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Zoomin · 02-04-2015, 11:30 PM

That is crazy!

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

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!

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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flashed · 02-07-2015, 08:24 PM

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

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-08-2015, 12:16 PM

Nice progress. Rosie is doing great work too.

**jkeating1** · 02-08-2015, 04:14 PM

That air jack is nostalgic! Wish I had a dollar for every car I jacked up with those back in the day. "Gray" brand probably.

drewskiren · 02-08-2015, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jkeating1

That air jack is nostalgic! Wish I had a dollar for every car I jacked up with those back in the day. "Gray" brand probably.

I love it! I actually bought 2 from a guy on Craigslist for $150, this one is clearly way older and works like a champ, the other one sadly will only lift itself. If you try anything heavy it just hisses. I'd love to rebuild it somehow, but have no idea how it even comes apart or if anyone sells a rebuild kit.

drewskiren · 02-08-2015, 11:08 PM

Moving on...... at least I thought I was.

Here I am mocking up where the Jag front member will be located and I've started on a new frame rail. As I pull the trigger on the first of what will be a long night of bodging things together, I get one tack and then..... out of wire. Yes, its Sunday night at 8 o'clock. Ugggghhh.

I'll keep making parts to weld up for a little while tonight at least.

Warrens69GMC · 02-09-2015, 12:16 AM

I know that feeling....

Low Elco · 02-09-2015, 02:07 PM

Mine's always gas. Sorry! Looks like you're puttin' it down pretty good!

drewskiren · 02-11-2015, 05:56 PM

Another year, another new driver that needs to learn on Young Frankie. Our 72 Crew Cab) Tooling around in the graveyard with my youngest, Sarah. She's done great and hasn't run over anyone - wouldn't really matter even if she did since they're in the graveyard already.

It's been our tradition to learn in the graveyard (city folks) since it's very quiet, wide open, and full of gently curving roads.

Next stop, learning permit on real roads!!!!

drewskiren · 02-11-2015, 05:57 PM

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drewskiren · 02-11-2015, 05:59 PM

Picture misfire above

tune_1 · 02-12-2015, 06:29 PM

What would you do without the youngsters? They can make life exciting. Has she put in her request for a vehicle yet? Good to see this one going forward.

Dwight

**Palf70Step** · 02-12-2015, 09:10 PM

Couldn't stand on my side, so I fixed picture.

drewskiren · 02-12-2015, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Couldn't stand on my side, so I fixed picture.

Thanks, I had it spun- but it didn't upload that way???

**Palf70Step** · 02-13-2015, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Thanks, I had it spun- but it didn't upload that way???

I quit trying to figure out why tablets and smartphones do what they do.

drewskiren · 02-14-2015, 07:36 PM

This chunk of frame was in my way!

Working out my new boxed frame rails, I welded the inside rail up solid to keep the front rails in place when I went to cut out the chunk, now I'm fitting the outer rail and top and bottom pieces before I weld anything else. Once I get them all fitting together well, I'll weld this whole side up solid before starting anything on the far side. That way the front rails and bumper mounts never move from their original location (in theory).

drewskiren · 02-14-2015, 07:40 PM

Another picture misfire above

notchbackgta · 02-14-2015, 08:27 PM

I dont see anything in the last two posts

drewskiren · 02-14-2015, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by notchbackgta

I dont see anything in the last two posts

HMMMM, Really? The first one I see my text and no pictures, the second one I had to resend to get the pics uploaded, but I see them now myself.

TennesseeZ · 02-14-2015, 09:55 PM

I can't see them either

flashed · 02-14-2015, 09:57 PM

No pics here either .

02-04-2015, 11:30 PM	#1
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

02-07-2015, 07:44 PM	#4
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	#5
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!

02-07-2015, 08:24 PM	#6
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.

02-08-2015, 12:16 PM	#7
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02-08-2015, 04:14 PM	#8
jkeating1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 519	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super That air jack is nostalgic! Wish I had a dollar for every car I jacked up with those back in the day. "Gray" brand probably. __________________ JK

02-08-2015, 11:08 PM	#10
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Moving on...... at least I thought I was. Here I am mocking up where the Jag front member will be located and I've started on a new frame rail. As I pull the trigger on the first of what will be a long night of bodging things together, I get one tack and then..... out of wire. Yes, its Sunday night at 8 o'clock. Ugggghhh. I'll keep making parts to weld up for a little while tonight at least. Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-09-2015, 12:16 AM	#11
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,613	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super I know that feeling....

02-09-2015, 02:07 PM	#12
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Mine's always gas. Sorry! Looks like you're puttin' it down pretty good! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

02-11-2015, 05:56 PM	#13
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Another year, another new driver that needs to learn on Young Frankie. Our 72 Crew Cab) Tooling around in the graveyard with my youngest, Sarah. She's done great and hasn't run over anyone - wouldn't really matter even if she did since they're in the graveyard already. It's been our tradition to learn in the graveyard (city folks) since it's very quiet, wide open, and full of gently curving roads. Next stop, learning permit on real roads!!!! __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-11-2015, 05:57 PM	#14
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super ... __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-11-2015, 05:59 PM	#15
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Picture misfire above Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife! Last edited by Palf70Step; 02-12-2015 at 09:10 PM. Reason: Fix picture

02-12-2015, 06:29 PM	#16
tune_1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Oklahoma City Okla Posts: 196	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super What would you do without the youngsters? They can make life exciting. Has she put in her request for a vehicle yet? Good to see this one going forward. Dwight

02-12-2015, 09:10 PM	#17
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02-14-2015, 07:36 PM	#20
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super This chunk of frame was in my way! Working out my new boxed frame rails, I welded the inside rail up solid to keep the front rails in place when I went to cut out the chunk, now I'm fitting the outer rail and top and bottom pieces before I weld anything else. Once I get them all fitting together well, I'll weld this whole side up solid before starting anything on the far side. That way the front rails and bumper mounts never move from their original location (in theory). Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!



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02-14-2015, 07:40 PM	#21
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super Another picture misfire above Attached Images __________________ Drew YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN (Finished with MAJOR Surgery - IT'S ALIVE!!!) The Bride is currently under the knife!

02-14-2015, 08:27 PM	#22
notchbackgta Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Earth, NJ Posts: 479	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super I dont see anything in the last two posts

02-14-2015, 09:55 PM	#24
TennesseeZ Countdown Survivor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bean Station, East Tennessee Posts: 9,676	Re: Bride of Young Frankenstein - 1957 Buick Super I can't see them either __________________ 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.

02-14-2015, 09:57 PM	#25
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