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

[drewskiren]

I cheated with the dust on the driveway.

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Yeah, its got a posi.

[Newtz67]

Very cool!

[Pop's C-10]

Sounds good

[oldman3]

Nice....Jim

[ChuckDriver]

Sweet!!!

[1985-GMC]

Very nice!

[Palf70Step]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

I knew I would get some responses with that gauge picture. That cluster is just sitting there while I do some shakedown runs, I will have the old one installed in the end, but I don't think I can afford to rebuild it with new gauges. I will probably get the voltmeter and oil pressure working, but that's it for now.

You could mount it in a spar glove box lid and use those gauges. With all the other mods you made on this truck, I think you could really blend it in nicely.

[CowboyProtectionUnit]

Originally Posted by mcmlxix

Not cheap, but fits the origianl cluster and will blend the old school look with your modern twist (and drive train)... HERE

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hey I love that! do they make'm for the square bodys??? would ya Pm me the details so as not to thread jack this BEAUTIFUL Thread!

[ejn74]

Looks and sounds awesome! Can't wait to see it finished!

[Mr Pops]

Awesome

[drewskiren]

Saturday night picture time.

After the boys and I re-tarped the house for the coming rains, we got on the fenders.

Just walked in from painting them.

[sboris]

Awsome. Always nice to have good help!

[VA72C10]

Cool! Really looking forward to seeing the full view of this monster painted....especially when you get the trim on

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Cool! Really looking forward to seeing the full view of this monster painted....especially when you get the trim on

Its actually a little strange looking since I am so used to the current model looks of crew cabs. All the new trucks have very little space between the rear tires and the front wall of the bed, really chopped looking - especially small import trucks. My crew cab with the short box looks so much better with the larger proportions between the wheels, so good in fact that the rear of my truck almost looks bobbed or too short. Kinda strange, but I think it's just that I'm not used to this full short box look with a crew cab.

[72LSK10]

Very cool project, I would love to restore a crew cab.

[notsolo]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

Its actually a little strange looking since I am so used to the current model looks of crew cabs. All the new trucks have very little space between the rear tires and the front wall of the bed, really chopped looking - especially small import trucks. My crew cab with the short box looks so much better with the larger proportions between the wheels, so good in fact that the rear of my truck almost looks bobbed or too short. Kinda strange, but I think it's just that I'm not used to this full short box look with a crew cab.

Sounds perfect.. looks great... not to long... not to short..., needs trailer with Restored 65 vette on the back. Was that all for today... Professor Drew.

[Dieselwrencher]

Congrats on getting those test drives in and getting the fenders painted!

[Pop's C-10]

Looks good

[youngrodder]

Nice work.. The truck is really coming along nicely..
good luck keeping the house dry..

Marc

[VA72C10]

It definitely has a different scale, but once the hood is on and the trim is on I think it's going to be spectacular! Like you said...I prefer the proportions to the current crew cabs.

[tomsprojects]

Drew what is the wheel base on your truck?

[Gokart Mozart]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

Its actually a little strange looking since I am so used to the current model looks of crew cabs. All the new trucks have very little space between the rear tires and the front wall of the bed, really chopped looking - especially small import trucks. My crew cab with the short box looks so much better with the larger proportions between the wheels, so good in fact that the rear of my truck almost looks bobbed or too short. Kinda strange, but I think it's just that I'm not used to this full short box look with a crew cab.

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by tomsprojects

Drew what is the wheel base on your truck?

4 inches longer than any 99-06 Silverado extra cab.

[oldman3]

Looking real good.....Jim

[7dee2]

She's a beauty Drew!

I have to agree with everyone else, sounds good IMO. I would hold off on exhaust work until the interior is in (all sound deadner in place, panels mounting, windows rolled up) then make your exhaust mods if you feel it is needed.

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