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SkinnyG · 06-13-2021, 09:26 PM

Kind of addictive when it all fits together and welds up nice, isn't it? That can be a slippery slope.

Looks good!

**cwcarpenter98** · 06-13-2021, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyG

Kind of addictive when it all fits together and welds up nice, isn't it? That can be a slippery slope.

Looks good!

It definitely is

I'm just sending it with paint, no filler on the trailer, but when I get to doing the major stuff on the truck, my welds will be good enough for a nice skim coat

**cwcarpenter98** · 06-19-2021, 04:20 PM

I made some good progress on the trailer yesterday. I finished bolting it down, hopefully fixed up the wiring (haven't tested yet) and replaced the tongue. I didn't trust the old screw type tongue so I went to four different stores yesterday before I found the 2" ball, 2" beam mount that I needed to work with what I've got.

Today, I went over to Flashed's place to pull the rest of the bed apart. Lots of bolt cutting happened. It's down to the rolling frame now and listed over in the parts board. I hope that someone will be able to use it! I really don't want to have to try to cut it up for parts. The steel looks beefy

**cwcarpenter98** · 06-22-2021, 10:43 PM

I tested the trailer lights tonight. Looks like all the lights work, but they were pretty dim. I haven't connected the ground wire from the plug directly to the frame yet. I just used a jumper wire, so that probably didn't help.

Also drove Frankentruck up to the Dawsonville Varsity for the weekly cruise in on Tuesday evenings, but by the time I got there, most of the cars had already left. Didn't take any pictures up there though

Johns 66 · 06-23-2021, 09:20 PM

Looking Good Christian!!!!

**cwcarpenter98** · 06-23-2021, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Johns 66

Looking Good Christian!!!!

Thanks, John! Any progress on your truck recently?

**cwcarpenter98** · 06-25-2021, 11:06 PM

Ran up to Blue Ridge this evening for the monthly cruise in. Saw some great cars, and Frankentruck did great both there and back. The weather was perfect for a cruise in today!

**straight6chevyguy** · 06-27-2021, 10:20 AM

Nice work on the trailer I like it.

**cwcarpenter98** · 06-27-2021, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by straight6chevyguy

Nice work on the trailer I like it.

Thanks! It's almost ready to pull, but still have a couple things to do and the joys of getting it legal for the road with the DMV

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-01-2021, 09:40 PM

Well, I'm done with summer classes! Only 7 more grad classes to complete, then my CPA exams of course...

Made some major progress on the trailer today. Got the vin tag for a home made trailer riveted to the frame, installed the bedside braces, and put in the last few missing bolts. Also got my jack installed this evening.

Tomorrow I have to get the trailer inspected by a LEO, then if it passes, I can get the tag for it. Also needs new tires and a diff fluid change. Trying to get this thing ready for the swap meet in Commerce on Saturday!

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-02-2021, 10:21 PM

Triumph! Followed by a crushing defeat....

New tires, check
Wiring, check
Tongue jack, check
Hubcaps, check
Bumper, check
Vin tag, check
License plate, check
Safety chains, check
Differential cover seal, check
Fresh diff oil, check
Leaky pinion seal, wait.... WHAT!

The trailer ain't going to the swap meet tomorrow, but at least the truck will.

What a bummer, man

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-03-2021, 10:16 PM

On a happier note, a c10 in the mountains is really nice, even with a cracked windshield

**straight6chevyguy** · 07-04-2021, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Triumph! Followed by a crushing defeat....

New tires, check
Wiring, check
Tongue jack, check
Hubcaps, check
Bumper, check
Vin tag, check
License plate, check
Safety chains, check
Differential cover seal, check
Fresh diff oil, check
Leaky pinion seal, wait.... WHAT!

The trailer ain't going to the swap meet tomorrow, but at least the truck will.

What a bummer, man

Trust me, I know the feeling.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

On a happier note, a c10 in the mountains is really nice, even with a cracked windshield

Yep!

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-09-2021, 12:55 AM

Well, that was the sketchiest drive I've ever taken Frankentruck on. I've got to move all my crap to a new house in Milly for the next school year, so I decided to tow my dad's utility trailer to make moving the couches easier. Everything was fine until I hit I-20 right as it was starting to get dark. Pretty much my entire time spent on I-20 from 285 to 441, rain was coming down hard. Definitely almost had a couple hydroplanes. One bridge I went over had so much standing water that it splashed clear over my roof! I was going between 35 and 45 most of that section. Frankentruck did well, but I don't want to do that again!

