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Frankenstein
11/09/2013, 03:36 PM
Warning!! Some of the pics in this thread are shocking, painfull, horrific & grotesque. ;eeky;;eeky;;eeky; I bought a VX the other day. The transformation of this rig was already done. I posted a couple of pics in my gallery. Well today I put some 33" tires on it, that were in my basement. This rig still needs work. I got temp tags yesterday. The radiator is leaking. It is fun as hell to drive. The drive train is a 2001 dodge 1500 4x4. Welded to the vx frame. Remember I didn't create it. I need a few parts, help, & some love. Can I post pics in this thread?

JoFotoz
11/09/2013, 05:40 PM
YUP.....



Can I post pics in this thread?

Any pics you've uploaded to your gallery can be attached to posts here.

Look at the stuff on the right...below the 'smilies' where it says "My Pics"

Click the 'open' tab...and then click on pics in your gallery that you want
to show in this thread.

They will show as thumbnails, unless you remove the 'thumbs' part of the link script.

Hope that makes sense!

:_beer:

Jo

Frankenstein
11/09/2013, 06:27 PM
:smilewinkFrankenstein looks better with the tires I put on today.http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131109_144152_135.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24246)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131109_144133_998.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24245)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131109_144205_599.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24247)
I had some 33" tires I wasn't using.

JoFotoz
11/09/2013, 07:48 PM
You NEED to bring "that" to Moab in May :thumbup:

Jo

Frankenstein
11/10/2013, 02:46 AM
Not this coming year. :( There are a list of stuff to fix. It didn't come with a front driveshaft or even sunroof glass. I found a driveshaft, radiator & spare rim on Craig's list. I will try to get those today. All dodge parts. The driveshaft will probably have to be cut down & balanced. I need to do that to the rear one also. I think its too tight & never was balanced. Now back to the sunroof glass. Did Isuzu use that sunroof in other models ? Or is it a VX part only? Is there anybody on here in my general area? Akron, Cleveland Ohio

johnnyapollo
11/10/2013, 06:53 AM
Any engine compartment images?

Y33TREKker
11/10/2013, 07:43 AM
Not this coming year. :( There are a list of stuff to fix. It didn't come with a front driveshaft or even sunroof glass. I found a driveshaft, radiator & spare rim on Craig's list. I will try to get those today. All dodge parts. The driveshaft will probably have to be cut down & balanced. I need to do that to the rear one also. I think its too tight & never was balanced.
If the rear drive shaft feels to tight or out of balance, it's possible it just needs to be lubed at the grease fittings.


Now back to the sunroof glass. Did Isuzu use that sunroof in other models ? Or is it a VX part only? Is there anybody on here in my general area? Akron, Cleveland Ohio
Try looking through any receipts that may have come with the rig for more specific info, because sunroofs weren't offered stock in the VX, so it's most likely an aftermarket purchase...or from the sound of it...also quite possibly a Dodge sunroof out of some model vehicle from that brand since that's where all the other donor parts came from. I think your best bet for info on that one is going to be to talk to the previous owner again.

Frankenstein
11/10/2013, 10:44 AM
The engine compartment is a good place to start. I haven't done anything under the hood yet. It has been hacked up. Look at the wheel tubs. It has the dodge computer & radiator, plus the dodge 360. http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131110_133208_313.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24250)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131110_133112_200.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24249)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131110_133039_269.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24248)

vt_maverick
11/10/2013, 03:20 PM
So did they keep the stock gauges?

Frankenstein
11/10/2013, 03:30 PM
If the rear drive shaft feels to tight or out of balance, it's possible it just needs to be lubed at the grease fittings. sunroofs weren't offered stock in the VX, so it's most likely an aftermarket purchase...or from the sound of it...also quite possibly a Dodge sunroof out of some model vehicle from that brand since that's where all the other donor parts came from.
I have looked at dodge rear drive shafts they stick out 1&1/2" farther than mine. My sunroof looks very stock. I can take a pic. It's power and has a factory looking sun shade in the headliner
Well my dodge radiator is smaller than the full size one. So I'm still looking for that. I did get a spare dodge rim & the front drive shaft today. It needs to be cut down. But I sold the old tires for $175 on Craig's list today! :yes::

Frankenstein
11/10/2013, 03:36 PM
So did they keep the stock gauges?

