Frankentruck

[Getter-Done]

Congratulations.

Will I see you at SETN this year?

[straight6chevyguy]

Congratulations on the house Christian!
Definitely great that it comes with a garage as well.

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by 65Custom

Congrats on becoming a home owner!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Grounded63

Congratulations !

Thanks!

Originally Posted by roll_the_dice

Congratulations Christian! Hope you are doing well!

Thanks! Doing good! Hope you are too!

Originally Posted by 350TacoZilla

Congrats for sure man! sweet first house plus a garage? bonus for sure.

Thanks! Even though it's just an attached garage, it's one that'll it both C10s and still allow for work to be done inside. A win in my book.

Originally Posted by rbruno68

That is great. Congratulations on being a home owner.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Congratulations.

Will I see you at SETN this year?

Thanks! Not sure if SETN is in the cards for this year. The house stuff is probably gonna have to take priority over finishing up some truck projects and going to shows this year.

Originally Posted by straight6chevyguy

Congratulations on the house Christian!
Definitely great that it comes with a garage as well.

Thanks! A garage of some sort was one of my main requirements while looking for a place to buy.

[cwcarpenter98]

After all the work Frankentruck put in on Friday, apparently the Delphi fuel pump installed a couple years ago didn't enjoy it. I had to replace it again on Sunday. Of course, the one trip I take to see my girlfriend without bringing my tool box is the one trip the fuel pump dies Got it fixed and was able to make it home though.

[Braunschweiger]

Congratulations on your new home, how wonderful!
A dream come true.
Regards Harald

[TJ's Chevy]

Congrats on the new place man! That's always a good feeling!

[C10matt]

Congratulations on the house! Always cool to see these trucks putting in work.

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by Braunschweiger

Congratulations on your new home, how wonderful!
A dream come true.
Regards Harald

Thank you! I have been enjoying having my own place, so far.

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

Congrats on the new place man! That's always a good feeling!

Thanks! It sure is!

Originally Posted by C10matt

Congratulations on the house! Always cool to see these trucks putting in work.

Thanks! I love putting mine to work. Gotta use them for what they've been designed.



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Unfortunately, I do have some bad news. On May 4th, I embarked on another trip to my parent's home so that I could get all my clothes and such and officially move into my house. Just a few miles into the trip, I shifted from 1st to 2nd and apparently the shifter hung up. When the clutch re-engaged, crunchy noises ensued. I don't know if I bent/broke a shift fork in the transmission, or if I chunked a few teeth out of second gear, but either way, I pulled over immediately. Once I finally got the shifter un-stuck, I was able to limp Frankentruck back to my house by just using 1st and 3rd.

I haven't had a chance to pop the side cover off since I went to the beach with the fam the second half of last week. Gonna try to find out what exactly happened later this week.

[rbruno68]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

Thank you! I have been enjoying having my own place, so far.



Thanks! It sure is!



Thanks! I love putting mine to work. Gotta use them for what they've been designed.



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Unfortunately, I do have some bad news. On May 4th, I embarked on another trip to my parent's home so that I could get all my clothes and such and officially move into my house. Just a few miles into the trip, I shifted from 1st to 2nd and apparently the shifter hung up. When the clutch re-engaged, crunchy noises ensued. I don't know if I bent/broke a shift fork in the transmission, or if I chunked a few teeth out of second gear, but either way, I pulled over immediately. Once I finally got the shifter un-stuck, I was able to limp Frankentruck back to my house by just using 1st and 3rd.

I haven't had a chance to pop the side cover off since I went to the beach with the fam the second half of last week. Gonna try to find out what exactly happened later this week.

Man, that sucks. I remember reading you were having a hard time or were searching for a while for parts for that transmission. Not sure if that is for the overdrive parts or the regular internal parts. Hopefully it isn't any too big and could be an easy fix.

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by rbruno68

Man, that sucks. I remember reading you were having a hard time or were searching for a while for parts for that transmission. Not sure if that is for the overdrive parts or the regular internal parts. Hopefully it isn't any too big and could be an easy fix.