I would have rather gone to SETN, but this weekend was the only chance that I could move all my crap with some help. Maybe by this time next year I'll have some a/c for the trip up to SETN

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-09-2021, 09:34 PM

Lots of moving furniture today. Got the second load in the new place about a minute before it started pouring rain.

I have been thoroughly pleased with this truck's performance over the past few months. It sure is nice being able to drive it a lot

88Stanger · 07-10-2021, 10:57 AM

That is so cool to see old truck like that pulling a newer trailer moving stuff....

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-11-2021, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by 88Stanger

That is so cool to see old truck like that pulling a newer trailer moving stuff....

I agree, so here's another for ya!

________________

I made it back home around 12:30, unloaded, then talked to my parents for a few. Frankentruck performed flawlessly this whole weekend through rain and sun. I'm sad that I missed SETN, but I was at least able to drive the truck a bunch and get the new living situation set up for the next school year.

Backing up our driveway with the trailer was not good for the clutch... The ode de clutch is quite pungent inside the cab at the moment... Whoops

I think it's about time I give Frankentruck some much needed tender, loving care. She deserves it after these past couple of months

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-12-2021, 03:43 PM

Just got back from the local scrap yard. Had 425lbs in the bed of the truck thanks to the old bedsides off the trailer, a bunch of rusty bolts, and various other rusted out pieces I've collected over the past 6 years. Got $21.25 for it. 5 cents a pound, but it's out of my way!

I completely forgot to take a picture of the truck loaded, but there wasn't a whole bunch of excitement about it

**Getter-Done** · 07-12-2021, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Just got back from the local scrap yard. Had 425lbs in the bed of the truck thanks to the old bedsides off the trailer, a bunch of rusty bolts, and various other rusted out pieces I've collected over the past 6 years. Got $21.25 for it. 5 cents a pound, but it's out of my way!

I completely forgot to take a picture of the truck loaded, but there wasn't a whole bunch of excitement about it

And it went to a good place

I like recycling.

My normal trip to the scrap yard is.

Get $20.oo for the scrap I brought and pay them $40.oo

For the stuff I find while I am there

.

.

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-12-2021, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

And it went to a good place

I like recycling.

My normal trip to the scrap yard is.

Get $20.oo for the scrap I brought and pay them $40.oo

For the stuff I find while I am there

That's not a bad way to do it

The one I went to doesn't take full cars, but I did see several fenders, a couple tailgates, and one squarebody door hanging on the wall that people brought in, but they didn't actually scrap it

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-12-2021, 09:49 PM

Finally took the trailer on its maiden voyage!

Got the pinion seal on the Dana 44 fixed before dinner. Still need to put the tailgate back on and extend the wiring harness (too short at the tongue), but I'm happy with it

Next cruise in I go to I'll have to bring the trailer with me

**The Rocknrod** · 07-13-2021, 09:31 AM

Did you get it re-inspected yet?

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-13-2021, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Did you get it re-inspected yet?

I got the initial inspection done to get the tag, but the tag office didn't say anything about an additional inspection. I think GA is kinda more don't care about that, but the cops will probably pull me over if they see something wrong about it

**straight6chevyguy** · 07-13-2021, 11:37 PM

Nice, I like it!
Do you plan on putting a tailgate on the trailer eventually?

**cwcarpenter98** · 07-14-2021, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by straight6chevyguy

Nice, I like it!
Do you plan on putting a tailgate on the trailer eventually?

Thanks!

I am planning on putting the tailgate back on some time this weekend. The green bed I bought didn't have the hinges, and the ones on my truck now are in very poor shape. I got two sets from member lobuck64 in trade for some GMC sill plates he needed. I just haven't painted the new hinges yet, but hopefully will be able to either tomorrow after work or Friday morning.
The tailgate going back on is the same one that was on the truck when I bought it

06-13-2021, 09:26 PM	#776
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,267	Re: Frankentruck Kind of addictive when it all fits together and welds up nice, isn't it? That can be a slippery slope. Looks good! __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, turbo, LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

06-19-2021, 04:20 PM	#778
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Frankentruck I made some good progress on the trailer yesterday. I finished bolting it down, hopefully fixed up the wiring (haven't tested yet) and replaced the tongue. I didn't trust the old screw type tongue so I went to four different stores yesterday before I found the 2" ball, 2" beam mount that I needed to work with what I've got. Today, I went over to Flashed's place to pull the rest of the bed apart. Lots of bolt cutting happened. It's down to the rolling frame now and listed over in the parts board. I hope that someone will be able to use it! I really don't want to have to try to cut it up for parts. The steel looks beefy Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

