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**Palf70Step** · 08-23-2009, 05:47 PM

For all us tall folks, how much floor space you losing with it Kevin? It looks like it might be cramped in there now (at leas for my size 14s)

Rokcrln · 08-23-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

For all us tall folks, how much floor space you losing with it Kevin? It looks like it might be cramped in there now (at leas for my size 14s)

Well the tub is above the dimmer switch and stops about 3.5" to the left of the steering column. It comes into the cab about 3" at the farthest point. So unless you drive with your feet up under the dash then it is not a problem. I think even for the shifter guys it would still work just fine. Now if you try and go this low with the same size tire but using stock suspension expect to cut out a lot more! The PorterBuilt DropMember moves everything forward a few inches and this really helps.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 08-23-2009, 08:15 PM

Lets see if this works!

Tahoe1-2.flv video by rokcrln - Photobucket

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Rokcrln · 08-23-2009, 11:00 PM

Two more for now. Well the Tahoe is back out side until the next LFD build is complete and that will be a few months so pleasant dreams!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Tahoe3-1.flv video by rokcrln - Photobucket

Tahoe2-1.flv video by rokcrln - Photobucket

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-23-2009, 11:27 PM

Looks like it works pretty good and quick to with out being jumpy. Btw how how loud is that compressor? And the dog sure seemed into it...

**88JRFAN** · 08-23-2009, 11:55 PM

Looking very good Kevin! Bet your excited to have it this far. Looks like the guard dog didn't know what to make of it.

Rokcrln · 08-24-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Looks like it works pretty good and quick to with out being jumpy. Btw how how loud is that compressor? And the dog sure seemed into it...

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Originally Posted by 88JRFAN

Looking very good Kevin! Bet your excited to have it this far. Looks like the guard dog didn't know what to make of it.

The comps are a bit loud but not any more then other high out put electrics. I will be trying to do a York style engine driven to supplement the electrics and I am also thinking about building a few more tanks to mount on the out side of the frame. I feel I need some more air because of how the rear suspension works and the 6 gals I have now work but I want more.

You know my dog loves to attack tennis balls and air noise, don't know why.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jugernot · 08-24-2009, 12:15 AM

Great Hoogalie Moogalie.........Thats what I'm talking about.

LOW DOUGH · 08-25-2009, 03:50 PM

i like the shot looking in the back watching the tires tuck in and not needing the floor totaly cut out for it. Very cool. So, I guess we will have to wait awhile to see some more on this build.

Rokcrln · 08-26-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by LOW DOUGH

i like the shot looking in the back watching the tires tuck in and not needing the floor totaly cut out for it. Very cool. So, I guess we will have to wait awhile to see some more on this build.

I will get some better video for the AccuAir How-To article that really shows everything in action. Yes it will be awhile before new progress takes place. The last few days I have been working on my new frame table for the 41 I am getting ready to build but once that truck is done than the Tahoe chassis will take its place and get finished up.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

hotrodhomi · 08-26-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

The comps are a bit loud but not any more then other high out put electrics. I will be trying to do a York style engine driven to supplement the electrics and I am also thinking about building a few more tanks to mount on the out side of the frame. I feel I need some more air because of how the rear suspension works and the 6 gals I have now work but I want more.

You know my dog loves to attack tennis balls and air noise, don't know why.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

looks good Kevin. I'd like to come by sometime and check out how loud your compressors are compared to my york. I'm undecided on what I want to use on my impala.

TonyJohnson · 09-20-2009, 03:26 PM

Very cool.

fbird68 · 09-29-2009, 11:45 PM

Hey Kevin,
I read through your whole thread here in the last couple days. You have some talent my man.
I also followed your link to the T-bird IRS install because I am planning to do the same thing to my 51 Merc PU. Thanks a lot for the great pics and explanation of how you did yours.

Richard

Spray-Bomb · 09-30-2009, 01:28 AM

Is it just me, or are the rear wheels not centered front to back ???

