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Rokcrln · 02-25-2007, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob Moore

I gather, after looking at the pictures, this is a lot like the fleetside tailgate hardware?

Yes it is almost just like the fleet side set up but this one is all bolt in.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**Hart_Rod** · 02-25-2007, 10:29 AM

Here's some pics of mine. I purchased the complete bed and tailgate from Mar-K, all I had to do was bolt it together,

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MAR-Ktech · 02-27-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

The kit is from Mar-K and if anyone has a contact with them please send them this link so they can update their directions.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Sorry it took a while to get back. We appreciate the comments and suggestions about our product. The updated instructions for the tailgate "gate keeper" have been posted on the website, http://www.mar-k.com/54-87TGlinkassy.pdf . Kevin, thanks especially for your thoughtful criticism and suggestions. We truly appreciate them and your patience in working with the product. All your comments have been addressed in the new instructions posted. And we supply 1/2" bolts instead of the 3/4" bolts you received.

By the way, this will be one great looking truck. We are really looking forward to seeing the final result.
Mar-Ktech

basketcase · 03-03-2007, 02:07 AM

This looks like just what I'm looking for. I want to dump the chains and will be replacing my beat up tailgate too.

Tom

Rokcrln · 03-03-2007, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MAR-Ktech

Sorry it took a while to get back.
Mar-Ktech

No problem at all, I think it is great that you guys check into your products and make changes as needed. I like to post info to help out other board members on what I find or do. Your product is a top notch piece and works great with a few tweaks. Now if you have fixed the tweaking end of it, well that makes it that much better for the average person who wants to really clean up the back end of their truck and get rid of the ungly-noisy chains.
If I had a step side of my own I would definetly buy a set of these for my self. Luckly all my trucks are fully developed from the factory and do not require them

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jugernot · 03-04-2007, 12:19 AM

Today Kevin spent the day finishing up some small details.
1. He mounted the seats and added bracing on the underside of the floor pan.

2. He also installed the billet bulkhead fitting for the Vintage Air AC unit. The plans are to hide the AC hoses inside the fender.

3. Welded up some useless holes inside the cab, ground them down, applied body filler and sanded them.

4. He block sanded the roof, interior and firewall.

While Kevin was very busy doing all that, It took me all day to block sand the bed with three different grits of sand paper.

We only have the inner fender wells, rear step fenders, and some small miscellanous pieces left to sand. Then it should be painted very very soon.

jugernot · 03-04-2007, 12:24 AM

I can't forget a picture of the bed that took me all day to sand.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-04-2007, 10:08 AM

I have a question about the firewall gutter that you shaved how did you guys go about the rear section weld it in and then grind it down? I have the front almost done the the back is a real pain.

Rokcrln · 03-04-2007, 10:16 AM

3x1/16" grinding wheels in a die grinder on edge. It is the most fun you can have with your pants on

Almost for got I also TIG'd that area so I would have great penitration and not alot of build up.
So where are your pics! This info isn't free you know!!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

19GMC63 · 03-06-2007, 11:39 PM

wow, amazing work.
That gas cap idea is awesome.... you need to make me one of those.

One question, how does the filler tube attach to that setup?

skokie · 03-07-2007, 12:29 AM

Jugernot. Do those seats put you up kinda high or is it just the pic? Nice seats those. I have the cloth version of those in my 2001 sierra.

randomhero472 · 03-07-2007, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by skokie

Jugernot. Do those seats put you up kinda high or is it just the pic? Nice seats those. I have the cloth version of those in my 2001 sierra.

i have some in my 67, and yes them do seem to seat you a little high, but they sure are comfy

jugernot · 03-07-2007, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skokie

Jugernot. Do those seats put you up kinda high or is it just the pic? Nice seats those. I have the cloth version of those in my 2001 sierra.

Yes, but I'm only 5'8 medium build. I sat it them when we did a mock up and I fit nicely.

We have not finished the gas filler neck set up yet. But Kevin has some ideas.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-11-2007, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

3x1/16" grinding wheels in a die grinder on edge. It is the most fun you can have with your pants on

Almost for got I also TIG'd that area so I would have great penitration and not alot of build up.
So where are your pics! This info isn't free you know!!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Im getting there been busy with poison oak the last week it likes to keep me company sometimes.

jay-dawg · 03-11-2007, 01:13 PM

I like that gas filler on the step bed. Thanks for the idea!

BP68 · 03-12-2007, 05:02 PM

I am curious abou the placement of the a/c and heater pass thru.
Where exactly will they feed up into the engine compartment, and how are you planning on sealing up the lines comming into the cab. Are you going to make a panel or something that covers the kick panel vent hole and then pass the lines thru it?

