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Frizzle Fry · 08-14-2007, 07:24 PM

and

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-14-2007, 09:31 PM

Awesome

tswore · 08-16-2007, 04:43 AM

wow, 16 pages of craftiness an i still want to read more. fantastic work there, i think it looks fantastic. great job on the documentation.

Frizzle Fry · 08-16-2007, 06:42 PM

Thanks guys!

Yesterday I worked on attaching the lower half of the hatch (tailgate). It's coming along and I'm taking pics as usual. There should be an update on that this weekend.

Today I finally broke down and dove into my rear-end which has had a slow-leak since I bought truck (actually another truck that I stole this rear from...). Well, I started hearing a creaking sound from the rearend and knew I couldn't let it go any longer.

When I pulled the cover I found that someone had put the diff cover on with no gasket, just silicon

So I cleaned everything up, painted the cover (why not), and finally figured out what rear ratio I have: it took ~3.1-3.2 driveshaft turns per tire revolution. So it must be a 3.07 or 3.23. Good thing I've got a torque monster under the hood

hgs_notes · 08-16-2007, 09:00 PM

That lack of gasket is actually standard procedure now. Less leaks usually.

Frizzle Fry · 08-17-2007, 12:15 AM

Ok, but silicon calking

hgs_notes · 08-17-2007, 09:16 AM

Silicone or form a gasket, yep.

herb101 · 08-17-2007, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Ok, but silicon calking

Like around the bathtub? NO. But usually black or gray silicon RTV. I don't think I have ever used a differential gasket on a reinstall, but have removed a small handfull due to leaks. Lots of new motors are going with few gaskets now too. I don't think I found a single paper gasket throughout the blown 5.4 I'm building for my Lightning (it's an 02) - lots of reusable rubber and O-rings and lots of factory silicone at the interfaces of 3 surfaces.

Herb

Frizzle Fry · 08-17-2007, 01:14 PM

Yes it was house calking

I know, I love that OE's are using o-rings. I have an LS1 for another project and I really like the no-paper-gasket aspect.

Well, I used a cork gasket and black RTV on my diff cover and all looks good

Ackattack · 08-17-2007, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Yes it was house calking

I know, I love that OE's are using o-rings. I have an LS1 for another project and I really like the no-paper-gasket aspect.

Too bad they use the stupid "torque to yield" bolts that you are supposed to replace rather than reuse them. Oh well, I still love the LS1

kyle4381 · 08-18-2007, 12:49 AM

Nice work...

Frizzle Fry · 08-18-2007, 09:55 PM

Thanks Kyle.

I now have the rust-free version of the one-piece liftgate mocked up. Still needs some minor adjustment and final welding but it fits and works, latches and all

.

Next will be the gas struts which have to be repositioned due to the different hinge geometry

These pics tell the story:

Frizzle Fry · 08-18-2007, 09:59 PM

and...

**SOON2BLAZE** · 08-19-2007, 03:01 PM

I've been following your build and the quality of your work is amazing. You have my vote for project of the year.

gringoloco · 08-19-2007, 03:16 PM

Man, this looks flippin' badass. My next project will be a Tahoe. Oh, and I'll be stealing ALL of your ideas...

glock35ipsc · 08-19-2007, 03:32 PM

Wow, that looks fantastic! How much do you think that whole assembly weighs?

Frizzle Fry · 08-19-2007, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SOON2BLAZE

I've been following your build and the quality of your work is amazing. You have my vote for project of the year.

That's quite a compliment considering all the amazing work we see on this forum!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Man, this looks flippin' badass. My next project will be a Tahoe. Oh, and I'll be stealing ALL of your ideas...

No stealing required. Everything you see here is free for the taking

Quote:

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Wow, that looks fantastic! How much do you think that whole assembly weighs?

I have yet to put it on a scale, but I can tell you this; it weighs less than a 03 Tahoe/Yukon hatch. I know this because #1 I borrowed the struts from an 03 Yukon when I was first mocking it up and that 03 door without assistance is f'n heavy! and #2 with the gas-strut/hinge geometry set to match the 03 set-up the struts were slightly too strong i.e. lighter hatch.

So this time around I'll put the upper ball studs a little higher to reduce mechanical advantage of the struts and allow for a little more travel.

**lolife99** · 08-19-2007, 08:28 PM

Absolutely AMAZING. I second the "project of the year" Nomination!

glock35ipsc · 08-20-2007, 01:01 AM

Awesome Mike, your skilz are amazing man!