No, they were hacked out! ;oob; I have a dodge instrument cluster. I will get a pic tomorrow after work. Oh the horror! This pic will be a hard pill to swallow!!!

Frankenstein
11/10/2013, 04:03 PM
Ha! I just took this teaser pic in the dark.http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131110_185139_402.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24251)
Hard to see all the gore in this pic.:noo:

VXorado
11/10/2013, 05:46 PM
Hell yeah, full width axles!!! Forget the 33s, you need 37s to fit that lift franky. :p

Triathlete
11/10/2013, 07:28 PM
Good chance the sunroof is a Hollander. Several have had them installed and they look factory.
One thing I would definately fix is getting some beefier suspension links made or at a minimum beefing up the ones on there (sleeving them). Especially if you plan on taking it off road...from the pics, the current ones look pretty anemic.

JoFotoz
11/10/2013, 09:09 PM
YUP...


Hell yeah, full width axles!!! Forget the 33s, you need 37s to fit that lift franky. :p

...:_steering

Jo

ZEUS
11/10/2013, 10:38 PM
Now that's a Freaky Frankie Zombie Hunter! This will be a fun thread...

Frankenstein
11/10/2013, 11:47 PM
[QUOTE=Triathlete;28814
One thing I would definately fix is getting some beefier suspension links made or at a minimum beefing up the ones on there (sleeving them). Especially if you plan on taking it off road...from the pics, the current ones look pretty anemic.[/QUOTE]

Oh its on the list. The front end has a few scary things, boohahaha. :eek:
Right now I have no plans on taking it past 35-40 mph! :_steering

WormGod
11/11/2013, 06:51 AM
Yep. That dog needs to be taken out back and shot.

Have fun with it. Thinking it will be really hard to make it any worse. Only room for improvements. :bgwo:

Frankenstein
11/11/2013, 01:27 PM
OK here is my dodge gauges, steering wheel, fuse box, & my ignition switch that also takes a dodge key. It was all proffesionaly installed with the dodge wiring harness. The funny thing is, almost everything works.http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131111_160046_563.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24258)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131111_160011_162.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24257) ;wtf;

JoFotoz
11/11/2013, 06:03 PM
I would LOVE to know what you paid for this "assemblage" !!

I love it...and I see awesome potential :thumbup:

Jo

ZEUS
11/11/2013, 06:56 PM
Seeing the Ram on the steering wheel gave me shivers! Haha

evillecutter
11/12/2013, 11:02 AM
lol hell yeah! what a monster

Frankenstein
11/12/2013, 04:42 PM
Frankenstein is a special rig. I didn't see it coming. I got a good deal on it. I don't want you guys to feel sorry for me. I didn't need it I have 3 early broncos. There is something about it. The full size axles, big motor & lift, and the way VX looks. I am having a blast driving it around. People look, point, & take pictures. That feeling is priceless. I'm not going to say what I have in it. It's worth more. I want to thank you guys for letting me in your cult. We still have alot to cover. So back to the horror! :disturbed

ZEUS
11/12/2013, 05:17 PM
Frank, this has always been a great forum to get answers or opinions... especially OPINIONS! Haha but really - there is barely anything Isuzu in that monster to ask about, so you are on your own there! :D A few of us are in the middle of several different types of builds tho of different rigs. I personally would like to see your other projects as well - 3 EB's!?

tom4bren
11/13/2013, 07:48 AM
I want to thank you guys for letting me in your cult. We still have alot to cover. So back to the horror! :disturbed

It sounds like you'll fit in quite nicely with our little family. Get used to getting a lot of these:

:slap:

Sue gives them out like they're candy.:)

Frankenstein
11/13/2013, 10:09 AM
Bring it on Sue! Today's lesson... battery instal drivers side. :freek:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131113_125607_628.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24261)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131113_125624_383.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24262)

yellowgizmo99
11/13/2013, 11:40 AM
love the cardboard battery tray,lol

PK
11/13/2013, 01:50 PM
Needs a cow bell hanging off the front.

