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VA72C10 · 10-08-2011, 11:11 PM

Looks good and sturdy too. Nice work!

Allenconstruction · 10-09-2011, 02:41 PM

OK we're all back from church what's next Drew?

By the way excellent progress, looking great!
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drewskiren · 10-10-2011, 09:04 AM

I worked a while on it after church and got all my suspension brackets fabricated and painted up well. I also mounted my rear air ride sensors up inside the frame rails to protect them as best that I could.

Also seen in the shot is my upper shock mount that was angled the wrong way since I cut it off the frame ahead of the axle and flipped it to the rear. It was going to angle the shock towards the pumpkin instead of towards the outboard area. A buddy told me of a great trick, he said to ream the hole out on one side to get the shock to angle the way you want it, and then weld a thick washer to the side of your reamed hole to create a new tight hole for the shock bolt. Worked like a charm, thanks Chris.

**67cheby** · 10-10-2011, 09:08 AM

nice, i need to get mine mounted

VA72C10 · 10-10-2011, 04:35 PM

Good progress...now get back to that wiring

FL71C10 · 10-10-2011, 05:06 PM

tough crowd!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-10-2011, 05:27 PM

Good progress Drew!

sboris · 10-10-2011, 06:21 PM

Your progress is awsome to watch!! Great job

CowboyProtectionUnit · 10-10-2011, 08:39 PM

Wish I had the Talent ya do bud....... Very Very Great Build

CowboyProtectionUnit · 10-10-2011, 08:42 PM

now..... Get back to the Wiring... cause I'm stronging considering picking up an 2010 6.7 Cummins For my truck (I know your not using a diesel but your running alot of wiring an my truck is an 88 and this will be a total custom truck as well) ...and I would be picking your brain on basic wiring questions LOL

Ridnhi · 10-11-2011, 11:35 PM

Had to bring this back to the 1st page. We need some progress!!!

drewskiren · 10-12-2011, 01:20 AM

Here's what I've got for tonight.

Crazy brackets are grade 8 bolted to the frame and upper bag mounts. It took a while to get all the bolts lined up and tightened down.

Panhard rod is mounted and adjusted for axle centering. I must have cycled the suspension 30 times fitting and checking for clearances.

Bags need their proper bolts and air lines cut to length.

Height sensors need brackets made to connect their arms to the axle.

I have 3 inches of travel before I hit the snubbers. The snubbers hold the frame one quarter inch off of the axle brackets.

VA72C10 · 10-12-2011, 01:35 AM

keep the progress coming

Got a lot of guys waiting with bated breath

tanman722001 · 10-12-2011, 02:15 AM

Looks great Drew

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-12-2011, 02:48 AM

Great work!

**oldman3** · 10-12-2011, 09:21 AM

Are you happy with the 3" of travel, or did you want more? Set up is nice....Jim

mrchrishill · 10-12-2011, 10:08 AM

I felt honored to get a tour of the shop and a private tour of Young Frankenstein last night. It is really hard to tell from your pictures that you are building a miniature truck... the thing looks tiny up close, who knew an 18-inch foot truck could look so real up close!

Great work, keep the updates coming!

**67cheby** · 10-12-2011, 10:19 AM

KILLER nice looking suspension work !!

drewskiren · 10-12-2011, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Are you happy with the 3" of travel, or did you want more? Set up is nice....Jim

I really don't know how much travel I should have for an air bag suspension. Can anyone give me and idea if 3 inches is good or not?

**67cheby** · 10-12-2011, 04:22 PM

i dont think the length of travel matters as much as running your bags at the proper ride height to get the best ride, i have tons of travel on the rear of mine and according to ride tech my bags should be 10 inches tall at ride height for the best ride quality

drewskiren · 10-12-2011, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i dont think the length of travel matters as much as running your bags at the proper ride height to get the best ride, i have tons of travel on the rear of mine and according to ride tech my bags should be 10 inches tall at ride height for the best ride quality

My Firestone bags are to be at 8.75 inches at normal ride height which I have done. My question is though, how much travel will they need to hit a big bump and still not contact my snubber? I think of Baja racing trucks that hit huge bumps and float across them smooth as silk, but they have 15 inches of travel to soak it up. I just have no experience here. The bag fully collapses and rolls onto the bottom axle mount with only 2.25 inches of downward travel. When I dump it fully (3") the bag actually wrinkles up in the middle some, so it seems to me the bag only has about 2 inches of safe downward travel. It is hard for me to understand that 2" of travel is going to result in a smooth ride. These are the rolling sleeve type bags that are supposed to ride smoother than double convoluted.

**67cheby** · 10-12-2011, 05:40 PM

hmmmmm...a question i also dont know the answer to !! i am sure someone can tell us both

VA72C10 · 10-12-2011, 05:42 PM

Doesn't sound like enough to me...I'd start a thread in the suspension forum....

I believe it's pressure and height together that are important and allow a comfortable ride....

...most bagged trucks I've seen have 8-10" travel though...

drewskiren · 10-12-2011, 05:44 PM

FYI

I am focusing on the rear area of the truck so I can call it done and mount the bed. That would allow me to line up the upper trim all the way down the truck and figure out where to paint the white on my fenders. When I tape up the truck to paint the white I can also do the Al's bedliner.

drewskiren · 10-12-2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Doesn't sound like enough to me...I'd start a thread in the suspension forum....

I believe it's pressure and height together that are important and allow a comfortable ride....

