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TennesseeZ · 01-19-2015, 10:21 AM

You make it look easy, Drew

Seriously, you probably just removed 1/4 of the 2 tons that car weighs. Can't wait for your updates, this is as good as watching Young Frankie come together!

**Palf70Step** · 01-19-2015, 10:23 AM

I've only pulled one or two of those old style rear ends and heavy is putting it mildly.

NONHOG · 01-19-2015, 12:32 PM

Like I need another thread to follow.

JK, glad to see how this is coming a long. Very cool!

drewskiren · 01-19-2015, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

Drew... You need a post lift!!! Just sayin'

I'd love one if I could snap my fingers and it would be out of my way when I didn't need it.

drewskiren · 01-19-2015, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I've only pulled one or two of those old style rear ends and heavy is putting it mildly.

I really want to weigh it, but how? Bathroom scales won't cut it. Anyone got a cheap solution to figure out what it weighs?

**nlped** · 01-19-2015, 08:16 PM

MaxJax My dad has these in his Garage Town building and he swears by them...

drewskiren · 01-19-2015, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nlped

MaxJax My dad has these in his Garage Town building and he swears by them...

I like it, I've been using very old Walker bumper jacks in the same way.

Russell Ashley · 01-20-2015, 10:20 AM

This has become my favorite thread. I check this one before checking the truck forum anymore.
This person might be interested in some of your old parts, he seems to be needing everything.

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4799077035.html.

drewskiren · 01-20-2015, 08:59 PM

I've stripped the 4 barrel intake and carb off for sale, and both exhaust manifolds are good and worth around $300 to $400 each. Apparently they crack easily? Anyone need a 300 HP 361 ci Buick nailhead??? It did still run before I pulled it.

jbclassix · 01-20-2015, 09:10 PM

Gotta love getting paid to pull parts!

**Advanced Design** · 01-20-2015, 09:28 PM

Drew..Stumbled across this 57 Buick Special with a jag front and rear installed...just in case you need other parts...https://westky.craigslist.org/cto/4850069679.html
Does look a bit picked over.

drewskiren · 01-20-2015, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Drew..Stumbled across this 57 Buick Special with a jag front and rear installed...just in case you need other parts...https://westky.craigslist.org/cto/4850069679.html
Does look a bit picked over.

See, I'm not crazy after all.

drewskiren · 01-23-2015, 12:41 PM

Sorry for being a slacker this week, but friends invited me to a Montana ski trip in Whitefish near the Canadian border and I just couldn't resist!

drewskiren · 02-04-2015, 10:50 PM

I was really curious just how much this hunk of junk axle and torque tube setup weighs, so I bought a 700 pound scale to hang off of my engine hoist point in my garage ceiling (I planned ahead when I built the garage). I weighed both the 1957 Buick set-up and the 1994 Jaguar IRS.......

Guess whose completely different differential, driveshaft, braking system, suspension system, blah blah blah, made in 2 different countries (USA vs England), 37 years apart, weighed within 3 pounds of each other??? Take a wild guess...They couldn't be any more different.... and yet one weighs 350 pounds (Jag) and the other one (Buick) weighs 353 pounds!!!!

NO WAYYYYYY. That is seriously crazy! 3 pounds! You couldn't have done that in a million years if you told 2 engineers to design completely opposite assemblies but they must weigh within 3 pounds of one another.

Hey, at least I'm saving 3 pounds.

Zoomin · 02-04-2015, 11:30 PM

That is crazy!

I bet you will save even more after all the crud is scraped off.

NONHOG · 02-04-2015, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Hey, at least I'm saving 3 pounds.

And gaining way more in cool!

drewskiren · 02-04-2015, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

That is crazy!

I bet you will save even more after all the crud is scraped off.

Scraping the crud off the Buick torque tube will only make them closer in weight!

drewskiren · 02-04-2015, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NONHOG

And gaining way more in cool!

The cool factor will be way up - and better ride, handling, braking, and NHV.

**FL71C10** · 02-05-2015, 12:38 PM

NASA spends millions to save that much weight. You got a bargain!

**FL71C10** · 02-05-2015, 12:39 PM

I wonder how much unsprung weight you shed. As much as that car weighs, it might not matter too much.

TennesseeZ · 02-06-2015, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Scraping the crud off the Buick torque tube will only make them closer in weight!

I'm thinking there's more than 3 pounds on it, could the torque tube actually be lighter?

drewskiren · 02-07-2015, 07:44 PM

Saturday night picture time!

