** YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN ** The truck Chevrolet should have built.

[drewskiren]

The heart is coming out.

[VA72C10]

Cool!!!

Moving along nicely!!!

[drewskiren]

Placed the bed on the newly fabricated mounts and it fits very well. Mounted the wheels on a spare suburban rear axle to mock it up. Frame is sky high in the front, but I think this will be my rear ride height. The wheels look great and are the perfect width on the newer axle. Last picture shows what the tire does at full dump. This gives me 3 inches of suspension travel. Since I can raise the pressure for a heavy load, I don't need any rake to compensate for a load. I think 3 inches of travel is enough, anyone have any insight on this?

[mcbassin]

Hey Drew, that looks great! How did it go with the engine/tranny pull? You about ready to set it in the frame?

[67chevy1series]

wow those rims look great! i think those are the best rims gm has produced in awhile! oh finally the heart transplant!

[VA72C10]

That looks great! (especially dumped )

Although I think you'll want/need more than 3" of travel....maybe post that question in the suspension forum. Most bags have 9-10" of useable stroke...so why are you ending up with 3"? Final thing is you'll want to ask around for a good PSI for your planned ride height. If that is fully inflated, I don't think you'd like the ride at all.....

Also, keep in mind the rear height will change somewhat once you bring down the front end also as the frame rotates down....

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey Drew, that looks great! How did it go with the engine/tranny pull? You about ready to set it in the frame?

Close to getting it out, maybe by Wednesday.

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

That looks great! (especially dumped )

Although I think you'll want/need more than 3" of travel....maybe post that question in the suspension forum. Most bags have 9-10" of useable stroke...so why are you ending up with 3"? Final thing is you'll want to ask around for a good PSI for your planned ride height. If that is fully inflated, I don't think you'd like the ride at all.....

Also, keep in mind the rear height will change somewhat once you bring down the front end also as the frame rotates down....

The Firestone F9000 sleeve type bag I am using for the back has a max height of 10.25 inches, ride height of 8.25, and dumped of 6.25. According to their website. This type bag rides the smoothest AND has the most weight bearing capacity, it's a small version of what you see on 18 wheelers. I was showing the ride height. And yes you are right about the rear bumper rotating up some. I need to yank my front springs.

[drewskiren]

Not a whole lot to report tonight, but I did get the front down to see what the front and rear ride height look like.
FYI- when you cut your springs watch out for the big BANG when you are almost through. Sounded like a gunshot, (I ducked).

Pretty tough looking I think.

[67chevy1series]

drew i just saved those to my crew cab building ideas folder!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

Not a whole lot to report tonight, but I did get the front down to see what the front and rear ride height look like.
FYI- when you cut your springs watch out for the big BANG when you are almost through. Sounded like a gunshot, (I ducked).

Pretty tough looking I think.

Looks great! And yes, you will get a bang if you're under a load. You could heat up each coil until the whole thing is shorter......takes forever though.

[63chevyll]

Wow, I can't believe you cut the springs out that way. Glad you all are ok
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[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

The Firestone F9000 sleeve type bag I am using for the back has a max height of 10.25 inches, ride height of 8.25, and dumped of 6.25. According to their website. This type bag rides the smoothest AND has the most weight bearing capacity, it's a small version of what you see on 18 wheelers. I was showing the ride height. And yes you are right about the rear bumper rotating up some. I need to yank my front springs.

I was thinking convoluted bags....so are you getting the full 4" of travel?

Originally Posted by drewskiren

Not a whole lot to report tonight, but I did get the front down to see what the front and rear ride height look like.
FYI- when you cut your springs watch out for the big BANG when you are almost through. Sounded like a gunshot, (I ducked).

Pretty tough looking I think.

Looks really tough. Glad those springs didn't get you....I know there wasn't a lot of weight on there...but I've heard of people getting hurt cutting them out....

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by 63chevyll

Wow, I can't believe you cut the springs out that way. Glad you all are ok
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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I was thinking convoluted bags....so are you getting the full 4" of travel?



Looks really tough. Glad those springs didn't get you....I know there wasn't a lot of weight on there...but I've heard of people getting hurt cutting them out....

I knew there was just the weight of the frame, and I was cutting in the middle. There was at least two coils above and below wrapped around the shock, so it wasn't going to come flying out. I ended up cutting the small piece a second time to wiggle it out.

[Hart_Rod]

Looks good. Are you going to run the Shockwave airbag on the front?

[67cheby]

nice stance

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Looks good. Are you going to run the Shockwave airbag on the front?

No, I am going for maximum comfort which means maximum air volume. Just a normal 8 inch Firestone double and a soft shock.

[drewskiren]

I just found these pics and thought I would share. This is where it happens.

[67cheby]

now i like the house and shop more than the truck !!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

I just found these pics and thought I would share. This is where it happens.

Drew, your shop looks great thanks for sharing the pictures. BTW, you build some awesome houses too

[brn agn]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

I just found these pics and thought I would share. This is where it happens.

I would like to order one just like that (the shop). Please deliver it to the mailing address that I sent you via PM. I will be patiently waiting on the front porch.

Seriously, that is a really nice looking shop. My wife and I have been kicking around the idea of building a detached garage, but most of the ones we have seen have vinyl siding and are just big enough to store one car and some camping supplies. I really like the look and size of your shop! Did you build it? Do you have any other details about it you can share (square footage)?

[JHT67]

edit: question answer'd

[drewskiren]

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[67chevy1series]

beautiful shop almost looks to pretty to work in!

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by brn agn

I would like to order one just like that (the shop). Please deliver it to the mailing address that I sent you via PM. I will be patiently waiting on the front porch.

Seriously, that is a really nice looking shop. My wife and I have been kicking around the idea of building a detached garage, but most of the ones we have seen have vinyl siding and are just big enough to store one car and some camping supplies. I really like the look and size of your shop! Did you build it? Do you have any other details about it you can share (square footage)?

Thanks,
Yes I am a custom home builder, see Drewrenshaw.com. I drew it myself and wanted the bungalow look, eventually I will remake our house to match.
It is 28 by 36 with an 800 sq foot apartment upstairs to house missionary families when they come home from overseas; places like Africa, India, China. When missionaries sell everything and go to do the Lord's work, we feel like we should support them by providing housing when they return on furlough or vacation. Our family gets to learn about different cultures and the difficulties of being on the mission field as well as the joys. It is our desire to go serve ourselves, but until we are able to we do this instead.