...most bagged trucks I've seen have 8-10" travel though...

I am only talking here of course of downward travel, my up travel over a bump would also be 3 inches or so depending on my limit strap or shock length. That would equate to 5 inches total.

10-08-2011, 11:11 PM	#1951
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10-09-2011, 02:41 PM	#1952
Allenconstruction Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New Market, Tennessee Posts: 7	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. OK we're all back from church what's next Drew? By the way excellent progress, looking great! Posted via Mobile Device

10-10-2011, 09:04 AM	#1953
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 worked a while on it after church and got all my suspension brackets fabricated and painted up well. I also mounted my rear air ride sensors up inside the frame rails to protect them as best that I could. Also seen in the shot is my upper shock mount that was angled the wrong way since I cut it off the frame ahead of the axle and flipped it to the rear. It was going to angle the shock towards the pumpkin instead of towards the outboard area. A buddy told me of a great trick, he said to ream the hole out on one side to get the shock to angle the way you want it, and then weld a thick washer to the side of your reamed hole to create a new tight hole for the shock bolt. Worked like a charm, thanks Chris. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 10-10-2011 at 12:46 PM.

10-10-2011, 09:08 AM	#1954
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. nice, i need to get mine mounted __________________ 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

10-10-2011, 04:35 PM	#1955
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Good progress...now get back to that wiring __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-10-2011, 05:06 PM	#1956
FL71C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 2,508	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. tough crowd! __________________ 71 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside. LT1 with 4l60E. Just got back from painter, in assembly now.

10-10-2011, 05:27 PM	#1957
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Good progress Drew! __________________ 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.*

10-10-2011, 06:21 PM	#1958
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,016	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Your progress is awsome to watch!! Great job __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

10-10-2011, 08:39 PM	#1959
CowboyProtectionUnit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beemer, NE Posts: 420	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Wish I had the Talent ya do bud....... Very Very Great Build __________________ Eric "Target" Sherwood Professional Bullfighter For Hire God Bless and Gods Speed! TheCowBoyProtectionUnit@yahoo.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-T...59496227444241

10-10-2011, 08:42 PM	#1960
CowboyProtectionUnit Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Beemer, NE Posts: 420	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. now..... Get back to the Wiring... cause I'm stronging considering picking up an 2010 6.7 Cummins For my truck (I know your not using a diesel but your running alot of wiring an my truck is an 88 and this will be a total custom truck as well) ...and I would be picking your brain on basic wiring questions LOL __________________ Eric "Target" Sherwood Professional Bullfighter For Hire God Bless and Gods Speed! TheCowBoyProtectionUnit@yahoo.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eric-T...59496227444241

10-11-2011, 11:35 PM	#1961
Ridnhi Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Marion, IL Posts: 719	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Had to bring this back to the 1st page. We need some progress!!! __________________ 1972 K5 Auto 4x4 factory air 2007 Silverado extended cab Z71

10-12-2011, 01:20 AM	#1962
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. Here's what I've got for tonight. Crazy brackets are grade 8 bolted to the frame and upper bag mounts. It took a while to get all the bolts lined up and tightened down. Panhard rod is mounted and adjusted for axle centering. I must have cycled the suspension 30 times fitting and checking for clearances. Bags need their proper bolts and air lines cut to length. Height sensors need brackets made to connect their arms to the axle. I have 3 inches of travel before I hit the snubbers. The snubbers hold the frame one quarter inch off of the axle brackets. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

10-12-2011, 01:35 AM	#1963
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. keep the progress coming Got a lot of guys waiting with bated breath __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-12-2011, 02:15 AM	#1964
tanman722001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mocksville,NC Posts: 419	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Looks great Drew __________________ 1991 GMC K2500 4X4 350/auto 1991 Chevy S10 ext cab. 1990 Chevy S10 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr 4.3 Vortex/Auto

10-12-2011, 02:48 AM	#1965
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Great work! __________________ 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.*



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10-12-2011, 09:21 AM	#1966
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Are you happy with the 3" of travel, or did you want more? Set up is nice....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 />

10-12-2011, 10:08 AM	#1967
mrchrishill Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 10	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. I felt honored to get a tour of the shop and a private tour of Young Frankenstein last night. It is really hard to tell from your pictures that you are building a miniature truck... the thing looks tiny up close, who knew an 18-inch foot truck could look so real up close! Great work, keep the updates coming!

10-12-2011, 10:19 AM	#1968
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. KILLER nice looking suspension work !! __________________ 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

10-12-2011, 04:22 PM	#1970
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. i dont think the length of travel matters as much as running your bags at the proper ride height to get the best ride, i have tons of travel on the rear of mine and according to ride tech my bags should be 10 inches tall at ride height for the best ride quality __________________ 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

10-12-2011, 05:40 PM	#1972
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. hmmmmm...a question i also dont know the answer to !! i am sure someone can tell us both __________________ 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

10-12-2011, 05:42 PM	#1973
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Doesn't sound like enough to me...I'd start a thread in the suspension forum.... I believe it's pressure and height together that are important and allow a comfortable ride.... ...most bagged trucks I've seen have 8-10" travel though... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-12-2011, 05:44 PM	#1974
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. FYI I am focusing on the rear area of the truck so I can call it done and mount the bed. That would allow me to line up the upper trim all the way down the truck and figure out where to paint the white on my fenders. When I tape up the truck to paint the white I can also do the Al's bedliner. __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

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