** YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN ** The truck Chevrolet should have built. - Page 111 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tomsprojects · 01-18-2012, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Thanks to you all for the kind words! I sometimes look it over and can't really believe that it is here.

Tail light trim - check
Upper tailgate trim - check

I've moved to the front bumper now and am totally winging it. No clue how to attach it, but I'll figure it out I'm sure. Lots of cutting and welding the frame because it sure doesn't line up! And a little safety tape on the fender fronts.

Also, one thing I forgot to mention is that for each new hole I drill for trim, I get an artist's brush and paint 2 coats up in the hole for rust prevention.

When are you going to add that fourth door?
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drewskiren · 01-18-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tomsprojects

When are you going to add that fourth door?
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Probably never - just to make everyone mad here on the board!

YBNORML · 01-18-2012, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Probably never - just to make everyone mad here on the board!

Wouldn't make me mad at all! 3drs fits in with your "built like GM woulda theme"
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tomsprojects · 01-18-2012, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Probably never - just to make everyone mad here on the board!

Just as long as your happy with it that's all that matters.
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classicchev · 01-18-2012, 01:00 AM

Hope you have a nice grill to go into that hole in the front..... If not I have a NOS one just waiting to go on something like this.

I don't think many people will notice the 4th door not being there as there, its just such a beauty that no one will even look.

I was at a show this year and there was a beautiful 57 Belair, unbelievable quality, then as we walked away we noticed the second handle. The owner laughed and said we were the 4th person to notice, and out of about 10000 people, thats not bad.

Good work Drew, and I will now stop pestering you on the trim and pictures outside.

Now I will patiently wait for the exterior finished and a great picture so I can add it to my folder of COOL trucks.

Darren

denny5625 · 01-18-2012, 01:20 AM

Man that sure is purdy! Awesome job on everything!

**72 tigger** · 01-18-2012, 07:43 AM

Drew- looks great!! Just a thought- should you install the grill assy. before mounting the bumper? It may help you know how high/low it needs to be. Keep up the nice work!

**Hart_Rod** · 01-18-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Thanks to you all for the kind words! I sometimes look it over and can't really believe that it is here.

Tail light trim - check
Upper tailgate trim - check

I've moved to the front bumper now and am totally winging it. No clue how to attach it, but I'll figure it out I'm sure. Lots of cutting and welding the frame because it sure doesn't line up! And a little safety tape on the fender fronts.

Drew do you think it would be possible to weld the front frame horns on from a 67-72 frame? If so, I've got an extra frame just let me know how long of pieces you need.

drewskiren · 01-18-2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Drew do you think it would be possible to weld the front frame horns on from a 67-72 frame? If so, I've got an extra frame just let me know how long of pieces you need.

That was my exact thought and so I have a set from another board member already. After tinkering with it though, that is not going to work. Thanks for your offer.

drewskiren · 01-18-2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Drew- looks great!! Just a thought- should you install the grill assy. before mounting the bumper? It may help you know how high/low it needs to be. Keep up the nice work!

Yes I will be back and forth the the grille and the bumper. I have more room to work at roughing it in without the grille in my way, also see my hammer - might not be pretty if I missed my frame rail and tagged my new grille.

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Originally Posted by classicchev

Hope you have a nice grill to go into that hole in the front..... If not I have a NOS one just waiting to go on something like this.

I just ordered a new one from LMC (cheaper shipping). Darn.

I don't think many people will notice the 4th door not being there as there, its just such a beauty that no one will even look.

3 door would have been factory anyway, and its fun to see the puzzled looks too.

ERASER5 · 01-18-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tomsprojects

Just as long as your happy with it that's all that matters.
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Well, you, the wife, kids, the extra kids, the missionaries, the people in Mexico, ... There seems to be a bunch of you.

propanemudtruck · 01-18-2012, 09:47 PM

Your truck has come out awesome Drew! Great Job!

drewskiren · 01-19-2012, 01:14 AM

I was able to fabricate and weld the front bumper mounts tonight.

racedaddy · 01-19-2012, 08:24 AM

looks like it'll work, nice job on the build, this thing has come a long way

**nlped** · 01-19-2012, 11:04 AM

Drew, that is some UGLY welding on such a beautiful truck.

drewskiren · 01-19-2012, 09:09 PM

Thanks, it was kind of hard to get in there.

KensChevy · 01-19-2012, 09:20 PM

Incredible work....wanna trade?? haha!!

rkn463 · 01-19-2012, 10:46 PM

Drew,

First off awesome work! I spent two whole days reading this thread from beginning to page 100 (when there was only 100 pages). I was hooked. I was so hooked that I decided to sign up as a member instead of just lurking about. There isn't much that I can say about your work that hasn't been said a couple of hundred times already so once more - awesome work.

