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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-07-2011, 03:45 PM

The bed is looking great!

67chevy1series · 02-07-2011, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Nice one Barney.

Pretty stinkin funny.

man you guys remind me of my uncles ....always crackin jokes!

drewskiren · 02-08-2011, 08:02 PM

Got my tailgate and cowl panel in primer so they won't rust. Look at that tailgate, it is bare - no bondo work yet. So fine!

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-08-2011, 08:24 PM

That is a super nice tail gate! Are you going to cringe when you have to drill holes for the trim?

67chevy1series · 02-08-2011, 10:59 PM

ryan thats a good one! man that tailgate is clean!!!!! 68 tail gate......

VA72C10 · 02-09-2011, 12:02 AM

Super nice gate!!!

drewskiren · 02-09-2011, 02:04 AM

Started on the gas tank install.
Earlier when I was mocking up the bed, I noticed I would need to lower the gas tank one inch in the front. I wasn't sure how to accomplish this until I started in on it tonight. I went out to another parts truck and cut the strap bracket off and welded it to the bottom of my existing one. A little paint later and one side is taken care of. The other side bolts the strap to the frame. I couldn't find a bolt long enough to extend an extra inch so I cut the head off, cranked the heat up on the welder, and welded a 1 inch bolt to it. Having a welder can make anybody a genius. I used a 1.5 inch thick rubber body biscuit as a spacer between the gas tank and the frame and a half inch rubber spacer on the side of the frame to get the gas tank off of my rearmost cab mount. Still have room for my filler neck to clear the frame rail. Whew !

drewskiren · 02-09-2011, 02:16 AM

Next was the charcoal canister and some little electronic gizmo connected to it.
The canister mounted to the hoop shaped driveshaft carrier bearing mount that I chopped off long ago. I went back and cut the mounting tab off of the hoop, made a few modifications to it, and welded it to my new driveshaft carrier bearing mount. The gizmo used to mount to a frame/bed mount that I also chopped off. Hmmmm, now where can I mount this little sucker? How about that new extra long bolt I just made. I cut the little mount tab, flipped it around 90 degrees and welded it back together, then ran a nut down my long bolt, slipped on my newly modified mount tab and put another nut on top of that.

VA72C10 · 02-09-2011, 02:59 AM

Nice work! Looks almost like factory

ajgriffin · 02-09-2011, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Sandblaster with good air pressure is the bomb!

I know I'm a little late, but how did that Eastwood's soda blaster work for you? I'm thinking about getting that combo sand/soda blaster they have, but am not sure if I would get the results I'm after

drewskiren · 02-09-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ajgriffin

I know I'm a little late, but how did that Eastwood's soda blaster work for you? I'm thinking about getting that combo sand/soda blaster they have, but am not sure if I would get the results I'm after

It worked great. I have used it twice now, but the first time I didn't have enough air compressor. Now I have a very large 220 Ingersol Rand and it worked great. The thin original paint came off so fast it was ridiculous. The bed that had original paint and a roll on bedliner was a lot slower. I used 2.0 cutting abrasive, a very powdery sand. Never tried soda.

drewskiren · 02-09-2011, 11:30 PM

AIR RIDE

It is snowing again in Memphis and that means the whole town shuts down. What that means for us is more time to work on our patient!
I hung the driveshaft to see how much room I have to mount all of the Air suspension mechanicals. Not much, but I have it figured out. I started making brackets to mount the compressor, valve body and air tank. Daughter wanted to watch an old James Bond movie, so we are done tonight.

jbclassix · 02-09-2011, 11:36 PM

If it makes you feel any better, I have been working in the garage for 30-45 minutes, and then go in and warm my hands up in the kitchen sink!

Somewhere on your truck you need to put a piece of tape that says "Abby"... maybe your ECM.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-09-2011, 11:36 PM

Nice work!

drewskiren · 02-09-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

If it makes you feel any better, I have been working in the garage for 30-45 minutes, and then go in and warm my hands up in the kitchen sink!

Somewhere on your truck you need to put a piece of tape that says "Abby"... maybe your ECM.

Abbie... Abbie who?