PK

JoFotoz
11/13/2013, 03:00 PM
Fair enough ....


Frankenstein is a special rig. I didn't see it coming. I got a good deal on it. I don't want you guys to feel sorry for me. I didn't need it I have 3 early broncos. There is something about it. The full size axles, big motor & lift, and the way VX looks. I am having a blast driving it around. People look, point, & take pictures. That feeling is priceless. I'm not going to say what I have in it. It's worth more.

..... "worth more" is good :thumbup:

jo

Frankenstein
11/13/2013, 06:56 PM
Frank, A few of us are in the middle of several different types of builds tho of different rigs. I personally would like to see your other projects as well - 3 EB's!?

OK, here is 2 of them. My trail trail rig on the articulation ramp. I am working on the other one.http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_632217469299185.jpeg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24264)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20130830_085834_211.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24263)

Frankenstein
11/15/2013, 03:01 PM
I spent 1&1/2 hrs yesterday searching through a radiator book at the auto parts store. My rig had a gm radiator in it. I installed a new one & a overflow tank today. It works great! So I can drive it farther, with out running out of radiator fluid. :dance:

Frankenstein
11/23/2013, 09:49 AM
Let's look under the rear of Frankenstein.http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131123_122048_884.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24288)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131123_122409_759.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24292)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131123_122114_867.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24289)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131123_122457_924.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24293)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131123_122139_834.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24290)

ZEUS
11/24/2013, 10:19 PM
Oh man, that's just wrong! Are you going to keep it like that?

Frankenstein
11/25/2013, 01:49 AM
Yes, the rear will only get minimal provements. I need to cut the U-bolts down, so they don't hang down so far. I have to run some different emergency brake cables, they we're cut off. It also needs two hoses joined back up on the front of the gas tank. Anybody know where they go? Help!! :_thinking I can't get the pic out of my gallery. I even uploaded it again. My guess is they go to a plastic expansion tank some where.

PK
11/25/2013, 02:39 PM
Wow - one cowbell isn't enough for this one, it needs a whole truck load of cow bells!!!!!!!!

PK

Frankenstein
11/25/2013, 03:08 PM
My trail rig in the pic on the ramp, has stirups & a horse & moo horn. :fyi:

PK
11/25/2013, 06:59 PM
My trail rig in the pic on the ramp, has stirups & a horse & moo horn. :fyi:

LOL :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:



I just hope you never drive this on the highway over there.
It just is not safe.


PK

Frankenstein
11/25/2013, 08:27 PM
Oh come on now. I haven't let you guys see the scary stuff. :evil::flame2: I'm just driving it to the grocery store, beer runs,&some joy rides. :dance: this rig is fun as hell to drive. It gives me big smiles. It is scary fast with big motor sound's. I bet every one of you would love to take Frankie out for a little ride once I work some bugs out! :bgwb:

JoFotoz
11/25/2013, 08:51 PM
True this...


once I work some bugs out! :bgwb:

.....:eek:

Jo

tom4bren
11/26/2013, 06:09 AM
I bet every one of you would love to take Frankie out for a little ride once I work some bugs out! :bgwb:

The line forms behind me & The Whore Jockey.:)

LittleBeast
11/26/2013, 07:17 AM
I bet every one of you would love to take Frankie out for a little ride once I work some bugs out! :bgwb:

Haha, that driveshaft angle and pinion angle scares me. I don't see it going over 40mph until that is addressed somehow.

