** YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN ** The truck Chevrolet should have built.

[propanemudtruck]

Originally Posted by thor

Love the zip-tie curb feelers in the fourth pic.

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

This was funny: Friends from church were walking by and stopped to talk, we ended up in the garage to see the progress. They were looking at the cab, discussing what a pretty color it was, and then turned around to see the engine, trans, frame etc. and said "now whats this". I forget sometimes that I'm not normal. Normal people don't even think about what is under the body that they can't see. I gently explained that this was the part to make it go. They said "oh".

funny how oblibivious some people can be to real, working, mechanical things

once again good work Drew!

[feller]

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[LEEVON]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

This was funny: Friends from church were walking by and stopped to talk, we ended up in the garage to see the progress. They were looking at the cab, discussing what a pretty color it was, and then turned around to see the engine, trans, frame etc. and said "now whats this". I forget sometimes that I'm not normal. Normal people don't even think about what is under the body that they can't see. I gently explained that this was the part to make it go. They said "oh".

Haha, I know how you feel. How do you explain to people that they are indeed looking at an entire truck when they don't see how a chassis + cab + parts = truck! "You have a 1950 chevrolet...where?"

That's why I let some people in at the front door and others come through the garage

I love this build by the way, and very happy that you chose the right colors ; )

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Very cool to see it almost to paint stage..

[Olderthandirt]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

This was funny: Friends from church were walking by and stopped to talk, we ended up in the garage to see the progress. They were looking at the cab, discussing what a pretty color it was, and then turned around to see the engine, trans, frame etc. and said "now whats this". I forget sometimes that I'm not normal. Normal people don't even think about what is under the body that they can't see. I gently explained that this was the part to make it go. They said "oh".

I've been following this build from the start,and all I can say is Wow! I wish I had even a fraction of your fabricating talent !
This is going to be one nice truck..

As far as the friends go who were unaware that a vehicle requires not only a frame,but a drivetrain...all I can say is,that you're normal,and they're,well....Momma always said if you can't say something nice,don't say anything at all. (Chuckle)

I wonder if there are folks who think that vehicles run on magic,gasoline and oil?

[pickup67man]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

This was funny: Friends in the neighborhood were walking by and stopped to talk, we ended up in the garage to see the progress. They were looking at the cab, discussing what a pretty color it was, and then turned around to see the engine, trans, frame etc. and said "now whats this". I forget sometimes that I'm not normal. Normal people don't even think about what is under the body that they can't see. I gently explained that this was the part to make it go. They said "oh".

I've talked to people before and asked them if they knew what is involve getting and engine to start. They said yeah "you turn the key and it starts"

[ERASER5]

Originally Posted by pickup67man

I've talked to people before and asked them if they knew what is involve getting and engine to start. They said yeah "you turn the key and it starts"

And even that is just tooo much work! Now we must have a push button to eliminate the wrist strain of turning that heavy key.

[Beat68CST]

Originally Posted by ERASER5

And even that is just tooo much work! Now we must have a push button to eliminate the wrist strain of turning that heavy key.

I don't know! Them starter buttons in our racecars sure are stout to push! :P

[JasonBird]

nice progress. moving right along...

[DakotaLS6]

looked through the whole thread and im very very impressed. Great work!!! I am a huge 72 Chevy fan and would love to have a 4 door.. With that being said, i think i did shed a tear when that rust free burb got chopped up!

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by Olderthandirt

I've been following this build from the start,and all I can say is Wow! I wish I had even a fraction of your fabricating talent !
This is going to be one nice truck..

As far as the friends go who were unaware that a vehicle requires not only a frame,but a drivetrain...all I can say is,that you're normal,and they're,well....Momma always said if you can't say something nice,don't say anything at all. (Chuckle)

I wonder if there are folks who think that vehicles run on magic,gasoline and oil?

Originally Posted by DakotaLS6

looked through the whole thread and im very very impressed. Great work!!! I am a huge 72 Chevy fan and would love to have a 4 door.. With that being said, i think i did shed a tear when that rust free burb got chopped up!

Originally Posted by 70truckguy

Good one!

[quote=bundeber;4590894]It looks like someone skinned Chewbacca and made a seat cover...

New to this thread, Excellent work, both on the truck and with your home building. Attention to detail always takes good work to the next level.


More new users coming out of the woodwork.

[drewskiren]

I pulled in the driveway and look what appeared!!!

[pickup67man]

I like chrome presents.

[drewskiren]

Yeah Baby !!!

[drewskiren]

Oh my, as if I didn't have enough wires to fool with already.

I pretty well finished the air ride wiring that all ends up inside the cab under the rear seat. I ran the main power harness to the front fuse panel, but won't connect it til I get the factory wiring sorted out. I stole a floor wiring grommet from one of the Yukons knowing I would need it for this.

[VA72C10]

Nice progress. Let me know how those moldings work out for you!

[250powerglide]

i had the pleasure of seeing the truck in person today and i have to say my hat is off to drew ! he realy takes his time with the details . he is the type of guy i could work with on projects like this btw thanks for loaning me the spring compresors ill get it back to you asap. i do want that petal assembly it will complement my brake upgrade kit nicely !

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by 250powerglide

i had the pleasure of seeing the truck in person today and i have to say my hat is off to drew ! he realy takes his time with the details . he is the type of guy i could work with on projects like this btw thanks for loaning me the spring compresors ill get it back to you asap. i do want that petal assembly it will complement my brake upgrade kit nicely !

Thanks Eric,
It was nice meeting another board member, even if we are newbies. You can just grab the gas pedal when you return the spring compressors.

[thor]

Those new moldings look awesome. Are they custom manufactured for your crew cab? Or a combo of truck and suburban pieces?

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by thor

Those new moldings look awesome. Are they custom manufactured for your crew cab? Or a combo of truck and suburban pieces?

I ordered a short box truck set and extra burb pieces that I will customize.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

I ordered a short box truck set and extra burb pieces that I will customize.

Mar-K already has the pieces for the 3rd door made.

[thor]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

I ordered a short box truck set and extra burb pieces that I will customize.

Where from, if ya don't mind?

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Mar-K already has the pieces for the 3rd door made.

I have the Mar k 3rd door part. The other side though on a burb will be different for me.

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by thor

Where from, if ya don't mind?

The Truck Shop in Orange CA. I was there last year and was very impressed.

[Newtz67]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

The Truck Shop in Orange CA. I was there last year and was very impressed.

Love the truck shop! I go buy parts from them every year at the Turlock swap meet! They are actually the truck and car shop, which means they have great parts for my '54 Bel Air as well!