Abbie Normal...... and the ensuing tirade. Hysterical.

I'll get my youngest on that, she'll come up with something good we can stick on there.

VA72C10 · 02-10-2011, 02:23 AM

Nice. Going to be a cool bus

drewskiren · 02-11-2011, 12:19 AM

We worked on Gnande's Olds 98 today trying to get it through inspection. replaced the battery, headlight switch, and flasher unit. Now it starts, has lights, and turn signals. Maybe we can get a tag for him tomorrow! He was grinning ear to ear.

We undercoated the bed and cab bottoms with Eastwood products and I think we are ready for the rain.

VA72C10 · 02-11-2011, 12:22 AM

That should be nice and durable now!!!

drewskiren · 02-11-2011, 12:34 AM

I fabed up all of the mounts for the air systems and welded them onto the carrier crossmember and the ABS bracket. The tank squeezed in there and fits like a glove. The compressor is just shy of hanging below the frame. We also cleaned up the transmission and will paint it later.

drewskiren · 02-11-2011, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackTopMotors

Love your thread, you have some amazing skills!

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Originally Posted by Newtz67

Somehow I've missed this thread until now. I just spent about an hour reading through the whole thing. Amazing! Subscribed!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

sweet!!!

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

The more I see this build the more I want to build one for myself....especially when I keep looking at the completed pics of the 50th anniversary one...

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Sweet

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Thanks for the pics....looking good!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey, that frame looks great! you are kicking some serious tail on this build! Keep the pics coming!

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

i dont think gm painted there frame this well nice job drew your lucky you can run all the rims that we cant because that frame!

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Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

looking good hometown

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Originally Posted by 69CST-V

You make it look so easy. I find myself reading your build instead of building mine. LOL Great job.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Drew, it looks great, nice job.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice!!!

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Originally Posted by Airborne70GMC

This build totally rocks

I had thought about this idea abround 15 years back when I was single and had less bills(ha ha ha). It is a great idea and Completely RULES. Keep it going and Hang tough. God bless.

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Originally Posted by Mr Chevy

Hey Drew I just looked at your build thread for the first time today. Awesome work. I cant wait to see your truck finished.
Your work has inspired my son and I to get back out in the garage and finish up his 1970 C-10
Thanks

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

Great build subscribed
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Originally Posted by LEEVON

:pve it, and have always had a soft spot for that Fesler-built crew...

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks good from here

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice work Drew! Thanks for the update with pictures. I can't wait to see the sandblasting pics. I just did some of that a while back.......fun.

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking good guys

Are you sure my schedule wasn't right....you're really moving on the truck right now...you might be done before your target date if you can keep this pace up

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking great!!!

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice! It's great the whole family gets involved!

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Originally Posted by extremesounds13

Looks great!! I can't believe how fast you work!

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

wow looks clean! if i had a metal floor i would have hoped it would be this nice....

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks good! I'd say since it isn't perfect according to you and you plan to use it, I'd line the underside and the top.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

The bed is looking great!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Super nice gate!!!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice work! Looks almost like factory

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice. Going to be a cool bus

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

That should be nice and durable now!!!

Thank you everyone for the positive reinforcement!

mcbassin · 02-11-2011, 02:23 AM

Nice work as Always Drew! You keep us inspired.

wwhijr · 02-11-2011, 12:04 PM

WOw this truck is too nice. I think you should give it to me so you aren't tempted to be prideful or anything like that.

drewskiren · 02-11-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by wwhijr

WOw this truck is too nice. I think you should give it to me so you aren't tempted to be prideful or anything like that.

Would you take it off my hands? I'd be so grateful.

drewskiren · 02-12-2011, 11:27 AM

Bought my quarter inch plate today to start on the rear suspension 4 link. Also going to start to pull the engine from the donor truck.

classicchev · 02-12-2011, 01:40 PM

Progress looks great BTW

02-07-2011, 03:45 PM	#526
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. The bed is looking great! __________________ 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.*

02-08-2011, 08:02 PM	#528
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 my tailgate and cowl panel in primer so they won't rust. Look at that tailgate, it is bare - no bondo work yet. So fine! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 02-08-2011 at 08:04 PM.