I did have some problems in years prior, but since getting the first overdrive transmission, I ended up acquiring three more . I also have the standard 3 speed I removed from the truck, so I have parts from 4 transmissions that I can use. If it ends up being missing gear teeth, I think I will just put new bearings and seals in one of the other overdrive transmissions I have instead of trying to take two to make one

[rbruno68]

Originally Posted by cwcarpenter98

I did have some problems in years prior, but since getting the first overdrive transmission, I ended up acquiring three more . I also have the standard 3 speed I removed from the truck, so I have parts from 4 transmissions that I can use. If it ends up being missing gear teeth, I think I will just put new bearings and seals in one of the other overdrive transmissions I have instead of trying to take two to make one

Isn't it strange how more things get collected even though we may not initially need them.. lol. I think I have three 4 speeds for one truck.....

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by rbruno68

Isn't it strange how more things get collected even though we may not initially need them.. lol. I think I have three 4 speeds for one truck.....

But they sure come in handy sometimes

[cwcarpenter98]

Over the weekend, I got the transmission pulled out and figured out what broke. Second gear is toast. I haven’t decided yet if I’m going to just replace that gear or if I’m going to swap out to a different transmission. I have another overdrive in the garage, but it’s completely unknown condition wise.

[Braunschweiger]

Ouch, good thing you have a replacement and don't have to go looking for one.
Regards, Harald

[cwcarpenter98]

I ended up deciding to use one of the other transmissions I had picked up over a year ago. I swapped side covers to use the one that already had the correct levers. I swapped the electrical components for the overdrive since those were still working great. Got it up in the truck last week and have driven it a couple times on short errands after work. Seems to be working ok, but it is whining some in 1st and 2nd gear. Don't know how long this one will last, but hopefully until I can get Penny going again.

[rbruno68]

No more 1st to 2nd power shifts for you young man...

[SkinnyG]

If it isn't whining in 3rd (direct: 1:1), it's the cluster gear bearings. If the case is damaged, it can probably be machined and repaired. But that'd be money....

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by rbruno68

No more 1st to 2nd power shifts for you young man...

I still have another complete transmission on standby

Originally Posted by SkinnyG

If it isn't whining in 3rd (direct: 1:1), it's the cluster gear bearings. If the case is damaged, it can probably be machined and repaired. But that'd be money....

I will probably just end up rebuilding the one that broke 2nd gear with a NOS gear instead. I just needed something to get me by until I get Penny back on the road. I may also just keep accumulating parts to eventually rebuild all of the ones I have so that I have a steady source of overdrive transmissions

[cwcarpenter98]

Frankentruck has been put to work helping me get my house in order. New bedroom furniture and a couple trips to recycle the cardboard. Also, a daily driver stint while the actual daily was down for repairs. Yeah, the transmission wines and leaks a little, but it appears it’ll work long enough for me to get the other one rebuilt

[350TacoZilla]

With as much as you drive this I do wonder if a T5 would be a worthwhile swap for you. I think you had thought about it before? Can't remember.

The 3spd OD is cool though.

[cwcarpenter98]

Originally Posted by 350TacoZilla

With as much as you drive this I do wonder if a T5 would be a worthwhile swap for you. I think you had thought about it before? Can't remember.

The 3spd OD is cool though.

I definitely have thought about it before, but with the amount of trailers I end up pulling, I just don’t feel comfortable with running the T5. A stronger 5 speed could work if needed. I just really like the 3 on the tree, so the overdrive version works well for me. I will keep collecting enough overdrive parts to keep one good one in the truck and another good one on the shelf whenever it’s needed.

[cwcarpenter98]

Frankentruck just keeps on going. Up into the mountains, down to a nice farm, and near a waterfall to then carry my wife and I into our new chapter together. Here’s to many more miles of adventures!

[65Custom]

Congrats on getting hitched, the ol truck seems to be living her best life

[Getter-Done]

Congratulations.

Glad you are doing well.

Now you have someone to show you the direction you need to go.

Happy Wife /Happy Life

You have done a Great job at keeping that truck looking Great.

[Braunschweiger]

Congratulations on your wedding from me too, the perfect wedding car.
Regards Harald