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kvn1011 · 02-28-2014, 01:09 AM

wow!! sorry to hear that!! and good to hear that you are all ok!!

**oldman3** · 04-06-2014, 11:43 PM

That should give you the clearance, anything else your doing while down...Jim

drewskiren · 04-07-2014, 12:48 AM

It will be a complete redesign of the real suspension. I'll show it as it happens.

1985-GMC · 04-07-2014, 01:09 AM

Is that a kingpin axle?

drewskiren · 04-07-2014, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Is that a kingpin axle?

Dana 60, Quadrasteer.

1985-GMC · 04-07-2014, 02:19 AM

I knew it was a quadrasteer, after all I did see it in New Braunfels.

I just thought it was odd to see what looks like a king pin cap, I thought everything had gone to ball joints.

drewskiren · 04-08-2014, 10:50 PM

Whaaaaaaaaat?????

drewskiren · 04-09-2014, 12:57 PM

Yes, that's right - going to coil - overs on the rear with fully adjustable shocks.
Keeping the airbags too as helpers when I'm loaded down.

drewskiren · 04-13-2014, 12:30 AM

Saturday night picture time!

Working on building new frame rails, lots of cutting and fitting.

I've cut out 4 inches of my frame so that if I want to lower it down some more later I won't have to do the frame again.

Huge pile of scraps, evidence of LOTS of work.

mjensen · 04-13-2014, 07:11 PM

Looking good! Can't wait to see what tricks you have in store this time

**Palf70Step** · 04-13-2014, 08:29 PM

Can't wait to see the next adaptation of the Frankie.

**FL71C10** · 04-13-2014, 08:48 PM

You can say that again!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-13-2014, 09:19 PM

Been forever since I have been on the board but I'm back for this build...

drewskiren · 04-13-2014, 11:43 PM

Today's progress includes making 4 frame rail sides and welding them in. Next up will be tops and bottoms and patch plates over the connection of old and new for extra beefiness. I've got a project to bring home on a car hauler trailer and I can't have my tow vehicle's frame break in two!

drewskiren · 04-15-2014, 08:40 AM

Welded in 4 patch plate reinforcements where I connected to the front of the old frame last night. Also cut and fit up the tops and bottoms of the new frame, sorry no pics though.

**Palf70Step** · 04-13-2014, 08:29 PM

Can't wait to see the next adaptation of the Frankie.

mcbassin · 04-17-2014, 12:23 AM

Nice work on the frame Drew. Should be plenty sturdy

**oldman3** · 04-17-2014, 09:28 AM

Looks good...Jim

drewskiren · 04-18-2014, 12:28 AM

Two nights worth of work here in these pics.
I raised the frame so much, I had to mount my snubbers on raised blocks. Later if I decide it needs to be lower I've got an easy inch and a half by taking them out. I even welded a nut inside the frame to screw the snubber straight to the frame. I know I'll want to play again!
Also I have my airbag helpers set up with mounts on the frame and axle.
These Afco coil-over shocks are a tight fit with the quadrasteer, but I managed to make room for them. I'm still working on the upper mount in these pictures.
I think by tomorrow I'll be done welding and can throw some black paint on. Gnande my helper will be home for Easter and I'll have him cutting the bed floor while I'm painting the frame. Maybe get everything hooked back up on Saturday and then be ready for family members here for Easter lunch to help me set the bed back on.

drewskiren · 04-19-2014, 12:19 PM

Stayed up until 2 am getting plenty of paint on the frame so I could reassemble today.

drewskiren · 04-19-2014, 12:38 PM

Here you can see the upper and lower suspension mounts I crafted to mount the coil overs.

Can't wait to get this thing back together!

drewskiren · 04-19-2014, 07:56 PM

See where I'm going with this?

Limiting straps, snubbers, coils, shocks, air bags - all done.

Now to rewire the rear and reinstall the Quadrasteer computer.

Oh and of course, what started this all, A Straight Panhard Rod!

**oldman3** · 04-21-2014, 12:13 AM

Congrats, and keep us posted...Jim

Low Elco · 04-21-2014, 09:12 AM

Looks tight! Nice job. Are you just gonna make double-width tubs?

drewskiren · 04-21-2014, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Looks tight! Nice job. Are you just gonna make double-width tubs?