ZEUS
11/26/2013, 08:34 PM
Yes, the rear will only get minimal provements. I need to cut the U-bolts down, so they don't hang down so far. I have to run some different emergency brake cables, they we're cut off. It also needs two hoses joined back up on the front of the gas tank. Anybody know where they go? Help!! :_thinking I can't get the pic out of my gallery. I even uploaded it again. My guess is they go to a plastic expansion tank some where.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/IMG_20131123_122305_324.jpg
I assume those may be the fuel return lines, so around the intake you may see some other cut hoses as well...? Or perhaps, near the engine, the return was just looped back in to the supply line somehow...? It is even possible this engine did not come with a fuel return line so the lines from the tank were disregarded.
I really hate the design of those shackle hangers! At the very least, I would make a brace of some sort to join them. Or preferably flip the shackles...? Not trying to get in your face; just ideas cuz I wouldn't trust them. :noy:
For the record, I love this thing, it just needs some serious porn star love. :smilewink

ZEUS
11/26/2013, 08:35 PM
The line forms behind me & The Whore Jockey.:)
Just what Tom wanted... me behind him. Giggity giggity.

Frankenstein
11/26/2013, 10:45 PM
Zeus thanks for for your concern & input. The tank is my first project that needs fixed. I have a engine light on at the dash. The code comes back evap leak. Well I spotted this before I gave any money. This is it! I can't get real licence tags till I fix it. It also dumps fuel on the ground when I get gas. I thought it might have had a expansion tank that got eliminated when they dropped the tank to weld on the rear springs. So I will spend some time under it this weekend. The shackle hangers do needed more attention. But not till spring. Winter set in already and my garage is packed tight. I can pull one bronco out and back in vx to do a little work . But the other bronco needs to spend the winter in there. I need to post a pic of the 3rd bronco. It is very rare and special rig.

Frankenstein
11/27/2013, 04:31 PM
OK I bring you my camper bronco!http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_2773758209227.jpeg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24329)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_2840683471677.jpeg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24330)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_2908368865965.jpeg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24331)

Mile High VX
11/27/2013, 04:37 PM
That there is SCHWEET......:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:

JoFotoz
11/27/2013, 04:39 PM
X2


That there is SCHWEET......:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:

