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**Dieselwrencher** · 02-18-2013, 10:17 PM

Nice pics Drew! 5200 isn't too bad at all. Pretty light in my book.

drewskiren · 03-03-2013, 10:55 PM

This goes under the "Can't Leave Well Enough Alone" category. I know, I know, its a sickness.

I bought a brand new Yamaha golf car and I'm already souping it up. I'm getting ready to crack the gear-case open and swap in some taller gears for more top speed. I gotta be able to keep up with the light traffic on the Caribbean Island where I'm shipping it to!

**oldman3** · 03-04-2013, 12:28 AM

Once a hot rodder also a hot rodder...Jim

drewskiren · 05-20-2013, 12:09 AM

Hey everyone,
I haven't had much time to devote to this site recently, but I do lurk around now and again. I have been driving Young Frankie every day for about a year now and been loving it!
On another note, we had been planning on doing the whole Hot Rod Power Tour this year, but alas it isn't in the cards. We bought a rental property in the Turks & Caicos Islands (Caribbean) and I have been traveling a lot to remodel and fix it up for the rental season. Don't feel too bad for me having to work so much! My son and I will be just getting back from a trip the day before the Tour starts, so I will only be able to see everyone on the Wednesday stop in Memphis. I will make it to the Memphis stop and may drive some of the next day since the route goes right next to my house at Pickwick Lake. I'll probably hang out on the side of the road there and wave everyone on.

72BlckButy · 05-20-2013, 12:29 AM

Any updated pictures of the cart?
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drewskiren · 05-20-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Any updated pictures of the cart?
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It's just a stock looking sleeper that tops out at 29mph, not really picture worthy.

FL71C10 · 05-20-2013, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

It's just a stock looking sleeper that tops out at 29mph, not really picture worthy.

You should probably put one of those spoilers that automatically pops up at 20 mph like on Porsches. You need the downforce!

justaguy · 05-20-2013, 03:59 PM

Drew,

Awesome, awesome, awesome!! Just found your thread and took at least a week to read it all. I feel really lazy since I have had my '69 burb sitting in the garage waiting for an engine & transmission for way too long now! You have motivated me to blow the dust off and get busy!

Love the truck, house, energy, devotion to God and family, missionary work, etc! Keep it all just the way it is!

Wow, just wow!!

Andrew
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ThreeQtr · 05-20-2013, 05:53 PM

What about the boat, did you paint it?
The house on the lake, is it done?
Pictures of trips, missions, games, auto shows?
Did you ever get a Camaro or Vette?
For those of us whom live thru actions of others (cause were lazy, poor, or both) get excited to see what those who accomplish stuff do.

:

Um no more Caffenine, please.

mrchrishill · 06-05-2013, 10:43 AM

This Franken-mini needs an A-Team red stripe or a simple clean logo to match the rental property in some way. When you print up golf shirts with the logo let me know, I wear a medium these days.

EZ SPEED · 06-10-2013, 07:01 AM

Drew..It was awesome to meet you and see your truck in person on the Power Tour

wwhijr · 06-11-2013, 04:45 PM

As I have read through this thread I am amazed that you have time to sleep you stay so busy.

The truck looks great and best of all you use it like a truck.

What kind of fuel mileage has it turned in?

red87gmc · 06-15-2013, 02:00 PM

Simply amazing !!

drewskiren · 08-11-2013, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wwhijr

As I have read through this thread I am amazed that you have time to sleep you stay so busy.

The truck looks great and best of all you use it like a truck.

What kind of fuel mileage has it turned in?

Pretty consistently 16 to 17 MPG

Quote:

Originally Posted by red87gmc

Simply amazing !!

Thanks

twisty · 08-13-2013, 02:24 PM

wow,i just spent the better part of a week and a half reading this while working. great project!

blazing816 · 09-05-2013, 03:00 PM

Hey I just read all these pages the last two days at work. It is an amazing truck. Now I know you said you were tight on money and driving it around and I know looking over to glove box must be a little annoying. I am a supported member of the 73-87chevytrucks.com and have install the Dakota VHX gauges in a truck before and they tie into newer engines and electronics. It gives you the old look but has all the controllers under dash and you can add things like compass, temp, cruise, gear indicator, etc. I am sure with all the stuff you make and knowledge you have you may already know, but I love there silver VHX gauge for the more factory look, but more reliable and versatile use.

