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drewskiren · 01-21-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by (joey)

looks really good.are you going to use the newer rad support or the old one?are your front to back cab supports sitting on top of the newer frame in these pictures?

I am using the old radiator support.
My front cab mounts would be the same as yours and they are sitting on cut down 2001 rubber biscuits - about 2 inches tall, directly on the frame. My burb rear mount are totally different from a regular truck cab.

drewskiren · 01-23-2011, 09:43 PM

I got a little bit of work done last night.

First pic is the sharpie mark to drill the frame for the front cab mount. Talk about lining up perfect side to side!

I now have a third frame rail?!?!

The gas tank comes just under the frame rail tops, so I can't do cross bracing like the engineer had done a cad drawing of. Instead I am taking that thought of bed support in the frame plane in a different direction (literally). I have cut off all of the bed supports that are welded to the bed and instead positioning this support in the frame. This one in the center and 5 outriggers coming off both frame sides to catch the inner box walls for their support. If you are lost, give me a week and you will see what I am talking about.

I also welded the spare winch back on 4 inches to the rear, my middle rail holds it up.

This welding is getting better and better.

drewskiren · 01-25-2011, 01:18 AM

Today's update.

All the old body mount brackets are cut off.

Welding struts to frame to replace bed cross members. Still have the front to do and the angled support brackets on the longer ones. They are at different heights depending on which factory brace they support. Notice I left the old mounting tab on the frame. It is a good reference point for where the old box mounted/ its level with the rear of the frame. I have been laying my level across these 2 points and clamping the correct scrap bed cross-member to the bottom to find the correct height of each strut.

Started cleaning the frame to paint. Don't think I've ever seen such a shiny frame.

67chevy1series · 01-25-2011, 01:19 AM

wow looks good

mcbassin · 01-25-2011, 01:26 AM

That frame looks great. I hope your keeping notes on these mods. You know there will be some guys asking for them. Keep it up!

VA72C10 · 01-25-2011, 01:26 AM

Nice progress!

Although not as good as when you started the build thread and caught up to where you're at now

sparkydog · 01-25-2011, 01:37 AM

Great job!!!

Go!...... Go!........Go!

sparkydog · 01-25-2011, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Thanks, I probably stared at it over an hour last night.

Weirdo

Somewhere right about now (as you settle on your ride height and fore/aft position) you need to sit in the cab and make vroom vroom noises. Maybe talk to yourself a little bit too.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-25-2011, 05:18 AM

Nice work on the bed mounting points!

**67cheby** · 01-25-2011, 10:25 AM

what ...you dont like GM's wax dip on the frame ??cleaning it all off !!

Bishops Trucks · 01-25-2011, 11:00 AM

You do some awesome work! I'll be watching to the end.

drewskiren · 01-25-2011, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice progress!

Although not as good as when you started the build thread and caught up to where you're at now

Quote:

Originally Posted by sparkydog

Great job!!!

Go!...... Go!........Go!

My goal is to have all the bed and body mounts done, clean the frame for paint where needed, weld on the rear trailing arm suspension, and paint the whole thing by Sunday.

**67cheby** · 01-25-2011, 11:40 AM

i never understood why Gm didnt paint those frames the wax dip made no sense to me

drewskiren · 01-25-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

i never understood why Gm didnt paint those frames the wax dip made no sense to me

I'll have to say it works quite well here in the south, this thing looks perfect. However I have a few salvage Denalis and the ones from up north are really rusty.

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-25-2011, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

I'll have to say it works quite well here in the south, this thing looks perfect. However I have a few salvage Denalis and the ones from up north are really rusty.

I was going to say, most of the later GM's around here have super rusty looking frames. Ford is the next rusty, and the dodges seem to have less. The frame must be the only thing dodge coated well.

Good luck with your Sunday goal. I know how it goes. It sounds simple, but there is always something to get you in a bind and slow down the progress.

drewskiren · 01-26-2011, 01:18 AM

A quick thought on body mounts: I have seen some discussion about using the new truck floor pan and thus being able to leave the frame mounts. What a complete pain in the rear. It was so easy to cut off the mounts on the new frame and make 4 new ones, I'll have about 2 feet of total welding to attach them, and it's so easy to weld thick material. The alternative solution of using the new truck cab floor involves so much work: cutting both floors out, figuring out how to mate them back together (they don't exactly line up!), making sheet metal filler parts to cover the gaps where they don't meet, over 28 feet of welding - sheet metal!, making sure all of your welds are complete and water tight, seam sealing the 28 feet of welds because you know they aren't water tight, and on and on. A COMPLETE AND UTTER NIGHTMARE with no real benefits.

Front body mount hole - done
Mid and rear body mounts - cut, ready to weld
Remaining bed mounts and braces - all cut and ready to weld
Underside of bed sectioned and channeled

Still have to: Finish grinding down old mounts, build rad. support mounts, weld rest of brackets on, prep for paint, build carrier bearing mount. No problem!

VA72C10 · 01-26-2011, 01:25 AM

Nice progress! Keep at it! Living vicariously until I get my next project underway....just cleaning and selling parts right now

**thelonerife** · 01-26-2011, 01:31 AM

Nice work Drew. Can't wait to see the cab and bed on the frame. So get the girls to help

(joey) · 01-26-2011, 07:53 PM

lookin good.great idea for the rear box mounts.as for the wax on the newer frames working,im from canada eh and im going to be ashamed to get pics of mine after seeing yours.

drewskiren · 01-27-2011, 01:24 AM

Call me a slacker if you want, I got 2 mounts welded and then ran out of wire.

