LFD's low buck truck build!

[sick69]

this is gonna be a pretty cool thread.

although we are all starting to sound like kevin groupies.
sorry but my shirt is staying on!

later,
Frank

[70 net440]

Cool build. 21 degrees, not bad, we were near single digits here the last few nights. Besides, you live in WINTERS.

[Rokcrln]

Yes I know it is "Winters" but still this is California is it not! The worst part is I have a 1200sq ft shop with a fire place and two propain heaters and yet I am working out in the driveway!
Well I think I will be doing plug wires tomarrow, what do you think? The header gaskets are in and it sounds better but they are still cr@p headers. I found a leak in the radiator, it looks like somthing was bumped into it and caused a hole in a fin. I still need to time it and check the advance on the HEI. What should this timming be set at? It has been so long since I have worked on a carbed motor How do you like the seats (2005 Tahoe) Also parts that were tossed in with the deal. Has anyone used these for front seats?

Well their is now another 6.5hrs in this truck for a total 9 hours of work and 5 hours for pick up and off loading (both trucks and parts).

Kevin
LFD Inc
Total $226.20
and 14hrs

[nevada70chev]

hey, this is really cool. helps alot with what can be done. thanks, i'll stay tuned....

[ntroach454]

Awsome project, Ill be watching this one closely!

[msgross]

I think that HEI ran best @ 12'ish on mine. Almost off the scale but hey "whatever it takes"///

[sick69]

I've had hei's run great anywhere between 8 and 12 degrees just depends on the engine

also i've been told there is a difference for altitude but that could be just a rumor. I always start at 8 and work from there

Frank

[IvelDesigns]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

How do you like the seats (2005 Tahoe) Also parts that were tossed in with the deal. Has anyone used these for front seats?

i think i just found the seats for my build. Those look pretty sweet in there. Just need to find myself a black set.

are they full power for each seat? if so, do you plan to wire them up?

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by IvelDesigns

i think i just found the seats for my build. Those look pretty sweet in there. Just need to find myself a black set.

are they full power for each seat? if so, do you plan to wire them up?

No they are not power at all and do not adjust at all. They are the rear seats in a Tahoe and fold up and pop out, you carry them like a sutecase! I do not think they would make a very good front seat. I just put them in their to get them out of the weather untill I find a front seat I want to use. Also I think they are designed to be right next to each other to make the center seat because each seat has half a center seat belt I think they would be great for the rear seats in a Blazer or Burb with the matching full power front seat out of the same vehical.

Thanks for the HEI info I think I used to run about 10.5 to 11 in my 327 64 nova but it has been awhile.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[trkklr77]

id like to donate a little cash to your project if you trade me your rims for my truck ralley's 15 x 8"s

[Jtrux]

...really makes me motivated to get outside and finish putting my engine together (yes...I have all the parts, just lazy I guess).

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by trkklr77

id like to donate a little cash to your project if you trade me your rims for my truck ralley's 15 x 8"s

Get me a pic of your rims! I also have new center caps that are kind of bullit shapped with matching lugs all still wrapped!

Originally Posted by Jtrux

...really makes me motivated to get outside and finish putting my engine together (yes...I have all the parts, just lazy I guess).

It is very surprising how much less work it is to just get it done than you thought it would be. I find I will spend more time finding reasons not to do somthing that it would have taken just to do it.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[72armyswbtruck]

Dams, soemone beat me to those rims....

[Rokcrln]

Well just like we all know too well the $ are starting to add up. I went to time this thing today and the HEI's advance is all coroded and froze solid. I shopped around for a new one and the best one I found for the money was thru summit (sum-85000R1 for $85.88) w/handling it was 96.83 to my door. I also needed new wires and the best value I found for 8m wires w/90* plug ends for my headers was from Napa for $34.31 (part# 7002.44). This adds a total of $131.14 to our build. If I was not trying to keep this a low buck build I would have gone with DUI's HEI for about $255. but the one from summit will work just fine for my needs.

Kevin
LFD Inc.
Total $357.34
and 14hrs

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by trkklr77

id like to donate a little cash to your project if you trade me your rims for my truck ralley's 15 x 8"s

Here are the caps, screws, lug washers and lugs that I have for the rims!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Free parts to good home

These parts are not for sale and I do not want any money offers. I am doing this to try and help out board members that can not afford some parts they might need. If I find out anyone is wanting a part so they can resell it to ANYONE the deal is off and I will scrap it all. I am trying to do a good thing here so don't screw it up for everyone else.

Ok do not PM me for any parts! List it here on the board so no one can feel they were side tracked or skipped over. Also I do not want to ship any of this stuff so if you are first in line but need it shipped and guy #27 wants the part and will pick it up in a timely manor it is his first!


#2 chevy tailgate not good at all but no visable rust, just bowed and dented.

#3 69-72 rear sliding window, dirst but slides and locks easily.

#4 69-70 grill (yr?) out side is toast but he eag crate is good with only one missing fin. All the attachments are good.


#6 67 small back window Good glass

#7 67 glove box door (327 on tag)

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Draggn66]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I shopped around for a new one and the best one I found for the money was thru summit (sum-85000R1 for $85.88) w/handling it was 96.83 to my door.

Hey Kevin that's the dizzy I went with and I'm happy with it

[jimmydean]

How much to ship me that rear slider?

[Rokcrln]

Next up!




#12 gas tank. does not look like it is rusted inside.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

And more!


#15 Red visors and mounting hardware.


#17 under dash wiring. ??????


Kevin
LFD Inc.

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by jimmydean

How much to ship me that rear slider?

I will put you down as the first alternate as I do not want to ship!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[meathead95]

i could use a tail light wiring harness. skip white on ebay sells complete hei's for less then $60

[msgross]

wish I was in CA (did I just say that?)

I could use a few cab patch panels (ones that aren't repop'd yet...my luck)

[hotrodhomi]

Kevin,
I would like to pick up the lower trim the the heater control. My heater control just broke.
What kind of parts do you need?

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by meathead95

i could use a tail light wiring harness. skip white on ebay sells complete hei's for less then $60

I will check it out and let you know.

I checked it out and teh tail light wiring was missing on the pass side and the drivers side has had about 6 trailer splices wired in. It will be going in the trash.