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5150.4.67 · 01-03-2009, 01:47 AM

I gotta ask, why solder?

5150.4.67 · 01-03-2009, 01:55 AM

BTW, your skills are phenominal! I hate big long flat panels that oil can. When I try to straighten them they often are better used as corrugated roofing!

Rokcrln · 01-03-2009, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 5150.4.67

I gotta ask, why solder?

Why not! I like to just melt stuff from time to time and body solder is a good way to go. When done right it will last forever and in the hot sun it expands the same as metal so you do not get any shadowing like you can with regular filler. Also I don't get enough chances to use it on customer builds so on my own stuff it helps keep me in practice.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**lolife99** · 01-03-2009, 09:23 AM

Amazing work!
When you started to cut down the 'burb,... I said, "Oh NO!". I really liked it as a suburban.
But now it looks really sweet. I especially like the way you moved the rear suspension.
I can see the Tahoe in a future LFD or Porterbuilt magazine ad.
NICE,... very nice.

*Retro68* · 01-04-2009, 11:54 AM

Hey Kevin, That is some very creative work you have going. The transformation will be incredible when you get to paint. I follow your builds all the time. Good luck with your business growth in 2009. Scott N.

Rokcrln · 01-04-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep

What are you using to strip it, just a DA? Is this quicker then chemical stripper (Aircraft, etc.)?

I use a DA after I go over it with a 3" right angle air grinder with a woven disk. It removes paint quick and does not dig into the metal. They do not work good on filler so if I have much to remove I will use a 36 grit disk disk on the air grinder until I can see shadows of the metal under it then swap back to the woven disk and finish it off with 180 grit on the DA. I don't know if it is faster or not then stripper but way less toxic and I can start a panel and just stop for the night. If you use stripper you can not stop until you finish that area, wash it and clean up all the mess.

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Originally Posted by Retro68

Hey Kevin, That is some very creative work you have going. The transformation will be incredible when you get to paint. I follow your builds all the time. Good luck with your business growth in 2009. Scott N.

Thanks Scott

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Ackattack · 01-14-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I use a DA after I go over it with a 3" right angle air grinder with a woven disk. It removes paint quick and does not dig into the metal. They do not work good on filler so if I have much to remove I will use a 36 grit disk disk on the air grinder until I can see shadows of the metal under it then swap back to the woven disk and finish it off with 180 grit on the DA. I don't know if it is faster or not then stripper but way less toxic and I can start a panel and just stop for the night. If you use stripper you can not stop until you finish that area, wash it and clean up all the mess.
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got a picture of this woven disk and a good place to get them?

Rokcrln · 01-14-2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ackattack

got a picture of this woven disk and a good place to get them?

I get them from Napa Auto parts for about $0.35 ea (off brand not 3M) they are also called scotch Brite disks I believe.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

VA72C10 · 01-03-2009, 07:46 PM

Looks good...really like the look!

Rokcrln · 01-03-2009, 08:33 PM

Well my wife picked up a new camera today because our old Sony was giving it up. This one is a nice 35mm Sony and I was able to get some full pics inside the shop.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

70 Suburban · 01-03-2009, 08:48 PM

man its so tempting. too bad i decided on the 65 4 door extended cab. the tohoe will be my next build

texanidiot25 · 01-03-2009, 09:16 PM

WOW, that looks crazy short. It's a toss up between your slightly shorter 'hoe and FF's longer 'hoe.

Rokcrln · 01-03-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

WOW, that looks crazy short. It's a toss up between your slightly shorter 'hoe and FF's longer 'hoe.

My WB is 2" longer than FF's and the over Tahoe is only 1/4" longer than FF's. Funny how a few small changes make big differences.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

texanidiot25 · 01-03-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

My WB is 2" longer than FF's and the over Tahoe is only 1/4" longer than FF's. Funny how a few small changes make big differences.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Ah, tricky. The proportions make it seem shorter. Or because his is laying down on air bags, giving it a bit longer look.

Never the less, I'm diggin' it.

Rokcrln · 01-04-2009, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I love it man! Looks awesome!!!

From the Artist (FF) to the Forger (LFD), thanks it means allot.

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

Ah, tricky. The proportions make it seem shorter. Or because his is laying down on air bags, giving it a bit longer look.

Never the less, I'm diggin' it.

Sure rub in the fact that he has suspension and not flat plate welded between the diff and frame in the rear and fully collapsed heated springs in front

Well I got just a bit of time out in the shop tonight. My wife came home sick from her parents so I had two kids to take care of

I started Tigging up the pass quarter and got to the point were I needed to start hammering the welds so I came in for the night instead of waking the neighbors. Here's a shot of the two small spots of damage that I guess required a tub of filler to make it go away. Aside from those few spots it is a really striate Tahoe for a starting point.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

BlueJeep · 01-04-2009, 11:16 AM

What are you using to strip it, just a DA? Is this quicker then chemical stripper (Aircraft, etc.)?

Rokcrln · 01-04-2009, 05:19 PM

Since I have had allot of people ask me "Whats that blue stuff" on other builds I thought I would show a quick 5 step answer. It is called bluing die or layout die and it is used for many different things. I use it for two main things, one being panel layout. It sprays on and when you use a scribe or just any sharp point it comes off leaving a very visible line to follow. Then I also use it for getting panels as striate as I can when doing body work or metal finishing. Let me be the first to say I am not that great at metal finishing but everything I practice I get a very small amount better. So after welding the seam and working it with a hammer and dolly every step of the way I feel it is almost done but needs a little touch up here and there. So I spray the die on the panel and let it dry for about 10 mins then go over it with a body file to show thew highs and lows.

