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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-15-2011, 10:06 PM

Drew, once again nice work! Thanks for the pics of the paint. Do oyu knowif it will live near any heat, as in a high heat generating transmission? Thanks Ryan.

drewskiren · 02-15-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Drew, once again nice work! Thanks for the pics of the paint. Do oyu knowif it will live near any heat, as in a high heat generating transmission? Thanks Ryan.

It says on the can up to 300 degrees F.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-16-2011, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

It says on the can up to 300 degrees F.

Thanks for the info. Ryan.

drewskiren · 02-16-2011, 10:32 AM

Last night I dove into the interior, since I had already taken all of the wiring off of both sides of the frame. Wow is all I can say! I have labeled every wire and plug with green tape and notes on where it went/what it was for. I will have to go through the entire harness and strip out what I don't need. Earlier I was thinking I might just leave it intact and zip tie it up under the dash, but I'm not sure now I would be able to hide it all. I have never worked on a wiring harness before, so I am really just flying by the seat of my pants on this one.

**FL71C10** · 02-16-2011, 10:53 AM

Wow is right. Scary, huh?

VA72C10 · 02-16-2011, 01:42 PM

yummmy.....spaghetti.....

drewskiren · 02-16-2011, 06:32 PM

Just a quick FYI. This picture shows the bend in the frame (behind the shock) which totaled this truck. I had driven it for a while like this , but the engine would sometimes vibrate the firewall, and the passenger front tire would rub the rear of the fender on turns. Everything is shoved back about 1.5 inches on this side.

**FL71C10** · 02-17-2011, 11:19 AM

I looked and looked on the Summit website and could not find a Charles Chips air cleaner for my truck.

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Just a quick FYI. This picture shows the bend in the frame (behind the shock) which totaled this truck. I had driven it for a while like this , but the engine would sometimes vibrate the firewall, and the passenger front tire would rub the rear of the fender on turns. Everything is shoved back about 1.5 inches on this side.

drewskiren · 02-17-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by FL71C10

I looked and looked on the Summit webiste and could not find a Charles Chips air cleaner for my truck.

Actually this is the low profile Charles Cookies type air cleaner, a very rare model indeed. Be careful when searching for these type air cleaners, there is NO nos available (they all contained cookies or chips at one time in their life). Also another thing to be careful of is folks trying to pawn off a cut down Charles Chips air cleaner as the original low profile Charles Cookies type. It can be very daunting to try and find an original unmolested example such as this that I have installed here. Good luck.

drewskiren · 02-17-2011, 11:44 AM

Not to rub it in, but I do have a rather nice collection of these extremely rare low profile air cleaners. No they are not for sale!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-16-2011, 06:39 PM

Dang, that one took a good hit!

pickup67man · 02-17-2011, 12:03 AM

Wiring can be scary but if everything is labeled then it should all make sense.

Oh what do I know. Looking at that wiring just made me throw up in my mouth a little.

tstadel · 02-17-2011, 10:14 AM

Great project, I'll be watching.

drewskiren · 02-17-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pickup67man

Wiring can be scary but if everything is labeled then it should all make sense.

Oh what do I know. Looking at that wiring just made me throw up in my mouth a little.

I am thinking I will pull all the wiring out with the motor and set the motor in the new frame and I might even try to rig up a battery and start the thing before I make any modifications to the harness. I have already pulled out the ignition cylinder and am able to plug it into my other truck's wiring block and start it with it, so I won't have to have the column sitting in the floor.

68 TT · 02-17-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

I am thinking I will pull all the wiring out with the motor and set the motor in the new frame and I might even try to rig up a battery and start the thing before I make any modifications to the harness. I have already pulled out the ignition cylinder and am able to plug it into my other truck's wiring block and start it with it, so I won't have to have the column sitting in the floor.

If you can get that ignition switch mounted in the dash and keep the whole VATS system functional that would be a nice bonus.

I was working on a replacement lever for the column mounted wiper control stalk so you could mount it behind the dash and the knob would look somewhat like a stock older Chevy wiper control knob. I lost my access to a lathe so things have come to a halt for now. I need to pick up another lathe for at home.

drewskiren · 02-17-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

If you can get that ignition switch mounted in the dash and keep the whole VATS system functional that would be a nice bonus.

I was working on a replacement lever for the column mounted wiper control stalk so you could mount it behind the dash and the knob would look somewhat like a stock older Chevy wiper control knob. I lost my access to a lathe so things have come to a halt for now. I need to pick up another lathe for at home.

Yes, I am trying to keep the Passlock system and plan on mounting the existing switch somewhere. I would love an old looking solution to my cruise control stalk. I don't even care if it is full function, just on, off and set.

propanemudtruck · 02-17-2011, 03:22 PM

****another reader of the entire post in one day!***** You do very good work and I can only hope to have half the skills som eday! Cheers to you from Michigan

68 TT · 02-17-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Yes, I am trying to keep the VATS and plan on mounting the existing switch somewhere. I would love an old looking solution to my cruise control stalk. I don't even car if it is full function, just on, off and set.

I was only concerned with getting the delay wiper controls out of it but with just a little more complexity it could be made to incorporate the cruise control features as well. It would probably only add an inch to the depth of the wiper knob to make it do both functions.

