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VA72C10 · 11-01-2011, 11:51 PM

Looking good.....although you really need to clean your bed

71Sleeper · 11-01-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking good.....although you really need to clean your bed

I got the same advice on mine to.

VA72C10 · 11-02-2011, 12:01 AM

BTW....you're nearing #1 on the views.....231K+ as of tonight!

**67cheby** · 11-02-2011, 09:28 AM

i know it is a little petty thing but with the work you have put in , i think those bolts through the bed floor need to have a round head instead of the hex head to blend in better, maybe a round allen headed bolt ?

drewskiren · 11-02-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

i know it is a little petty thing but with the work you have put in , i think those bolts through the bed floor need to have a round head instead of the hex head to blend in better, maybe a round allen headed bolt ?

I agree completely, but since the bed floor is so rough I am rhino-lining and covering the whole thing up with a rubber mat. Since it has to be covered up anyway, bolt heads don't really matter.

Since I am planning on using the truck, I figured it was insane to spend $1000 on a bed floor and then worry about denting or scratching it. Yes, I hope the truck is magazine worthy, but that is a secondary consideration to my using it everyday.

jb1016 · 11-02-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Yes, I hope the truck is magazine worthy, but that is a secondary consideration to my using it everyday.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

231K+ as of tonight!

The fact that you plan to use it is the best part of the build. I hope you get to put as many miles on it as the build has had views!

drewskiren · 11-03-2011, 01:32 AM

Tonight's episode begins with painting the radiator support and new radiator mount satin black. A few more coats tomorrow and it will be ready to assemble.

Then I moved on to the shift linkage. I welded and extension on the shift ear I cut off to clear the brake booster, then assembled the Kugal stainless steel shift linkage. http://www.kugelkomponents.com/zenca...&products_id=6

I very carefully fit and adjusted, then shortened the rod twice so as not to cut too much off at once. The throw is now perfect and I get all gears to click nicely, it even lines up on the column indicator right.

Then I read the wiring diagram and ended up only needing one wire on the right electrical block -green temp sensor wire for gauge. I may want the switched brown wire for something, so I left it for now.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-03-2011, 01:50 AM

Little by little.

drewskiren · 11-03-2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Little by little.

Exactly.

71Sleeper · 11-03-2011, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Little by little.

And soon there will be little to do.

72shortstep · 11-03-2011, 04:34 AM

Are you keeping the mechanical fan or going with an electric set-up? sorry if you already answered this but that chip in the fan blade made me think about it, haha.

drewskiren · 11-03-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 72shortstep

Are you keeping the mechanical fan or going with an electric set-up?

Mechanical, because it is free and installed!

drewskiren · 11-03-2011, 04:26 PM

These pics are more fun to look at.

Where do these little square rubber blocks go? They came with my tailgate bumpers kit.

VA72C10 · 11-03-2011, 02:36 AM

More good progress. Shift linkage looks good as does the rad support!

**67cheby** · 11-03-2011, 04:58 PM

SWEET they are bumpers for the tailgate !!

drewskiren · 11-03-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

SWEET they are bumpers for the tailgate !!

Where?? got a picture?

notsolo · 11-03-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Where?? got a picture?

This 1 is on a Blazer not mine. Focus was on the weather strip. hope that helps. DREWCAB is AWESOME.

drewskiren · 11-03-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by notsolo

This 1 is on a Blazer not mine. Focus was on the weather strip. hope that helps. DREWCAB is AWESOME.

AHA! They probably keep the straps from rattling.

7dee2 · 11-03-2011, 05:54 PM

Wow, I love this project!

I miss my 99 Crew Cab Dually terribly. Great idea's with cab configuration, drive train choice's and even the new factory style wheels. Surely magazine material and reliable daily driver.

Subscribing!

Pop's C-10 · 11-03-2011, 05:01 PM

Have you thought about doing tha stop light mod that i've seen on here using that factory cargo light..

noonzor · 11-03-2011, 06:23 PM

still cant believe how fast your moving on this project, makes me feel like a slacker!! excellent work!!

VA72C10 · 11-03-2011, 06:54 PM

Looking absolutely GREAT!!!

