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earl87gta · 05-09-2007, 02:57 PM

The windows on my 95 Tahoe dont go all the way down becuse of the doors have the cut out for the tires if you can live with form over function I would go for it. every one would think you had some rare concept from GM they cant even get the windows all the way down on the new Tohoes.

jimmydean · 05-09-2007, 07:14 PM

That looks AWESOME!

RANDY COX · 05-09-2007, 09:53 PM

my God Man Are You Insane.excellent Craftsmenship.very Impressive.very Unique,very Talented.sweet Fancy Moses.[/b]

Frizzle Fry · 05-09-2007, 11:31 PM

Appreciatin the props guys. I love how it turned out.

I got the top all lined up and tacked the way I wanted it. Since the mis-match was high-front/low-back, I could have either brought the front down to match the back, brought the back up to match the front, or moved both to meet half way.

Well, after looking at it and looking at the pictures I decided the back needed to come up to give it the roof line I wanted.

So I made two relief cuts in the rear roof and added more high density foam under the rear most roof support. Those have this foam strip in the center of the ribs factory so I took the strip out of the one that got cut out along with the 20" of roof, and added it to this one.

Extra foam:

I also cut the upper trim and put in in place for a test fit (ya, a little ahead of myself, but I wanted so see it...).

All lined up...

Frizzle Fry · 05-09-2007, 11:35 PM

More...

...and some wide shots with the roof and upper trim done:

milehightoyz · 05-10-2007, 12:58 AM

looking better and better....i love this thread...thanks for all the pics....

sighlurr · 05-10-2007, 01:24 AM

Wow. I'm very impressed! I think it's time to start taking some welding classes.

Blackcypress-EB · 05-10-2007, 04:53 AM

That is flat out the sickest thing I have seen. True talent.

**Zoomad75** · 05-10-2007, 11:55 AM

You are a master!

Keep up the progress!

bagged91 · 05-10-2007, 05:05 PM

Mike,
Thanks buddy... I almost choked when I saw this. Absolutely amazing... Do you remember the photochop I did of one a while ago... Yours is pretty darn close!

Can't wait to see it done.

msgross · 05-10-2007, 05:18 PM

looking very nice...what's the plan for the wheels? I think it needs larger rims with a little more meat on em...

Frizzle Fry · 05-10-2007, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bagged91

Mike,
Thanks buddy... I almost choked when I saw this. Absolutely amazing... Do you remember the photochop I did of one a while ago... Yours is pretty darn close!

Can't wait to see it done.

Do I remember...

I think I have every chop of one ever posted on the net

All were inspiring, leading to this! Including yours!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

looking very nice...what's the plan for the wheels? I think it needs larger rims with a little more meat on em...

I'm going with either the same wheel/tire combo as Gringoloco's Blazer (except chrome), or that but 22x9 in the rear. Still trying to decide...

pat · 05-10-2007, 06:42 PM

Thats amazing. Sure to be on a magazine someday

Frizzle Fry · 05-10-2007, 06:47 PM

More on the wheels: Here's a quick mspaint job stretching the current wheels to 20/22 and a little drop. I think we may have a verdict

pat · 05-10-2007, 06:53 PM

Are you going to do air suspension?

**Zoomad75** · 05-10-2007, 07:20 PM

I have to say I like the daisy wheels, but the coy's should look good too. Here's a crappy MSpaint chop to make a quasi-Nomad from your now shorty burb...

This is by no means a Frizzle needs to do this to his, just a quick MS doodle to see what my mind was thinking of when I thought of a 69 Nomad. To make the porportions work better for a traditional 2dr nomad I had to stretch the front door, add the slanted b-pillar, eliminate the 3rd door and add the chrome window divider bar for the quarter glass.

Hijack over...

Frizzle Fry · 05-10-2007, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pat

Are you going to do air suspension?

Absolutely!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomad75

I have to say I like the daisy wheels, but the coy's should look good too. Here's a crappy MSpaint chop to make a quasi-Nomad from your now shorty burb...

