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pickup67man · 10-19-2010, 06:28 PM

I like the crew cab idea but I already have trucks. I am trying the 4 door suburban idea. Looks like you have helpers for your project. Hope my daughter wants to help when she is older. She is 2 1/2 right now and doesn't like dirty hands. I'll be watching your build.

drewskiren · 10-19-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pickup67man

I like the crew cab idea but I already have trucks. I am trying the 4 door suburban idea. Looks like you have helpers for your project. Hope my daughter wants to help when she is older. She is 2 1/2 right now and doesn't like dirty hands. I'll be watching your build.

Travis,
Just read your build, great work. Can I cut the 4th door section out of your burb????

68 TT · 10-20-2010, 12:18 PM

You have me thinking impure thoughts about my neighbors Suburban.

Great project. Can't wait to see it done.

drewskiren · 10-20-2010, 05:39 PM

Next up is a trial fit. First I was going to use the floor of the truck cab also, but when I got to cutting on the Burb I found a nice steel plate in the spot I was going to have to build a kick up. It already is raised 6 inches, so I'll just use that and lop off the truck cab bottom. So far it looks like it will fit. Notice I had left everything long to decide later how best to mate each item. The pass side is easy because both vehicles wrap their quarters onto the jamb. I simply drilled out the welds on both and wrapped the cab corner like the factory did. I kept the blue drivers jamb side just in case I decide in a few years I am ready to tackle the 4th door option. It'll give me something to do on the truck after I'm finished and start to get bored. I also have seen plenty of unfinished projects for sale because the guy just gets overwhelmed. I'm going to try and avoid that!

VA72C10 · 10-20-2010, 06:33 PM

Looking good!

68 TT · 10-20-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

....I kept the blue drivers jamb side just in case I decide in a few years I am ready to tackle the 4th door option. It'll give me something to do on the truck after I'm finished and start to get bored. I also have seen plenty of unfinished projects for sale because the guy just gets overwhelmed. I'm going to try and avoid that!

Wise choice. No need to get bogged down with two major projects all at once. Just creating the quad cab is a big enough project but adding in creating the 4th door setup at the same time is likely to be overwhelming.

Like you said, you can always go back after the truck is on the road and do the work to install the 4th door.

sourkraut · 10-20-2010, 08:34 PM

very cool build!

76kcfdeng · 10-20-2010, 08:50 PM

Awesome work! I don't think I could get through what your doing without giving up and selling it. I love crewcabs,

I am looking forward to seeing the finished product.
glen

extremesounds13 · 10-20-2010, 11:43 PM

Great work! It's cool seeing it coming along.

67chevylongbed · 10-20-2010, 11:51 PM

Cool build, looking great so far!

pickup67man · 10-21-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Travis,
Just read your build, great work. Can I cut the 4th door section out of your burb????

Well it would be easy to cut out. Its not fully welded in yet.

Yours would be best to finish the cab first to set your dimensions. Then if you still want to put the door in it would be easy to copy the other side.

drewskiren · 10-22-2010, 09:37 AM

Remember what I said about leaving it long and make the final close cut later, yeah well the rear panel bottom edge was a close one. I think I've got 3/8ths to trim here.
See where the passenger quarter wraps the jamb? This makes it so easy to align and plug weld my drill outs.

If you're wondering, the plastic hanging is just to keep the rest of the garage a little less dusty when sanding/bodywork.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-22-2010, 10:18 AM

Dude you are really moving on this project..

69CST-V · 10-22-2010, 10:24 AM

NICE work. I'm hooked. You make it look so easy.

sparkydog · 10-22-2010, 10:41 AM

Great project and you are going at it the right way! It is weird that we have the same color combo going on our projects - just different ratios. I have a lot of blue, some white and a little patch of yellow!

