** YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN ** The truck Chevrolet should have built. - Page 33 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VA72C10 · 03-10-2011, 01:28 AM

I'm sure that made your wife and neighbors happy to get rid of that

VA72C10 · 03-10-2011, 01:30 AM

Exhaust turned out great so far!

dlturner00 · 03-10-2011, 08:36 AM

Wow! I just went through this thread last night. What an undertaking! I've thought about attempting this myself with my 69 LWB. I could probably do the work but finding the time and money is my problem. I thought about just swapping my body over to a later model chassis, but I just don't know if I could dedicate myself to the extent you have. I have to say, for someone who doesn't do this for a living, you have a lot of skill. Maybe you should consider a new line of work. I am definitely impressed and I will be keeping up with your project. Thanks for posting all this info. Maybe it will inspire me.

**67cheby** · 03-10-2011, 10:50 AM

i love how everything is tucked in nice between the frame rails ...looks great

ERASER5 · 03-10-2011, 11:54 AM

That Denali was a boat load!

drewskiren · 03-10-2011, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i love how everything is tucked in nice between the frame rails ...looks great

Thanks, I have it easy though because the newer frame rails are wider so there is more room in between.

mgass69 · 03-10-2011, 04:29 PM

I have to say, you have quite a project going. I log on everyday just to see what else you've done. Very impressed with your work. It looks factory built.

I only hope my 69 C10 project comes out half this good. Keep up the great work!

drewskiren · 03-10-2011, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERASER5

That Denali was a boat load!

My boat trailer never had it so easy.

Slick67 · 03-10-2011, 07:01 PM

This is really a huge, costly undertaking......and you make it look so clean and sanitary?!?!? I love this project and will be around adding views to your thread till it's done.

thor · 03-10-2011, 09:05 PM

I just read your entire thread. Awesome! I love reading everything I can on those doing 67-72 crew cab conversions. It is simply amazing! Great job!

I also love the use of a newer drivetrain. I often thought how cool it would be to drop a crew cab conversion onto a newer crew cab too. Nice!

God's Speed!

monte0185 · 03-12-2011, 01:18 AM

Drew,
Just read your entire thread as well. VERY NICE!!! Let me know if you need any help with anything. Be glad to. Glad those cabs were able to be used for something.

drewskiren · 03-13-2011, 08:31 PM

Picture Time

I made some progress on the firewall and welded in the giant grommet hole.
I mounted the dummy air handler for the last time and it all works out, so I have them side by side to make the final modifications to the real air handler I am using.

gcburdic · 03-13-2011, 09:56 PM

Gee whiz....I'm glad I caught this one to watch before you are done!!!...Great work here Drew....I appreciate what you and your family do for missionaries and believe it or not, I use to eat those Charles' Chips growing up...loved them....

Keep up the great work....I look forward to seeing you finish this one

drewskiren · 03-14-2011, 01:08 AM

It was such a pretty day that the Lord had made, we worked outside. While I painted the exhaust with Eastwood products, I had the boys sanding down the bed with 120 grit.

VA72C10 · 03-14-2011, 01:13 AM

Looks good. You'll have to let us know how that paint holds up.

Did you have to do anything special to prep it?

drewskiren · 03-14-2011, 01:16 AM

I had to order the Eastwood version of Dynamat to insulate the firewall before I do the final install on the Air unit. It is less than half the price of most others. Something I had to do to fit the unit under the dash was move the wiper motor over about 3 inches. I'll fabricate a new arm linkage later. Prepping the firewall with Bondo since I am finished drilling holes and welding up others.

67chevy1series · 03-14-2011, 01:20 AM

wow the bed and cab look nice and clean! great job drew looks good the exhaust looks good to i wonder how long it will stay nice sliver

drewskiren · 03-14-2011, 01:23 AM

And now for the moment of truth, will she fit????? YES!!!

Tons of clearance for the trans. and fuel lines with the high hump.
Engine has at least an inch on the passenger side, way more on the drivers. Not even close to the firewall. All of the body mounts lined up and frame barely shows under the truck.
Sarah had me put the seat in so she could check it out.

drewskiren · 03-14-2011, 01:29 AM

More pics of the non-event...

I'll pull the cab back off again of course for paint, but I have to have it in place to set up the steering and brake booster mount.

drewskiren · 03-14-2011, 01:36 AM

Starting to look a little more normal.

A shot of the fresh air intake from the inside.

VA72C10 · 03-14-2011, 01:46 AM

Awesome! Great job!!!

Dinos63 · 03-14-2011, 02:05 AM

wow!!! great job concrats

propanemudtruck · 03-14-2011, 05:12 AM

COOL COOL COOL! You are an amazing artist for sure! Keep up the good work in and out of the shop!

Cameron 1137 · 03-14-2011, 09:04 AM

Its as if the factory made it! It looks like it fit perfectly.

drewskiren · 03-14-2011, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

wow the bed and cab look nice and clean! great job drew looks good the exhaust looks good to i wonder how long it will stay nice sliver

I says it is good to 600 degrees, so it should be there for a long time. The manifold paint is good to 1200 degrees and reminds me of powder coat because it never fully dries until it is baked by running the engine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks good. You'll have to let us know how that paint holds up.

