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txsilverado · 03-24-2012, 10:17 PM

I am amazed at the quality of work you do, as well as how versatile you are with your skills, and how motivated you are! The quality of fabrication skills you have exibited are remarkable. It is a rare combination for someone to be as gifted as you are with paint/body, metal fabrication, mechanical skills, and carpentry to boot! I always thought I was a jack of all trades, but you put me to shame my friend. BTW: I love your truck too.

drewskiren · 03-25-2012, 12:55 AM

Thank you - Thank you very much. God has definitely blessed me with talents.

drewskiren · 03-25-2012, 01:00 AM

I am making a push to go to the Grand Rod Run in Pigeon Forge, TN in 3 weeks - April 14th. I won't have even started the interior, but I figure its still worth looking at. I'll need at least a week of driving it to make sure I'm comfortable with a 6 hour trip, so that means a lot of loose ends to tie up quickly. Does anyone think they could make it??? I'd be up for thanking my fans in person.

hotrodchevy1999 · 03-25-2012, 11:18 AM

Thats cool hope to see it there on that weekend and get to see it in person

drewskiren · 03-25-2012, 08:31 PM

My mirror company made up my laminated glass for me for $40. I used the factory window felt gasket and silicon-ed them also.

TennesseeZ · 03-26-2012, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

I am making a push to go to the Grand Rod Run in Pigeon Forge, TN in 3 weeks - April 14th. I won't have even started the interior, but I figure its still worth looking at. I'll need at least a week of driving it to make sure I'm comfortable with a 6 hour trip, so that means a lot of loose ends to tie up quickly. Does anyone think they could make it??? I'd be up for thanking my fans in person.

There's a fairly strong chance I will be there, and would really like to meet you and see your amazing truck. I'm in Eden NC now working, but theres a good chance the job will be wrapped up by then, and home is only like 50 miles from Pigeon Forge.

treveiger · 03-25-2012, 10:52 PM

looks great!

mcbassin · 03-25-2012, 11:02 PM

Nice work on the glass Drew.

VA72C10 · 03-25-2012, 11:10 PM

Glass looks good! Should be more comfortable/quiet in the cab

YBNORML · 03-25-2012, 11:43 PM

Looking fantastic!!!

**67cheby** · 03-26-2012, 05:24 PM

aaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Low Elco · 03-27-2012, 06:36 AM

Drew, did those seats go nin fairly easy, or was quite a bit of fab required? Looks great!

drewskiren · 03-27-2012, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Drew, did those seats go nin fairly easy, or was quite a bit of fab required? Looks great!

The seats are bolted directly to the floor and I have a post showing exactly where to drill the holes.

drewskiren · 03-27-2012, 11:55 PM

I worked on my hide-a-dash tonight and welded studs to the mounting plate. Here it is just sitting in the glove box hole. I need a plexiglass faceplate and I will cover the green metal in upholstery.
The idea here is to have all the modern information available, but usually out of sight behind the glove box door.

68 TT · 03-28-2012, 12:39 AM

Why not cover the whole thing with a single piece of plexi with the area over the metal painted black from the back side so it blends in with the gauge face.

drewskiren · 03-28-2012, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Why not cover the whole thing with a single piece of plexi with the area over the metal painted black from the back side so it blends in with the gauge face.

I can't get to the backside to mount it, but with the metal plate and studs I can put it together on the bench and then mount the metal plate from the front. A picture will help visualize when I finish it.

dlturner00 · 03-27-2012, 07:08 AM

I've been following this build for quite awhile and as everyone else has said, awesome job! You have me motivated to get started on mine. My brother has been in the body shop business for 40 yrs. so I know what kind of skill it takes to do something like this. You are truly a master craftsman. I hope I can get to Pigeon Forge, but if I don't, I may just cruise to Memphis someday. I'm only a couple hours away. I would really like to see your truck in person.

David

mcmlxix · 03-28-2012, 12:45 AM

You should add a fake steering wheel on the passenger side... just to mess with everyone....

