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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-01-2012, 02:57 AM

Drew, those welds look much better! Great job!

MAC71 · 02-01-2012, 04:54 AM

Your truck is really amazing. You have done a super job. How are you going to use this truck?

**67cheby** · 02-01-2012, 07:17 AM

I am by far no expert but I think the metal that bolts to your frame on the hitch might be not thick enough , just comparing it to all of them that I see ?
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notsolo · 02-01-2012, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Still working on this bumper/hitch mount.
Pockets are for the rear bed mounts.
Welding is getting better from my first posts.

You have probably seen this one

**nlped** · 02-01-2012, 09:36 AM

I know I razzed you about your welds earlier, but you are certainly getting better

drewskiren · 02-01-2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

I am by far no expert but I think the metal that bolts to your frame on the hitch might be not thick enough , just comparing it to all of them that I see ?
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I measured and copied what the 2002 hitch material was, 3/16ths. The 2002 frame that it bolts to seems to be even thinner.

drewskiren · 02-01-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MAC71

Your truck is really amazing. You have done a super job. How are you going to use this truck?

I can't tell what you are asking exactly since I can't hear the inflection in your voice. I'll answer both ways.

I am going to use my truck about everyday in my work, hauling insulation, lumber, trim, appliances, etc - nothing brutal though.

Man, I know, I am going to have to be really careful. If I scratch this thing, I'll be so bummed out.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-01-2012, 01:24 PM

I showed my wife your truck.

She said "Wow, that's pretty."

**67cheby** · 02-01-2012, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewskiren

I measured and copied what the 2002 hitch material was, 3/16ths. The 2002 frame that it bolts to seems to be even thinner.

sorry i am just used to looking at all of these aftermarket hitches i always see here on the carlot and those things are super thick stuff !

1rockin57 · 02-01-2012, 07:10 PM

All I can say is wow! You are much braver than I am, theres no way I would ever attempt to do that! You did a perfect job on it!

drewskiren · 02-01-2012, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I showed my wife your truck.

She said "Wow, that's pretty."

I like her already.

sboris · 02-01-2012, 07:24 PM

"pretty" coool

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Gokart Mozart · 02-01-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Man, I know, I am going to have to be really careful. If I scratch this thing, I'll be so bummed out.

I'm sure your body man would give you a good deal

jbclassix · 02-02-2012, 12:33 AM

Woo hoo! progress and more progress! And your welds look real good too!

mcbassin · 02-02-2012, 12:48 AM

Nice work on the new hitch. It's too cool you plan on using your truck all the time for work. Please be careful! It will be the talk of all the home building industry in Memphis.
I started my project with the same intentions. I don't know if I can follow through after all the blood, sweat and $$$cash I have in it.

MAC71 · 02-02-2012, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewskiren

I can't tell what you are asking exactly since I can't hear the inflection in your voice. I'll answer both ways.

I am going to use my truck about everyday in my work, hauling insulation, lumber, trim, appliances, etc - nothing brutal though.

Man, I know, I am going to have to be really careful. If I scratch this thing, I'll be so bummed out.

Sorry about the wording. What I was getting at is I think that you have done an amazing job on the truck and it is something to be proud of. As far as my question as to how you are going to use the truck I was assuming that since it is now large enough to hold a family that you might have built it just for that, as a family vehicle. If you build something like that I think it should be used.....gently.... I drive a 71 truck as my daily driver and my wife drives a 72 Suburban as her daily driver. In fact before we had four kids my wife drove a 56 BelAir that was a fresh frame off restoration as her daily driver.
Keep up the good work!

drewskiren · 02-02-2012, 12:45 PM

I finished up the hitch last night with stolen parts from a 2002 Suburban hitch and I'm painting it today before I put it on. I'll still need to fab and weld bumper brackets to it, but I'll touch that up later and not take it all down again.
I'm also painting my door glass divider bars while I have paint in the gun.

VA72C10 · 02-02-2012, 01:23 PM

Looking good! Nice work on the hitch!

scotts72heavyhalf · 02-04-2012, 10:10 PM

Any updates?

Mr Pops · 02-04-2012, 10:23 PM

Yeah!^ It's been like 58 hours! Get back in the garage!

drewskiren · 02-04-2012, 11:31 PM

Update headfake here:

I have been moving All our furniture and stuff in preparation for the final remodel phase on my house this weekend, When I find my camera I'll take a funny picture - 3000 square feet of stuff in a 300 square foot room.

TennesseeZ · 02-05-2012, 02:04 PM

WOW! I just discovered this build thread day before yesterday, been reading here and there. I got to page 40 or so before I started jumping around, gonna have to find the time to read the whole thing post by post. Drew, that thing is SPECTACULAR, yes it is the truck GM should have built in the first place. Your vision, skills, and maybe most important, drive, are all on display and looking absolutely stellar! Congratulations on "out building" GM, using one of their best platforms. Like everyone else, I've seen about everything that can be done with these trucks, from totally whacko backyard hacks to megabuck ultra professional versions, and I think yours is right up there with the very, very best. I, for one, can't wait to see the completed truck, and your next project, if there is one. You, and this truck, deserve the recognition of the whole hot rodding world, and a cover on HRM. Very inspiring, to say the least!