I really like that placement and I am thinking of trying it on my project.

Keep up the good work!!

Rokcrln · 03-17-2007, 10:32 PM

The lines pass thru a bulk head fitting and they seal then selves.

Quick up date as of today. I have about 6 pin holes to fix in the cab before it goes out for sealing, one small dent in the new set and need to start body work on the tail gate. The rest of the truck had its last block sanding today down to 600grit and is ready to go out and get white epoxy sealer sprayed on. Then it comes back and gets a quick 600grit scuff then color and clear

This thing turned out so damb straite that it will look unbelivable once it gets sprayed. I can't wait to finally get color on it, it's been a long road since he first bought this truck.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 03-18-2007, 05:34 PM

It's getting closer! I just brought one load back from the rent a booth in Sac. We got it all sealed and I have two more loads to go get. Now we will let it cure for about 2 days then start 600 wet sanding and get it all ready to shoot with B/C in about 2 weeks.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-18-2007, 05:49 PM

Hey kevin thanks for the info heres the half way pics hopefully I ll have er done this evening and ready for mud.. Thnaks for helpin out a newbe to metal work..

*72CSTC5* · 03-18-2007, 05:54 PM

Hey Rock, why are you letting the sealer dry and then wetsanding, you should have just went wet on wet with the sealer, color, and then clear. I just check my base before I clear to make sure none of the sealer had trash in it. If it does I just lightly "nib" that spot and blow more color and clear.

Rokcrln · 03-18-2007, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Hey Rock, why are you letting the sealer dry and then wetsanding, you should have just went wet on wet with the sealer, color, and then clear. I just check my base before I clear to make sure none of the sealer had trash in it. If it does I just lightly "nib" that spot and blow more color and clear.

This is just the way we went with it. 6 of 1... This just gives us a chance to check for any flaws before color goes on. We are spending almost 2k on base and clear so I did not want any problems in the end. Plus a nice glass finish before color should give for a nicer lay down I hope.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*72CSTC5* · 03-18-2007, 09:54 PM

Good luck with it. Shoot me some pics when you get it done. I am just finishing up my neighbors Harley Electra Glide, I changed the color to Black. Blocked it from start to finish, shaved the rear fender, aftermarket front fender bodyworked completely front to back, side to side and then wet sanded with 1500 then 2000 and buffed with a 3" mini buffer. Whew, I am ready to get done with that thing.

jugernot · 03-18-2007, 11:01 PM

I know the pictures really do not show how nice it looks in person. I can't wait to make it back over on Sunday to see what it looks like. Hard to believe that after a SEVEN YEAR construction it will finally have some paint on it. Yeah.

68Mike · 03-19-2007, 11:39 AM

I just spent the last 30 minutes with my head glued to this build up. Here's how I looked while watching

AWESOME is all I can say. Keep up the great work.

Sonny · 03-19-2007, 12:25 PM

Hey Kevin,

Why did you cover up the wiper holes on the cowl? Is this one of those yet to be revealed mods?

02-25-2007, 10:29 AM	#227
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,827	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Here's some pics of mine. I purchased the complete bed and tailgate from Mar-K, all I had to do was bolt it together, . Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 02-25-2007 at 10:32 AM.

03-03-2007, 02:07 AM	#229
basketcase Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Edgerton OH USA Posts: 627	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! This looks like just what I'm looking for. I want to dump the chains and will be replacing my beat up tailgate too. Tom __________________ '69 swb stepside in progress. '59 Corvette lifetime project

03-04-2007, 12:19 AM	#231
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Today Kevin spent the day finishing up some small details. 1. He mounted the seats and added bracing on the underside of the floor pan. 2. He also installed the billet bulkhead fitting for the Vintage Air AC unit. The plans are to hide the AC hoses inside the fender. 3. Welded up some useless holes inside the cab, ground them down, applied body filler and sanded them. 4. He block sanded the roof, interior and firewall. While Kevin was very busy doing all that, It took me all day to block sand the bed with three different grits of sand paper. We only have the inner fender wells, rear step fenders, and some small miscellanous pieces left to sand. Then it should be painted very very soon. Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

03-04-2007, 12:24 AM	#232
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! I can't forget a picture of the bed that took me all day to sand. Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

03-04-2007, 10:08 AM	#233
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! I have a question about the firewall gutter that you shaved how did you guys go about the rear section weld it in and then grind it down? I have the front almost done the the back is a real pain. __________________ 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..