They look kinda far back to me, but it could just be the angle I guess

Looks sweet bro !!!!!

fazels · 10-14-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I will get some better video for the AccuAir How-To article that really shows everything in action. Yes it will be awhile before new progress takes place. The last few days I have been working on my new frame table for the 41 I am getting ready to build but once that truck is done than the Tahoe chassis will take its place and get finished up.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

hi kevin
i am curious as to why u did not use the orignal corvett front crossmember? is it because the frame rails are too wide or narrow?. WOULD RELLY LIKE SOME INPUT ONT THIS. I HAVE A 72 C10 PICKUP AND A 89 C4 FRONT AND REAR IRS WHICH I WOULD LIKE TO INSTALL IN THE C10. LIVING IN SOUTH AFRICA WOULD BE VERY COSTLY TO IMPORT A DROPMEMBER FROM USA. REALLY ENJOYED YOUR BUILD. U HAVE A VERY CUTE SON. AND LOVELY DOG.
MANY THANKS FAZEL

ccreddell · 10-14-2009, 07:54 PM

Fazel, Im sure Kevin will jump in here too, but I do know the answer for you. First of all, on a dropmember, the geometry is tweeked to match the different wheelbase and roll center (among other things) of the truck vs the original vette. Its also a bolt on proposition. I know that there are those that fab up a crossmember to mount the vette components (never seen anyone use the stock one) but normally they dont try to re-engineer the geometry to match the truck. This is not optimum, but it haws been done. Of course Ive also seen guys bolt the rear-end to the frame with U-bolts and call it a lowering job-to me its worth the money to do it right. That may also be the reason I dont have one yet..........

Rokcrln · 10-15-2009, 10:09 AM

That is correct as well as the track width has been narrowed I think 2-4" for the trucks. This allows for more turn radius when lowered with larger tires. But if you want concrete info send a PM to Nate Porter and ask him, he will be glad to give you any info you may want on the ability of using a stock cross member.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Dave Reed · 10-15-2009, 11:05 AM

Speaking of PB. When will his new site be up? Not that I needed anything, but I did want to see what he had.

vk_chevy · 10-15-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I The last few days I have been working on my new frame table for the 41 I am getting ready to build but once that truck is done than the Tahoe chassis will take its place and get finished up.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I'd be interested in seeing pics of the frame table that you're building...

thanks

Dave Reed · 10-15-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by vk_chevy

I'd be interested in seeing pics of the frame table that you're building...

thanks

I second that request as well.

ccreddell · 10-15-2009, 11:18 PM

Kevin, if I'm not mistaken, the C4 dropmember doesnt narrow the 'Vette' width, although a Vette has a little narrower track than the truck. Otherwise the stock rack wouldnt work. The regular dropmember does narrow the width of the truck by design.

Rokcrln · 10-16-2009, 10:41 AM

The stock rack doesn't work and is replaced by a widened MII rack. I think it is still narrowed up but about 2" less then the regular DM but I may be incorrect about width. But the rack does need to be replaced that I know.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Originally Posted by ccreddell

Kevin, if I'm not mistaken, the C4 dropmember doesnt narrow the 'Vette' width, although a Vette has a little narrower track than the truck. Otherwise the stock rack wouldnt work. The regular dropmember does narrow the width of the truck by design.

Rokcrln · 10-16-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by vk_chevy

I'd be interested in seeing pics of the frame table that you're building...

thanks

It is 3-6" x 14-0" and about 30" tall when bolted down to the floor. The table is made from 3.5"x3.5" 3/8" wall tube with a 3" x 1/2" plate welded to the top of the tubes that has been drilled and tapped every 3" OC.

I have a simple but effective laser system from my days of building high rise buildings that I use for leveling the table (with in .015") and also use for dead center of the table during builds. So far this table has worked out great and during non use I have 4 6" casters that bolt to the legs and allow me to move it out of the bay for other work.