Did you have to do anything special to prep it?

The metal was so rough already, I just washed it/scrubbed by hand and shot the paint.

03-10-2011, 01:28 AM	#801
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I'm sure that made your wife and neighbors happy to get rid of that __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-10-2011, 01:30 AM	#802
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Exhaust turned out great so far! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-10-2011, 08:36 AM	#803
dlturner00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: huntingdon tn Posts: 19	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Wow! I just went through this thread last night. What an undertaking! I've thought about attempting this myself with my 69 LWB. I could probably do the work but finding the time and money is my problem. I thought about just swapping my body over to a later model chassis, but I just don't know if I could dedicate myself to the extent you have. I have to say, for someone who doesn't do this for a living, you have a lot of skill. Maybe you should consider a new line of work. I am definitely impressed and I will be keeping up with your project. Thanks for posting all this info. Maybe it will inspire me.

03-10-2011, 10:50 AM	#804
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. i love how everything is tucked in nice between the frame rails ...looks great __________________ 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

03-10-2011, 11:54 AM	#805
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. That Denali was a boat load! __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

03-10-2011, 04:29 PM	#807
mgass69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 9	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I have to say, you have quite a project going. I log on everyday just to see what else you've done. Very impressed with your work. It looks factory built. I only hope my 69 C10 project comes out half this good. Keep up the great work!

03-10-2011, 07:01 PM	#809
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. This is really a huge, costly undertaking......and you make it look so clean and sanitary?!?!? I love this project and will be around adding views to your thread till it's done. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

03-10-2011, 09:05 PM	#810
thor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 679	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I just read your entire thread. Awesome! I love reading everything I can on those doing 67-72 crew cab conversions. It is simply amazing! Great job! I also love the use of a newer drivetrain. I often thought how cool it would be to drop a crew cab conversion onto a newer crew cab too. Nice! God's Speed! __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer CST.....Project: Polished Turd Last edited by thor; 03-14-2011 at 02:56 PM.

03-12-2011, 01:18 AM	#811
monte0185 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brighton, TN Posts: 1,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew, Just read your entire thread as well. VERY NICE!!! Let me know if you need any help with anything. Be glad to. Glad those cabs were able to be used for something. __________________ A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing. Duct tape is like the force. It has a light side, a dark side, and it holds the world together.

03-13-2011, 08:31 PM	#812
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. Picture Time I made some progress on the firewall and welded in the giant grommet hole. I mounted the dummy air handler for the last time and it all works out, so I have them side by side to make the final modifications to the real air handler I am using. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-13-2011, 09:56 PM	#813
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Gee whiz....I'm glad I caught this one to watch before you are done!!!...Great work here Drew....I appreciate what you and your family do for missionaries and believe it or not, I use to eat those Charles' Chips growing up...loved them.... Keep up the great work....I look forward to seeing you finish this one __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-14-2011, 01:08 AM	#814
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. It was such a pretty day that the Lord had made, we worked outside. While I painted the exhaust with Eastwood products, I had the boys sanding down the bed with 120 grit. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-14-2011, 01:13 AM	#815
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looks good. You'll have to let us know how that paint holds up. Did you have to do anything special to prep it? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-14-2011, 01:16 AM	#816
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 had to order the Eastwood version of Dynamat to insulate the firewall before I do the final install on the Air unit. It is less than half the price of most others. Something I had to do to fit the unit under the dash was move the wiper motor over about 3 inches. I'll fabricate a new arm linkage later. Prepping the firewall with Bondo since I am finished drilling holes and welding up others. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-14-2011, 01:20 AM	#817
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. wow the bed and cab look nice and clean! great job drew looks good the exhaust looks good to i wonder how long it will stay nice sliver



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03-14-2011, 01:23 AM	#818
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. And now for the moment of truth, will she fit????? YES!!! Tons of clearance for the trans. and fuel lines with the high hump. Engine has at least an inch on the passenger side, way more on the drivers. Not even close to the firewall. All of the body mounts lined up and frame barely shows under the truck. Sarah had me put the seat in so she could check it out. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 03-14-2011 at 01:25 AM.

03-14-2011, 01:29 AM	#819
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. More pics of the non-event... I'll pull the cab back off again of course for paint, but I have to have it in place to set up the steering and brake booster mount. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 03-14-2011 at 01:32 AM.

03-14-2011, 01:36 AM	#820
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. Starting to look a little more normal. A shot of the fresh air intake from the inside. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-14-2011, 01:46 AM	#821
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Awesome! Great job!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-14-2011, 02:05 AM	#822
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03-14-2011, 05:12 AM	#823
propanemudtruck Local Redneck Authority Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 584	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. COOL COOL COOL! You are an amazing artist for sure! Keep up the good work in and out of the shop! __________________ -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

03-14-2011, 09:04 AM	#824
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