will be getting both the welding and cnc degree though.

I am doing a double major, I am working on a CNC Machining and a Welding Degree.

The long term goal is to turn both into a Bachelors of education after I get both of the associates of applied Science, I can do it in 2 or 3 semesters, then I want to go up to TAMU in College Station for 16 months and get my MBA from the Mayes Business school.

At a minimum I will be getting both the welding and cnc degree though.

Sounds like a good plan.......stay focused and stick with it, :D. Thanks for the props on the CrewCab. It's on the backburner until I get the suburban done. I am trying to pick up a few parts here there, but that's about it. Did you ever get your diesel? I still have the 3/4T chassis and bed if you're still interested.

Sounds like a good plan.......stay focused and stick with it, :D. Thanks for the props on the CrewCab. It's on the backburner until I get the suburban done. I am trying to pick up a few parts here there, but that's about it. Did you ever get your diesel? I still have the 3/4T chassis and bed if you're still interested.

The most I have managed to do here is get a new set of mirrors on the truck, I did get my new welding machine bought though, so as soon as I can get setup with it and get everything running I am going to have more money to pump into the project.

I might make it out and get that bed off you yet, I need to get the Diesel in my truck first though, we will see how long it takes here. I was noticing the suburban you have for sale too. That thing looks like a mighty fine rig.

School has been a lot of work, but rewarding, I am a 60% disabled vet so Uncle is picking up the bill for the first 4 years, so I am sucking down all I can. Pretty happy with it too, I am pulling straight A's.

I will have to go check out your burban thread. I love the old burbans too, but I need another project right now like I need another plate in my head! lol

Progress!!!! Well a little any way. Found an automatic high hump tranny cover, :metal:.

Progress!!!! Well a little any way. Found an automatic high hump tranny cover, :metal:.

Yep, I would say that qualifies as progress!

Contemplating selling the Beast. I'm moving the family out to NM next month and this will end up in storage for at least a year. I haven't decided yet as I'm waiting the results of my promotion board. Depending on the outcome of that and some other factors, I may sell it to prevent it from sitting. PM me if seriously interested.

R/

Man, Hate to hear about you selling the beast but its good news about you moving the family out. You guys will get to see each other more.

Man, Hate to hear about you selling the beast but its good news about you moving the family out. You guys will get to see each other more.

Not selling it for sure, just thinking about it. I have a ton of work and $$$ in it, but I hate the thought of letting it set for a couple of years. At least I have it to a point that nothing will deteriorate. The picture should be a little clearer in the next couple of weeks..........

Rob,

Are you up for an O-6 promotion? I think I read that you were a Navy squadron commander. Is that an O-5 billet in the Navy. That was the norm when I was in the Air Force. Most of the O-6s I was familiar with in the Air Force were promoted from squadron command slots.

Rob,

Are you up for an O-6 promotion? I think I read that you were a Navy squadron commander. Is that an O-5 billet in the Navy. That was the norm when I was in the Air Force. Most of the O-6s I was familiar with in the Air Force were promoted from squadron command slots.


I'm up for O5. It's an O5 billet (Navy Operational Support Center Commander), but I got lucky enough to get it as an O4. Hopefully, the results will be out next week.

Good luck.

Good luck.

Thanks!!! Still waiting...........

I'm having a hard time picturing an O-ganger as a hands on mechanical type. It just won't work in my head. I knew officers that had nice cars, even older ones, but none of them were gearheads of any kind. If you tell me there are others like you, I won't believe it without pictures of a bunch of grimy officers working on some greasy piece of machinery. No MM's around either.

Good luck on the promotion.

I'm having a hard time picturing an O-ganger as a hands on mechanical type. It just won't work in my head. I knew officers that had nice cars, even older ones, but none of them were gearheads of any kind. If you tell me there are others like you, I won't believe it without pictures of a bunch of grimy officers working on some greasy piece of machinery. No MM's around either.

Good luck on the promotion.

:lol:, I grew up in rural SE Oklahoma and you had to learn to work on your own stuff or walk, :D. Plus, I spent 5 years as an E before switching to the green side ($$$). I learned never to ask anyone to do anything that I wasn't willing to do myself. I've got a few buddies that are Officers and Gearheads. They were either prior or grew up on farms. Thanks for the best wishes.

R/

I'm having a hard time picturing an O-ganger as a hands on mechanical type. ...If you tell me there are others like you, I won't believe it without pictures of a bunch of grimy officers working on some greasy piece of machinery.

click on my build thread then! Of course I usually don't get too dirty at work anymore,

...I've got a few buddies that are Officers and Gearheads. They were either prior or grew up on farms. Thanks for the best wishes.

R/

and there's the answer... I grew up on a farm in Indiana, spent 6 years enlisted and am an O-3 now...

You guys are the exceptions and the rest of the world is better for it.

thanks, im just always trying to improve my family's lives...

Since I started this by asking Hart_Rod about his promotion I will have to say that a number of the gear-heads I knew in the Air Force were officers. I was enlisted and spent most of my time in a flying squadron. Our crews were three officers and two or three enlisted. It tends to give a different perspective for both officer and enlisted working in that type of environment.