Your MIG is about to get a nice workout!

suville · 10-22-2010, 10:51 AM

Heres a slide show of one built here in Meridian Idaho by Mark at Ace, hope it works not real confusor savvy.
http://www.aceautocustoms.com/curren...evy-truck.html

drewskiren · 10-22-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by suville

Heres a slide show of one built here in Meridian Idaho by Mark at Ace, hope it works not real confusor savvy.
http://www.aceautocustoms.com/curren...evy-truck.html

That is fantastic!!! Thanks for the link.

drewskiren · 10-23-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sparkydog

Great project and you are going at it the right way! It is weird that we have the same color combo going on our projects - just different ratios. I have a lot of blue, some white and a little patch of yellow!

Your MIG is about to get a nice workout!

All I have to say is WOW. Like you, this is my first real welding job, I hope I improve along the way like you have.
Apparently we think alike with the modern drivetrain ideas, I won't be taking it as far as firewall and floor removal though.

drewskiren · 10-23-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Dude you are really moving on this project..

Frenchie,

I have done all this work between Easter and May30th, about 8 weeks. I stopped for the summer. I am still getting everyone up to speed but I'll give you a hint, It looks reeeeally good now.

drewskiren · 10-23-2010, 02:05 PM

The first pic is how my cab back simply sits on the burb kick up plate. This works so well.
I have seen other guys bracing everywhere before they cut stuff apart, but I didn't bother. I had measured before and knew I would be making minor width adjustments anyway, so why fool with it. Once I got the rear of the burb cut away I realized how much of a waste of time braces would have been. The structure was still rock solid and it took considerable effort to tweak it into shape. I had to use a porta power ram to spread the cab back slightly and ratchet straps to pull the burb in. The straps were so tight I could have played a tune by strumming them.

drewskiren · 10-23-2010, 02:12 PM

Need to cut off the square door top on the third door, later.
Took a break from brain surgery and did a simple skin graft on the rusty floor spot. Everybody has seen this detailed before, so I won't really go into it.

drewskiren · 10-23-2010, 02:15 PM

OH YEAH, now we are cookin. Tons of measuring and even more eyeballing have me ready to commit. Time to put the scalpel away and start sewing this monster up.

ksbrktracer · 10-23-2010, 06:33 PM

I really like the way you are doing this one ...... Some really good ideas and it really looks like it's gonna pay choosing to start with such a good base vehicle ..... gonna save a ton of work not having to fix rust ! IMO you need to do the 4th door but I do see the value in waiting and getting the bigger project done, NICE work.

classicchev · 10-23-2010, 07:18 PM

I agree, a must on the 4th door. I know when I build one it will be a 4 door.

Darren

drewskiren · 10-23-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ksbrktracer

I really like the way you are doing this one ...... Some really good ideas and it really looks like it's gonna pay choosing to start with such a good base vehicle ..... gonna save a ton of work not having to fix rust ! IMO you need to do the 4th door but I do see the value in waiting and getting the bigger project done, NICE work.

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Originally Posted by classicchev

I agree, a must on the 4th door. I know when I build one it will be a 4 door.

Darren

I hear ya on the fourth door, but it is just too much for now. Much bigger issues to tackle with the rest of the build to pile that one on too.

Yes, starting with good clean metal and having to spend virtually no time on repair work is VERY, and I repeat VERY, nice.

10-19-2010, 06:28 PM	#51
pickup67man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 337	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I like the crew cab idea but I already have trucks. I am trying the 4 door suburban idea. Looks like you have helpers for your project. Hope my daughter wants to help when she is older. She is 2 1/2 right now and doesn't like dirty hands. I'll be watching your build. __________________ 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)

10-20-2010, 12:18 PM	#53
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. You have me thinking impure thoughts about my neighbors Suburban. Great project. Can't wait to see it done. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

10-20-2010, 05:39 PM	#54
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. Next up is a trial fit. First I was going to use the floor of the truck cab also, but when I got to cutting on the Burb I found a nice steel plate in the spot I was going to have to build a kick up. It already is raised 6 inches, so I'll just use that and lop off the truck cab bottom. So far it looks like it will fit. Notice I had left everything long to decide later how best to mate each item. The pass side is easy because both vehicles wrap their quarters onto the jamb. I simply drilled out the welds on both and wrapped the cab corner like the factory did. I kept the blue drivers jamb side just in case I decide in a few years I am ready to tackle the 4th door option. It'll give me something to do on the truck after I'm finished and start to get bored. I also have seen plenty of unfinished projects for sale because the guy just gets overwhelmed. I'm going to try and avoid that! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 10-21-2010 at 10:12 AM.

