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uno67 · 07-16-2009, 07:49 PM

I love how you skipped the kitchen table and took it straight to the bedroom to get it naked out of the box.

**LEEVON** · 07-17-2009, 12:11 AM

So your wife made you sleep with the Accuair system when it arrived

38chevyhotrod · 07-17-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by uno67

I love how you skipped the kitchen table and took it straight to the bedroom to get it naked out of the box.

Rokcrln · 07-18-2009, 08:24 PM

Well as you have seen I have not been able to make any progress on the Hoe but I am making progress on the funds for the Hoe! I have been working on XXL's truck allot in the last month or two and it is almost done then I can install the Accuair system before moving on to a 41 chevy truck build.

I will be replacing the lower section of my DropMember with the new V3.2 C4 tube version so once I get to the chassis stage it will tie in better. Then I might use the one I have now on another project that was given to me recently for free! Yep a mostly rust free 70 LWB, factory AC, PS,PB, Auto, 396 (now trash 350 with all acc.) and 3/4 ton running gear. I have to give back the rims, tires, turbo 400, carb, seat and stereo. All parts I will not be using anyways.

I am not sure what I will be doing with it but I have Ideas of a roadster blazer look. That way I will have one of each style (SWB, Tahoe and Blazer).

Here are a few pics.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Otto was a bit pissed at me because I had to relocate his dog house!

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**kev2809** · 07-18-2009, 09:26 PM

nice score...so what ya gonna do with that extra ac you don't need?

Rokcrln · 07-19-2009, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kev2809

nice score...so what ya gonna do with that extra ac you don't need?

It is all their except the compressor and mounts because this truck was a 396 from the factory and turns out that motor is now in my 67 SS 396 Chevelle, small world. But the rest will be removed and set aside until I list all the extra stuff in the for sale section.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

NTR72GMC · 07-20-2009, 05:11 PM

Lucky!!!! All i ever get for free is Volkswagens.

Rokcrln · 07-20-2009, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NTR72GMC

Lucky!!!! All i ever get for free is Volkswagens.

Well hey a Notch or a split 3 fold rag would work for a free VW!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Frizzle Fry · 07-20-2009, 09:16 PM

Nice score Kevin. Much nicer than my free 69 GMC that I rescued from the blackberries... I'm sure you'll put it to good use.

NTR72GMC · 07-21-2009, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Well hey a Notch or a split 3 fold rag would work for a free VW!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

True but they are usually super beetles or rusty 70s type 3s

XXL · 07-22-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NTR72GMC

Lucky!!!! All i ever get for free is Volkswagens.

All I ever get for free are poor customer service, dumb looks, and/or crap on my shoe.

Rokcrln · 08-01-2009, 11:43 PM

Back in the shop!!!

Yes it is time to get the front bag mounts finished so I can install the full AccuAir system. Once the system is working and fully functional then it is back out in the cold while I do full build on a 41 Chevy pu for another customer. Then it will be time to pull the body off the Tahoe and get the chassis powder coated completely finish it up.

So today I pulled it in the shop and removed the front sheet metal to gain better access to the front suspension. I then removed the mock up bag lower mount and made the 2 final mount bases for both sides. I also got my lower bag discs cut and punched but that was it for the day. In the morning I will be doing some exhaust work for XXL on his radicle HHR SS and if time allows I will work a bit more in the Tahoe after that. Here are a few pics for tonight.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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VA72C10 · 08-01-2009, 11:56 PM

hey, progress is progress

Rokcrln · 08-02-2009, 09:32 PM

A little more progress. I hope to have the front bags all done by the next weekend and my new C4 tubular DropMember should be here maybe by Saturday. Nate said it should be ready middle of the week(let's see if that happens or not )

Luv ya Nate!

I finished most of the parts for the upper brackets but I think I want to add two more braces in the middle of my bag mount like the last pics show. They would be taller and longer with a similar hole pattern.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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XXL · 08-02-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

A little more progress. I hope to have the front bags all done by the next weekend...

