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drewskiren · 10-18-2010, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by classicchev

Looking good.
Did you keep the rear quarters of the burb???

Sold them along with nearly every other part I didn't need for the project. If you search my threads started you will find the for sale stuff back in April/May.
I think I have the headliner Bows still, (sold the cardboard headliner) the front bumper that has a very small dent, and the power brake booster/master cylinder. This board was amazing at helping recapture most of my costs on the Suburban. I am thrilled knowing my Suburban's parts will live on in other folks' projects.

ChuckDriver · 10-18-2010, 04:29 AM

Wow! You've really cut that thing up! Can't wait to see it come together. I've thought of doing the same thing myself many times.

drewskiren · 10-18-2010, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Why didn't you just use the suburban frame and drivetrain? Going for a newer chassis and drivetrain? Also, truck cab roofs are a double layer, what are your plans for this one?

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

So what are the plans for frame and powerplant? 4th door would be nice I'm sure and easier to get all the family in and out...but I understand it would be a TON of work!

Check the title of the build. It's a bit of a play on that hilarious Mel Brooks film; Frankenstein because of all the trucks that donated to the cause, and Young because of the drive train. I am still formulating how and what to do, but I am always a sucker for a factory engineered item over an aftermarket one.

chinky · 11-14-2011, 10:50 AM

nice pictures.........wonderful cars

72LSK10 · 12-04-2011, 12:11 AM

Very cool project, I would love to restore a crew cab.

hgs_notes · 10-18-2010, 07:24 AM

Why didn't you just use the suburban frame and drivetrain? Going for a newer chassis and drivetrain? Also, truck cab roofs are a double layer, what are your plans for this one?

drewskiren · 10-18-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Why didn't you just use the suburban frame and drivetrain? Going for a newer chassis and drivetrain? Also, truck cab roofs are a double layer, what are your plans for this one?

Roof will be single layer like the burb with a stiffener in the middle. I have not been able to come up with a headliner option though. Does anyone have any thoughts?

**Hart_Rod** · 10-18-2010, 07:28 AM

Let the fun begin,

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drewskiren · 10-18-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Let the fun begin,

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I'm glad you are watching, I will be counting on you for good input!

1956cameo · 10-18-2010, 12:12 PM

Wow! I think you have used the nicest parts trucks I have ever seen. Since I am a HUGE suburban man it was hard to see such a nice burb get sliced up; however it looks like you are going to make one heck of a ride. I cant wait to see more. Oh yeah. I also scrolled thru 5 pages of your suburban parts thread only to see the part I needed was finally sold! Where the heck was I when you had that gold mine of a suburban parts thread going on?

drewskiren · 10-18-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1956cameo

Wow! I think you have used the nicest parts trucks I have ever seen. Since I am a HUGE suburban man it was hard to see such a nice burb get sliced up; however it looks like you are going to make one heck of a ride. I cant wait to see more. Oh yeah. I also scrolled thru 5 pages of your suburban parts thread only to see the part I needed was finally sold! Where the heck was I when you had that gold mine of a suburban parts thread going on?

Here in Memphis we have enough rain to make everything rust, similar, but not as bad as the north with salty roads. I have worked on enough stuff to learn rust never sleeps and even when you think you got it all, you didn't. So for such an important and time consuming project I felt it was worth paying up for clean, undented, and nearly rust free factory metal. I also got a superfine 67 tailgate from Arizona for a song. That will complete my metal search.

**67cheby** · 10-18-2010, 04:32 PM

wow this is going to be sweet

colin_havens · 10-18-2010, 04:44 PM

Looking great!! Im am very jeleous as I want a 3 or 4 door 67 so bad, but now that I moved to Mountain Home, I no longer have a shop. Probably a good thing, or else I would have alreadt stripped mine back down to try and extend the cab. I will be watching this one!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-18-2010, 05:57 PM

Very nice project! I think it is awesome and would like to do this some day. I'm liking the suburban body instead of the 2 cab idea after seeing how you did the roof. Thanks!

*1sik52* · 10-18-2010, 06:35 PM

Watching this build
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drewskiren · 10-18-2010, 09:44 PM

Thanks for everyone's comments and willingness to follow along!

Here's some pics of "The Perfect One"

jbclassix · 10-18-2010, 10:16 PM

There it is again! I want more pictures of that green burb but I can only find one or two mag shots. Does ANYONE know where there are more lurking?

drewskiren · 10-19-2010, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

There it is again! I want more pictures of that green burb but I can only find one or two mag shots. Does ANYONE know where there are more lurking?

You mean this one????

Built by Mike Fillion at Pro Designs Hot Rods in Santa Anna.

drewskiren · 10-19-2010, 02:03 AM

Here's a real beauty.

