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rcrahn · 11-27-2009, 10:19 AM

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Great metal work Kevin! Appreciate all your pointers along with the pics
Sure would like to do the firewall on my 67 like this
Will be watching closely how you setup the AC feedthru
I used a Vintage Air Sure Fit system on our 69 Firebird. A good system except the one thing I don't like is the feedthru at the firewall. It's kinda cheap looking plastic and the hoses come out to the engine bay at wierd angles. Next time I want a much cleaner setup, maybe even hide it away from view.

Rokcrln · 11-27-2009, 11:16 PM

Today was a productive day after my honey do list was complete. I had to get all the out side lights up before I was distracted out in the shop LOL!

Then I started on the A/C unit mounts so nothing would bolt through the fire wall like they are designed for. I made a simple little bracket for above the trans hump that holds a stud for the unit to bolt. I also welded a bolt to the top side of the lower dash lip and then added a caged nut to the fire wall and a small bracket to the back of the unit. I did LowBuck and Lemon Drop this way and so far so good. I also got the last plate installed on the fire wall and just need to grind down the welds.

I then started the new cowl for the truck. I took a factory radio delete cowl and sliced it up for parts then started reworking the good cowl. I still have plenty of work to do to get it finished up but should be done with the entire project Sunday. What do you think of the cowl?? This is the first time I have done one this way (owners idea not mine) and I think it looks slick!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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**lolife99** · 11-27-2009, 11:44 PM

I'm diggin the new cowl!
Which was easier?
This one?
Or a filled cowl with wiper arm holes?

Rokcrln · 11-27-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

I'm diggin the new cowl!
Which was easier?
This one?
Or a filled cowl with wiper arm holes?

Filling a cowl is about twice as fast ( I have a template for blanking them off with wipers) but this has a very clean stock/modded look.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

killer71 · 11-28-2009, 09:51 AM

cowl looks good!

mcbassin · 11-28-2009, 10:26 AM

The cowl looks good! Just wondering if the owner has a plan for wipers? Or not planning on driving it in the rain? He is in CA right? It doesn't rain there anyway.

It seems like the Vintage Air setup hangs pretty low under the dash. I assume they make it so it doesn't hang any lower than the OEM unit? Keep it up!

Rokcrln · 11-28-2009, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

The cowl looks good! Just wondering if the owner has a plan for wipers? Or not planning on driving it in the rain? He is in CA right? It doesn't rain there anyway.

It seems like the Vintage Air setup hangs pretty low under the dash. I assume they make it so it doesn't hang any lower than the OEM unit? Keep it up!

Yes it will be a garage queen on the rainy days but driven the heck out of the rest of the time. The A/C is as tight as it can be just like the rest of the after market units and is higher then stock. I have the same unit in LowBuck and it sits just like this one does and with black carpet it just disappears.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

mcbassin · 11-28-2009, 01:07 PM

Thanks Kevin, You drive low buck all the time right? How do you like the Vintage Air setup? Keeps you warm and cool? any issues with the vents, hoses, controls? I want to buy one of these kits for a daily driver, just have a hard time justifying $1125.

Rokcrln · 11-28-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Thanks Kevin, You drive low buck all the time right? How do you like the Vintage Air setup? Keeps you warm and cool? any issues with the vents, hoses, controls? I want to buy one of these kits for a daily driver, just have a hard time justifying $1125.

The only thing I do not like is the center dash vent. The stock one is fed from both sides of the vent and the new one V.A. sends is fed from the passenger side and this causes all the air to blow to the driver. It is great for the driver but the center rider will not get any air. I think if you wanted you could use an original center vent and split the new supply tube and feed from both sides.
Other than that it is a great system and I will be putting one just like it into the 4Dr Tahoe I am building as well.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

POPO1984 · 11-28-2009, 08:14 PM

That cowl looks great man i might have to send mine out too you

Rokcrln · 11-28-2009, 09:33 PM

Well I have a few old gas line holes to fill in the floor once I flip it up and I also need to drill the holes for the 68 style door mirrors and then it is ready for pick up!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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**lolife99** · 11-28-2009, 09:46 PM

Can't you talk him out of using those ugly '68 mirrors?
All that custom work and those mirrors?
I have them on my '69,... but not by choice.