I've got Rosie the un-riveter working with me today.

Grinding down the rivet heads and then hitting them with the impact chisel to finish off the head. Then switch bits to punch them back through. 22 in all.

Cut the middle of the crossmember out so we could pull it out one side at a time.

Good day, lots of gunk to be scraped off still.

drewskiren · 02-07-2015, 08:02 PM

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drewskiren · 02-07-2015, 08:05 PM

We left the front cross brace installed so we wouldn't have to worry about our frame rails moving around.

One more thing removed, pretty soon we won't have any car left.

flashed · 02-07-2015, 08:24 PM

You and Biz have really been busy ,looks like fun.

01-19-2015, 10:21 AM	#151
TennesseeZ Countdown Survivor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bean Station, East Tennessee Posts: 9,676	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super You make it look easy, Drew Seriously, you probably just removed 1/4 of the 2 tons that car weighs. Can't wait for your updates, this is as good as watching Young Frankie come together! __________________ 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.

01-19-2015, 10:23 AM	#152
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,110	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super I've only pulled one or two of those old style rear ends and heavy is putting it mildly. __________________ 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! Last edited by Palf70Step; 01-19-2015 at 12:26 PM.

01-19-2015, 12:32 PM	#153
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Like I need another thread to follow. JK, glad to see how this is coming a long. Very cool! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

01-19-2015, 08:16 PM	#156
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super MaxJax My dad has these in his Garage Town building and he swears by them... __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-20-2015, 10:20 AM	#158
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super This has become my favorite thread. I check this one before checking the truck forum anymore. This person might be interested in some of your old parts, he seems to be needing everything. http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4799077035.html.

01-20-2015, 08:59 PM	#159
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super I've stripped the 4 barrel intake and carb off for sale, and both exhaust manifolds are good and worth around $300 to $400 each. Apparently they crack easily? Anyone need a 300 HP 361 ci Buick nailhead??? It did still run before I pulled it. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

01-20-2015, 09:10 PM	#160
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Gotta love getting paid to pull parts! __________________ -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

01-20-2015, 09:28 PM	#161
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Drew..Stumbled across this 57 Buick Special with a jag front and rear installed...just in case you need other parts...https://westky.craigslist.org/cto/4850069679.html Does look a bit picked over. __________________ 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

01-23-2015, 12:41 PM	#163
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Sorry for being a slacker this week, but friends invited me to a Montana ski trip in Whitefish near the Canadian border and I just couldn't resist! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-04-2015, 10:50 PM	#164
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super I was really curious just how much this hunk of junk axle and torque tube setup weighs, so I bought a 700 pound scale to hang off of my engine hoist point in my garage ceiling (I planned ahead when I built the garage). I weighed both the 1957 Buick set-up and the 1994 Jaguar IRS....... Guess whose completely different differential, driveshaft, braking system, suspension system, blah blah blah, made in 2 different countries (USA vs England), 37 years apart, weighed within 3 pounds of each other??? Take a wild guess...They couldn't be any more different.... and yet one weighs 350 pounds (Jag) and the other one (Buick) weighs 353 pounds!!!! NO WAYYYYYY. That is seriously crazy! 3 pounds! You couldn't have done that in a million years if you told 2 engineers to design completely opposite assemblies but they must weigh within 3 pounds of one another. Hey, at least I'm saving 3 pounds. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-04-2015, 11:30 PM	#165
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super That is crazy! I bet you will save even more after all the crud is scraped off. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

02-05-2015, 12:38 PM	#169
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super NASA spends millions to save that much weight. You got a bargain! __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

02-05-2015, 12:39 PM	#170
FL71C10 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super I wonder how much unsprung weight you shed. As much as that car weighs, it might not matter too much. __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

02-07-2015, 07:44 PM	#172
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Saturday night picture time! I've got Rosie the un-riveter working with me today. Grinding down the rivet heads and then hitting them with the impact chisel to finish off the head. Then switch bits to punch them back through. 22 in all. Cut the middle of the crossmember out so we could pull it out one side at a time. Good day, lots of gunk to be scraped off still. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-07-2015, 08:02 PM	#173
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super ... Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!



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02-07-2015, 08:05 PM	#174
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super We left the front cross brace installed so we wouldn't have to worry about our frame rails moving around. One more thing removed, pretty soon we won't have any car left. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-07-2015, 08:24 PM	#175
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super You and Biz have really been busy ,looks like fun.

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