Not really sure how you could navigate or park in the mall parking lot.

sams60gmc · 10-18-2010, 11:24 PM

subscribed. nice work so far! cant wait to see more

extd56 · 10-18-2010, 11:55 PM

I good upholstery shop can make you a headliner once you get all done with the chop and dice. I have used the same upholstery shop here in Vacaville and they deal with all kinds of hot rods.

nickp51chevy · 10-19-2010, 10:57 AM

Have you ever seen the advertisement for those things back it the day? I guess they made them out of two cabs and stretched the frame. So you'd bring in your brand new truck and they'd cut it up and make one of those. I think they were made for mining and logging; if I remember correctly. I think it might be kinda cool to find and buy one like that.

jbclassix · 10-19-2010, 02:56 PM

THANK YOU!!!! So are you thinking short bed or long bed?

God Bless, Brother!

JRBECK64 · 10-19-2010, 04:22 PM

WOW!!!
This is one cool build thread. Its amazing how people can see something like this in their head and put it together. Im on board and look forward to seeing some more progress. Looks Great

JRBECK64

drewskiren · 10-19-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JRBECK64

WOW!!!
This is one cool build thread. Its amazing how people can see something like this in their head and put it together. Im on board and look forward to seeing some more progress. Looks Great

JRBECK64

You hit the nail on the head. God has certainly blessed me with the visualization gift. I build stuff in my head everyday in my work as a custom home builder.

10-18-2010, 04:29 AM	#2
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Wow! You've really cut that thing up! Can't wait to see it come together. I've thought of doing the same thing myself many times. __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

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chinky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New York Posts: 1	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. nice pictures.........wonderful cars

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72LSK10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 127	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Very cool project, I would love to restore a crew cab.

10-18-2010, 07:24 AM	#6
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Why didn't you just use the suburban frame and drivetrain? Going for a newer chassis and drivetrain? Also, truck cab roofs are a double layer, what are your plans for this one? __________________ 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

10-18-2010, 07:28 AM	#8
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10-18-2010, 12:12 PM	#10
1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Wow! I think you have used the nicest parts trucks I have ever seen. Since I am a HUGE suburban man it was hard to see such a nice burb get sliced up; however it looks like you are going to make one heck of a ride. I cant wait to see more. Oh yeah. I also scrolled thru 5 pages of your suburban parts thread only to see the part I needed was finally sold! Where the heck was I when you had that gold mine of a suburban parts thread going on? __________________ I don't always drive trucks; but when I do I prefer Chevy's. Stay driving my friends. '72 blazer 2wd build 67-72 Factory Big Block Registry Last edited by 1956cameo; 10-18-2010 at 12:33 PM.

10-18-2010, 04:32 PM	#12
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. wow this is going to be sweet __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-18-2010, 04:44 PM	#13
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looking great!! Im am very jeleous as I want a 3 or 4 door 67 so bad, but now that I moved to Mountain Home, I no longer have a shop. Probably a good thing, or else I would have alreadt stripped mine back down to try and extend the cab. I will be watching this one!

10-18-2010, 05:57 PM	#14
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Very nice project! I think it is awesome and would like to do this some day. I'm liking the suburban body instead of the 2 cab idea after seeing how you did the roof. Thanks! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-18-2010, 06:35 PM	#15
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10-18-2010, 09:44 PM	#16
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 for everyone's comments and willingness to follow along! Here's some pics of "The Perfect One" Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

10-18-2010, 10:16 PM	#17
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. There it is again! I want more pictures of that green burb but I can only find one or two mag shots. Does ANYONE know where there are more lurking? __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

10-19-2010, 02:03 AM	#19
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. Here's a real beauty. Not really sure how you could navigate or park in the mall parking lot. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 10-19-2010 at 02:04 AM.

10-18-2010, 11:24 PM	#20
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10-18-2010, 11:55 PM	#21
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I good upholstery shop can make you a headliner once you get all done with the chop and dice. I have used the same upholstery shop here in Vacaville and they deal with all kinds of hot rods.



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10-19-2010, 10:57 AM	#22
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Have you ever seen the advertisement for those things back it the day? I guess they made them out of two cabs and stretched the frame. So you'd bring in your brand new truck and they'd cut it up and make one of those. I think they were made for mining and logging; if I remember correctly. I think it might be kinda cool to find and buy one like that. __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

10-19-2010, 02:56 PM	#23
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. THANK YOU!!!! So are you thinking short bed or long bed? God Bless, Brother! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

10-19-2010, 04:22 PM	#24
JRBECK64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cornelius Oregon Posts: 1,073	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. WOW!!! This is one cool build thread. Its amazing how people can see something like this in their head and put it together. Im on board and look forward to seeing some more progress. Looks Great JRBECK64

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