Love it ..
Classic old school pop up and all :thumbup:

~~~

This was mine for 16 years....
.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/139.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=13186)
.
Gotta have another one..someday!

:_beer:

jo

ZEUS
11/27/2013, 07:00 PM
Are you kidding me?! How can you NOT have fussy dice in that thing! Haha what a cool ride. How about some inside pics?
You know, with all those Broncs around, maybe you should swap that VX off the Dodge frame & onto one of those! :)

JoFotoz
11/27/2013, 07:09 PM
DOOOOOD...HUSH....:_brickwal


You know, with all those Broncs around, maybe you should swap that VX off the Dodge frame & onto one of those! :)

That be my ultimate plan.

jo

Frankenstein
11/28/2013, 07:36 AM
I sold a nice EB rolling chassis this year. I thought about building something. I had 4 ebs at one time. It was too much. I don't have any pics of the inside of camperbronco right now. My computer died, I will get a new one this winter. Jo why did you sell it. Life can't be the same with out rolling topless. :rotate:

Frankenstein
11/28/2013, 03:17 PM
Zuse , I want to thank you again for stepping up and trying to help me! Criticize me, I want your help. Help me fix Frankenstein. I can take it!

Mile High VX
11/28/2013, 03:34 PM
Are you kidding me?! How can you NOT have fussy dice in that thing! Haha what a cool ride.

Looks like the lack of a rear view mirror has made them impossible to suspend as required...:bgwb::smilewink

Frankenstein
11/28/2013, 04:25 PM
Looks like the lack of a rear view mirror has made them impossible to suspend as required...:bgwb::smilewink

If your talking about camper bronco your wrong. That rig has big mirrors all the way around. Looks like I could hang beers off them and you might miss them. :smilewink

Mile High VX
11/28/2013, 07:35 PM
If your talking about camper bronco your wrong. That rig has big mirrors all the way around. Looks like I could hang beers off them and you might miss them. :smilewink

I was referring to Jo's rig...yes you have enough hanging space for a Chirstmas light display that would make Clark proud...:yesy::yeso::yesb:

Frankenstein
11/30/2013, 02:30 PM
I tied those lines together off the fuel tank. I don't know, its a closed system now. I might hook up a expansion tank if this doesn't work. Here is a pic of my new radiator, & pic of the front tower. They did a nice job putting those on.http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131130_152036_038.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24332)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131130_152113_250.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24333)

ZEUS
12/01/2013, 09:27 PM
DOOOOOD...HUSH....:_brickwal



That be my ultimate plan.

jo
DOH! Git 'er dun!


Zuse , I want to thank you again for stepping up and trying to help me! Criticize me, I want your help. Help me fix Frankenstein. I can take it!
OK, start over! HAHA! :p J/k, I'll help where I can...


Looks like the lack of a rear view mirror has made them impossible to suspend as required...:bgwb::smilewink
Ha! Yeah, meant the "Bunkin' Bronc"! I could also see fuzzies on Jo's ride too tho... if it had a rear view!


I tied those lines together off the fuel tank. I don't know, its a closed system now. I might hook up an expansion tank if this doesn't work. Here is a pic of my new radiator, & pic of the front tower. They did a nice job putting those on.http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131130_152036_038.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24332)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131130_152113_250.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24333)
A GM radiator now? Keepin the Franken' franked, I see! :) If you create an account on AutoZone.com (http://www.autozone.com/autozone/) you gain access to a database which allows you to look up wiring diagrams & diagrams for several other systems in vehicles you specify. I have found it handy when attempting to combine wiring & drivetrain from a Sierra with an S-10. I'm not sure they have a VX on record but checking out the Dodge stuff might give you some clues to how it all started & would help you order parts down the road. :yeso:

ZEUS
12/01/2013, 09:41 PM
I sold a nice EB rolling chassis this year. I thought about building something. I had 4 ebs at one time. It was too much. :rotate:
Btw, I gotta tell ya... today my dad bought ANOTHER Jeep - a 1942 Willys MB with a GM 350, T-18, Overdrive Unit, Spicer 18, P/S, 4.56 gears, 33"s, full cage, baja seats, nice blue paint - $2900. Great deal!
Between he & I then we now have the following projects/toys:
'42 MB
'47 CJ-2
'48 CJ-3A
'51 Willys pickup
'53 Willys pickup
'55 Willys pickup
'55 Willys wagon
'76 CJ-5
'80 Wagoneer
'81 Cherokee
'82 K5 Blazer
'83 CJ-8
'83 C2500 6.2 Diesel
'84 M1008 CUCV
'85 CJ-7
'89 YJ
'93 YJ
'93 S-10 Blazer
'94 2500 6.5 Diesel
Plus all the normal driving type vehicles... Yup, we have an illness. :o

Frankenstein
12/03/2013, 03:46 AM
Zeus thanks for the wireing info. I had frankies codes read the other day. 6 came up, 4 to the trans 1 to battery, 1 bad co2 sensor $62. So getting tags is closer. Hey where does your dad put all those jeeps?

ZEUS
12/03/2013, 05:05 PM