Rokcrln · 11-28-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Can't you talk him out of using those ugly '68 mirrors?
All that custom work and those mirrors?
I have them on my '69,... but not by choice.

I have them on LowBuck by choice

I think they are 68 I have , 3 bolt flange and a small round mirror? If not 68 it is still the style he is using and yes their is a lot of work done but none of it will stand out. Just basically a stock looking truck

Kevin
LFD Inc.

PipsC10 · 11-28-2009, 10:33 PM

when can I dop my cab off for the same treatment?

mcbassin · 11-28-2009, 10:48 PM

The finished cab looks great! I'm wondering if the finish we see in the photo is bare metal or have you put some kind of rust inhibiting primer?

Rokcrln · 11-28-2009, 11:05 PM

Just Gibbs brand oil and yes it can be painted right over!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

greystoke · 11-29-2009, 01:19 PM

the lights look great

Love how you mounted the VA, I think i'm going with the all electric version...right now it's not looking good for a christmas gift

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-29-2009, 01:54 PM

Since no one asked I will. whats up with the drawin on the wall???

Rokcrln · 11-29-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Since no one asked I will. whats up with the drawin on the wall???

Just a project I am working on for my son in my spare time

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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cstm68 · 11-29-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Just a project I am working on for my son in my spare time

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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please say this will somehow be gas powered

**kev2809** · 11-29-2009, 02:50 PM

lol damn thats a nice toy your building your for your son. i love watching these builds, you make EVERYTHING look too easy...great work

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-29-2009, 02:54 PM

Very cool I had seen that before but did not know you were making it into a pick up thanks.. Thread hijack off back to out regularly scheduled program.

Rokcrln · 11-29-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cstm68

please say this will somehow be gas powered

Gas, Elect or pull power I have not decided yet

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Originally Posted by kev2809

lol damn thats a nice toy your building your for your son. i love watching these builds, you make EVERYTHING look too easy...great work

Thanks I am glad you enjoy the builds!

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Very cool I had seen that before but did not know you were making it into a pick up thanks.. Thread hijack off back to out regularly scheduled program.

Yeah it is my own design I have been working of for quit some time now. This is a half size drawing of the roadster P/U.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*Puropedo* · 11-29-2009, 06:20 PM

Looking good! What size of wheels are you going to be using for your son's roadster truck? Man that is one lucky kid! Girls are going to be chasing him down the street with that kind of truck..

lyrikz · 11-29-2009, 07:15 PM

Thats the project you wont do a build thread on but constantly tease us with pics. ahaha

BUILD THREAD IMMEDIATELY. LOL.

Looks REALLy good kevin

11-27-2009, 10:19 AM	#101
rcrahn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The West Posts: 767	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" Subscribed.... Great metal work Kevin! Appreciate all your pointers along with the pics Sure would like to do the firewall on my 67 like this Will be watching closely how you setup the AC feedthru I used a Vintage Air Sure Fit system on our 69 Firebird. A good system except the one thing I don't like is the feedthru at the firewall. It's kinda cheap looking plastic and the hoses come out to the engine bay at wierd angles. Next time I want a much cleaner setup, maybe even hide it away from view.

