** YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN ** The truck Chevrolet should have built. - Page 145 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TennesseeZ · 09-12-2013, 03:40 PM

No. That's a 60K truck at least. I came thru Memphis Tuesday evening in a thunderstorm, was looking for you on I40, but you must have been elsewhere.

C10_ustacould · 09-12-2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BigCountryx

Nope. I'll give you 20k I think you should take that.
Posted via Mobile Device

Yes... do that and then BigCountry will sell me his Blazer!

mcbassin · 09-12-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

I had an offer today of $32,000 on the truck- Should I take it????

Seems too low to me. Could you replace it for $32K? or buy nice truck/burb start all over and you do all the labor again ?

drewskiren · 09-12-2013, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Seems too low to me. Could you replace it for $32K? or buy nice truck/burb start all over and you do all the labor again ?

NO WAY!!!

I'd probably take $40,000 though.

mjensen · 09-12-2013, 11:36 PM

Ok...I think I know where my next major vacation will be!!! Beautiful!!!

Pegman · 12-13-2013, 02:42 AM

Nice truck

drewskiren · 12-14-2013, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Pegman

Nice truck

Thanks!

drewskiren · 01-06-2014, 11:25 PM

No pictures, but I had an epic failure on the road yesterday. Panhard rod snapped in two! It has a sharp 90 degree bend in it as it goes over the diff and a huge whack on a potholed gravel road did the trick. I realized there was an issue when I started smelling tire smoke, as I pulled over a huge cloud passed me on the passenger side. UH OH. As I was feeling around in the dark (5am duck hunt), I discovered the inner sidewall was quite soft and gooey, the axle had shifted over and the inner tire was rubbing the fenderwell. Luckily it hadn't blown out.
We unloaded the 4wheeler, drove it to the duck blind, hunted a few hours and then dealt with Young Frankie. We borrowed a trailer, towed it to a barn with a welder, pulled out both sections and welded it back together on the dirt. Put it back in and drove her home 2 hours with no issues. I guess its time to put Frankie back in the shop and reopen this build thread! I have a few things I want to build differently and a few things need to get finished that never did. And no, I have no desire to build a 4th door. In fact I hope to not do anything that would require any paintwork. The fun should begin in a few days!

LODI3QTR · 01-06-2014, 11:40 PM

Wow you were lucky. I'll be looking forward to the repairs....

**oldman3** · 01-07-2014, 12:23 AM

It could have been alot worse, glad everyone is OK. Look forward to see how different some of the things you want to do....Jim

70LonghornCST · 01-18-2014, 12:27 AM

Subscribed. I'm sure it'll be educational.

BlacklandCamper · 01-18-2014, 06:35 PM

Just caught up with your build. Major props. Frankie is an amazing truck. Love all the detail work that you put into it.

kvn1011 · 02-28-2014, 01:09 AM

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

drewskiren · 02-28-2014, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffg1010

I am saving your website to my bookmarks. I had noticed a long time ago you mentioned working on a house in Grand Turk. Nice to see the finished product. Very nice place. How did you decide on where to buy? I've never had much luck when searching the "local" real estate sites. Always afraid of scams. We've always wanted a place in Grand Cayman. Never been to Grand Turk, but it doesn't take much to twist my arm. My list of pre-requisites for a retirement home reads pretty simple:
-Tropical weather
-Clear water
-White sand
-Cold beer
... and a bed.

I just checked a few dates and flight info. Our vacation for this summer is already booked, but I looked at a few dates in the fall. Much easier to rent from someone that you feel like you know.

I'd absolutely love to rent to some of you guys who seem responsible!

I found the place while on vacation there, I was bored and just went to look- you see how that turned out! I ended up totally gutting it, so it is all new with all new furnishings - thanks Pottery Barn OUTLET.