70LonghornCST · 02-05-2012, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TennesseeZ

WOW! I just discovered this build thread day before yesterday, been reading here and there. I got to page 40 or so before I started jumping around, gonna have to find the time to read the whole thing post by post. Drew, that thing is SPECTACULAR, yes it is the truck GM should have built in the first place. Your vision, skills, and maybe most important, drive, are all on display and looking absolutely stellar! Congratulations on "out building" GM, using one of their best platforms. Like everyone else, I've seen about everything that can be done with these trucks, from totally whacko backyard hacks to megabuck ultra professional versions, and I think yours is right up there with the very, very best. I, for one, can't wait to see the completed truck, and your next project, if there is one. You, and this truck, deserve the recognition of the whole hot rodding world, and a cover on HRM. Very inspiring, to say the least!

Drew, to say the least, it truly is very humbling to read your thread and a pleasure to feel like we are all a part of it.

-Richard

drewskiren · 02-05-2012, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TennesseeZ

WOW! I just discovered this build thread day before yesterday, been reading here and there. I got to page 40 or so before I started jumping around, gonna have to find the time to read the whole thing post by post. Drew, that thing is SPECTACULAR, yes it is the truck GM should have built in the first place. Your vision, skills, and maybe most important, drive, are all on display and looking absolutely stellar! Congratulations on "out building" GM, using one of their best platforms. Like everyone else, I've seen about everything that can be done with these trucks, from totally whacko backyard hacks to megabuck ultra professional versions, and I think yours is right up there with the very, very best. I, for one, can't wait to see the completed truck, and your next project, if there is one. You, and this truck, deserve the recognition of the whole hot rodding world, and a cover on HRM. Very inspiring, to say the least!

That may be the nicest thing anyone ever said about me. Thanks

drewskiren · 02-05-2012, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70LonghornCST

Drew, to say the least, it truly is very humbling to read your thread and a pleasure to feel like we are all a part of it.

-Richard

It's certainly not my intent to humble anyone, Maybe I should stop photoshopping all the pictures and show everyone all the bad angles???

EVERYONE HERE is definitely a part of it! Thanks for joining the party.

02-01-2012, 02:57 AM	#2876
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02-01-2012, 04:54 AM	#2877
MAC71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UTAH Posts: 353	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Your truck is really amazing. You have done a super job. How are you going to use this truck? __________________ Mike 1971 C10 350 1969 C20 396 1979 Corvette L-82

02-01-2012, 07:17 AM	#2878
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I am by far no expert but I think the metal that bolts to your frame on the hitch might be not thick enough , just comparing it to all of them that I see ? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 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

02-01-2012, 09:36 AM	#2880
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02-01-2012, 01:24 PM	#2883
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02-01-2012, 07:10 PM	#2885
1rockin57 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tylertown, Miss. Posts: 3	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. All I can say is wow! You are much braver than I am, theres no way I would ever attempt to do that! You did a perfect job on it!

02-01-2012, 07:24 PM	#2887
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,016	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. "pretty" coool Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

02-02-2012, 12:33 AM	#2889
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Woo hoo! progress and more progress! And your welds look real good too! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

02-02-2012, 12:48 AM	#2890
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 new hitch. It's too cool you plan on using your truck all the time for work. Please be careful! It will be the talk of all the home building industry in Memphis. I started my project with the same intentions. I don't know if I can follow through after all the blood, sweat and $$$cash I have in it. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-02-2012, 12:45 PM	#2892
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 finished up the hitch last night with stolen parts from a 2002 Suburban hitch and I'm painting it today before I put it on. I'll still need to fab and weld bumper brackets to it, but I'll touch that up later and not take it all down again. I'm also painting my door glass divider bars while I have paint in the gun. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-02-2012, 01:23 PM	#2893
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02-04-2012, 10:10 PM	#2894
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02-04-2012, 10:23 PM	#2895
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02-04-2012, 11:31 PM	#2896
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. Update headfake here: I have been moving All our furniture and stuff in preparation for the final remodel phase on my house this weekend, When I find my camera I'll take a funny picture - 3000 square feet of stuff in a 300 square foot room. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-05-2012, 02:04 PM	#2897
TennesseeZ Countdown Survivor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bean Station, East Tennessee Posts: 9,676	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. WOW! I just discovered this build thread day before yesterday, been reading here and there. I got to page 40 or so before I started jumping around, gonna have to find the time to read the whole thing post by post. Drew, that thing is SPECTACULAR, yes it is the truck GM should have built in the first place. Your vision, skills, and maybe most important, drive, are all on display and looking absolutely stellar! Congratulations on "out building" GM, using one of their best platforms. Like everyone else, I've seen about everything that can be done with these trucks, from totally whacko backyard hacks to megabuck ultra professional versions, and I think yours is right up there with the very, very best. I, for one, can't wait to see the completed truck, and your next project, if there is one. You, and this truck, deserve the recognition of the whole hot rodding world, and a cover on HRM. Very inspiring, to say the least! __________________ 93 Yukon 89 Silverado Z71 SWB Sport 91 K 2500 Silverado "Lobuk-Worktruk" A MAN OF HONOR DOES NOT LIE, CHEAT, OR STEAL, NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO. Gettin' old ain't for sissies.



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