06-22-2021, 10:43 PM	#779
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Frankentruck I tested the trailer lights tonight. Looks like all the lights work, but they were pretty dim. I haven't connected the ground wire from the plug directly to the frame yet. I just used a jumper wire, so that probably didn't help. Also drove Frankentruck up to the Dawsonville Varsity for the weekly cruise in on Tuesday evenings, but by the time I got there, most of the cars had already left. Didn't take any pictures up there though Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

06-23-2021, 09:20 PM	#780
Johns 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Talladega Alabama Posts: 860	Re: Frankentruck Looking Good Christian!!!! __________________ Former Decorated Combat Marine...Semper Fi!! Instagram jorourke322 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=734699 2019 GMC AT4

06-25-2021, 11:06 PM	#782
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Frankentruck Ran up to Blue Ridge this evening for the monthly cruise in. Saw some great cars, and Frankentruck did great both there and back. The weather was perfect for a cruise in today! Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

06-27-2021, 10:20 AM	#783
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 910	Re: Frankentruck Nice work on the trailer I like it. __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

07-01-2021, 09:40 PM	#785
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Frankentruck Well, I'm done with summer classes! Only 7 more grad classes to complete, then my CPA exams of course... Made some major progress on the trailer today. Got the vin tag for a home made trailer riveted to the frame, installed the bedside braces, and put in the last few missing bolts. Also got my jack installed this evening. Tomorrow I have to get the trailer inspected by a LEO, then if it passes, I can get the tag for it. Also needs new tires and a diff fluid change. Trying to get this thing ready for the swap meet in Commerce on Saturday! Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

07-02-2021, 10:21 PM	#786
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Frankentruck Triumph! Followed by a crushing defeat.... New tires, check Wiring, check Tongue jack, check Hubcaps, check Bumper, check Vin tag, check License plate, check Safety chains, check Differential cover seal, check Fresh diff oil, check Leaky pinion seal, wait.... WHAT! The trailer ain't going to the swap meet tomorrow, but at least the truck will. What a bummer, man Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

07-03-2021, 10:16 PM	#787
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Frankentruck On a happier note, a c10 in the mountains is really nice, even with a cracked windshield Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

07-09-2021, 12:55 AM	#789
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Frankentruck Well, that was the sketchiest drive I've ever taken Frankentruck on. I've got to move all my crap to a new house in Milly for the next school year, so I decided to tow my dad's utility trailer to make moving the couches easier. Everything was fine until I hit I-20 right as it was starting to get dark. Pretty much my entire time spent on I-20 from 285 to 441, rain was coming down hard. Definitely almost had a couple hydroplanes. One bridge I went over had so much standing water that it splashed clear over my roof! I was going between 35 and 45 most of that section. Frankentruck did well, but I don't want to do that again! I would have rather gone to SETN, but this weekend was the only chance that I could move all my crap with some help. Maybe by this time next year I'll have some a/c for the trip up to SETN Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

07-09-2021, 09:34 PM	#790
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Frankentruck Lots of moving furniture today. Got the second load in the new place about a minute before it started pouring rain. I have been thoroughly pleased with this truck's performance over the past few months. It sure is nice being able to drive it a lot Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

07-10-2021, 10:57 AM	#791
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: Frankentruck That is so cool to see old truck like that pulling a newer trailer moving stuff.... __________________ John 3:16 - Saved me... God Bless

07-12-2021, 03:43 PM	#793
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Frankentruck Just got back from the local scrap yard. Had 425lbs in the bed of the truck thanks to the old bedsides off the trailer, a bunch of rusty bolts, and various other rusted out pieces I've collected over the past 6 years. Got $21.25 for it. 5 cents a pound, but it's out of my way! I completely forgot to take a picture of the truck loaded, but there wasn't a whole bunch of excitement about it __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

07-12-2021, 09:49 PM	#796
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,491	Re: Frankentruck Finally took the trailer on its maiden voyage! Got the pinion seal on the Dana 44 fixed before dinner. Still need to put the tailgate back on and extend the wiring harness (too short at the tongue), but I'm happy with it Next cruise in I go to I'll have to bring the trailer with me Attached Images __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

07-13-2021, 09:31 AM	#797
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07-13-2021, 11:37 PM	#799
straight6chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: yamhill OR Posts: 910	Re: Frankentruck Nice, I like it! Do you plan on putting a tailgate on the trailer eventually? __________________ 1965 chevy c20 292 4speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=777601 1976 chevy c10 250 4speed http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=787037 1978 chevy c20 350 4speed 1998 chevy c1500 4.3L 5speed 2002 Chevy s10 4.3L auto 4x4 Plus a Mercury & some Fords... To many projects!

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