Frizzle Fry · 08-21-2007, 01:05 AM

Thanks Glock

It just occurred to me that this build was partially inspired by your SWB conversion thread

Yours among a few others without which I never would have attempted such a thing

glock35ipsc · 08-21-2007, 09:28 PM

Thats funny, I went to ChevyDude's shop today and shortened the frame on Project Overkill! We even talked about your Tahoe, and your mad skills with the sheet metal. We both made the comment that we could never even start to attempt what you are doing!

I never thought I could inspire anyone...... now if it could just work on my kids!

BTW, thanks!!!!!!

ND_guy · 08-21-2007, 11:06 PM

Big Block, Tasteful body work, daily driver, and fast progress
I love this build!!!!!

glock35ipsc · 08-21-2007, 11:10 PM

This is definitely one of my favorites.

Frizzle Fry · 08-22-2007, 11:36 PM

I did a little patch on the liftgate (I assume it was rust cut out by Hart-Rod; no complaints!) Here it is:

**Hart_Rod** · 08-22-2007, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I did a little patch on the liftgate (I assume it was rust cut out by Hart-Rod; no complaints!)

Mike,

It was like that when I pulled the rubber seal off. I think it was actually stamped that way. Are you going to leave the handle on the back? Will it be functional since you're lifting from the bottom? What about the factory push button?

Awesome work as always,

. I'm missing my Burb already,

. Oh, well. I think I have found 2 more projects here,

.

08-14-2007, 07:24 PM	#376
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project and

08-14-2007, 09:31 PM	#377
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Awesome __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-16-2007, 04:43 AM	#378
tswore built not bought Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: pocatello, idaho Posts: 160	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project wow, 16 pages of craftiness an i still want to read more. fantastic work there, i think it looks fantastic. great job on the documentation.

08-16-2007, 06:42 PM	#379
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Thanks guys! Yesterday I worked on attaching the lower half of the hatch (tailgate). It's coming along and I'm taking pics as usual. There should be an update on that this weekend. Today I finally broke down and dove into my rear-end which has had a slow-leak since I bought truck (actually another truck that I stole this rear from...). Well, I started hearing a creaking sound from the rearend and knew I couldn't let it go any longer. When I pulled the cover I found that someone had put the diff cover on with no gasket, just silicon So I cleaned everything up, painted the cover (why not), and finally figured out what rear ratio I have: it took ~3.1-3.2 driveshaft turns per tire revolution. So it must be a 3.07 or 3.23. Good thing I've got a torque monster under the hood

08-16-2007, 09:00 PM	#380
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08-17-2007, 12:15 AM	#381
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Ok, but silicon calking

08-17-2007, 09:16 AM	#382
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,108	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Silicone or form a gasket, yep. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

08-17-2007, 01:14 PM	#384
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Yes it was house calking I know, I love that OE's are using o-rings. I have an LS1 for another project and I really like the no-paper-gasket aspect. Well, I used a cork gasket and black RTV on my diff cover and all looks good

08-18-2007, 12:49 AM	#386
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Nice work...

08-18-2007, 09:55 PM	#387
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Thanks Kyle. I now have the rust-free version of the one-piece liftgate mocked up. Still needs some minor adjustment and final welding but it fits and works, latches and all . Next will be the gas struts which have to be repositioned due to the different hinge geometry These pics tell the story:

08-18-2007, 09:59 PM	#388
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project and...

08-19-2007, 03:01 PM	#389
SOON2BLAZE Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southern UT Posts: 905	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I've been following your build and the quality of your work is amazing. You have my vote for project of the year.

08-19-2007, 03:16 PM	#390
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08-19-2007, 03:32 PM	#391
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08-19-2007, 08:28 PM	#393
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08-20-2007, 01:01 AM	#394
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Awesome Mike, your skilz are amazing man! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 08-20-2007 at 01:02 AM.

08-21-2007, 01:05 AM	#395
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Thanks Glock It just occurred to me that this build was partially inspired by your SWB conversion thread Yours among a few others without which I never would have attempted such a thing

08-21-2007, 09:28 PM	#396
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Thats funny, I went to ChevyDude's shop today and shortened the frame on Project Overkill! We even talked about your Tahoe, and your mad skills with the sheet metal. We both made the comment that we could never even start to attempt what you are doing! I never thought I could inspire anyone...... now if it could just work on my kids! BTW, thanks!!!!!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-21-2007, 11:06 PM	#397
ND_guy Tool Addiction=Money Shortage Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 233	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Big Block, Tasteful body work, daily driver, and fast progress I love this build!!!!! __________________ 1967 K20 400TBI SM465/NP205 posi front, Detroit locker 4.56 rear

08-21-2007, 11:10 PM	#398
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project This is definitely one of my favorites. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-22-2007, 11:36 PM	#399
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I did a little patch on the liftgate (I assume it was rust cut out by Hart-Rod; no complaints!) Here it is:

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