This is by no means a Frizzle needs to do this to his, just a quick MS doodle to see what my mind was thinking of when I thought of a 69 Nomad. To make the porportions work better for a traditional 2dr nomad I had to stretch the front door, add the slanted b-pillar, eliminate the 3rd door and add the chrome window divider bar for the quarter glass.

Hijack over...

Interesting idea. Kinda reminds me of this one:

msgross · 05-10-2007, 09:30 PM

I like the chrome rims better (torque thrusts maybe?) to match the 69-70 chrome grille and bumpers....

*Shane* · 05-10-2007, 09:57 PM

Awesome bro .... freekin' awesome!

You, sir, are my hero!

Sport/Truck · 05-10-2007, 10:23 PM

I’m speechless!
That is one sweet ride my man.
Well done!

s/t

Trey` · 05-10-2007, 10:34 PM

Awesome is the only word I can say, and to do it in that amount of time is inspiring.

Brad · 05-10-2007, 11:01 PM

FF, I'm amazed at your creation! I would love to see it in person sometime.

Btw, I saw this several years ago on this board and kept a copy. I don't have a clue who it belongs to though.

Frizzle Fry · 05-10-2007, 11:46 PM

'preciate it my brothas! I agree about the chrome wheels. I want the chrome versions of Gringoloco's (Coy C5).

Brad, that's a photochop of mine!

Here's the original:

Brad · 05-11-2007, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

'preciate it my brothas! I agree about the chrome wheels. I want the chrome versions of Gringoloco's (Coy C5).

Brad, that's a photochop of mine!

Here's the original:

Well, I loved it then and I love it now!
FWIW, I really like Gringoloco's wheels and think you should go with the identical version of the Coy C5's in satin, instead of the chrome- but obviously ya gotta go with what YOU like!

Musclerodz · 05-13-2007, 07:24 PM

Great job Mike, I love what you have done.

Mike

05-09-2007, 02:57 PM	#1
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project The windows on my 95 Tahoe dont go all the way down becuse of the doors have the cut out for the tires if you can live with form over function I would go for it. every one would think you had some rare concept from GM they cant even get the windows all the way down on the new Tohoes. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

05-09-2007, 07:14 PM	#2
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project That looks AWESOME! __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

05-09-2007, 09:53 PM	#3
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project my God Man Are You Insane.excellent Craftsmenship.very Impressive.very Unique,very Talented.sweet Fancy Moses.[/b] __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

05-09-2007, 11:31 PM	#4
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Appreciatin the props guys. I love how it turned out. I got the top all lined up and tacked the way I wanted it. Since the mis-match was high-front/low-back, I could have either brought the front down to match the back, brought the back up to match the front, or moved both to meet half way. Well, after looking at it and looking at the pictures I decided the back needed to come up to give it the roof line I wanted. So I made two relief cuts in the rear roof and added more high density foam under the rear most roof support. Those have this foam strip in the center of the ribs factory so I took the strip out of the one that got cut out along with the 20" of roof, and added it to this one. Extra foam: I also cut the upper trim and put in in place for a test fit (ya, a little ahead of myself, but I wanted so see it...). All lined up...

05-09-2007, 11:35 PM	#5
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project More... ...and some wide shots with the roof and upper trim done:

05-10-2007, 12:58 AM	#6
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project looking better and better....i love this thread...thanks for all the pics....

05-10-2007, 01:24 AM	#7
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Wow. I'm very impressed! I think it's time to start taking some welding classes.