03-04-2007, 10:16 AM	#234
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! 3x1/16" grinding wheels in a die grinder on edge. It is the most fun you can have with your pants on Almost for got I also TIG'd that area so I would have great penitration and not alot of build up. So where are your pics! This info isn't free you know!! Kevin LFD Inc. Last edited by Rokcrln; 03-04-2007 at 10:17 AM.

03-06-2007, 11:39 PM	#235
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! wow, amazing work. That gas cap idea is awesome.... you need to make me one of those. One question, how does the filler tube attach to that setup?

03-07-2007, 12:29 AM	#236
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,300	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Jugernot. Do those seats put you up kinda high or is it just the pic? Nice seats those. I have the cloth version of those in my 2001 sierra. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234 Last edited by skokie; 03-07-2007 at 12:29 AM.

03-11-2007, 01:13 PM	#240
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! I like that gas filler on the step bed. Thanks for the idea! __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

03-12-2007, 05:02 PM	#241
BP68 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Olive Branch, MS Posts: 824	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! I am curious abou the placement of the a/c and heater pass thru. Where exactly will they feed up into the engine compartment, and how are you planning on sealing up the lines comming into the cab. Are you going to make a panel or something that covers the kick panel vent hole and then pass the lines thru it? I really like that placement and I am thinking of trying it on my project. Keep up the good work!! __________________ 68 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 06 Chevy Ext Cab Fleetside 03 Grand Prix GTP My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269999

03-17-2007, 10:32 PM	#242
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! The lines pass thru a bulk head fitting and they seal then selves. Quick up date as of today. I have about 6 pin holes to fix in the cab before it goes out for sealing, one small dent in the new set and need to start body work on the tail gate. The rest of the truck had its last block sanding today down to 600grit and is ready to go out and get white epoxy sealer sprayed on. Then it comes back and gets a quick 600grit scuff then color and clear This thing turned out so damb straite that it will look unbelivable once it gets sprayed. I can't wait to finally get color on it, it's been a long road since he first bought this truck. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 03-17-2007 at 10:33 PM.

03-18-2007, 05:34 PM	#243
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! It's getting closer! I just brought one load back from the rent a booth in Sac. We got it all sealed and I have two more loads to go get. Now we will let it cure for about 2 days then start 600 wet sanding and get it all ready to shoot with B/C in about 2 weeks. Kevin LFD Inc. Attached Images

03-18-2007, 05:49 PM	#244
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Hey kevin thanks for the info heres the half way pics hopefully I ll have er done this evening and ready for mud.. Thnaks for helpin out a newbe to metal work.. Attached Images __________________ 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..

03-18-2007, 05:54 PM	#245
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Hey Rock, why are you letting the sealer dry and then wetsanding, you should have just went wet on wet with the sealer, color, and then clear. I just check my base before I clear to make sure none of the sealer had trash in it. If it does I just lightly "nib" that spot and blow more color and clear.

03-18-2007, 09:54 PM	#247
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Good luck with it. Shoot me some pics when you get it done. I am just finishing up my neighbors Harley Electra Glide, I changed the color to Black. Blocked it from start to finish, shaved the rear fender, aftermarket front fender bodyworked completely front to back, side to side and then wet sanded with 1500 then 2000 and buffed with a 3" mini buffer. Whew, I am ready to get done with that thing.



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03-18-2007, 11:01 PM	#248
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! I know the pictures really do not show how nice it looks in person. I can't wait to make it back over on Sunday to see what it looks like. Hard to believe that after a SEVEN YEAR construction it will finally have some paint on it. Yeah. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

03-19-2007, 11:39 AM	#249
68Mike Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Salinas,Ca 93906 Posts: 502	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! I just spent the last 30 minutes with my head glued to this build up. Here's how I looked while watching AWESOME is all I can say. Keep up the great work. __________________ Mike Currents: '74 Cheyenne Super C30 Camper Special 3+3 aka "Sucia30" Past: '79 C10 BIG 10 (Sold) 69 CST LWB - Always a "Work in progress" true work truck (stolen) 05 GSXR 750 it has a pretty paint job _wrecked 72 SWB full frame restoration -sold! 71 CST K5 Blazer 4x4 (soon to be 2wd)-project - sold! C10 Club 2012 Brothers Show Video http://youtu.be/pUeV2vP7Wpo

03-19-2007, 12:25 PM	#250
Sonny Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Centerville, GA Posts: 240	Re: Project Lemon Drop: anything but stock! Hey Kevin, Why did you cover up the wiper holes on the cowl? Is this one of those yet to be revealed mods?

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