11-27-2009, 11:16 PM	#102
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" Today was a productive day after my honey do list was complete. I had to get all the out side lights up before I was distracted out in the shop LOL! Then I started on the A/C unit mounts so nothing would bolt through the fire wall like they are designed for. I made a simple little bracket for above the trans hump that holds a stud for the unit to bolt. I also welded a bolt to the top side of the lower dash lip and then added a caged nut to the fire wall and a small bracket to the back of the unit. I did LowBuck and Lemon Drop this way and so far so good. I also got the last plate installed on the fire wall and just need to grind down the welds. I then started the new cowl for the truck. I took a factory radio delete cowl and sliced it up for parts then started reworking the good cowl. I still have plenty of work to do to get it finished up but should be done with the entire project Sunday. What do you think of the cowl?? This is the first time I have done one this way (owners idea not mine) and I think it looks slick! Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

11-27-2009, 11:44 PM	#103
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" I'm diggin the new cowl! Which was easier? This one? Or a filled cowl with wiper arm holes? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 11-27-2009 at 11:45 PM.

11-28-2009, 09:51 AM	#105
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" cowl looks good! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

11-28-2009, 10:26 AM	#106
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" The cowl looks good! Just wondering if the owner has a plan for wipers? Or not planning on driving it in the rain? He is in CA right? It doesn't rain there anyway. It seems like the Vintage Air setup hangs pretty low under the dash. I assume they make it so it doesn't hang any lower than the OEM unit? Keep it up! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-28-2009, 01:07 PM	#108
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" Thanks Kevin, You drive low buck all the time right? How do you like the Vintage Air setup? Keeps you warm and cool? any issues with the vents, hoses, controls? I want to buy one of these kits for a daily driver, just have a hard time justifying $1125. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-28-2009, 08:14 PM	#110
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" That cowl looks great man i might have to send mine out too you __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

11-28-2009, 09:33 PM	#111
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" Well I have a few old gas line holes to fill in the floor once I flip it up and I also need to drill the holes for the 68 style door mirrors and then it is ready for pick up! Kevin LFD Inc. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

11-28-2009, 09:46 PM	#112
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" Can't you talk him out of using those ugly '68 mirrors? All that custom work and those mirrors? I have them on my '69,... but not by choice. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

11-28-2009, 10:33 PM	#114
PipsC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Oakdale, Ca Posts: 655	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" when can I dop my cab off for the same treatment? __________________ 1970 2wd short/fleet 350/350 Project "iced green dream" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272702 2006 Toyota Tacoma double cab 4x4

11-28-2009, 10:48 PM	#115
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" The finished cab looks great! I'm wondering if the finish we see in the photo is bare metal or have you put some kind of rust inhibiting primer? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-28-2009, 11:05 PM	#116
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" Just Gibbs brand oil and yes it can be painted right over! Kevin LFD Inc.

11-29-2009, 01:19 PM	#117
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" the lights look great Love how you mounted the VA, I think i'm going with the all electric version...right now it's not looking good for a christmas gift __________________ "Fear makes the wolf look bigger" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305629

11-29-2009, 01:54 PM	#118
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" Since no one asked I will. whats up with the drawin on the wall??? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-29-2009, 02:50 PM	#121
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,143	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" lol damn thats a nice toy your building your for your son. i love watching these builds, you make EVERYTHING look too easy...great work __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]



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11-29-2009, 02:54 PM	#122
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" Very cool I had seen that before but did not know you were making it into a pick up thanks.. Thread hijack off back to out regularly scheduled program. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-29-2009, 06:20 PM	#124
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" Looking good! What size of wheels are you going to be using for your son's roadster truck? Man that is one lucky kid! Girls are going to be chasing him down the street with that kind of truck..

11-29-2009, 07:15 PM	#125
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,041	Re: LFD's project white lightning -- 1968 fleetside "basically stock" Thats the project you wont do a build thread on but constantly tease us with pics. ahaha BUILD THREAD IMMEDIATELY. LOL. Looks REALLy good kevin __________________ New project. 1971 Twin Turbo blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676047 My new YOUTUBE channel.. Videos of my truck and a current walk around. Lyrikz74 Youtube channel *DONE! SOLD!* My 1971 stepside build thread My Build Thread UPDATED 6/11. DONE and sold.

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