02-08-2011, 08:24 PM	#529
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. That is a super nice tail gate! Are you going to cringe when you have to drill holes for the trim? __________________ 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.*

02-08-2011, 10:59 PM	#530
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. ryan thats a good one! man that tailgate is clean!!!!! 68 tail gate......

02-09-2011, 12:02 AM	#531
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Super nice gate!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-09-2011, 02:04 AM	#532
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. Started on the gas tank install. Earlier when I was mocking up the bed, I noticed I would need to lower the gas tank one inch in the front. I wasn't sure how to accomplish this until I started in on it tonight. I went out to another parts truck and cut the strap bracket off and welded it to the bottom of my existing one. A little paint later and one side is taken care of. The other side bolts the strap to the frame. I couldn't find a bolt long enough to extend an extra inch so I cut the head off, cranked the heat up on the welder, and welded a 1 inch bolt to it. Having a welder can make anybody a genius. I used a 1.5 inch thick rubber body biscuit as a spacer between the gas tank and the frame and a half inch rubber spacer on the side of the frame to get the gas tank off of my rearmost cab mount. Still have room for my filler neck to clear the frame rail. Whew ! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 02-09-2011 at 02:32 AM.

02-09-2011, 02:16 AM	#533
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. Next was the charcoal canister and some little electronic gizmo connected to it. The canister mounted to the hoop shaped driveshaft carrier bearing mount that I chopped off long ago. I went back and cut the mounting tab off of the hoop, made a few modifications to it, and welded it to my new driveshaft carrier bearing mount. The gizmo used to mount to a frame/bed mount that I also chopped off. Hmmmm, now where can I mount this little sucker? How about that new extra long bolt I just made. I cut the little mount tab, flipped it around 90 degrees and welded it back together, then ran a nut down my long bolt, slipped on my newly modified mount tab and put another nut on top of that. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-09-2011, 02:59 AM	#534
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice work! Looks almost like factory __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 02-09-2011 at 02:59 AM.

02-09-2011, 11:30 PM	#537
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. AIR RIDE It is snowing again in Memphis and that means the whole town shuts down. What that means for us is more time to work on our patient! I hung the driveshaft to see how much room I have to mount all of the Air suspension mechanicals. Not much, but I have it figured out. I started making brackets to mount the compressor, valve body and air tank. Daughter wanted to watch an old James Bond movie, so we are done tonight. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 03-16-2011 at 01:32 AM.

02-09-2011, 11:36 PM	#538
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. If it makes you feel any better, I have been working in the garage for 30-45 minutes, and then go in and warm my hands up in the kitchen sink! Somewhere on your truck you need to put a piece of tape that says "Abby"... maybe your ECM. __________________ -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

02-09-2011, 11:36 PM	#539
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! __________________ 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.*

02-10-2011, 02:23 AM	#541
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice. Going to be a cool bus __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-11-2011, 12:19 AM	#542
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. We worked on Gnande's Olds 98 today trying to get it through inspection. replaced the battery, headlight switch, and flasher unit. Now it starts, has lights, and turn signals. Maybe we can get a tag for him tomorrow! He was grinning ear to ear. We undercoated the bed and cab bottoms with Eastwood products and I think we are ready for the rain. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 02-11-2011 at 12:28 AM.

02-11-2011, 12:22 AM	#543
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. That should be nice and durable now!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-11-2011, 12:34 AM	#544
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 fabed up all of the mounts for the air systems and welded them onto the carrier crossmember and the ABS bracket. The tank squeezed in there and fits like a glove. The compressor is just shy of hanging below the frame. We also cleaned up the transmission and will paint it later. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!



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02-11-2011, 02:23 AM	#546
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02-11-2011, 12:04 PM	#547
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02-12-2011, 11:27 AM	#549
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. Bought my quarter inch plate today to start on the rear suspension 4 link. Also going to start to pull the engine from the donor truck. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 02-12-2011 at 04:05 PM.

02-12-2011, 01:40 PM	#550
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