He has 2.5 acres in Wyoming & I have the rest in two locations here in Utah. We both need to sell a few off.

Frankenstein
12/14/2013, 05:30 PM
I was in a bar tonight. I shared a pic of Frankenstein with a motor head that works there. He went nuts telling me he seen it going down the road one day. He has been telling and asking everybody about it. They all think he is crazy. Times like this are priceless.

Frankenstein
12/21/2013, 01:21 PM
:laughing:I just got a letter, it says I purchased a 1999 VehiCROSS one month ago. It said my factory warranty has expired. Somebody wants to extend my factory warranty for more money. I wish I could get someone to cover this rig. :laughing: Maybe I should give them a call.

ZEUS
12/22/2013, 09:57 AM
Would that be the Dodge factory warranty or the Isuzu factory warranty? :p

Frankenstein
12/22/2013, 03:16 PM
Zeus, that is a good question. I am working some crazy hour's right now. This is my busy season, I am Santa Claus. So after the holiday I will call them. I will ask them if they will cover Frankenstein both ways. Oh... and Merry Christmas to all my good VXrs!

Geo2Slow4U
12/28/2013, 10:42 AM
If you ever decide to sell it... I WANT IT!!!!

Frankenstein
12/29/2013, 09:39 AM
I have a lot of fun to get out of it first. I don't have any plans on selling it yet. I predict what will happen. I will start hitting the cruise inn's in the spring. Somebody will offer me a big pile of money. It will depend on how big the pile gets.
Today I rebuilt my articulation ramp. It was raining and I don't have my front drive shaft fixed and in yet. I can tell you old Frankenstein has some flex! :cool!:

Frankenstein
02/15/2014, 07:25 AM
Doing some mall crawlinghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20140214_102519_465.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24448)

Frankenstein
02/19/2014, 04:21 PM
Today I went to a wrecking yard. It cost me $85 for some parts for the interior. I feel I got a great deal. I need to clean these parts. So pics tomorrow. Its the only yard in a 1 hr drive that has any vehicross. I am so happy! Frankenstein is getting more loving. ;D

Frankenstein
02/20/2014, 11:53 AM
OK, here is my junk yard score from yesterday. Oh joy! :dan_ban:http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20140220_144507_388.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24456)

ZEUS
02/20/2014, 12:29 PM
OOH! That will be a big help. Did you already have the steering column shroud or was that not available?

Frankenstein
02/20/2014, 01:09 PM
My whole steering column is dodge. :bgwo: I got a dodge one a month ago.

ZEUS
02/20/2014, 03:28 PM
And so begins the porn star love... it's about to get kinky up in hea!

Frankenstein
07/31/2014, 06:35 PM
I have good news! I will be installing my front drive shaft friday. I had it made. The cockpit looks a lot better also. I will try to upload pics again. Could take some work. I drive Frankenstein almost every day, what a rush! It's a big hit at all the car shows. I did my first burn out today, great fun!

ZEUS
07/31/2014, 10:59 PM
Pics or it didn't happen... U know that. :P

Frankenstein
08/01/2014, 04:04 PM
I spent hours loving Frankenstein today. The front drive shaft is on and beautiful. I will go for some pics tomorrow. I have also figured out my wandering problem, keeping me from rolling over 45 mph. This will be my next project.

Frankenstein
09/06/2014, 08:48 AM
I took Frankenstein to the Dodge service dept. After a quick inspection of the front end, they figured out why it wants to wander a little. The front axle is tipped a little to forward, to make the drive line straight. So I have to roll it back, just a little, to take the wander out of it.

Triathlete
09/06/2014, 02:21 PM
Cut and rotate the knuckles?

Frankenstein
09/06/2014, 05:42 PM
Maybe, I might be able to cut the Dodge upper control arms, and rework them. I don't like the way they were done.

ZEUS
09/08/2014, 01:06 PM
How are you going to adjust that?

Frankenstein
09/09/2014, 04:13 PM
I just took a pic, but it's too large. I need to downsize it on my computer, then upload it. This might take me another day. Hang in there.

Frankenstein
09/10/2014, 09:23 AM
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/2014-09-09_21_48_45.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=25110)
So I'm thinking cutting top arms loose at the crappy end. Do some cutting, box and weld it. The bottom arms look good. Its like dr.jekyll and Mr beer worked on it. Dr. Jekyll was pretty good till he started drinking beer! You can also see my new driveshaft in this pic.

VXorado
09/10/2014, 11:56 AM
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/2014-09-09_21_48_45.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=25110)
So I'm thinking cutting top arms loose at the crappy end. Do some cutting, box and weld it. The bottom arms look good. Its like dr.jekyll and Mr beer worked on it. Dr. Jekyll was pretty good till he started drinking beer! You can also see my new driveshaft in this pic.

Wow, the upper mount is wacky.

Frankenstein
09/12/2014, 06:35 AM
21_53_42.jpg[/img][/url] The dash and shifter area looks a lot better. I still need to get a new shifter arm and knob.http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/2014-09-09_21_53_42.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=25118)