** YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN ** The truck Chevrolet should have built. - Page 23 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VA72C10 · 02-27-2011, 08:43 PM

Nice progress. I like the wire loom. Will help prevent chafing on the air lines.

drewskiren · 02-27-2011, 09:10 PM

I may run into a little slowdown this week. We have missionaries who serve in Turkey staying with us/above me in the shop. I'll have to refrain from noisy endeavors after 9 o'clock. They spoke last night at a party we had for them at our house and it was very interesting to hear how they are teaching MUSLIMS about Jesus !

trevrolet65 · 02-28-2011, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

I may run into a little slowdown this week. We have missionaries who serve in Turkey staying with us/above me in the shop. I'll have to refrain from noisy endeavors after 9 o'clock. They spoke last night at a party we had for them at our house and it was very interesting to hear how they are teaching MUSLIMS about Jesus !

That's cool, the truck too! Our oldest son is in the Ukraine, going on 5 months now doing the same thing. Youngest is going to Ft. David. I sure do like this build, It's come A long way from when you started. I wasn't even a member then! My hats off too you sir.

drewskiren · 03-01-2011, 02:27 AM

Tonight I tackled the rear suspension. I am having to locate the axle in all 3 dimensions, it feels like plotting a house in dirt on an empty lot, not much point of reference. When I had the bed on earlier, I had marked the center of the wheel well/axle center on the frame. Measuring forward half of the axle diameter, plus the mounting hardware depth, plus the 4 link length, I derived where the 4 link mounted to the frame fore and aft. The width was easy because the frame rails basically lined up with the axle width. The height I probably figured and re-figured 5 times, I have 3 inches of travel plus a half inch bumpstop. I made a cardboard template and cut out my quarter inch plate with my sawzall at lower speed.

drewskiren · 03-01-2011, 02:32 AM

I made a little sketch in the shop of what is going on so I wouldn't have a brain lapse. Welded the plate and the supplied brackets together and then carefully clamped them in the right position on the frame and welded that together. I will end up with another small piece welded to the outboard side, but I haven't designed that yet. Last shot shows how the arms will end up looking. Now I just need my axle back to locate the panhard rod and airbag mounts.

VA72C10 · 02-27-2011, 09:13 PM

very cool. I have a feeling the Lord's going to reward your graciousness with good favor on your project!

noonzor · 02-27-2011, 11:53 PM

wow, this is a great build!! just went through all pages(too much to read i just looked at pretty pictures haha) but man you are MOVIN on this project! love the name, love the work, going to pay close attention to this one!!

Project · 02-28-2011, 05:37 PM

I signed up here just to be able to tell you that this build is very inspirational and your attention to detail is absolutely amazing. When I can buy another truck(had to sell mine) i'll be coming back to this build.
Thank you for the inspiration!

VA72C10 · 03-01-2011, 03:51 AM

Nice! keeping the progress going! What all is being done to the axle?

drewskiren · 03-01-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice! keeping the progress going! What all is being done to the axle?

It was a rustbucket, so the axle shop is totally going through it, replacing rusted through dust shields, etc. and powdercoating when they are done.

**FL71C10** · 03-01-2011, 10:43 AM

Truck's coming along nicely. This is the time when you lose your audience at home because it's not as exciting as the early work where they can see huge visible leaps every day or week. Nice work on all the engineering! I thought you couldn't weld these newer frames because of the kind of steel they use?

Keep up the good work.

**67cheby** · 03-01-2011, 10:52 AM

looking great

drewskiren · 03-01-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FL71C10

Truck's coming along nicely. This is the time when you lose your audience at home bacause it's not as exciting as the early work where they can see huge visible leaps every day or week. Nice work on all the engineering! I thought you couldn't weld these newer frames because of the kind of steel they use?

Keep up the good work.

Thanks for the compliments. The frames on 99 -06 are just mild steel from everything I have read. They are Hydroformed, but that is only the process for shaping them. I welded the front section of my donor vehicle and have driven it over 10,000 miles in 1 year and it was still going strong - until I stole the engine out of it last week.

(joey) · 03-01-2011, 07:10 PM

after seeing your 4 link setup i think im going to scrap my idea.looks great

VA72C10 · 03-01-2011, 11:49 PM

I'm guessing you can get pretty good money for those cats...

drewskiren · 03-02-2011, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I'm guessing you can get pretty good money for those cats...

75 bucks each. Yeah baby ! (said in your best Austin Powers impersonation voice)

drewskiren · 03-02-2011, 01:34 AM

OK, done with that too.

ERASER5 · 03-02-2011, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

OK, done with that too.

I'll bet that was exhausting!

Dinos63 · 03-02-2011, 09:59 PM

NICE JOB!!

