** YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN ** The truck Chevrolet should have built. - Page 26 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

drewskiren · 02-22-2011, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Drew you are making good progress and yes I love the shop!
Here are the holes I did for the cold air intake and with the grill back on they do not show at all. Should be plenty of air for these motors. Sorry but my battery died in my camera after this shot.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Thanks for the props and shot of the cold air intake holes. Wish I was there on the project.

jb1016 · 02-22-2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Confucious say .....BRILLIANT

As for the kit, maybe they accidentally sent you a kit that had been returned to them, but with stuff missing?

silverboy02 · 02-22-2011, 10:11 AM

The fuse block in the left floorboard will unhook from the harness. There are a few regular style plugs on the backside and then a few where you have to unscrew the 7mm bolt from the top side them pull the plug out from the backside of the block. After that you can pull the wires through the hole in the firewall.

drewskiren · 02-22-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by silverboy02

The fuse block in the left floorboard will unhook from the harness. There are a few regular style plugs on the backside and then a few where you have to unscrew the 7mm bolt from the top side them pull the plug out from the backside of the block. After that you can pull the wires through the hole in the firewall.

You are correct, but I really didn't want to mess with it/tear up anything while it was so difficult to get at. Now that it is all apart and on the floor, I may pull it apart to ease the install.

kyull67 · 02-22-2011, 02:22 PM

Looking great!

drewskiren · 02-22-2011, 06:31 PM

I talked to Ridetech today and sorted out the missing parts. Should be here by Friday.

drewskiren · 02-22-2011, 09:01 PM

What is that saying about skinning a cat????

I got a little creative today and pulled the cab back 4 feet on the frame to reveal the engine and trans/transfer case. This will be much easier than fighting it out of the rails and under the firewall.

**lolife99** · 02-22-2011, 09:47 PM

Drew,... what year is your donor truck?

67chevy1series · 02-22-2011, 10:30 PM

looks like the 2004 and down to what year thew body started....nice job drew was that a pain pulling that cab back? drew where did you get that b ike a 2 seater bike that is awsome i used to ride bmx and that would have bveen awsome going throught the track with one of my buddys!

silverboy02 · 02-22-2011, 10:41 PM

it's either an 01 or 02, only years with that steering wheel and 4 doors

drewskiren · 02-22-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by silverboy02

it's either an 01 or 02, only years with that steering wheel and 4 doors

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Drew,... what year is your donor truck?

It is a 2002, Did you need something? It is all on Memphis Craigslist.

drewskiren · 02-22-2011, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

looks like the 2004 and down to what year thew body started....nice job drew was that a pain pulling that cab back? drew where did you get that b ike a 2 seater bike that is awsome i used to ride bmx and that would have bveen awsome going throught the track with one of my buddys!

Pulling the cab back was a piece of cake and made it so much easier to work on. See the electric come-along???
Tandem Schwinn is my wife's Christmas present 2 years ago.

67chevy1series · 02-23-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Pulling the cab back was a piece of cake and made it so much easier to work on. See the electric come-along???
Tandem Schwinn is my wife's Christmas present 2 years ago.

oh the electric come along....missed that. wow that would have been great to have when i pushed my 67 on to my dads trailer to move to the new house!

west9378 · 02-23-2011, 01:36 AM

I have a hard enough time sleeping without finding great builds like this. Drew great work I am in Pulaski, TN working on my Grandfathers truck I will have to come over and look for myself at the work you are doing.
Thanks for a great build and great ideas.
west

jbclassix · 02-23-2011, 12:58 PM

Is your truck gonna be 4WD?

drewskiren · 02-23-2011, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

Is your truck gonna be 4WD?

No, I am just using the engine, wiring, and rear axle from this truck because it had such low mileage. The transmission I'm using is from the same truck as the 2wd frame you see. It had a 4.6 liter and a lot more miles or I might have used everything from it.

RCbowtie69 · 02-23-2011, 09:01 PM

Hey from N.C. Just checking out your build & all your helpers,you have came along way with this, keep pictures coming & keep on truckin''

drewskiren · 02-23-2011, 11:00 PM

WOW.
That was a beast. Can't imagine how hard it would have been with the cab in the way. I wanted to pull it all together so as to not tear up anything with the trans or torque converter. I then could very carefully divorce them on the ground with no damage. I degreased with some Krud Kutter and then powerwashed. I got it in the shop right before the thunderstorms hit. Maybe tomorrow I can get the 2wd transmission bolted up and set that dude in the frame.

drewskiren · 02-23-2011, 11:14 PM

The engine cleaned up nicely except white chalky deposits on the cast aluminum. Does anyone have a solution to clean it up. I need something to spray on - no way to get even a tooth brush sized wire brush in all the crevices.

