** YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN ** The truck Chevrolet should have built. - Page 15 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

drewskiren · 01-20-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Instead of channeling all the bed cross bracing,... why don't you just raise the bed floor?
(1"-3")

Keith,

I was headed in that direction, but I REALLY didn't want to do all that work AND lose space in my bed. If you look back in earlier posts you will find where an engineer here on the board gave me an idea on how to build all the cross bracing into the frame. All within the same plane of the top of the frame rail and no higher. Right now what you see is bed floor riding directly on frame rail and it lines up perfectly. I will pop the bed back off and build the frame out to properly support it.

Rokcrln · 01-20-2011, 12:28 AM

Drew I would love to help but LowBuk is raised in the air on jacks right now. Have you tried the fit of the motor and trans yet with the body in place?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

jbclassix · 01-20-2011, 01:41 AM

dont forget you have a taller tire under the frame right now too!!

Have you thought about inverted C-notching the frame under the cross-bracing? You wont be going very deep so you should not be compromizing your rigidity.

I definitly agree with rokcrln that having the power train set will save the chance of a future headache!!

drewskiren · 01-20-2011, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Drew I would love to help but LowBuk is raised in the air on jacks right now. Have you tried the fit of the motor and trans yet with the body in place?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Not yet, I didn't want it in the way. Also I figured worst case I could do a high hump and be fine. No prob on measuring now, just whenever.

drewskiren · 01-20-2011, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbclassix

dont forget you have a taller tire under the frame right now too!!

Have you thought about inverted C-notching the frame under the cross-bracing? You wont be going very deep so you should not be compromizing your rigidity.

I definitly agree with rokcrln that having the power train set will save the chance of a future headache!!

The tire I will be running is a 275/55/20. It is 32 inches tall, so really I have shorter tire right now. Great, more work!

jbclassix · 01-20-2011, 02:21 AM

Hey! Any time I can not help I am glad too!

**67cheby** · 01-20-2011, 10:53 AM

it looks killer all setting together

drewskiren · 01-20-2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

it looks killer all setting together

Thanks, I probably stared at it over an hour last night.

Weirdo

**67cheby** · 01-20-2011, 11:09 AM

i probably would have slept in the garage

**lolife99** · 01-20-2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewskiren

The tire I will be running is a 275/55/20. It is 32 inches tall, so really I have shorter tire right now. Great, more work!

That's a TALL tire for a bagged 67-72 truck to stuff under the hood!

drewskiren · 01-20-2011, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

That's a TALL tire for a bagged 67-72 truck to stuff under the hood!

I heard a redneck once say something about a Camaro that I'd like to apply to my tire wheel combo. He was commenting on the large motor sticking out of the hood. "Man, she's all ate up with motor"

"Young Frankenstein is gonna be all ate up with tire"

I am really looking for FULL wheel well more than wanting to hug the ground. Wife hates lowered trucks and if Momma ain't happy ain't nobody happy.

tdave00 · 01-20-2011, 10:25 PM

Awesome build. Are you gonna keep the current front clip or swap to a 67-68 like your inspiration truck?

drewskiren · 01-20-2011, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdave00

Awesome build. Are you gonna keep the current front clip or swap to a 67-68 like your inspiration truck?

Keeping the 72 just cause that's what I've got and it is perfect/rustfree.

drewskiren · 01-20-2011, 11:41 PM

I am working on the body mock as we speak, it is going very well. Moved the cab back just a little to fit the wheel towards the front. Wheel base will grow exactly 4 inches. Body line lines up perfectly. All the body mounts look very easy to build. Overall a great night! I put the bed on at 1 inch off the cab. I always thought they should be tight. Does anybody think that will be a problem?

67chevy1series · 01-20-2011, 11:44 PM

thats great

extremesounds13 · 01-21-2011, 12:00 AM

I am just amazed at the work you are doing, great job!!

**lolife99** · 01-21-2011, 07:35 AM

The cab-to-bed fit, looks perfect.
(like the rest of this build)

**67cheby** · 01-21-2011, 10:23 AM

i slid my bed forward a little like that also

jbclassix · 01-21-2011, 12:20 PM

Looks perfect! I never really liked the gap from the factory.

So were do you find the time to do all this! I guess I need a regular job

ERASER5 · 01-21-2011, 02:04 PM

I hate this thread. I look at the pics, read the posts and think "I'm love'n it!" Which makes me think of McDonalds, which makes me hungry. So I say "Make me a sammich woman!" Then I miss reading the thread for 3 or 4 days till the swelling goes down.

