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drewskiren · 04-17-2011, 10:13 AM

This truck was just so-so.

drewskiren · 04-17-2011, 10:25 AM

Here's a semi direct link to my car show photo's. http://drewrenshaw.com/
Then hit the Event Photos button.
Click to view the photo original size and then download it for free if you like.
Should be about 600 pics total.

hgs_notes · 04-17-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

This truck was just so-so.

Yeah, just a nice daily driver, right?

drewskiren · 04-17-2011, 09:28 PM

I spotted the Chop Top Burb again this morning.

dnd1978 · 04-17-2011, 09:45 PM

Yeah just an old beater!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewskiren

This truck was just so-so.

drewskiren · 04-17-2011, 10:33 PM

I found this cool 58 wagon that had a headliner that was spot on what I am looking for. WRONG color of course, but the smooth monolithic look I'm after.
It was an Ultrasuede type material which is just like the Alcantara material I am using. It is found on super optioned Porsche 911s and Ferraris.

VA72C10 · 04-17-2011, 10:45 PM

That will look good.

did you call the # and ask them how they made it

jb1016 · 04-17-2011, 10:45 PM

That show must have been huge; I drove back from Charlotte today and 40 east was a rolling car show.

drewskiren · 04-17-2011, 10:48 PM

All 600 pictures are up now.
Yes it was a huge show, I only took pictures of nice cars that I am interested in. Hundreds, maybe thousands of cars I just walked by.

drewskiren · 04-17-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

That will look good.

did you call the # and ask them how they made it

He had the complete interior done by a shop, he didn't really know.

I didn't know you could get purple OSTRICH leather, but it was all over the seats and door panels.

Hubscrub · 04-17-2011, 10:59 PM

i really need to cruise up there during the rod runs only about 4 hours

really enjoyed the pics/ that burb is sweet ideas .........

drewskiren · 04-17-2011, 11:25 PM

A couple of sketchy items.

Seat mount could use a little lateral strengthening. Maybe??

Explosion proof gas filler tube mounting location.

Pop's C-10 · 04-18-2011, 12:31 AM

wow @ those seat risers...they atleast could have use grade 8 hardware...lol

**67cheby** · 04-18-2011, 09:58 AM

COOL...thanks for the pics

chevy2racr · 04-18-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

I found this cool 58 wagon that had a headliner that was spot on what I am looking for. WRONG color of course, but the smooth monolithic look I'm after.
It was an Ultrasuede type material which is just like the Alcantara material I am using. It is found on super optioned Porsche 911s and Ferraris.

Boy I wish the 58 brookwood wagon sitting in my grandpas shed had 1/4th the body thats got, damn rust.....

68greg · 04-18-2011, 11:54 AM

Drew, build looks great took me about a week to read it all working 12 hr shifts and internet problems we have over here in iraq. car show looked like the place to be thank you for sharing the pics enjoyed them alot. intrested in seeing how you tackle your headliner dilemma and the wiring harness(scary). again thanks for the car show pics and your detailed build thread, keeps me thinkin as to what i want to do to mine when i get home.

drewskiren · 04-18-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 68greg

Drew, build looks great took me about a week to read it all working 12 hr shifts and internet problems we have over here in iraq. car show looked like the place to be thank you for sharing the pics enjoyed them alot. intrested in seeing how you tackle your headliner dilemma and the wiring harness(scary). again thanks for the car show pics and your detailed build thread, keeps me thinkin as to what i want to do to mine when i get home.

Thank you for serving US.

Now I'm international? Wow.

68greg · 04-18-2011, 12:31 PM

drew spend most of my free time surfing this site trolling for ideas saw your thread and couldnt resist most people wouldnt attempt such a daunting task i think ill keep mine a simple swb stepside. maybe one day after i get home i can see your truck in person your just a little over an hour away from me

a.c.ward · 04-18-2011, 05:14 PM

Watching you build from Afghanistan. The pics from Pidgeon forge Car Show remind me of the times, when I was stationed at Ft Campbell in Clarksville, we would take the trip to the car show. Stay building. Living thru the truck with drawal symptoms by lurking on here.

coops714x4 · 04-18-2011, 06:31 PM

Drew your gonna need a BIGGER hat when this is done

philliesmvp · 04-18-2011, 10:49 PM

Thank you for the sharing your build. I am currently preparing to do something similar with a 72 Suburban body and a 2000 Suburban frame. I really appreciate your information although I will be honest it somewhat scared me as I will be trying to get mine mated up and running this summer. I saw that you part out late model trucks and I have an assorted list of needs to complete my chassis. The previous owner removed the fuel tank and cut the fuel lines, cut out the cats, which I am planning on using and for some reason took the drive shaft. It is a 2000 4wd Suburban so if you have any surplus I would rather give you my money than a salvage yard. Could also use a good 5.3 vortec. I used to live in Memphis and reading your board made me remember the many good people there, keep up the good work.

drewskiren · 04-18-2011, 10:51 PM

Still doing body work, man I hate it.

drewskiren · 04-18-2011, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by philliesmvp

Thank you for the sharing your build. I am currently preparing to do something similar with a 72 Suburban body and a 2000 Suburban frame. I really appreciate your information although I will be honest it somewhat scared me as I will be trying to get mine mated up and running this summer. I saw that you part out late model trucks and I have an assorted list of needs to complete my chassis. The previous owner removed the fuel tank and cut the fuel lines, cut out the cats, which I am planning on using and for some reason took the drive shaft. It is a 2000 4wd Suburban so if you have any surplus I would rather give you my money than a salvage yard. Could also use a good 5.3 vortec. I used to live in Memphis and reading your board made me remember the many good people there, keep up the good work.