Spent the rest of the time figuring out how Frankie is going to look with TWENTIES !!!!

Slick67 · 01-27-2011, 01:46 AM

Niiicceee. I love this thread, it makes me feel like a new catalog came in the mail.......you know the feelin.

Nice work on the frame!!!

VA72C10 · 01-27-2011, 02:35 AM

Nice MacGyvering with the rims

Gonna look sweet!

Pop's C-10 · 01-27-2011, 02:53 AM

i love thoese wheels

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-27-2011, 03:01 AM

Very nice! You are making great progress!

**67cheby** · 01-27-2011, 10:12 AM

my favorite factory wheels ....bar none!! i think they look good on everything

01-23-2011, 09:43 PM	#377
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 got a little bit of work done last night. First pic is the sharpie mark to drill the frame for the front cab mount. Talk about lining up perfect side to side! I now have a third frame rail?!?! The gas tank comes just under the frame rail tops, so I can't do cross bracing like the engineer had done a cad drawing of. Instead I am taking that thought of bed support in the frame plane in a different direction (literally). I have cut off all of the bed supports that are welded to the bed and instead positioning this support in the frame. This one in the center and 5 outriggers coming off both frame sides to catch the inner box walls for their support. If you are lost, give me a week and you will see what I am talking about. I also welded the spare winch back on 4 inches to the rear, my middle rail holds it up. This welding is getting better and better. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 01-25-2011 at 01:15 PM.

01-25-2011, 01:18 AM	#378
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. Today's update. All the old body mount brackets are cut off. Welding struts to frame to replace bed cross members. Still have the front to do and the angled support brackets on the longer ones. They are at different heights depending on which factory brace they support. Notice I left the old mounting tab on the frame. It is a good reference point for where the old box mounted/ its level with the rear of the frame. I have been laying my level across these 2 points and clamping the correct scrap bed cross-member to the bottom to find the correct height of each strut. Started cleaning the frame to paint. Don't think I've ever seen such a shiny frame. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 01-25-2011 at 11:03 AM.

01-25-2011, 01:19 AM	#379
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. wow looks good

01-25-2011, 01:26 AM	#380
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. That frame looks great. I hope your keeping notes on these mods. You know there will be some guys asking for them. Keep it up! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-25-2011, 01:26 AM	#381
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice progress! Although not as good as when you started the build thread and caught up to where you're at now __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-25-2011, 01:37 AM	#382
sparkydog Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 910	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Great job!!! Go!...... Go!........Go! __________________ Balls and a Sawzall Project Halfbreed Porsche 944 L67V6 CARB Legal & Other Stuff

01-25-2011, 05:18 AM	#384
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice work on the bed mounting points! __________________ 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.*

01-25-2011, 10:25 AM	#385
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. what ...you dont like GM's wax dip on the frame ??cleaning it all off !! __________________ 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

01-25-2011, 11:00 AM	#386
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01-25-2011, 11:40 AM	#388
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. i never understood why Gm didnt paint those frames the wax dip made no sense to me __________________ 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

01-26-2011, 01:18 AM	#391
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. A quick thought on body mounts: I have seen some discussion about using the new truck floor pan and thus being able to leave the frame mounts. What a complete pain in the rear. It was so easy to cut off the mounts on the new frame and make 4 new ones, I'll have about 2 feet of total welding to attach them, and it's so easy to weld thick material. The alternative solution of using the new truck cab floor involves so much work: cutting both floors out, figuring out how to mate them back together (they don't exactly line up!), making sheet metal filler parts to cover the gaps where they don't meet, over 28 feet of welding - sheet metal!, making sure all of your welds are complete and water tight, seam sealing the 28 feet of welds because you know they aren't water tight, and on and on. A COMPLETE AND UTTER NIGHTMARE with no real benefits. Front body mount hole - done Mid and rear body mounts - cut, ready to weld Remaining bed mounts and braces - all cut and ready to weld Underside of bed sectioned and channeled Still have to: Finish grinding down old mounts, build rad. support mounts, weld rest of brackets on, prep for paint, build carrier bearing mount. No problem! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by drewskiren; 01-04-2012 at 10:54 AM.

01-26-2011, 01:25 AM	#392
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice progress! Keep at it! Living vicariously until I get my next project underway....just cleaning and selling parts right now __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-26-2011, 01:31 AM	#393
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01-26-2011, 07:53 PM	#394
(joey) Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: halifax nova scotia Posts: 375	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. lookin good.great idea for the rear box mounts.as for the wax on the newer frames working,im from canada eh and im going to be ashamed to get pics of mine after seeing yours. __________________ check out my build (the start of a shaved,channeled,bagged 67 gmc with a 01 gmc frame and drivetrain) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434253

01-27-2011, 01:24 AM	#395
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. Call me a slacker if you want, I got 2 mounts welded and then ran out of wire. Spent the rest of the time figuring out how Frankie is going to look with TWENTIES !!!! Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!



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01-27-2011, 01:46 AM	#396
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01-27-2011, 02:35 AM	#397
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Nice MacGyvering with the rims Gonna look sweet! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-27-2011, 02:53 AM	#398
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01-27-2011, 03:01 AM	#399
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN The truck Chevrolet should have built. Very nice! You are making great progress! __________________ 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.*

01-27-2011, 10:12 AM	#400
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