Nice progress. I like the bed tight to the cab. Looks good. I'm love'n it! Mmm hungry. Hey dear make me a sam... Owe!

drewskiren · 01-21-2011, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERASER5

I hate this thread. I look at the pics, read the posts and think "I'm love'n it!" Which makes me think of McDonalds, which makes me hungry. So I say "Make me a sammich woman!" Then I miss reading the thread for 3 or 4 days till the swelling goes down.

Nice progress. I like the bed tight to the cab. Looks good. I'm love'n it! Mmm hungry. Hey dear make me a sam... Owe!

Now THAT was funny!!!

You know, if you give a mouse a cookie.......

drewskiren · 01-21-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbclassix

Looks perfect! I never really liked the gap from the factory.

So were do you find the time to do all this! I guess I need a regular job

Thanks.

I am a home builder during the day, And I work on this til midnight.

jbclassix · 01-21-2011, 03:31 PM

yeah... I leave for work at 4a.m. and get home at 7-7:30p.m. on days and 4p.m. and get home at 7-7:30a.m. on nights, so it sucks for family time, chores, garrage time, and free time... I really hate missing out on family

drewskiren · 01-21-2011, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbclassix

yeah... I leave for work at 4a.m. and get home at 7-7:30p.m. on days and 4p.m. and get home at 7-7:30a.m. on nights, so it sucks for family time, chores, garrage time, and free time... I really hate missing out on family

I usually try for 2 to 4 hours a day, but not at all every day.

(joey) · 01-21-2011, 07:05 PM

looks really good.are you going to use the newer rad support or the old one?are your front to back cab supports sitting on top of the newer frame in these pictures?

01-20-2011, 12:28 AM	#352
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew I would love to help but LowBuk is raised in the air on jacks right now. Have you tried the fit of the motor and trans yet with the body in place? Kevin LFD Inc.

01-20-2011, 01:41 AM	#353
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. dont forget you have a taller tire under the frame right now too!! Have you thought about inverted C-notching the frame under the cross-bracing? You wont be going very deep so you should not be compromizing your rigidity. I definitly agree with rokcrln that having the power train set will save the chance of a future headache!! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

01-20-2011, 02:21 AM	#356
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Hey! Any time I can not help I am glad too! __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

01-20-2011, 10:53 AM	#357
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. it looks killer all setting together __________________ 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

01-20-2011, 11:09 AM	#359
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. i probably would have slept in the garage __________________ 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

01-20-2011, 10:25 PM	#362
tdave00 Restoring a 68 SWB Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,068	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Awesome build. Are you gonna keep the current front clip or swap to a 67-68 like your inspiration truck? __________________ My Build Thread: Lucy - My 1968 SWB - Shop Truck Style North Nashville Concrete Contractor

01-20-2011, 11:41 PM	#364
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 am working on the body mock as we speak, it is going very well. Moved the cab back just a little to fit the wheel towards the front. Wheel base will grow exactly 4 inches. Body line lines up perfectly. All the body mounts look very easy to build. Overall a great night! I put the bed on at 1 inch off the cab. I always thought they should be tight. Does anybody think that will be a problem? Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 01-20-2011 at 11:53 PM.

01-20-2011, 11:44 PM	#365
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. thats great

01-21-2011, 12:00 AM	#366
extremesounds13 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Idaho Falls Idaho Posts: 131	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I am just amazed at the work you are doing, great job!!

01-21-2011, 07:35 AM	#367
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. The cab-to-bed fit, looks perfect. (like the rest of this build) __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-21-2011, 10:23 AM	#368
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. i slid my bed forward a little like that also __________________ 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

01-21-2011, 12:20 PM	#369
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looks perfect! I never really liked the gap from the factory. So were do you find the time to do all this! I guess I need a regular job __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

01-21-2011, 02:04 PM	#370
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I hate this thread. I look at the pics, read the posts and think "I'm love'n it!" Which makes me think of McDonalds, which makes me hungry. So I say "Make me a sammich woman!" Then I miss reading the thread for 3 or 4 days till the swelling goes down. Nice progress. I like the bed tight to the cab. Looks good. I'm love'n it! Mmm hungry. Hey dear make me a sam... Owe! __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

01-21-2011, 03:31 PM	#373
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. yeah... I leave for work at 4a.m. and get home at 7-7:30p.m. on days and 4p.m. and get home at 7-7:30a.m. on nights, so it sucks for family time, chores, garrage time, and free time... I really hate missing out on family __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

01-21-2011, 07:05 PM	#375
(joey) Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: halifax nova scotia Posts: 375	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. looks really good.are you going to use the newer rad support or the old one?are your front to back cab supports sitting on top of the newer frame in these pictures? __________________ 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



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