** YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN ** The truck Chevrolet should have built.

[68 TT]

Glad you had a great time on the tour. Great work Drew. Quadrasteer just puts that thing over the top.

When are you putting in the fourth door?

[1985-GMC]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

Will do. They impressed me so much I decided not to go straight home and instead take a big detour to Schlitterbahn water park tomorrow as a reward.

Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels? If so let me know when you will be in town and I'll come check out the truck!

[gearheads78]

I saw it today in person. I thought I had been following the build pretty closely but I completely missed the quad-steer part of it. No one was around so I did not get to shake your hand but the truck looked great.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels? If so let me know when you will be in town and I'll come check out the truck!

Ding ding ding....... Winna winna chicken dinna".....

[drewskiren]

[-QUOTE=1985-GMC;5424619]Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels? If so let me know -when you will be in town and I'll come check out the truck![/QUOTE]

I should be roling in about 10 am. I'll put on a one man car show for you in the parking lot.

[1985-GMC]

Sure thing, i'll head into town in a little while.

[drewskiren]

It looks like I'll be there around 11 instead
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[67cheby]

AWESOME, congrats on all of the labor paying off with a lot of FUN !

[Bentblazer]

Look who I ran into! For those who haven't seen this truck, its far better in real life. This one was taked in Miami on the tour. It was nice meeting you Drew, and great truck!

[67cheby]

Dang I should have paid attention ! You were so close to me !
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[Tinkermc]

still the nicest build I've seen

[1985-GMC]

Great meeting you drew, like I said the truck looks even better in person! Have a safe trip home man!

[texastruckjunky]

I started reading this just yesterday, If i had known you were gonna be so close I would have come to see you in New Braunfuls today. Dang i missed meeting you and seeing your beautiful truck. Oh well maybe next time. By the way you have done a wonderful job on this truck, it is the truck Chevrolet should have built.

[Gokart Mozart]

Going back thru the pages, on 71/72 you have the cab mating with the frame. There's a big spaghetti mess sitting on top of the rear axle housing.

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by Gokart Mozart

Going back thru the pages, on 71/72 you have the cab mating with the frame. There's a big spaghetti mess sitting on top of the rear axle housing.

You got me. The thing is though, none of you guys know what or how much wiring is on a 2002 as it heads towards the rear. I figured I was safe with those pictures.

It was right there under your noses!!!

[67c10rustbuket]

Congrats Drew this build is awesome !! I have yet to read ALL of it (ADD) just most of it. but this is awesome and the quadrasteer blew me away! I always wanted one of those rear steer trucks. Excellent build !

[jbclassix]

On the first 2 pages there is a q-steer truck bed peeking in the garage... was that the donor? So, how many vehicles went into the making of Frankenstein?

[Gokart Mozart]

Originally Posted by jbclassix

On the first 2 pages there is a q-steer truck bed peeking in the garage... was that the donor? So, how many vehicles went into the making of Frankenstein?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...postcount=2065

I went back and added it up:

1. 2001 Blue 2wd GMC Sierra frame and trans.
2. 2002 Black 4wd Chevy Silverado engine, wiring, axle, engine accessories, radiator, A/C, Misc interior buttons/electronics.
3. 2003 Red Chevy Silverado front leather seats (I swapped in my crummier 2002 leather into that truck and sold it).
4. 2005 White GMC Yukon XL Denali full exhaust system.
5. 1972 Yellow Suburban
6. 1972 Blue and white C-10 Cheyenne rear cab.
7. 1972 Green C-10 Cheyenne rear glass, metal jamb plate with papers, tailgate hinges and straps.
8. 1970 Olive green C-20 bed.
9. 1968 Seafoam Green C-10? Tailgate.
10. 19?? C-10 Steering column mount that Sharpie sent me for free - Thanks Sharpie!

Whew! That's a monster.
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Drew

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by jbclassix

On the first 2 pages there is a q-steer truck bed peeking in the garage... was that the donor? So, how many vehicles went into the making of Frankenstein?

Yep, that's the one, 2002 black Silverado 4wd. It had a kink in the frame on the passenger side but was still drivable. Don't step on the gas too hard though or else the engine will vibrate and rub on the firewall. I drove it that way for about 9 months just to make sure everything was good and operational. The 5.3 only had 66,000 miles so this was most of the powertrain I used for Frankie.

[lolife99]

Drew,... I'm not sure anyone has asked,... but how is this truck titled?
72?
2002?
Just curious,... because some members are having issues with simple lwb to swb frame swaps.

[drewskiren]

In Tennessee it is easy, no inspections or anything. I just took them a title that I had a matching vin tag and had it registered in my name. I've had the title and tags for over a year. I have antique tags so I never have to renew or do a smog/inspection test either.

[drewskiren]

We are finally home after 2300 miles and zero issues!!!

I did a little gas calculations and cruising at 80 mph hurts bad. I knew it was going to just from the very different throttle pedal position to keep it plowing through the wind at that rate. Our last tank we ran with the 18 wheelers at 68 or so mph.

80 mph = 15.1 mpg

68 mph = 19.4 mpg

[jbclassix]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

We are finally home after 2300 miles and zero issues!!!

I did a little gas calculations and cruising at 80 mph hurts bad. I knew it was going to just from the very different throttle pedal position to keep it plowing through the wind at that rate. Our last tank we ran with the 18 wheelers at 68 or so mph.

80 mph = 15.1 mpg

68 mph = 19.4 mpg

is that wind resistance to aerodynamics or actual blowing wind?

The 15 is about what my brothers tahoe gets

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by jbclassix

is that wind resistance to aerodynamics or actual blowing wind?

The 15 is about what my brothers tahoe gets

Wind resistance. I drafted an 18 wheeler for about 10 minutes at 80, and once in the slipstream I had to really let off the go pedal.

It's like shoving a brick through a bucket of tar.

[72blueshark]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

Wind resistance. I drafted an 18 wheeler for about 10 minutes at 80, and once in the slipstream I had to really let off the go pedal.

It's like shoving a brick through a bucket of tar.

not surprised, I cant imagine what that rig weighs..... if you know please share...