VA72C10 · 02-23-2011, 11:19 PM

Looks like lots of fun

On the engine cleaning....I'm not sure.....glad I could help

drewskiren · 02-23-2011, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks like lots of fun

On the engine cleaning....I'm not sure.....glad I could help

Gee thanks.

VA72C10 · 02-23-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Gee thanks.

You're certainly welcome. Any time.

When you find out the best cleaning method, you'll know it

Honestly the only thing I could think of was a dremel with a polishing tip...that might work....

drewskiren · 02-23-2011, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

You're certainly welcome. Any time.

When you find out the best cleaning method, you'll know it

Honestly the only thing I could think of was a dremel with a polishing tip...that might work....

Have you SEEN my project???? Like I have time for the dremel method.

classicchev · 02-24-2011, 12:26 AM

in the second picture, you house looks like mine!!!! NOT FINISHED!!!!
A word of advice from one truck guy to another, keep your wife happy and do not forget to do the little things around the house...

Darren

drewskiren · 02-24-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by classicchev

in the second picture, you house looks like mine!!!! NOT FINISHED!!!!
A word of advice from one truck guy to another, keep your wife happy and do not forget to do the little things around the house...

Darren

I am a homebuilder by trade and we are always modifying, upgrading, adding on, something. Good advice still though.
My wife reads all the posts, and she likes Darren a LOT now.

02-22-2011, 10:11 AM	#628
silverboy02 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grenada, MS Posts: 127	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. The fuse block in the left floorboard will unhook from the harness. There are a few regular style plugs on the backside and then a few where you have to unscrew the 7mm bolt from the top side them pull the plug out from the backside of the block. After that you can pull the wires through the hole in the firewall.

02-22-2011, 02:22 PM	#630
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looking great! __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

02-22-2011, 06:31 PM	#631
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 talked to Ridetech today and sorted out the missing parts. Should be here by Friday. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 02-28-2011 at 01:19 AM.

02-22-2011, 09:01 PM	#632
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. What is that saying about skinning a cat???? I got a little creative today and pulled the cab back 4 feet on the frame to reveal the engine and trans/transfer case. This will be much easier than fighting it out of the rails and under the firewall. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-22-2011, 09:47 PM	#633
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew,... what year is your donor truck? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-22-2011, 10:30 PM	#634
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. looks like the 2004 and down to what year thew body started....nice job drew was that a pain pulling that cab back? drew where did you get that b ike a 2 seater bike that is awsome i used to ride bmx and that would have bveen awsome going throught the track with one of my buddys! Last edited by 67chevy1series; 02-22-2011 at 10:32 PM.

02-22-2011, 10:41 PM	#635
silverboy02 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Grenada, MS Posts: 127	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. it's either an 01 or 02, only years with that steering wheel and 4 doors

02-23-2011, 01:36 AM	#639
west9378 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Pulaski, TN Posts: 114	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I have a hard enough time sleeping without finding great builds like this. Drew great work I am in Pulaski, TN working on my Grandfathers truck I will have to come over and look for myself at the work you are doing. Thanks for a great build and great ideas. west __________________ West My Project and Photo Album http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378159 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...hp?albumid=641

02-23-2011, 12:58 PM	#640
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Is your truck gonna be 4WD? __________________ -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

02-23-2011, 09:01 PM	#642
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Hey from N.C. Just checking out your build & all your helpers,you have came along way with this, keep pictures coming & keep on truckin''

02-23-2011, 11:00 PM	#643
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. WOW. That was a beast. Can't imagine how hard it would have been with the cab in the way. I wanted to pull it all together so as to not tear up anything with the trans or torque converter. I then could very carefully divorce them on the ground with no damage. I degreased with some Krud Kutter and then powerwashed. I got it in the shop right before the thunderstorms hit. Maybe tomorrow I can get the 2wd transmission bolted up and set that dude in the frame. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 02-23-2011 at 11:16 PM.

02-23-2011, 11:14 PM	#644
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. The engine cleaned up nicely except white chalky deposits on the cast aluminum. Does anyone have a solution to clean it up. I need something to spray on - no way to get even a tooth brush sized wire brush in all the crevices. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-23-2011, 11:19 PM	#645
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looks like lots of fun On the engine cleaning....I'm not sure.....glad I could help __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-24-2011, 12:26 AM	#649
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. in the second picture, you house looks like mine!!!! NOT FINISHED!!!! A word of advice from one truck guy to another, keep your wife happy and do not forget to do the little things around the house... Darren __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter



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