Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

drewskiren · 12-26-2014, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by FL71C10

That looks like a fun heater core to change out!

Ughhh, can you imagine? Pull the passenger fender to get to it!

**thelonerife** · 12-26-2014, 08:02 PM

Nice looking project Drew

drewskiren · 12-26-2014, 08:03 PM

Frankie's new parking buddy - our 4 door parts car from Nebraska/South Dakota.

Well, now we know where Chevy came up with "medium blue".

drewskiren · 12-27-2014, 10:08 AM

Hello everyone, it's Biz here. Update on the road, again. We are now headed up to Connecticut for the "other car."
Here's what we picked up in Montana. The hood is super straight and fenders have a couple of dings each, well worth the effort to get these fine parts.
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(I've decided that the Star Wars smily is going to be my new sign off)

**Advanced Design** · 12-27-2014, 12:13 PM

Parts and progress looks great. Have a safe trip!

PS...love the Star Wars smily!

**Palf70Step** · 12-27-2014, 01:23 PM

Nice job on the dis-assembly so far. Good luck on trip and you guys be safe!

Russell Ashley · 12-27-2014, 06:33 PM

There is a 57 Buick body service manual FS on the Atlanta CL.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/4814571074.html

TennesseeZ · 12-27-2014, 09:38 PM

Good to see you back to work on another one, great choice on the platform, not many Buicks out there, and I'm guessing "none" with your special touch?

BTW, that 4dr HT looks like something I'd drive, what a great patina!

Get to work, y'all, we're waiting

TennesseeZ · 12-27-2014, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

On the second day we took a 30 minute detour before we crossed over to Montana. Something about the side of a mountain and 4 dead presidents???

Check that off the bucket list.

They're not as big as I had expected, I somehow had the idea they'd be 2-3 times as big as they are. Incredible job nonetheless, i guess years of TV and my imagination made them grow a bit in my mind.

Maxxd07 · 12-28-2014, 01:01 AM

OOOOHHHH count me in! If this is anything like Frankenstein I want to see how it turns out!

badpeanut · 12-28-2014, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

After a lot of thoughtful study and consideration we decided we would want to end up with something different than every other guy at the next car show.

Something different?

drewskiren · 12-28-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by badpeanut

Something different?

This has a tad too much wind resistance for us..

drewskiren · 12-28-2014, 09:29 AM

Earlier my dad said that he thinks we have enough Buick parts to finish the car, and yet we are going to pick up the "other car" today. I'm actually surprised that no one has been interested in knowing what it is!

hounddogs! · 12-28-2014, 10:11 AM

Something with forced induction?

drewskiren · 12-28-2014, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by hounddogs!

Something with forced induction?

Buick Turbo V6 isn't modern enough. Keep thinking.

68basket · 12-28-2014, 10:45 AM

Firebird? T/a? Camaro?

463 · 12-28-2014, 10:49 AM

I am thinking the Bride of Young Frankenstein will be getting the Rare corvette option.

or a 6L super charged.

drewskiren · 12-28-2014, 10:59 AM

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The rear axle doesn't have a normal driveshaft, but instead uses a torque tube filled with gear oil, which is notorious for leaking. That old technology has got to go!
Also the gas tank has been removed.
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drewskiren · 12-28-2014, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 68basket

Firebird? T/a? Camaro?

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Originally Posted by 463

I am thinking the Bride of Young Frankenstein will be getting the Rare corvette option.

or a 6L super charged.

Getting warmer, but actually not worrying with the engine choice right now.

**nlped** · 12-28-2014, 11:31 AM

Ctsv???

mcbassin · 12-28-2014, 12:09 PM

Very nice progress on the tear down. Looking forward to the new powerplant.

Warrens69GMC · 12-28-2014, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Buick Turbo V6 isn't modern enough. Keep thinking.

With your taste its a modern GTO

jbclassix · 12-28-2014, 12:59 PM

Hmmmm... you said no to all my options... latest camaro? I'm still wondering if it is a body on frame LT1 powered Buick.
I know. .. it's a Tesla

drewskiren · 12-28-2014, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

With your taste its a modern GTO

You are all over it, but we aren't even concerning ourselves with the powertrain on this trip. The Bride will need both this car and a powertrain car. (Hint: what did we just pull out of the bride? It's a classic Hotroder's trick)

drewskiren · 12-28-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

Hmmmm... you said no to all my options... latest camaro? I'm still wondering if it is a body on frame LT1 powered Buick.
I know. .. it's a Tesla

That would be a very interesting engineering challenge, but probably above our pay grade.

12-26-2014, 08:02 PM	#77
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Nice looking project Drew __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-26-2014, 08:03 PM	#78
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Frankie's new parking buddy - our 4 door parts car from Nebraska/South Dakota. Well, now we know where Chevy came up with "medium blue". Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

12-27-2014, 10:08 AM	#79
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Hello everyone, it's Biz here. Update on the road, again. We are now headed up to Connecticut for the "other car." Here's what we picked up in Montana. The hood is super straight and fenders have a couple of dings each, well worth the effort to get these fine parts. There was some good progress yesterday in taking it apart. (I've decided that the Star Wars smily is going to be my new sign off) __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

12-27-2014, 12:13 PM	#80
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Parts and progress looks great. Have a safe trip! PS...love the Star Wars smily! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

12-27-2014, 01:23 PM	#81
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,091	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Nice job on the dis-assembly so far. Good luck on trip and you guys be safe! __________________ 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!

12-27-2014, 06:33 PM	#82
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super There is a 57 Buick body service manual FS on the Atlanta CL. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/pts/4814571074.html

12-27-2014, 09:38 PM	#83
TennesseeZ Countdown Survivor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bean Station, East Tennessee Posts: 9,676	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Good to see you back to work on another one, great choice on the platform, not many Buicks out there, and I'm guessing "none" with your special touch? BTW, that 4dr HT looks like something I'd drive, what a great patina! Get to work, y'all, we're waiting __________________ 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.

12-28-2014, 01:01 AM	#85
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super OOOOHHHH count me in! If this is anything like Frankenstein I want to see how it turns out! __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68

12-28-2014, 09:29 AM	#88
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Earlier my dad said that he thinks we have enough Buick parts to finish the car, and yet we are going to pick up the "other car" today. I'm actually surprised that no one has been interested in knowing what it is! __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

12-28-2014, 10:11 AM	#89
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 886	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Something with forced induction? __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0

12-28-2014, 10:45 AM	#91
68basket Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 480	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Firebird? T/a? Camaro?

12-28-2014, 10:49 AM	#92
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super I am thinking the Bride of Young Frankenstein will be getting the Rare corvette option. or a 6L super charged. __________________ Trueman

12-28-2014, 10:59 AM	#93
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Torque tube rear axle/drive shaft assembly is out of the car, never to be put back in. The rear axle doesn't have a normal driveshaft, but instead uses a torque tube filled with gear oil, which is notorious for leaking. That old technology has got to go! Also the gas tank has been removed. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

12-28-2014, 11:31 AM	#95
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Ctsv??? __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

12-28-2014, 12:09 PM	#96
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Very nice progress on the tear down. Looking forward to the new powerplant. __________________ 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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12-28-2014, 12:59 PM	#98
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