I would have to tear a cruise control switch control stalk apart and see how it works. It might be possible to reuse the speed set button and on / off / resume slider from the donor in an aluminum knob assembly that ran the wipers too.

If I still had access to solid works I could play around with it some. Not quite as easy now with just regular old AutoCAD solids modeling. Once I get that far on my 69 C20 I will get back into that again.

You could put a square body steering column in there and use the cruise & wiper controls from that vintage. I am half way through doing that conversion to my 67 C10. It is not too obvious of a change that it would look out of place in an otherwise stock 67-72 truck interior with the original steering wheel installed onto it.

wwhijr · 02-19-2011, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Yes, I am trying to keep the VATS and plan on mounting the existing switch somewhere. I would love an old looking solution to my cruise control stalk. I don't even car if it is full function, just on, off and set.

I had a 77 (i think) Bonneville that just had a button in the end of the turn signal stalk. Might look better than the multi function.

VA72C10 · 02-17-2011, 12:57 PM

I like the air cleaner.....the chip versions are super hard to find as they add at least 5rwhp due to the grease that is scavenged from the sides...

JasonBird · 02-19-2011, 10:09 AM

lol...that wiring is scary looking...now i remember why i wanted an old truck!

drewskiren · 02-19-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonBird

lol...that wiring is scary looking...now i remember why i wanted an old truck!

I will be methodically stripping this down and showing what I did for anyone interested.

(joey) · 02-19-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

I will be methodically stripping this down and showing what I did for anyone interested.

count me in.im very interested.started stripping apart the sierra today so this is perfect timing

drewskiren · 02-20-2011, 10:42 PM

I finally got the rest of my suspension system, the front Coolride from Ride Tech. I also ordered the Firestone F9000 sleeve type bags for the rear which ride very smooth since I have the room to fit them. I'll be selling the 4 other Firestone double convoluted bags that came with the half price kit I bought from another members failed project.

Now I can't decide what to do next: engine and wiring or suspension system.

VA72C10 · 02-20-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Now I can't decide what to do next: engine and wiring or suspension system.

Both

02-15-2011, 10:06 PM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew, once again nice work! Thanks for the pics of the paint. Do oyu knowif it will live near any heat, as in a high heat generating transmission? Thanks Ryan. __________________ 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.*

02-16-2011, 10:32 AM	#4
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. Last night I dove into the interior, since I had already taken all of the wiring off of both sides of the frame. Wow is all I can say! I have labeled every wire and plug with green tape and notes on where it went/what it was for. I will have to go through the entire harness and strip out what I don't need. Earlier I was thinking I might just leave it intact and zip tie it up under the dash, but I'm not sure now I would be able to hide it all. I have never worked on a wiring harness before, so I am really just flying by the seat of my pants on this one. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-16-2011, 10:53 AM	#5
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Wow is right. Scary, huh? __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

02-16-2011, 01:42 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. yummmy.....spaghetti..... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-16-2011, 06:32 PM	#7
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. Just a quick FYI. This picture shows the bend in the frame (behind the shock) which totaled this truck. I had driven it for a while like this , but the engine would sometimes vibrate the firewall, and the passenger front tire would rub the rear of the fender on turns. Everything is shoved back about 1.5 inches on this side. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 02-16-2011 at 06:33 PM.

02-17-2011, 11:44 AM	#10
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. Not to rub it in, but I do have a rather nice collection of these extremely rare low profile air cleaners. No they are not for sale! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-16-2011, 06:39 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Dang, that one took a good hit! __________________ 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.*

02-17-2011, 12:03 AM	#12
pickup67man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 337	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Wiring can be scary but if everything is labeled then it should all make sense. Oh what do I know. Looking at that wiring just made me throw up in my mouth a little. __________________ Travis 2005 K2500 Duramax (hauls the junk home) 1967 Chev C10 (hauls a$$) 1970 Suburban (Yukon XL 4 door) 1968 GMC 3/4 ton (sheetmetal only, chassis gone) 2005 Malibu (wife's car, still a Chevy) Project Family Hauler New Home for Chevys (Moved in and working)

02-17-2011, 10:14 AM	#13
tstadel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: manhattan, kansas Posts: 23	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Great project, I'll be watching.

02-17-2011, 03:22 PM	#17
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. **another reader of the entire post in one day!*** You do very good work and I can only hope to have half the skills som eday! Cheers to you from Michigan __________________ -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

02-17-2011, 12:57 PM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I like the air cleaner.....the chip versions are super hard to find as they add at least 5rwhp due to the grease that is scavenged from the sides... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-19-2011, 10:09 AM	#21
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. lol...that wiring is scary looking...now i remember why i wanted an old truck! __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

02-20-2011, 10:42 PM	#24
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 finally got the rest of my suspension system, the front Coolride from Ride Tech. I also ordered the Firestone F9000 sleeve type bags for the rear which ride very smooth since I have the room to fit them. I'll be selling the 4 other Firestone double convoluted bags that came with the half price kit I bought from another members failed project. Now I can't decide what to do next: engine and wiring or suspension system. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 02-20-2011 at 10:43 PM.



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