On another note, Frankie's rear is blown apart, I'll try to get some pics up soon.

drewskiren · 04-06-2014, 11:04 PM

We've finally started back on reworking the rear suspension. Gnande was helping me again with the disassembly. The oddly shaped panhard rod that failed on the road - you can see where I welded it back together in the barn.
Yes I have hacked 2.5 inches out of the frame. I liked for the truck to ride at a level stance which made for only 2 inches of up travel before the axle contacted the frame. So here we go with major surgery again.

**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

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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.

09-12-2013, 03:40 PM	#3601
TennesseeZ Countdown Survivor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bean Station, East Tennessee Posts: 9,676	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. No. That's a 60K truck at least. I came thru Memphis Tuesday evening in a thunderstorm, was looking for you on I40, but you must have been elsewhere. __________________ 93 Yukon 89 Silverado Z71 SWB Sport 91 K 2500 Silverado "Lobuk-Worktruk" A MAN OF HONOR DOES NOT LIE, CHEAT, OR STEAL, NOR TOLERATE THOSE WHO DO. Gettin' old ain't for sissies.

09-12-2013, 11:36 PM	#3605
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Ok...I think I know where my next major vacation will be!!! Beautiful!!! __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

12-13-2013, 02:42 AM	#3606
Pegman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 191	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice truck

01-06-2014, 11:25 PM	#3608
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. No pictures, but I had an epic failure on the road yesterday. Panhard rod snapped in two! It has a sharp 90 degree bend in it as it goes over the diff and a huge whack on a potholed gravel road did the trick. I realized there was an issue when I started smelling tire smoke, as I pulled over a huge cloud passed me on the passenger side. UH OH. As I was feeling around in the dark (5am duck hunt), I discovered the inner sidewall was quite soft and gooey, the axle had shifted over and the inner tire was rubbing the fenderwell. Luckily it hadn't blown out. We unloaded the 4wheeler, drove it to the duck blind, hunted a few hours and then dealt with Young Frankie. We borrowed a trailer, towed it to a barn with a welder, pulled out both sections and welded it back together on the dirt. Put it back in and drove her home 2 hours with no issues. I guess its time to put Frankie back in the shop and reopen this build thread! I have a few things I want to build differently and a few things need to get finished that never did. And no, I have no desire to build a 4th door. In fact I hope to not do anything that would require any paintwork. The fun should begin in a few days! __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

01-06-2014, 11:40 PM	#3609
LODI3QTR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Smithtown New York Posts: 156	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Wow you were lucky. I'll be looking forward to the repairs.... __________________ LEFT LANE IS FOR PASSING!!!! SLOWER TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT!!!! My C20 & Cars... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=111212

01-07-2014, 12:23 AM	#3610
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. It could have been alot worse, glad everyone is OK. Look forward to see how different some of the things you want to do....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 />

01-18-2014, 12:27 AM	#3611
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Subscribed. I'm sure it'll be educational. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

01-18-2014, 06:35 PM	#3612
BlacklandCamper Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Farmersville, TX Posts: 238	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Just caught up with your build. Major props. Frankie is an amazing truck. Love all the detail work that you put into it. __________________ Grunt: 1971 C20 Custom Camper. Runs/Drives/Kinda stops. 350Ci, TH350. 4.10:1 D60. Eight Lug LWB is more better. Hell no its not fast! Donkey: 93 Nissan D21, the farm truck. My 1/2 ton SWB. The Indomitable Datsun. 1st BN 3rd MAR. '00-'04

02-28-2014, 01:09 AM	#3613
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, 11:04 PM	#3615
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. We've finally started back on reworking the rear suspension. Gnande was helping me again with the disassembly. The oddly shaped panhard rod that failed on the road - you can see where I welded it back together in the barn. Yes I have hacked 2.5 inches out of the frame. I liked for the truck to ride at a level stance which made for only 2 inches of up travel before the axle contacted the frame. So here we go with major surgery again. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

04-06-2014, 11:43 PM	#3616
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	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	#3617
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	#3618
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	#3620
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	#3621
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!



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04-09-2014, 12:57 PM	#3622
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	#3623
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	#3624
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	#3625
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