Pretty much, just not quite double the width.

I've got a question for anyone: If your truck is completely level, are the wheel arches exactly the same distance off the ground?

02-28-2014, 01:09 AM	#1
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. wow!! sorry to hear that!! and good to hear that you are all ok!! __________________ My Build Thead (Project Slow Motion)

04-06-2014, 11:43 PM	#2
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,557	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. That should give you the clearance, anything else your doing while down...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 />

04-07-2014, 12:48 AM	#3
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. It will be a complete redesign of the real suspension. I'll show it as it happens. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-07-2014, 01:09 AM	#4
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Is that a kingpin axle? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

04-07-2014, 02:19 AM	#6
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I knew it was a quadrasteer, after all I did see it in New Braunfels. I just thought it was odd to see what looks like a king pin cap, I thought everything had gone to ball joints. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

04-08-2014, 10:50 PM	#7
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. Whaaaaaaaaat????? Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-09-2014, 12:57 PM	#8
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. Yes, that's right - going to coil - overs on the rear with fully adjustable shocks. Keeping the airbags too as helpers when I'm loaded down. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-13-2014, 12:30 AM	#9
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. Saturday night picture time! Working on building new frame rails, lots of cutting and fitting. I've cut out 4 inches of my frame so that if I want to lower it down some more later I won't have to do the frame again. Huge pile of scraps, evidence of LOTS of work. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-13-2014, 07:11 PM	#10
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looking good! Can't wait to see what tricks you have in store this time __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

04-13-2014, 08:29 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,894	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Can't wait to see the next adaptation of the Frankie. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-13-2014, 08:48 PM	#12
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. You can say that again! __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

04-13-2014, 09:19 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Been forever since I have been on the board but I'm back for this build... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-13-2014, 11:43 PM	#14
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. Today's progress includes making 4 frame rail sides and welding them in. Next up will be tops and bottoms and patch plates over the connection of old and new for extra beefiness. I've got a project to bring home on a car hauler trailer and I can't have my tow vehicle's frame break in two! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-15-2014, 08:40 AM	#15
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. Welded in 4 patch plate reinforcements where I connected to the front of the old frame last night. Also cut and fit up the tops and bottoms of the new frame, sorry no pics though. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-17-2014, 12:23 AM	#17
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice work on the frame Drew. Should be plenty sturdy __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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04-17-2014, 09:28 AM	#18
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,557	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looks good...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 />

04-18-2014, 12:28 AM	#19
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. Two nights worth of work here in these pics. I raised the frame so much, I had to mount my snubbers on raised blocks. Later if I decide it needs to be lower I've got an easy inch and a half by taking them out. I even welded a nut inside the frame to screw the snubber straight to the frame. I know I'll want to play again! Also I have my airbag helpers set up with mounts on the frame and axle. These Afco coil-over shocks are a tight fit with the quadrasteer, but I managed to make room for them. I'm still working on the upper mount in these pictures. I think by tomorrow I'll be done welding and can throw some black paint on. Gnande my helper will be home for Easter and I'll have him cutting the bed floor while I'm painting the frame. Maybe get everything hooked back up on Saturday and then be ready for family members here for Easter lunch to help me set the bed back on. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-19-2014, 12:19 PM	#20
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. Stayed up until 2 am getting plenty of paint on the frame so I could reassemble today. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-19-2014, 12:38 PM	#21
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 you can see the upper and lower suspension mounts I crafted to mount the coil overs. Can't wait to get this thing back together! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-19-2014, 07:56 PM	#22
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. See where I'm going with this? Limiting straps, snubbers, coils, shocks, air bags - all done. Now to rewire the rear and reinstall the Quadrasteer computer. Oh and of course, what started this all, A Straight Panhard Rod! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-21-2014, 12:13 AM	#23
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,557	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Congrats, and keep us posted...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 />

04-21-2014, 09:12 AM	#24
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looks tight! Nice job. Are you just gonna make double-width tubs? __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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