I drove out to Kevin's today. I had to help him on some air suspension basics. I found him trying to install the bag on the engine

tdave00 · 08-03-2009, 12:25 AM

I knew he must have a "mentor". Just didn't know it was you. Now you guys know that mounts to the front bumper. Come one guys. Get it together.

Rokcrln · 08-03-2009, 06:34 AM

California smog laws, go figure. XXL said it will work kind of like a blower but it robs less horse power since it is not belt driven

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 08-03-2009, 06:36 AM

Padded post to change to # 667

Rokcrln · 08-05-2009, 10:48 PM

Does not look like tons of progress but I had about 6-8 hrs of just cutting, punching and getting it all set up to work properly. Next are the shock mounts and sway bar links then the AccuAir full set up

Then once the body is off and the frame is mounted on the Jig I will weld it all up.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Rokcrln · 08-06-2009, 09:04 PM

Aired up and working! Now after doing some customer brake work (once the right parts come in) I can get started on the AccuAir install and How-To article.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Aired out but I will have a bump stop that holds it about 1" higher to get rid of some ball joint binding I have now. I currently have 11" of travel.
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Frizzle Fry · 08-06-2009, 11:06 PM

Outstanding work. So you had to fab the upper/lower bag mounts. What does the C4DM usually use? Shockwaves?

Rokcrln · 08-06-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Outstanding work. So you had to fab the upper/lower bag mounts. What does the C4DM usually use? Shockwaves?

Yep shock-waves or coil-overs. I do believe Nate is working on the same sort of set up I am doing but with his schedule I figured I would do my own. I went bags to get more lift, better options for shocks and I will also be running a sway bar that "currently" is not part of a C4DM

Kevin
LFD Inc.

SCOTI · 08-06-2009, 11:56 PM

I'm guessing you're going to incorporate the shock mount into the bottom bag plate? My mind had something similar designed when I asked Nate about setting mine up this way.

I haven't made much more effort but was thinking along the lines of a double shear mount similar to the GM truck lower arms. The standard DM set-up basically uses a GM car shock (Camaro, Chevelle, etc...). So in theory, I should be able to use a Bilstein for a later model 74-77 Camaro (different p/n because they're porky vs. earlier models) which is a pretty decent shock (good enough to be factory installed on the Vette chassis).

I look forward to seeing the results from another perspective.

Rokcrln · 08-07-2009, 06:41 AM

Yes I had it all working on my mock up I built but just have not transfered it all over to finished parts. The shock sit behind the bag and I think I ended up with about a 7" travel shock. I will be running Q1-A's once it is all finished up so I have some tune-ability. The last pic in post #669 show a bit of the top mount behind the A-arm.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

nuke1 · 08-07-2009, 08:39 AM

looking good kevin, how do you plan to attach the lower bag mount to the control arm?

07-16-2009, 07:49 PM	#651
uno67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 185	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I love how you skipped the kitchen table and took it straight to the bedroom to get it naked out of the box.

07-17-2009, 12:11 AM	#652
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build So your wife made you sleep with the Accuair system when it arrived __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

07-18-2009, 08:24 PM	#654
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Well as you have seen I have not been able to make any progress on the Hoe but I am making progress on the funds for the Hoe! I have been working on XXL's truck allot in the last month or two and it is almost done then I can install the Accuair system before moving on to a 41 chevy truck build. I will be replacing the lower section of my DropMember with the new V3.2 C4 tube version so once I get to the chassis stage it will tie in better. Then I might use the one I have now on another project that was given to me recently for free! Yep a mostly rust free 70 LWB, factory AC, PS,PB, Auto, 396 (now trash 350 with all acc.) and 3/4 ton running gear. I have to give back the rims, tires, turbo 400, carb, seat and stereo. All parts I will not be using anyways. I am not sure what I will be doing with it but I have Ideas of a roadster blazer look. That way I will have one of each style (SWB, Tahoe and Blazer). Here are a few pics. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Otto was a bit pissed at me because I had to relocate his dog house! [IMG][/IMG]

07-18-2009, 09:26 PM	#655
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,143	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build nice score...so what ya gonna do with that extra ac you don't need?