I've been off-topic here way too much.

I am waiting to see how the project turns out. I'll never be able to build one for physical reasons so I live vicariously through seeing others make these trucks shine.

Rob, i see you finally got retirement papers in. Welcome back out west. I was also really glad you were able to sell your 52. Keep me posted on the progress, of your latest build. Do you live out in your shop? On a sadder note, i just lost the 2nd athlete that i've coached, in Iraq. He was only in country for 2 months. Later, and enjoy retirement. Dan in Battle Ground, Wa e-mail danlinquist@gmail.com

Rob, i see you finally got retirement papers in. Welcome back out west. I was also really glad you were able to sell your 52. Keep me posted on the progress, of your latest build. Do you live out in your shop? On a sadder note, i just lost the 2nd athlete that i've coached, in Iraq. He was only in country for 2 months. Later, and enjoy retirement. Dan in Battle Ground, Wa e-mail danlinquist@gmail.com

Don't have them in just yet........still waiting on the board results. Selling 52 came in handy while trying to take care of 2 households. Sorry to hear about you losing one of your students.......that's always tough regardless of the reason. Take care.

R/

...I've got a few buddies that are Officers and Gearheads. They were either prior or grew up on farms. Thanks for the best wishes.

R/

I got out as an O3 Submarine Officer. I went straight from high school to NROTC and then nuclear power school and the boat. I didn't grow up on a farm, but I guess it was kinda close since my dad was an Agricultural Engineer and I spent a lot of time in the labs and shops on campus.

I know plenty of gearhead officers. We had plenty of academic wool jacket types but we also had plenty of people who had no problem getting their hands dirty. I agree with you that stereotyping usually doesn't work very well...

Well it looks like I'm keeping the Beast, :D. I'm getting it ready to go in storage so I went ahead and mounted the EFI gas tank that I got from FuelCellGuy, via BowTieOgre.

Sweet its even autographed

glad you are keeping it....looks great

What a find! Nice truck!

Well it looks like I'm keeping the Beast

Good Deal, hate to see hard work go out the door you know!

Glad you're keeping it!

Sweet its even autographed

I'm guessing Mark does that on all of them.

glad you are keeping it....looks great
Thanks!

What a find! Nice truck!
Thanks!

Glad you're keeping it!
It's going to suck having to put it in storage for a year or so, but I should be able to finish it in about 6 months when I finally pull it out.

Good Deal, hate to see hard work go out the door you know!
It's definitely a truck that would not be easy to replace.............:D.

R/

Well..............since I'm keeping the truck, I figured I might as well finish buying the parts I need to finish it, :). I picked up SWB project that's got nearly everthing I need:

a nice 67 hood, take off tailgate, new set of tri-plus outer rockers............:D. It came with a lot of other parts that I'm not going to use and I'll list on here once I get them inventoried, but as starters:

virtually rust free cab and doors (clean title), 2 rust free 68 fenders, 2 rust free 68 grilles, 2 rust free inner fenders, rust free 67/68 core support, new cab bushings, SWB chassis with 5 lug posi-rearend, 5 lug disc front end with all new components including ECE dropped spindles, 2/4 lowering springs, sway bar, 72 402 big block :), turbo 350.......... thats all I can think of right now. Here's some pictures of the tailgate and hood........

wow, nice parts...

Are all these gonna be located in FL or NM? I would like some if they are n FL....

Glad to hear the things will work out to keep the truck, any news on the promotion? I'm still waiting on results for an O4 job where I work...

wow, nice parts...

Are all these gonna be located in FL or NM? I would like some if they are n FL....

Glad to hear the things will work out to keep the truck, any news on the promotion? I'm still waiting on results for an O4 job where I work...

Mike,

The parts are in NM, but I'll be making several trips to OKC and probably one to Pensacola sometime this fall. If you're interested in something, shoot me a PM.

As far as the promotion, I didn't make it. The numbers were really bad this year, only 41 people promoted. Of those, 17 were above zone and only 24 in zone actually promoted (most of those guys had bosses with a few more stripes than me,;)). It worked out to about 29% promotion rate for the in zone guys and if you break it down further, only about an 18% promotion rate for aviators, :(. No worries, though, I'll be at 20 in a year. I guess I'll just have to take my MBA and figure out something else to do......:D.

Rob,

Too bad about the promotion. But with the MBA and your experience you should not have a problem finding a good job. The one I finally settled on was teaching business at a community college. Pretty good gig, for me at least. Spent 15 years at it and retired - again.

Rob,

Too bad about the promotion. But with the MBA and your experience you should not have a problem finding a good job. The one I finally settled on was teaching business at a community college. Pretty good gig, for me at least. Spent 15 years at it and retired - again.

Thanks for the words of the encouragement. I was a little bit disappointed as the type A person in me always wants to succeed, :). But I'm actually looking forward to moving on. Don't get me wrong, the Navy has been very good to me and my family. I entered boot camp as an E1 and very little direction in my life. I got to go through some of the Navy's best schools (Nuclear Power and Navy Flight School), got both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees paid for and will be retiring as a Commanding Officer. Not to bad for a poor orphan country boy from SE Oklahoma.