Then I use the hammer and dolly on the real lows and some on the real highs then I hit it with a long board with 40grit. After that I hammer and dolly more on the low spots and hit again with the long board. I keep repeating this process until I am happy with the results. In this case I would say my lows are only about a 1/6" to 3/32" in the bad spots so I will leave it here and finish it off with lead later this week after I get the other side in the same shape.

In these pics the very front and back of the seam are not complete but it gives you the idea anyways.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

woodwright · 01-04-2009, 09:25 PM

Where do you get the spray blueing?

Rokcrln · 01-07-2009, 12:58 AM

Another possible direction would be the 60-66 truck handles and door pockets. I just checked the body curve with a contour tool and they are almost exactly the same. The Handle if I remember correctly they operate the same and would be easy to do.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**88JRFAN** · 01-07-2009, 01:12 AM

I like the look of the 60-66 truck handles better. Plus you can even get rid of the stock lock's. Would be better and easier to mount.

Frizzle Fry · 01-03-2009, 10:43 PM

I love it man! Looks awesome!!!

gringoloco · 01-05-2009, 12:00 AM

What about the Blazer?! A little birdie told me there was some cool stuff in store...

nuke1 · 01-05-2009, 12:01 AM

i use dykem also kevin, works great, and that is one fine 41!

MrBeast · 01-05-2009, 12:11 AM

Dykem is good, also I use some stuff that is made by krylon, it is pretty good as well, I actually like it better because it is darker.

Rokcrln · 01-05-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

What about the Blazer?! A little birdie told me there was some cool stuff in store...

We made a business decision and decided the Tahoe would be a better place to put the time and money so the Blazer will be going down the road cheap! I just need to get the parts together for pic's so I can post it.

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Originally Posted by MrBeast

Dykem is good, also I use some stuff that is made by krylon, it is pretty good as well, I actually like it better because it is darker.

How does the other stuff clean up. A little brake kleen and the Dykem wipes right off. Also what is the name of the Krylon stuff $ ?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

01-03-2009, 01:47 AM	#1
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I gotta ask, why solder?

01-03-2009, 01:55 AM	#2
5150.4.67 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 411	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build BTW, your skills are phenominal! I hate big long flat panels that oil can. When I try to straighten them they often are better used as corrugated roofing! Last edited by 5150.4.67; 01-03-2009 at 01:55 AM.

01-03-2009, 09:23 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,685	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Amazing work! When you started to cut down the 'burb,... I said, "Oh NO!". I really liked it as a suburban. But now it looks really sweet. I especially like the way you moved the rear suspension. I can see the Tahoe in a future LFD or Porterbuilt magazine ad. NICE,... very nice. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-04-2009, 11:54 AM	#5
Retro68 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mesa Arizona Posts: 294	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Hey Kevin, That is some very creative work you have going. The transformation will be incredible when you get to paint. I follow your builds all the time. Good luck with your business growth in 2009. Scott N.

01-03-2009, 07:46 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Looks good...really like the look! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-03-2009, 08:33 PM	#10
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Well my wife picked up a new camera today because our old Sony was giving it up. This one is a nice 35mm Sony and I was able to get some full pics inside the shop. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-03-2009, 08:48 PM	#11
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build man its so tempting. too bad i decided on the 65 4 door extended cab. the tohoe will be my next build

01-03-2009, 09:16 PM	#12
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build WOW, that looks crazy short. It's a toss up between your slightly shorter 'hoe and FF's longer 'hoe.

01-04-2009, 11:16 AM	#16
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build What are you using to strip it, just a DA? Is this quicker then chemical stripper (Aircraft, etc.)? __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

01-04-2009, 05:19 PM	#17
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Since I have had allot of people ask me "Whats that blue stuff" on other builds I thought I would show a quick 5 step answer. It is called bluing die or layout die and it is used for many different things. I use it for two main things, one being panel layout. It sprays on and when you use a scribe or just any sharp point it comes off leaving a very visible line to follow. Then I also use it for getting panels as striate as I can when doing body work or metal finishing. Let me be the first to say I am not that great at metal finishing but everything I practice I get a very small amount better. So after welding the seam and working it with a hammer and dolly every step of the way I feel it is almost done but needs a little touch up here and there. So I spray the die on the panel and let it dry for about 10 mins then go over it with a body file to show thew highs and lows. Then I use the hammer and dolly on the real lows and some on the real highs then I hit it with a long board with 40grit. After that I hammer and dolly more on the low spots and hit again with the long board. I keep repeating this process until I am happy with the results. In this case I would say my lows are only about a 1/6" to 3/32" in the bad spots so I will leave it here and finish it off with lead later this week after I get the other side in the same shape. In these pics the very front and back of the seam are not complete but it gives you the idea anyways. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-04-2009, 09:25 PM	#18
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Where do you get the spray blueing? __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

01-07-2009, 12:58 AM	#19
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Another possible direction would be the 60-66 truck handles and door pockets. I just checked the body curve with a contour tool and they are almost exactly the same. The Handle if I remember correctly they operate the same and would be easy to do. Kevin LFD Inc.

01-07-2009, 01:12 AM	#20
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I like the look of the 60-66 truck handles better. Plus you can even get rid of the stock lock's. Would be better and easier to mount. __________________ Daren 04 Chevy Extend cab 2500HD 6.0 Liter 4x4 71 CHEVY 3/4 4X4 402 BB, th400/np205, dana44/eaton ho52 w/4:10-TOY Rip El Jay RIP BOBBO'S MOM

01-03-2009, 10:43 PM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build I love it man! Looks awesome!!!

01-05-2009, 12:00 AM	#22
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01-05-2009, 12:01 AM	#23
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build i use dykem also kevin, works great, and that is one fine 41! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

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MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Dykem is good, also I use some stuff that is made by krylon, it is pretty good as well, I actually like it better because it is darker. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

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