**Hart_Rod** · 03-02-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

75 bucks each. Yeah baby ! (said in your best Austin Powers impersonation voice)

Sweet! Where at? Salvage yard?

drewskiren · 03-02-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Sweet! Where at? Salvage yard?

I Googled scrap dealers in Memphis and called around. Also I have run a Craigslist ad for parting out a vehicle and they called me. They offered a lower price of course when they called me.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-02-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

I Googled scrap dealers in Memphis and called around. Also I have run a Craigslist ad for parting out a vehicle and they called me. They offered a lower price of course when they called me.

I've got 4 of them I need to get rid of so I'll search around. Truck is coming along nicely BTW. As soon as your done with it, I'll send mine up there to be finished.....

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70LonghornCST · 03-02-2011, 01:52 AM

WOW! I think you found your new calling in life. Excellent work!

VA72C10 · 03-02-2011, 01:57 AM

Nice work! Are you going to paint it? Maybe a high heat black? Everything else is so purdy

brn agn · 03-02-2011, 08:07 AM

Nice work Drew! How are you going to prevent a check engine light since the catalytic converters are gone? O2 simulators?

02-27-2011, 08:43 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice progress. I like the wire loom. Will help prevent chafing on the air lines. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-27-2011, 09:10 PM	#2
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 may run into a little slowdown this week. We have missionaries who serve in Turkey staying with us/above me in the shop. I'll have to refrain from noisy endeavors after 9 o'clock. They spoke last night at a party we had for them at our house and it was very interesting to hear how they are teaching MUSLIMS about Jesus ! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-01-2011, 02:27 AM	#4
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. Tonight I tackled the rear suspension. I am having to locate the axle in all 3 dimensions, it feels like plotting a house in dirt on an empty lot, not much point of reference. When I had the bed on earlier, I had marked the center of the wheel well/axle center on the frame. Measuring forward half of the axle diameter, plus the mounting hardware depth, plus the 4 link length, I derived where the 4 link mounted to the frame fore and aft. The width was easy because the frame rails basically lined up with the axle width. The height I probably figured and re-figured 5 times, I have 3 inches of travel plus a half inch bumpstop. I made a cardboard template and cut out my quarter inch plate with my sawzall at lower speed. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-01-2011, 02:32 AM	#5
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 made a little sketch in the shop of what is going on so I wouldn't have a brain lapse. Welded the plate and the supplied brackets together and then carefully clamped them in the right position on the frame and welded that together. I will end up with another small piece welded to the outboard side, but I haven't designed that yet. Last shot shows how the arms will end up looking. Now I just need my axle back to locate the panhard rod and airbag mounts. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 03-03-2011 at 03:15 PM.

02-27-2011, 09:13 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. very cool. I have a feeling the Lord's going to reward your graciousness with good favor on your project! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-27-2011, 11:53 PM	#7
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. wow, this is a great build!! just went through all pages(too much to read i just looked at pretty pictures haha) but man you are MOVIN on this project! love the name, love the work, going to pay close attention to this one!! __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

02-28-2011, 05:37 PM	#8
Project Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Flower Mound, Tx Posts: 54	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I signed up here just to be able to tell you that this build is very inspirational and your attention to detail is absolutely amazing. When I can buy another truck(had to sell mine) i'll be coming back to this build. Thank you for the inspiration! Last edited by Project; 02-28-2011 at 05:37 PM.

03-01-2011, 03:51 AM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice! keeping the progress going! What all is being done to the axle? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-01-2011, 10:43 AM	#11
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,514	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Truck's coming along nicely. This is the time when you lose your audience at home because it's not as exciting as the early work where they can see huge visible leaps every day or week. Nice work on all the engineering! I thought you couldn't weld these newer frames because of the kind of steel they use? Keep up the good work. __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now. Last edited by FL71C10; 03-01-2011 at 03:19 PM.

03-01-2011, 10:52 AM	#12
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. looking great __________________ 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

03-01-2011, 07:10 PM	#14
(joey) Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: halifax nova scotia Posts: 375	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. after seeing your 4 link setup i think im going to scrap my idea.looks great __________________ check out my build (the start of a shaved,channeled,bagged 67 gmc with a 01 gmc frame and drivetrain) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434253

03-01-2011, 11:49 PM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I'm guessing you can get pretty good money for those cats... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-02-2011, 01:34 AM	#17
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. OK, done with that too. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

03-02-2011, 09:59 PM	#19
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. NICE JOB!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

03-02-2011, 01:52 AM	#23
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03-02-2011, 01:57 AM	#24
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice work! Are you going to paint it? Maybe a high heat black? Everything else is so purdy __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-02-2011, 08:07 AM	#25
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice work Drew! How are you going to prevent a check engine light since the catalytic converters are gone? O2 simulators? __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

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