Anyways great project and here's a link in case you do not know.

http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...776/prd776.htm

drewskiren · 09-09-2013, 11:47 PM

I just wanted to say hey to everyone out there in internet-land and mention that my truck made Hot Rod Magazine again this year! It's really not important, but it was fun to open my November issue and see on page 65 a long shot of the Memphis stop of the Power Tour. We happen to be on Beale Street at night for the after party, second to last car in the lineup. The staff went around during the day show and picked their favorite 100 cars to be invited to line up on Beale Street. It was a blast to be selected! We got a 20 motorcycle police escort from the race track to downtown Memphis, never stopping once for about a 45 minute drive. Then they had us very carefully back up sideways to the curb on one of Memphis' biggest tourist attractions. Very cool indeed. We stayed about 4 hours and answered all the same questions over and over and over. I'm sure this site had a big bump in numbers that night!

drewskiren · 09-09-2013, 11:53 PM

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**oldman3** · 09-10-2013, 09:58 AM

Drew, happy for you on the Hot Rod coverage, congrats. Beautiful beach house...Jim

mcbassin · 09-10-2013, 11:25 AM

Congrats on the Hot Rod coverage...well deserved.
Congrats on the house too. You must have more $$ than Davy Crockett.....Just kidding.

ibanezer · 09-10-2013, 04:27 PM

The truck looks great man. I checked out the beach house website as well, very nice.

drewskiren · 09-12-2013, 01:24 PM

I had an offer today of $32,000 on the truck- Should I take it????

YBNORML · 09-12-2013, 02:31 PM

If it was me, I would say no. But I tend to get attached to my trucks. Especially the ones I have built myself.
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**Hart_Rod** · 09-12-2013, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

I had an offer today of $32,000 on the truck- Should I take it????

Probably...

BigCountryx · 09-12-2013, 03:24 PM

Nope. I'll give you 20k I think you should take that.
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02-18-2013, 10:17 PM	#3576
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,138	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice pics Drew! 5200 isn't too bad at all. Pretty light in my book. __________________ 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.*

03-03-2013, 10:55 PM	#3577
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. This goes under the "Can't Leave Well Enough Alone" category. I know, I know, its a sickness. I bought a brand new Yamaha golf car and I'm already souping it up. I'm getting ready to crack the gear-case open and swap in some taller gears for more top speed. I gotta be able to keep up with the light traffic on the Caribbean Island where I'm shipping it to! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-04-2013, 12:28 AM	#3578
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Once a hot rodder also a hot rodder...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

05-20-2013, 12:09 AM	#3579
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. Hey everyone, I haven't had much time to devote to this site recently, but I do lurk around now and again. I have been driving Young Frankie every day for about a year now and been loving it! On another note, we had been planning on doing the whole Hot Rod Power Tour this year, but alas it isn't in the cards. We bought a rental property in the Turks & Caicos Islands (Caribbean) and I have been traveling a lot to remodel and fix it up for the rental season. Don't feel too bad for me having to work so much! My son and I will be just getting back from a trip the day before the Tour starts, so I will only be able to see everyone on the Wednesday stop in Memphis. I will make it to the Memphis stop and may drive some of the next day since the route goes right next to my house at Pickwick Lake. I'll probably hang out on the side of the road there and wave everyone on. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

05-20-2013, 12:29 AM	#3580
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Any updated pictures of the cart? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-20-2013, 03:59 PM	#3583
justaguy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Montrose, CO Posts: 5	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew, Awesome, awesome, awesome!! Just found your thread and took at least a week to read it all. I feel really lazy since I have had my '69 burb sitting in the garage waiting for an engine & transmission for way too long now! You have motivated me to blow the dust off and get busy! Love the truck, house, energy, devotion to God and family, missionary work, etc! Keep it all just the way it is! Wow, just wow!! Andrew Posted via Mobile Device

05-20-2013, 05:53 PM	#3584
ThreeQtr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Port St Lucie,FL Posts: 203	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. What about the boat, did you paint it? The house on the lake, is it done? Pictures of trips, missions, games, auto shows? Did you ever get a Camaro or Vette? For those of us whom live thru actions of others (cause were lazy, poor, or both) get excited to see what those who accomplish stuff do.: Um no more Caffenine, please.