Kevin

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Here is a bonus pic of a 1/2 scale project I have been messing around with for my son. No more info will be given about it so don't ask

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71tahoe · 10-16-2009, 11:04 AM

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Here is a bonus pic of a 1/2 scale project I have been messing around with for my son. No more info will be given about it so don't ask

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Looks cool. Could you be persuaded to post a build thread in "Alternate Tinkerings"?

Rokcrln · 10-16-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 71tahoe

Looks cool. Could you be persuaded to post a build thread in "Alternate Tinkerings"?

Not for this!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

08-23-2009, 05:47 PM	#726
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,669	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build For all us tall folks, how much floor space you losing with it Kevin? It looks like it might be cramped in there now (at leas for my size 14s) __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-23-2009, 11:27 PM	#730
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Looks like it works pretty good and quick to with out being jumpy. Btw how how loud is that compressor? And the dog sure seemed into it... __________________ 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..

08-23-2009, 11:55 PM	#731
88JRFAN LET'S GO RACIN' Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: SALINA,KS Posts: 1,212	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Looking very good Kevin! Bet your excited to have it this far. Looks like the guard dog didn't know what to make of it. __________________ 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

08-24-2009, 12:15 AM	#733
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Great Hoogalie Moogalie.........Thats what I'm talking about. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

08-25-2009, 03:50 PM	#734
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build i like the shot looking in the back watching the tires tuck in and not needing the floor totaly cut out for it. Very cool. So, I guess we will have to wait awhile to see some more on this build.

09-20-2009, 03:26 PM	#737
TonyJohnson Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cheboygan, MI Posts: 998	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Very cool. __________________ Tony Johnson -- '71 Blazer w/L-31 Vortec 350, SM465, NP205, performer intake, edelbrock 1406, HEI, 4" lift, Boyd EFI tank, Vintage A/C My Blazer --

09-29-2009, 11:45 PM	#738
fbird68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arborg Manitoba Canada Posts: 98	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Hey Kevin, I read through your whole thread here in the last couple days. You have some talent my man. I also followed your link to the T-bird IRS install because I am planning to do the same thing to my 51 Merc PU. Thanks a lot for the great pics and explanation of how you did yours. Richard __________________ STR Restoration and Customs 1971 C10 Custom 1964 Impala 2dr Hardtop 1965 Parisienne CS 1937 Nash Lafayette 1947 Willys CJ-2A

09-30-2009, 01:28 AM	#739
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Is it just me, or are the rear wheels not centered front to back ??? They look kinda far back to me, but it could just be the angle I guess Looks sweet bro !!!!! __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

10-14-2009, 07:54 PM	#741
ccreddell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Medford, OR. Posts: 207	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Fazel, Im sure Kevin will jump in here too, but I do know the answer for you. First of all, on a dropmember, the geometry is tweeked to match the different wheelbase and roll center (among other things) of the truck vs the original vette. Its also a bolt on proposition. I know that there are those that fab up a crossmember to mount the vette components (never seen anyone use the stock one) but normally they dont try to re-engineer the geometry to match the truck. This is not optimum, but it haws been done. Of course Ive also seen guys bolt the rear-end to the frame with U-bolts and call it a lowering job-to me its worth the money to do it right. That may also be the reason I dont have one yet.......... Last edited by ccreddell; 10-14-2009 at 07:55 PM.

10-15-2009, 10:09 AM	#742
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build That is correct as well as the track width has been narrowed I think 2-4" for the trucks. This allows for more turn radius when lowered with larger tires. But if you want concrete info send a PM to Nate Porter and ask him, he will be glad to give you any info you may want on the ability of using a stock cross member. Kevin LFD Inc.

10-15-2009, 11:05 AM	#743
Dave Reed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CT Posts: 290	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Speaking of PB. When will his new site be up? Not that I needed anything, but I did want to see what he had.

10-15-2009, 11:18 PM	#746
ccreddell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Medford, OR. Posts: 207	Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build Kevin, if I'm not mistaken, the C4 dropmember doesnt narrow the 'Vette' width, although a Vette has a little narrower track than the truck. Otherwise the stock rack wouldnt work. The regular dropmember does narrow the width of the truck by design.



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