10-20-2010, 06:33 PM	#55
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looking good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-20-2010, 08:34 PM	#57
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. very cool build! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

10-20-2010, 08:50 PM	#58
76kcfdeng Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wofford Heights CA Posts: 116	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Awesome work! I don't think I could get through what your doing without giving up and selling it. I love crewcabs, I am looking forward to seeing the finished product. glen __________________ 70 Chevy SWB Fleet Project. 06 Lancer Evolution MR SE, stupid fast! 03 Ford f-250 crew cab, 6spd, diesel 56 ford f100 project My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426739

10-20-2010, 11:43 PM	#59
extremesounds13 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idaho Falls Idaho Posts: 131	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Great work! It's cool seeing it coming along.

10-20-2010, 11:51 PM	#60
67chevylongbed Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 576	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Cool build, looking great so far! __________________ Eric 1967 C10 LWB SOLD.... 1995 Ford F-250 4x4 Powerstroke, 342k "Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we've ever known." -Ronald Reagan

10-22-2010, 09:37 AM	#62
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. Remember what I said about leaving it long and make the final close cut later, yeah well the rear panel bottom edge was a close one. I think I've got 3/8ths to trim here. See where the passenger quarter wraps the jamb? This makes it so easy to align and plug weld my drill outs. If you're wondering, the plastic hanging is just to keep the rest of the garage a little less dusty when sanding/bodywork. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 10-22-2010 at 09:41 AM.

10-22-2010, 10:18 AM	#63
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Dude you are really moving on this project.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-22-2010, 10:24 AM	#64
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. NICE work. I'm hooked. You make it look so easy. __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

10-22-2010, 10:41 AM	#65
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Great project and you are going at it the right way! It is weird that we have the same color combo going on our projects - just different ratios. I have a lot of blue, some white and a little patch of yellow! Your MIG is about to get a nice workout! __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff

10-22-2010, 10:51 AM	#66
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Heres a slide show of one built here in Meridian Idaho by Mark at Ace, hope it works not real confusor savvy. http://www.aceautocustoms.com/curren...evy-truck.html

10-23-2010, 02:05 PM	#70
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 first pic is how my cab back simply sits on the burb kick up plate. This works so well. I have seen other guys bracing everywhere before they cut stuff apart, but I didn't bother. I had measured before and knew I would be making minor width adjustments anyway, so why fool with it. Once I got the rear of the burb cut away I realized how much of a waste of time braces would have been. The structure was still rock solid and it took considerable effort to tweak it into shape. I had to use a porta power ram to spread the cab back slightly and ratchet straps to pull the burb in. The straps were so tight I could have played a tune by strumming them. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

10-23-2010, 02:12 PM	#71
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. Need to cut off the square door top on the third door, later. Took a break from brain surgery and did a simple skin graft on the rusty floor spot. Everybody has seen this detailed before, so I won't really go into it. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!



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10-23-2010, 02:15 PM	#72
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. OH YEAH, now we are cookin. Tons of measuring and even more eyeballing have me ready to commit. Time to put the scalpel away and start sewing this monster up. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

10-23-2010, 06:33 PM	#73
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I really like the way you are doing this one ...... Some really good ideas and it really looks like it's gonna pay choosing to start with such a good base vehicle ..... gonna save a ton of work not having to fix rust ! IMO you need to do the 4th door but I do see the value in waiting and getting the bigger project done, NICE work.

10-23-2010, 07:18 PM	#74
classicchev Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 1,936	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I agree, a must on the 4th door. I know when I build one it will be a 4 door. Darren __________________ 67- 72 Parts collecter

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