06-05-2013, 10:43 AM	#3585
mrchrishill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 10	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. This Franken-mini needs an A-Team red stripe or a simple clean logo to match the rental property in some way. When you print up golf shirts with the logo let me know, I wear a medium these days.

06-10-2013, 07:01 AM	#3586
EZ SPEED Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Anniston, Alabama Posts: 164	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew..It was awesome to meet you and see your truck in person on the Power Tour __________________ Eric 1967 C10 Small Window - LWB http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=657509 2004 Silverado 2500HD - Turbo Diesel 603 rwhp / 1090 rwtq 2016 Camaro SS - Satin Pearl Nero wrap My 2010 Camaro SS Magazine feature (SOLD) http://www.superchevy.com/features/g...of-perfection/

06-11-2013, 04:45 PM	#3587
wwhijr SUPERscrapMAN Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Crouse, NC Posts: 326	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. As I have read through this thread I am amazed that you have time to sleep you stay so busy. The truck looks great and best of all you use it like a truck. What kind of fuel mileage has it turned in? __________________ Christine 1987 Chevy S10 2.8l 5 speed 600k miles! still chugging along - wifes ride Old Smokey 1990 Chevy K1500 Suburban 6.2L Diesel - Banks sidewinder The WarBeast 1994 Chevy Suburban K1500 - Semi retired at 400K miles The BLueOx 1994 Chevy Suburban. K2500 454 Used on a daily basis.

06-15-2013, 02:00 PM	#3588
red87gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Coventry ct Posts: 12	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Simply amazing !!

08-13-2013, 02:24 PM	#3590
twisty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 22	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. wow,i just spent the better part of a week and a half reading this while working. great project!

09-05-2013, 03:00 PM	#3591
blazing816 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Augusta, MI Posts: 1	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Hey I just read all these pages the last two days at work. It is an amazing truck. Now I know you said you were tight on money and driving it around and I know looking over to glove box must be a little annoying. I am a supported member of the 73-87chevytrucks.com and have install the Dakota VHX gauges in a truck before and they tie into newer engines and electronics. It gives you the old look but has all the controllers under dash and you can add things like compass, temp, cruise, gear indicator, etc. I am sure with all the stuff you make and knowledge you have you may already know, but I love there silver VHX gauge for the more factory look, but more reliable and versatile use. Anyways great project and here's a link in case you do not know. http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.c...776/prd776.htm

09-09-2013, 11:47 PM	#3592
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 just wanted to say hey to everyone out there in internet-land and mention that my truck made Hot Rod Magazine again this year! It's really not important, but it was fun to open my November issue and see on page 65 a long shot of the Memphis stop of the Power Tour. We happen to be on Beale Street at night for the after party, second to last car in the lineup. The staff went around during the day show and picked their favorite 100 cars to be invited to line up on Beale Street. It was a blast to be selected! We got a 20 motorcycle police escort from the race track to downtown Memphis, never stopping once for about a 45 minute drive. Then they had us very carefully back up sideways to the curb on one of Memphis' biggest tourist attractions. Very cool indeed. We stayed about 4 hours and answered all the same questions over and over and over. I'm sure this site had a big bump in numbers that night! __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

09-09-2013, 11:53 PM	#3593
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. edited by staff Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by Liz; 04-19-2014 at 09:06 PM. Reason: vending



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09-10-2013, 09:58 AM	#3594
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew, happy for you on the Hot Rod coverage, congrats. Beautiful beach house...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-10-2013, 11:25 AM	#3595
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Congrats on the Hot Rod coverage...well deserved. Congrats on the house too. You must have more $$ than Davy Crockett.....Just kidding. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-10-2013, 04:27 PM	#3596
ibanezer Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 94	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. The truck looks great man. I checked out the beach house website as well, very nice. __________________ 1968 C20 LWB. Soon to be Dropmember'd.

09-12-2013, 01:24 PM	#3597
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 had an offer today of $32,000 on the truck- Should I take it???? __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

09-12-2013, 02:31 PM	#3598
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. If it was me, I would say no. But I tend to get attached to my trucks. Especially the ones I have built myself. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

09-12-2013, 03:24 PM	#3600
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nope. I'll give you 20k I think you should take that. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

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