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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.

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.

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...

drewskiren · 10-20-2011, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

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

Since its just me out here, don't know. Maybe I can round up some high-schoolers Saturday?

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-20-2011, 11:48 PM

Cool deal on the shocks Drew. At least you found that info out before you were driving it and heard a clanging.

68 TT · 10-21-2011, 10:12 PM

Nice progress.

That is one ugly mess of wires under the dash.

VA72C10 · 10-21-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Since its just me out here, don't know. Maybe I can round up some high-schoolers Saturday?

Hopefully you can

71Sleeper · 10-22-2011, 11:49 AM

Better hurry up and round them high-schoolers up because gameday is about to start.

drewskiren · 10-23-2011, 01:09 AM

I didn't end up with much time today, but I got my blue shocks painted black and welded the lower brackets to the axle.

I also mounted the driveshaft. Maybe I'll have more time Sunday.

ejn74 · 10-23-2011, 01:21 AM

Looking awesome! Can't wait to see it finished!

drewskiren · 10-23-2011, 02:31 AM

Oh yeah - I managed to do this too. Andrew had a sleepover with plenty of "strong backs".

hgs_notes · 10-23-2011, 07:32 AM

Awesome

Gokart Mozart · 10-23-2011, 07:38 AM

**Palf70Step** · 10-23-2011, 08:35 AM

Oh yeah!!

Flint70step · 10-23-2011, 08:42 AM

Very smooth Drew,like it was made that way from the factory.Can't wait to see what it looks like all dressed in trim.Super cool bud

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-23-2011, 09:00 AM

Looking like a truck...

**LEEVON** · 10-23-2011, 09:54 AM

Drew, the truck is looking great! I don't remember if you said you're keeping those wheels or not (they look great too) but the GM accessory torque thrust look-alikes on say a 265/50/20 or 275/45/20 tire would be really cool and have that subtle old school / new school, "only if you know what you're looking at" look:

**oldman3** · 10-23-2011, 10:31 AM

Drew, that 3/4 rear view looks great.....Jim

chevy2racr · 10-23-2011, 11:24 AM

Looks awesome!! I figured you might pull something like that Drew. glad you came through I've been waiting to see the box on it... now roll it outside to get a few more pictures!

sboris · 10-23-2011, 11:55 AM

Sweeeeeet!!

10-17-2011, 04:30 PM	#2002
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	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, 01:27 AM	#2005
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!

10-18-2011, 02:04 AM	#2006
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

10-20-2011, 10:56 PM	#2007
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	#2008
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.

10-20-2011, 11:48 PM	#2010
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Cool deal on the shocks Drew. At least you found that info out before you were driving it and heard a clanging. __________________ 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.*

10-21-2011, 10:12 PM	#2011
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10-22-2011, 11:49 AM	#2013
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10-23-2011, 01:09 AM	#2014
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 didn't end up with much time today, but I got my blue shocks painted black and welded the lower brackets to the axle. I also mounted the driveshaft. Maybe I'll have more time Sunday. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

10-23-2011, 01:21 AM	#2015
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10-23-2011, 02:31 AM	#2016
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. Oh yeah - I managed to do this too. Andrew had a sleepover with plenty of "strong backs". Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 10-23-2011 at 10:45 AM.

10-23-2011, 07:32 AM	#2017
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10-23-2011, 08:35 AM	#2019
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10-23-2011, 08:42 AM	#2020
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10-23-2011, 09:00 AM	#2021
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10-23-2011, 09:54 AM	#2022
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10-23-2011, 10:31 AM	#2023
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10-23-2011, 11:24 AM	#2024
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10-23-2011, 11:55 AM	#2025
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