07-20-2009, 05:11 PM	#657
NTR72GMC 2wd FTW!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SLC UTAH Posts: 673	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Lucky!!!! All i ever get for free is Volkswagens.

07-20-2009, 09:16 PM	#659
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Nice score Kevin. Much nicer than my free 69 GMC that I rescued from the blackberries... I'm sure you'll put it to good use.

08-01-2009, 11:43 PM	#662
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Back in the shop!!! Yes it is time to get the front bag mounts finished so I can install the full AccuAir system. Once the system is working and fully functional then it is back out in the cold while I do full build on a 41 Chevy pu for another customer. Then it will be time to pull the body off the Tahoe and get the chassis powder coated completely finish it up. So today I pulled it in the shop and removed the front sheet metal to gain better access to the front suspension. I then removed the mock up bag lower mount and made the 2 final mount bases for both sides. I also got my lower bag discs cut and punched but that was it for the day. In the morning I will be doing some exhaust work for XXL on his radicle HHR SS and if time allows I will work a bit more in the Tahoe after that. Here are a few pics for tonight. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

08-01-2009, 11:56 PM	#663
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build hey, progress is progress __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-02-2009, 09:32 PM	#664
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build A little more progress. I hope to have the front bags all done by the next weekend and my new C4 tubular DropMember should be here maybe by Saturday. Nate said it should be ready middle of the week(let's see if that happens or not ) Luv ya Nate! I finished most of the parts for the upper brackets but I think I want to add two more braces in the middle of my bag mount like the last pics show. They would be taller and longer with a similar hole pattern. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

08-03-2009, 12:25 AM	#666
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I knew he must have a "mentor". Just didn't know it was you. Now you guys know that mounts to the front bumper. Come one guys. Get it together. __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

08-03-2009, 06:34 AM	#667
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build California smog laws, go figure. XXL said it will work kind of like a blower but it robs less horse power since it is not belt driven Kevin LFD Inc.

08-03-2009, 06:36 AM	#668
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Padded post to change to # 667

08-05-2009, 10:48 PM	#669
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Does not look like tons of progress but I had about 6-8 hrs of just cutting, punching and getting it all set up to work properly. Next are the shock mounts and sway bar links then the AccuAir full set up Then once the body is off and the frame is mounted on the Jig I will weld it all up. Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] Last edited by Rokcrln; 08-05-2009 at 10:54 PM.

08-06-2009, 09:04 PM	#670
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Aired up and working! Now after doing some customer brake work (once the right parts come in) I can get started on the AccuAir install and How-To article. Kevin LFD Inc. Ride height [IMG][/IMG] Aired out but I will have a bump stop that holds it about 1" higher to get rid of some ball joint binding I have now. I currently have 11" of travel. [IMG][/IMG] All up [IMG][/IMG]

08-06-2009, 11:06 PM	#671
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Outstanding work. So you had to fab the upper/lower bag mounts. What does the C4DM usually use? Shockwaves?



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08-06-2009, 11:56 PM	#673
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,933	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I'm guessing you're going to incorporate the shock mount into the bottom bag plate? My mind had something similar designed when I asked Nate about setting mine up this way. I haven't made much more effort but was thinking along the lines of a double shear mount similar to the GM truck lower arms. The standard DM set-up basically uses a GM car shock (Camaro, Chevelle, etc...). So in theory, I should be able to use a Bilstein for a later model 74-77 Camaro (different p/n because they're porky vs. earlier models) which is a pretty decent shock (good enough to be factory installed on the Vette chassis). I look forward to seeing the results from another perspective. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-07-2009, 06:41 AM	#674
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Yes I had it all working on my mock up I built but just have not transfered it all over to finished parts. The shock sit behind the bag and I think I ended up with about a 7" travel shock. I will be running Q1-A's once it is all finished up so I have some tune-ability. The last pic in post #669 show a bit of the top mount behind the A-arm. Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 08-07-2009 at 06:43 AM.

08-07-2009, 08:39 AM	#675
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