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coggonobrien · 10-16-2011, 01:04 AM

is the hose rubbing on the cab sheet metal?

drewskiren · 10-16-2011, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by coggonobrien

is the hose rubbing on the cab sheet metal?

Nope, I bent the edge over so if it ever did hit it would only be rubbing on a curved sheetmetal surface. And I put the hose clamp strategically so the clamp would actually hit first.

drewskiren · 10-16-2011, 06:24 PM

I finished up the sensor mounting today and here are the pics.

I still need to weld the shock mounts to the axle tubes, install the e-brake cables, rotors, and calipers. All that can be done from underneath, so I may try to throw the bed on soon. Where's Igor and his buddies???

VA72C10 · 10-16-2011, 07:51 PM

Looks clean for all that's going on there. Nice work!

70LonghornCST · 10-16-2011, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks clean for all that's going on there. Nice work!

It looks factory!

drewskiren · 10-17-2011, 01:44 AM

Just a little sumpin sumpin.

DRW 9157 - YouTube

This is just with a battery sitting on the ground so I can troubleshoot it before I get too far. My rear air lines are crossed for one thing, but hey, 2 days ago I had no suspension.

mrchrishill · 10-17-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Just a little sumpin sumpin.
DRW 9157 - YouTube

I want to see it bounce... bounce wit' me, bounce wit' me.

drewskiren · 10-18-2011, 01:27 AM

I have spent a lot of time looking and measuring for my shocks and have just ordered them from the 12 page Monroe spec sheet on all the shocks they make. I was able to get very specific in regards to collapsed and extended lengths, internal bump stop on extension, and end mount type.

The front Ridetech Coolride system that I installed is made for maximum drop and comes with a super short shock. I will need a longer shock and I am going to have to take out the air bag and mount and completely rebuild it 2 inches taller so the air spring rides at it's correct air pressure and height for my driving stance. The air bag mount is a 6 inch diameter tube with a plate on the bottom and an allthread rod to snug it up into the spring pocket. I had a feeling this was the case and had already contacted Ridetech for a 2 foot section of the 6 inch tube they use.

1 step forward, 2 steps back, but its got to be right.

CowboyProtectionUnit · 10-17-2011, 01:59 AM

Ooooo so saweett!!!!

VA72C10 · 10-17-2011, 01:59 AM

Nice!!!! Seems to have a decent amount of travel. Not as much as I've seen on some but probably plenty for a smooth ride and you're not laid out like some guys who have to raise it 6-7" just to be able to turn their tires

71Sleeper · 10-17-2011, 02:12 AM

Nice...I think it will be just right.

mcbassin · 10-17-2011, 08:51 AM

Nice work on the fuel filler and the suspension! Thanks for sharing the pictures and video.

**67cheby** · 10-17-2011, 09:47 AM

sweet....cant wait to do mine

**oldman3** · 10-17-2011, 10:02 AM

Like it very much...Jim

noonzor · 10-17-2011, 10:39 AM

Very awesome! This is an incredible build!
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78BO · 10-17-2011, 11:38 AM

Is it me or is that hose laying on a sharp edge? I can't tell what that is, but it just looks like it might not last. Other then that, this thing is looking sharp!

**67cheby** · 10-17-2011, 11:55 AM

someone else already asked the same thing, if you look close you can see he has rolled the edge over

noonzor · 10-17-2011, 11:59 AM

it may just be me, but id still slit some rubber hose and cover the edge just to make sure. even though it does look like theres a good roll on the edge. just my .02

78BO · 10-17-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by noonzor

it may just be me, but id still slit some rubber hose and cover the edge just to make sure. even though it does look like theres a good roll on the edge. just my .02

I'm with you on that one. A little security never hurts.

drewskiren · 10-17-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 78BO

I'm with you on that one. A little security never hurts.

Yep, it hits the metal hose clamp first if it vibrates into each other.

I may add a split piece of hose to the metal lip too.

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-17-2011, 04:30 PM

Drew, it's looking great! The air suspension looks and sounds great. I also think you should be fine on the amount of travel you have.

drewskiren · 10-17-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Drew, it's looking great! The air suspension looks and sounds great. I also think you should be fine on the amount of travel you have.

I think it will be good too, I have 5.5 inches of travel both front and rear.