**oldman3** · 11-03-2011, 07:09 PM

Great job Drew, looking better each update...JIm

BluTrukker · 11-04-2011, 08:36 AM

WOW! Took me a whole week to get through the entire thread. You do top notch work! I have kicked around the idea of doing something similar. So now I have a step by step guide! I know its a little premature, but I was wondering if you have kept track of total cost? It would be interesting to compare the differance between the cost of buying a new truck, and what you have done. Again, Awesome work!

drewskiren · 11-05-2011, 01:20 AM

Got to have a go pedal!

Call me a weirdie, but being a pack-rat comes in handy when you need to blend vehicles together. I cut the tip of the new pedal off and welded it to the old pedal rod since it had the perfect end hole to mate up with the new truck throttle linkage. Now the rod end and cable are back together once again.

Clean up and paint.

11-02-2011, 12:01 AM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. BTW....you're nearing #1 on the views.....231K+ as of tonight! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-02-2011, 09:28 AM	#4
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. i know it is a little petty thing but with the work you have put in , i think those bolts through the bed floor need to have a round head instead of the hex head to blend in better, maybe a round allen headed bolt ? __________________ 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

11-03-2011, 01:32 AM	#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. Tonight's episode begins with painting the radiator support and new radiator mount satin black. A few more coats tomorrow and it will be ready to assemble. Then I moved on to the shift linkage. I welded and extension on the shift ear I cut off to clear the brake booster, then assembled the Kugal stainless steel shift linkage. http://www.kugelkomponents.com/zenca...&products_id=6 I very carefully fit and adjusted, then shortened the rod twice so as not to cut too much off at once. The throw is now perfect and I get all gears to click nicely, it even lines up on the column indicator right. Then I read the wiring diagram and ended up only needing one wire on the right electrical block -green temp sensor wire for gauge. I may want the switched brown wire for something, so I left it for now. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

11-03-2011, 01:50 AM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Little by little. __________________ 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.*

11-03-2011, 04:34 AM	#11
72shortstep lovin' the lowcountry Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Moncks Corner, SC Posts: 138	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Are you keeping the mechanical fan or going with an electric set-up? sorry if you already answered this but that chip in the fan blade made me think about it, haha. __________________ Chris 29461 72 SWB stepside 71 SWB stepside DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!

11-01-2011, 11:51 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looking good.....although you really need to clean your bed __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-03-2011, 04:26 PM	#13
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. These pics are more fun to look at. Where do these little square rubber blocks go? They came with my tailgate bumpers kit. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

11-03-2011, 02:36 AM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. More good progress. Shift linkage looks good as does the rad support! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-03-2011, 04:58 PM	#15
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. SWEET they are bumpers for the tailgate !! __________________ 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

11-03-2011, 05:54 PM	#19
7dee2 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 2,041	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Wow, I love this project! I miss my 99 Crew Cab Dually terribly. Great idea's with cab configuration, drive train choice's and even the new factory style wheels. Surely magazine material and reliable daily driver. Subscribing! __________________ Brett 67 Camaro SS: 67 Camaro Build 72 Cheyenne/C10 Super 115" Fleetside: 72 C10 Build 72 Cheyenne/K30 Super 133" Longhorn DRW: 72 K30 Build SOLD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@6dee7-7dee2

11-03-2011, 05:01 PM	#20
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Have you thought about doing tha stop light mod that i've seen on here using that factory cargo light.. __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

11-03-2011, 06:23 PM	#21
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. still cant believe how fast your moving on this project, makes me feel like a slacker!! excellent work!! __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

11-03-2011, 06:54 PM	#22
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looking absolutely GREAT!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-03-2011, 07:09 PM	#23
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,560	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Great job Drew, looking better each update...JIm __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

11-04-2011, 08:36 AM	#24
BluTrukker BOHICA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stewartville, MN Posts: 440	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. WOW! Took me a whole week to get through the entire thread. You do top notch work! I have kicked around the idea of doing something similar. So now I have a step by step guide! I know its a little premature, but I was wondering if you have kept track of total cost? It would be interesting to compare the differance between the cost of buying a new truck, and what you have done. Again, Awesome work! __________________ Trying to save someone from their own stupidity is like teaching a pig to dance. It is a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig!



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11-05-2011, 01:20 AM	#25
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. Got to have a go pedal! Call me a weirdie, but being a pack-rat comes in handy when you need to blend vehicles together. I cut the tip of the new pedal off and welded it to the old pedal rod since it had the perfect end hole to mate up with the new truck throttle linkage. Now the rod end and cable are back together once again. Clean up and paint. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

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