I did have one question, the frame that you used is rack & pinion steering on a 2001? I didn't think GM started doing that until '07. My '04 silverado still has the old style steering box, what trucks came with R&P in '01??

-Richard

drewskiren · 01-19-2012, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rkn463

Drew,

First off awesome work! I spent two whole days reading this thread from beginning to page 100 (when there was only 100 pages). I was hooked. I was so hooked that I decided to sign up as a member instead of just lurking about. There isn't much that I can say about your work that hasn't been said a couple of hundred times already so once more - awesome work.

I did have one question, the frame that you used is rack & pinion steering on a 2001? I didn't think GM started doing that until '07. My '04 silverado still has the old style steering box, what trucks came with R&P in '01??

-Richard

Thanks for looking and liking!

2 wheel drives had rack and pinion in 99. 4WD still had a Saginaw box like our old trucks through 2006.

drewskiren · 01-19-2012, 11:58 PM

Some progress is better than none.

71Sleeper · 01-20-2012, 12:37 AM

Looks good from here. The time you probably spent fabbing the bumper is more then some progress. Soon onto the interior.....

VA72C10 · 01-20-2012, 01:08 AM

Looks good! So, what are the plans for the outer bumper brackets?

drewskiren · 01-20-2012, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks good! So, what are the plans for the outer bumper brackets?

Factory 72 items that I must bend and twist. The bending was easy, the twisting took a mighty big pipe wrench!

**67cheby** · 01-20-2012, 10:18 AM

quit teasing us....throw that grill in !!

Newtz67 · 01-20-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

quit teasing us....throw that grill in !!

I agree!!

01-18-2012, 01:00 AM	#2755
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Hope you have a nice grill to go into that hole in the front..... If not I have a NOS one just waiting to go on something like this. I don't think many people will notice the 4th door not being there as there, its just such a beauty that no one will even look. I was at a show this year and there was a beautiful 57 Belair, unbelievable quality, then as we walked away we noticed the second handle. The owner laughed and said we were the 4th person to notice, and out of about 10000 people, thats not bad. Good work Drew, and I will now stop pestering you on the trim and pictures outside. Now I will patiently wait for the exterior finished and a great picture so I can add it to my folder of COOL trucks. Darren __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

01-18-2012, 01:20 AM	#2756
denny5625 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 152	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Man that sure is purdy! Awesome job on everything! __________________ 66 el Camino 70 1/2 RS Z-28 71 C10 2wd 72 2 wd Blazer (2) 72 4 x 4 Blazers 88 24' Mirage 70 mph+ 08 Harley Night Train 08 Silverado 4d 4 x 4

01-18-2012, 07:43 AM	#2757
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,240	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew- looks great!! Just a thought- should you install the grill assy. before mounting the bumper? It may help you know how high/low it needs to be. Keep up the nice work!

01-18-2012, 09:47 PM	#2762
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Your truck has come out awesome Drew! Great Job! __________________ -Kevin four on the floor feel the beat in your soul movin to the rhythym pumpin til ya cant take no more dance if you want to do what you came to you cant ignore the feeling of that four on the floor

01-19-2012, 01:14 AM	#2763
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I was able to fabricate and weld the front bumper mounts tonight. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

01-19-2012, 08:24 AM	#2764
racedaddy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 58	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. looks like it'll work, nice job on the build, this thing has come a long way __________________ 66 Chevy 305 /350 auto, bagged, custom frame

01-19-2012, 11:04 AM	#2765
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew, that is some *UGLY* welding on such a beautiful truck. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-19-2012, 09:09 PM	#2766
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Thanks, it was kind of hard to get in there. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

01-19-2012, 09:20 PM	#2767
KensChevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cleburne Texas Posts: 91	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Incredible work....wanna trade?? haha!!

01-19-2012, 10:46 PM	#2768
rkn463 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iredell, Texas Posts: 582	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew, First off awesome work! I spent two whole days reading this thread from beginning to page 100 (when there was only 100 pages). I was hooked. I was so hooked that I decided to sign up as a member instead of just lurking about. There isn't much that I can say about your work that hasn't been said a couple of hundred times already so once more - awesome work. I did have one question, the frame that you used is rack & pinion steering on a 2001? I didn't think GM started doing that until '07. My '04 silverado still has the old style steering box, what trucks came with R&P in '01?? -Richard __________________ I may have too many Chevys... Is that possible? 68 c50 pickup build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=704713

01-19-2012, 11:58 PM	#2770
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Some progress is better than none. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

01-20-2012, 12:37 AM	#2771
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looks good from here. The time you probably spent fabbing the bumper is more then some progress. Soon onto the interior..... __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

01-20-2012, 01:08 AM	#2772
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looks good! So, what are the plans for the outer bumper brackets? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-20-2012, 10:18 AM	#2774
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