I don't have much left; axles, trans, transfer cases, front hubs and controls arms, steering, and misc new body parts. Sorry.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-18-2011, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

A couple of sketchy items.

Seat mount could use a little lateral strengthening. Maybe??

Explosion proof gas filler tube mounting location.

Is that the corvette seat mount option??

ERASER5 · 04-19-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Is that the corvette seat mount option??

Nope! It is the even more rare "Ejection Seat" option!

First the bolts crush, taking the initial impact, then the entire seat and occupants can eject through the windshield, which hopefully has already been cracked by the impact for a smooth exit.

"Watch out for that steering wheel Goose!"

04-17-2011, 10:13 AM	#1226
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 truck was just so-so. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-17-2011, 10:25 AM	#1227
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. Here's a semi direct link to my car show photo's. http://drewrenshaw.com/ Then hit the Event Photos button. Click to view the photo original size and then download it for free if you like. Should be about 600 pics total. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 04-17-2011 at 10:28 PM.

04-17-2011, 09:28 PM	#1229
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 spotted the Chop Top Burb again this morning. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 04-17-2011 at 09:36 PM.

04-17-2011, 10:33 PM	#1231
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 found this cool 58 wagon that had a headliner that was spot on what I am looking for. WRONG color of course, but the smooth monolithic look I'm after. It was an Ultrasuede type material which is just like the Alcantara material I am using. It is found on super optioned Porsche 911s and Ferraris. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 04-17-2011 at 10:37 PM.

04-17-2011, 10:45 PM	#1232
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. That will look good. did you call the # and ask them how they made it __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 04-17-2011 at 10:45 PM.

04-17-2011, 10:48 PM	#1234
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. All 600 pictures are up now. Yes it was a huge show, I only took pictures of nice cars that I am interested in. Hundreds, maybe thousands of cars I just walked by. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 04-17-2011 at 10:51 PM.

04-17-2011, 10:59 PM	#1236
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. i really need to cruise up there during the rod runs only about 4 hours really enjoyed the pics/ that burb is sweet ideas ......... __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14 Last edited by Hubscrub; 04-21-2011 at 10:03 PM.

04-17-2011, 11:25 PM	#1237
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. A couple of sketchy items. Seat mount could use a little lateral strengthening. Maybe?? Explosion proof gas filler tube mounting location. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-18-2011, 12:31 AM	#1238
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. wow @ those seat risers...they atleast could have use grade 8 hardware...lol __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

04-18-2011, 09:58 AM	#1239
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. COOL...thanks for the pics __________________ 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

04-18-2011, 11:54 AM	#1241
68greg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: cabot,ar. Posts: 34	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew, build looks great took me about a week to read it all working 12 hr shifts and internet problems we have over here in iraq. car show looked like the place to be thank you for sharing the pics enjoyed them alot. intrested in seeing how you tackle your headliner dilemma and the wiring harness(scary). again thanks for the car show pics and your detailed build thread, keeps me thinkin as to what i want to do to mine when i get home.

04-18-2011, 12:31 PM	#1243
68greg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: cabot,ar. Posts: 34	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. drew spend most of my free time surfing this site trolling for ideas saw your thread and couldnt resist most people wouldnt attempt such a daunting task i think ill keep mine a simple swb stepside. maybe one day after i get home i can see your truck in person your just a little over an hour away from me

04-18-2011, 05:14 PM	#1244
a.c.ward Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: killeen tx 76542 Posts: 193	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Watching you build from Afghanistan. The pics from Pidgeon forge Car Show remind me of the times, when I was stationed at Ft Campbell in Clarksville, we would take the trip to the car show. Stay building. Living thru the truck with drawal symptoms by lurking on here. __________________ A C Ward Retired US Army 66 El Camino 67 SWB underwent major Surgery- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=776475

04-18-2011, 06:31 PM	#1245
coops714x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cement Oklahoma Posts: 916	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew your gonna need a BIGGER hat when this is done __________________ 1971 K20, Coop's beast (project) 1972 C30 wrecker, "Big Ernest" (SOLD) 1975 K5 Blazer (wife's toy) she got it in the divorce 2014 Street Glide Special 1983 K20 Big Block, auto (work horse)

04-18-2011, 10:49 PM	#1246
philliesmvp Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hendersonville, TN Posts: 18	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Thank you for the sharing your build. I am currently preparing to do something similar with a 72 Suburban body and a 2000 Suburban frame. I really appreciate your information although I will be honest it somewhat scared me as I will be trying to get mine mated up and running this summer. I saw that you part out late model trucks and I have an assorted list of needs to complete my chassis. The previous owner removed the fuel tank and cut the fuel lines, cut out the cats, which I am planning on using and for some reason took the drive shaft. It is a 2000 4wd Suburban so if you have any surplus I would rather give you my money than a salvage yard. Could also use a good 5.3 vortec. I used to live in Memphis and reading your board made me remember the many good people there, keep up the good work.



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04-18-2011, 10:51 PM	#1247
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. Still doing body work, man I hate it. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

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