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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!

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

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.

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.

drewskiren · 03-28-2012, 09:08 AM

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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.

**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

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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!

1985-GMC · 03-28-2012, 11:30 PM

Sweet, I really like that idea!

mcbassin · 03-29-2012, 12:10 AM

Looking great Drew!

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-29-2012, 02:22 AM

ID tag looks great! You didn't remove it did you?

drewskiren · 03-29-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

ID tag looks great! You didn't remove it did you?

Of course not! I pulled the edges up slightly so I could fully sand and paint behind it.

jeffg1010 · 03-29-2012, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

And I'm legal now!

hmm.... not sure if those weights are correct ... anymore

drewskiren · 03-31-2012, 09:47 AM

Really bummed, but I think I was sent the wrong carpet set.
I ordered a high hump kit and it says on the box it is for the "400 transmission", but its too short in the front from side to side. The rear of the front piece seems to be wide enough (pics 3 &4) but the front that goes over the high hump ends up being 2 inches too narrow at my passenger kick panel.
Do you think they will send me a replacement?

**lolife99** · 03-31-2012, 09:56 AM

The last carpet kit I got was about 2" too long at each door opening.
It had to be trimmed to fit.
I believe it came from Brother Truck Parts. (not sure of the brand)

I would send that back.
Order for a 4x4 burb or 4spd manual trans and you will get the high hump version for sure.
Most companies just specify low hump or high hump.

48richard · 03-31-2012, 05:41 PM

Interesting. Last year I bought a carpet from ACC for my low hump, and it was too full over the hump. I ended up putting a couple of extra layers of padding over the hump to fill it out. Looks like their molds aren't too accurate.

MAC71 · 03-31-2012, 09:25 PM

About 6 years ago I got the ACC carpet for my 72 suburban with the high hump. It was also about 2 in to short on the ends. I sent it back and the next set was about 1/4 inch to short. Same carpet number on both sets. Everything in the back fit really well.

**72 tigger** · 03-31-2012, 09:25 PM

ACC has always been known to make nice replacement carpets- hope they work with you

68 TT · 03-31-2012, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MAC71

About 6 years ago I got the ACC carpet for my 72 suburban with the high hump. It was also about 2 in to short on the ends. I sent it back and the next set was about 1/4 inch to short. Same carpet number on both sets. Everything in the back fit really well.

I had the same problem with them on two different cars. Too short up front.

Not quite as short as yours so my sill plates just barely covered the edge of the carpet (like 1/16" under the edge barely).

I should have sent them back as the edges come out from under the sill plates when I vacuum the car out.

03-27-2012, 06:36 AM	#3026
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03-27-2012, 07:08 AM	#3027
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)

03-27-2012, 11:55 PM	#3029
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	#3030
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. 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. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

03-28-2012, 12:45 AM	#3031
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. You should add a fake steering wheel on the passenger side... just to mess with everyone.... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

03-28-2012, 09:25 AM	#3034
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03-28-2012, 11:20 AM	#3036
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03-28-2012, 04:18 PM	#3037
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. 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? __________________ 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.*

03-28-2012, 09:49 PM	#3039
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!

03-28-2012, 11:30 PM	#3040
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03-29-2012, 12:10 AM	#3041
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looking great Drew! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-29-2012, 02:22 AM	#3042
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. ID tag looks great! You didn't remove it did you? __________________ 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.*

03-31-2012, 09:47 AM	#3045
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. Really bummed, but I think I was sent the wrong carpet set. I ordered a high hump kit and it says on the box it is for the "400 transmission", but its too short in the front from side to side. The rear of the front piece seems to be wide enough (pics 3 &4) but the front that goes over the high hump ends up being 2 inches too narrow at my passenger kick panel. Do you think they will send me a replacement? Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-31-2012, 09:56 AM	#3046
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,686	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. The last carpet kit I got was about 2" too long at each door opening. It had to be trimmed to fit. I believe it came from Brother Truck Parts. (not sure of the brand) I would send that back. Order for a 4x4 burb or 4spd manual trans and you will get the high hump version for sure. Most companies just specify low hump or high hump. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-31-2012, 05:41 PM	#3047
48richard Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 475	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Interesting. Last year I bought a carpet from ACC for my low hump, and it was too full over the hump. I ended up putting a couple of extra layers of padding over the hump to fill it out. Looks like their molds aren't too accurate. __________________ 1971 C10 Longbed, 350/TH350



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03-31-2012, 09:25 PM	#3048
MAC71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UTAH Posts: 353	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. About 6 years ago I got the ACC carpet for my 72 suburban with the high hump. It was also about 2 in to short on the ends. I sent it back and the next set was about 1/4 inch to short. Same carpet number on both sets. Everything in the back fit really well. __________________ Mike 1971 C10 350 1969 C20 396 1979 Corvette L-82

03-31-2012, 09:25 PM	#3049
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