05-10-2007, 04:53 AM	#8
Blackcypress-EB Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 152	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project That is flat out the sickest thing I have seen. True talent. __________________ '71 C-10 LWB '69 C-10 SWB '93 Dodge W250 Club Cab Cummins '91 Cheby X-Cab (wrecked) '68,'71,'74,'75 yard ornament Original Broncos '31 Cheby Five Window (Original condition for now) Harley Night Train Yamaha TW200 & Yamaha WR450, need ridin' Good wife who believes me when I say, "but it's such a good deal!" \|^^^^^^^^^^^^^^\| \|\| \|...LONE STAR BEER....\| \|\|'\|";, ___. \|_..._..._______===\|=\|\|_\|__\|..., ] - "(@)'(@)"""''"\|(@)(@)***''(@)

05-10-2007, 11:55 AM	#9
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project You are a master! Keep up the progress! __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper

05-10-2007, 05:05 PM	#10
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Mike, Thanks buddy... I almost choked when I saw this. Absolutely amazing... Do you remember the photochop I did of one a while ago... Yours is pretty darn close! Can't wait to see it done. Attached Images __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project" Last edited by bagged91; 05-10-2007 at 05:10 PM.

05-10-2007, 05:18 PM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project looking very nice...what's the plan for the wheels? I think it needs larger rims with a little more meat on em... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-10-2007, 06:42 PM	#13
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Thats amazing. Sure to be on a magazine someday __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

05-10-2007, 06:47 PM	#14
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project More on the wheels: Here's a quick mspaint job stretching the current wheels to 20/22 and a little drop. I think we may have a verdict Attached Images Last edited by Frizzle Fry; 05-11-2007 at 01:16 PM.

05-10-2007, 06:53 PM	#15
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Are you going to do air suspension? __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

05-10-2007, 07:20 PM	#16
Zoomad75 K5Camper Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pueblo, CO Posts: 1,513	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I have to say I like the daisy wheels, but the coy's should look good too. Here's a crappy MSpaint chop to make a quasi-Nomad from your now shorty burb... This is by no means a Frizzle needs to do this to his, just a quick MS doodle to see what my mind was thinking of when I thought of a 69 Nomad. To make the porportions work better for a traditional 2dr nomad I had to stretch the front door, add the slanted b-pillar, eliminate the 3rd door and add the chrome window divider bar for the quarter glass. Hijack over... Attached Images __________________ Rob Z. 1975 K5 350/465/205/D44/12b 4" lift on 35's- RIP 1991 K5 8.1L/NV4500/241/D44/14b FWC Camper



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05-10-2007, 09:30 PM	#18
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I like the chrome rims better (torque thrusts maybe?) to match the 69-70 chrome grille and bumpers.... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

05-10-2007, 09:57 PM	#19
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Awesome bro .... freekin' awesome! You, sir, are my hero!

05-10-2007, 10:23 PM	#20
Sport/Truck Sierra Grande Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Mexico USA Posts: 2,433	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project I’m speechless! That is one sweet ride my man. Well done! s/t __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande, 1/2 ton short wide, original 4 bolt 010 020 block & heads. (matching #'s). 383 stroker, SMI q jet 750 cfm, Lunati Voodoo 60102 cam, Scorpion roller rockers, Spin Tech pro street mufflers with X pipe.

05-10-2007, 10:34 PM	#21
Trey` Active Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cooks Point,Texas Posts: 238	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Awesome is the only word I can say, and to do it in that amount of time is inspiring. __________________ '70 Chevy stepside, ECE discs & 4/6, '00 GMC ext. cab stepside, never ending project '07 GMC Crew Cab, 24's & 5/7 "We, the unwilling, led by the unquailified, have been doing the unbelievable for so long with so little, we now attempt, the impossible with nothing"

05-10-2007, 11:01 PM	#22
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project FF, I'm amazed at your creation! I would love to see it in person sometime. Btw, I saw this several years ago on this board and kept a copy. I don't have a clue who it belongs to though. Attached Images __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

05-10-2007, 11:46 PM	#23
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project 'preciate it my brothas! I agree about the chrome wheels. I want the chrome versions of Gringoloco's (Coy C5). Brad, that's a photochop of mine! Here's the original: Attached Images

05-13-2007, 07:24 PM	#25
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: Joined the Short Wheelbase Club 69 Tahoe Project Great job Mike, I love what you have done. Mike __________________ Mike Redpath

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