71Sleeper · 10-18-2011, 02:04 AM

Drew, you are the man. Thinking and planning every little detail. When are you going to be availble for hire. I am sure a few members here would keep you gamefully employed. LOL

drewskiren · 10-20-2011, 10:56 PM

I picked up my lengthened and newly balanced driveshaft today

New lower shock mounts that I will need to weld to the bottom of the axle according to the length of my shocks to use them as limiting straps. This is possible with these shocks because they have internal bumpstops and are made specifically for limiting axle travel. If you don't have this type shock and go over a speed bump or RR tracks fast and unload the suspension you will blow the seals and shock is ruined. If you have shocks without the internal bumpstop you have to install limiting straps made of nylon webbing- not fooling with that.

VA72C10 · 10-20-2011, 11:00 PM

Cool! So....when will the bed go on? Really looking forward to the picture with it all on....as I'm sure you are...

10-16-2011, 01:04 AM	#1
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. is the hose rubbing on the cab sheet metal?

10-16-2011, 06:24 PM	#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. I finished up the sensor mounting today and here are the pics. I still need to weld the shock mounts to the axle tubes, install the e-brake cables, rotors, and calipers. All that can be done from underneath, so I may try to throw the bed on soon. Where's Igor and his buddies??? Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

10-16-2011, 07:51 PM	#4
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looks clean for all that's going on there. Nice work! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-18-2011, 01:27 AM	#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. I have spent a lot of time looking and measuring for my shocks and have just ordered them from the 12 page Monroe spec sheet on all the shocks they make. I was able to get very specific in regards to collapsed and extended lengths, internal bump stop on extension, and end mount type. The front Ridetech Coolride system that I installed is made for maximum drop and comes with a super short shock. I will need a longer shock and I am going to have to take out the air bag and mount and completely rebuild it 2 inches taller so the air spring rides at it's correct air pressure and height for my driving stance. The air bag mount is a 6 inch diameter tube with a plate on the bottom and an allthread rod to snug it up into the spring pocket. I had a feeling this was the case and had already contacted Ridetech for a 2 foot section of the 6 inch tube they use. 1 step forward, 2 steps back, but its got to be right. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

10-17-2011, 01:59 AM	#9
CowboyProtectionUnit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beemer, NE Posts: 420	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Ooooo so saweett!!!! __________________ Eric "Target" Sherwood Professional Bullfighter For Hire God Bless and Gods Speed! TheCowBoyProtectionUnit@yahoo.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-T...59496227444241

10-17-2011, 02:12 AM	#11
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice...I think it will be just right. __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537

10-17-2011, 08:51 AM	#12
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 fuel filler and the suspension! Thanks for sharing the pictures and video. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-17-2011, 09:47 AM	#13
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. sweet....cant wait to do mine __________________ 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

10-17-2011, 10:02 AM	#14
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Like it very much...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 />

10-17-2011, 10:39 AM	#15
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Very awesome! This is an incredible build! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

10-17-2011, 11:38 AM	#16
78BO Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Austin TX Posts: 531	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Is it me or is that hose laying on a sharp edge? I can't tell what that is, but it just looks like it might not last. Other then that, this thing is looking sharp! __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Bonanza, 405hp/440tq 383, tweeked Th350. http://www.facebook.com/#/profile.ph...&id=1116781152

10-17-2011, 11:55 AM	#17
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. someone else already asked the same thing, if you look close you can see he has rolled the edge over __________________ 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

10-17-2011, 11:59 AM	#18
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. it may just be me, but id still slit some rubber hose and cover the edge just to make sure. even though it does look like theres a good roll on the edge. just my .02 __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

10-17-2011, 04:30 PM	#21
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew, it's looking great! The air suspension looks and sounds great. I also think you should be fine on the amount of travel you have. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-18-2011, 02:04 AM	#23
71Sleeper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Phenix City, AL Posts: 993	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Drew, you are the man. Thinking and planning every little detail. When are you going to be availble for hire. I am sure a few members here would keep you gamefully employed. LOL __________________ 71 Ol' Blue: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=474752 Carving the Jake-olantern: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679537



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10-20-2011, 10:56 PM	#24
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 picked up my lengthened and newly balanced driveshaft today New lower shock mounts that I will need to weld to the bottom of the axle according to the length of my shocks to use them as limiting straps. This is possible with these shocks because they have internal bumpstops and are made specifically for limiting axle travel. If you don't have this type shock and go over a speed bump or RR tracks fast and unload the suspension you will blow the seals and shock is ruined. If you have shocks without the internal bumpstop you have to install limiting straps made of nylon webbing- not fooling with that. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

10-20-2011, 11:00 PM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Cool! So....when will the bed go on? Really looking forward to the picture with it all on....as I'm sure you are... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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