ERASER5 · 03-28-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

You should add a fake steering wheel on the passenger side... just to mess with everyone....

Snicker! One that can be pulled off and make scary faces at other drives with the detached wheel in hand! It will take them a second to rember wich side the driver is on.

**67cheby** · 03-28-2012, 09:25 AM

cool idea, will any of the guages on the drivers side work also ?

drewskiren · 03-28-2012, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

cool idea, will any of the guages on the drivers side work also ?

Eventually when I can afford it, yes.

**67cheby** · 03-28-2012, 11:20 AM

i see !

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-28-2012, 04:18 PM

Nice work Drew! For the older gauges, can't you just install the factory sensor and oil pressure line in ports in the engine? Or are there no extra ports on these newer engines?

drewskiren · 03-28-2012, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work Drew! For the older gauges, can't you just install the factory sensor and oil pressure line in ports in the engine? Or are there no extra ports on these newer engines?

Yes, oil pressure can be tapped off of a plate on the engine. Volts are also easy. Spedo is not. Gas gauge is not.

drewskiren · 03-28-2012, 09:49 PM

I hope that you can't tell what I have done today.

Invisible bra for the rock chip prone hood.

And I'm legal now!

03-24-2012, 10:17 PM	#1
txsilverado Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 37	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I am amazed at the quality of work you do, as well as how versatile you are with your skills, and how motivated you are! The quality of fabrication skills you have exibited are remarkable. It is a rare combination for someone to be as gifted as you are with paint/body, metal fabrication, mechanical skills, and carpentry to boot! I always thought I was a jack of all trades, but you put me to shame my friend. BTW: I love your truck too. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super

03-25-2012, 12:55 AM	#2
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. Thank you - Thank you very much. God has definitely blessed me with talents. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-25-2012, 01:00 AM	#3
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 am making a push to go to the Grand Rod Run in Pigeon Forge, TN in 3 weeks - April 14th. I won't have even started the interior, but I figure its still worth looking at. I'll need at least a week of driving it to make sure I'm comfortable with a 6 hour trip, so that means a lot of loose ends to tie up quickly. Does anyone think they could make it??? I'd be up for thanking my fans in person. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-25-2012, 11:18 AM	#4
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03-25-2012, 08:31 PM	#5
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. My mirror company made up my laminated glass for me for $40. I used the factory window felt gasket and silicon-ed them also. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-25-2012, 10:52 PM	#7
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03-25-2012, 11:02 PM	#8
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice work on the glass Drew. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-25-2012, 11:10 PM	#9
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03-25-2012, 11:43 PM	#10
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03-26-2012, 05:24 PM	#11
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03-27-2012, 06:36 AM	#12
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew, did those seats go nin fairly easy, or was quite a bit of fab required? Looks great! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

03-27-2012, 11:55 PM	#14
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 worked on my hide-a-dash tonight and welded studs to the mounting plate. Here it is just sitting in the glove box hole. I need a plexiglass faceplate and I will cover the green metal in upholstery. The idea here is to have all the modern information available, but usually out of sight behind the glove box door. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-28-2012, 12:39 AM	#15
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03-27-2012, 07:08 AM	#17
dlturner00 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: huntingdon tn Posts: 19	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I've been following this build for quite awhile and as everyone else has said, awesome job! You have me motivated to get started on mine. My brother has been in the body shop business for 40 yrs. so I know what kind of skill it takes to do something like this. You are truly a master craftsman. I hope I can get to Pigeon Forge, but if I don't, I may just cruise to Memphis someday. I'm only a couple hours away. I would really like to see your truck in person. David __________________ 69 C10 LWB (SWB now)

03-28-2012, 12:45 AM	#18
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03-28-2012, 09:25 AM	#20
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. cool idea, will any of the guages on the drivers side work also ? __________________ 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

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03-28-2012, 09:49 PM	#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. I hope that you can't tell what I have done today. Invisible bra for the rock chip prone hood. And I'm legal now! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

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