** YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN ** The truck Chevrolet should have built.

[Palf70Step]

Can't wait to see the next adaptation of the Frankie.

[FL71C10]

You can say that again!

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Been forever since I have been on the board but I'm back for this build...

[drewskiren]

Today's progress includes making 4 frame rail sides and welding them in. Next up will be tops and bottoms and patch plates over the connection of old and new for extra beefiness. I've got a project to bring home on a car hauler trailer and I can't have my tow vehicle's frame break in two!

[drewskiren]

Welded in 4 patch plate reinforcements where I connected to the front of the old frame last night. Also cut and fit up the tops and bottoms of the new frame, sorry no pics though.

[jbclassix]

looking forward to the pictures!

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by drewskiren

Welded in 4 patch plate reinforcements where I connected to the front of the old frame last night. Also cut and fit up the tops and bottoms of the new frame, sorry no pics though.

Hey Drew, are you going to have to cut your bed floor to accommodate the new braces? Looks like you are beefing up the frame considerably.

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey Drew, are you going to have to cut your bed floor to accommodate the new braces? Looks like you are beefing up the frame considerably.

Yes, the frame will protrude through the floor about 5 inches, I'm currently thinking I'll get a new set of wheel tubs and tub it out to hide it. But the tubs may be short to just cover the frame? Kinda stair stepped.

[drewskiren]

Pictures as promised and new work showing top and bottom plates fitted and welded in.

I have to be done by Easter Sunday, my son is taking his car back to school and I'll have no ride!!!

[mcbassin]

Nice work on the frame Drew. Should be plenty sturdy

[oldman3]

Looks good...Jim

[drewskiren]

Two nights worth of work here in these pics.
I raised the frame so much, I had to mount my snubbers on raised blocks. Later if I decide it needs to be lower I've got an easy inch and a half by taking them out. I even welded a nut inside the frame to screw the snubber straight to the frame. I know I'll want to play again!
Also I have my airbag helpers set up with mounts on the frame and axle.
These Afco coil-over shocks are a tight fit with the quadrasteer, but I managed to make room for them. I'm still working on the upper mount in these pictures.
I think by tomorrow I'll be done welding and can throw some black paint on. Gnande my helper will be home for Easter and I'll have him cutting the bed floor while I'm painting the frame. Maybe get everything hooked back up on Saturday and then be ready for family members here for Easter lunch to help me set the bed back on.

[drewskiren]

Stayed up until 2 am getting plenty of paint on the frame so I could reassemble today.

[drewskiren]

Here you can see the upper and lower suspension mounts I crafted to mount the coil overs.

Can't wait to get this thing back together!

[drewskiren]

See where I'm going with this?

Limiting straps, snubbers, coils, shocks, air bags - all done.

Now to rewire the rear and reinstall the Quadrasteer computer.

Oh and of course, what started this all, A Straight Panhard Rod!

[drewskiren]

Most importantly though,


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[drewskiren]

Whew, got that done in the nick of time.

Tonight I can hook up the lights and pop on the tailgate and be rolling tomorrow.

I'll still have a lot of sheet metal repair to do, but I can drive it while messing with that at night.

I just tested it over the one bump that always bottomed me out and it sailed right over it no problem.

[oldman3]

Congrats, and keep us posted...Jim

[Low Elco]

Looks tight! Nice job. Are you just gonna make double-width tubs?

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Looks tight! Nice job. Are you just gonna make double-width tubs?

Pretty much, just not quite double the width.

I've got a question for anyone: If your truck is completely level, are the wheel arches exactly the same distance off the ground?

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by ThreeQtr

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PS The wife needs a pink Mrs Frankenstein.

This was an old comment, but I like it.

[drewskiren]

Originally Posted by pacman1967

Seeing this truck almost complete makes me slightly sad, whose truck am I going to follow when Frankie is done? Great work Drew, the quadrasteer is a killer touch. This is just Awesome.

Awwww, poor fella. Maybe we can find you something else to watch.

[67ctener]

Those coilovers look niccceee

[drewskiren]

One coil over had to come off tonight. Brand new and it sprung a leak at the rebound adjustment screw. Oil is all over, good thing I haven't buttoned up my tubs yet. That also sure made it easy to remove. You can see I am suspended on my backup airbag suspension - What? doesn't everyone have 2 types of suspension ready and usable at all times???

Actually I am able to drive it this way on my overload airbag, it just rides a little low on that corner.

[SGTHohensee]

Just found this thread while searching for CCSB builds. Holy smokes. Absolutely amazing. I secifically remember seeing this truck in Hot Rod Magazine, because my first thought was, "Dang, that thing's broken!" Took me 6 solid hours to read it all thoroughly. I giggled like a girl when the quadrasteer was revealed.

Favorite parts of the truck: Kids inside hamming it up, brake dust on the wheels, dirt on the frame and the dirt in the box.

It means you use it. That's what it's there for. It's why you built it in the first place.

If I ever run down through west Tennessee I'll PM you and see if I can come get a picture of this awesome machine.

Of course, if you ever run through Smyrna, I'd love to see it!

P.S. Are you running out to Knoxvegas for the power tour this year?