The Front End TRANSFORMATION Begins! | Franna Crane Project | Part 21
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ต.ค. 2024
- Get ready for another action-packed episode of our Franna Crane Project! In Part 21, we're diving deep into prepping the front end of the crane. Watch as we blast away years of rust, coal dust and old paint using our Rapidblast dustless blasting system. Next, we'll use a carbon arc gouger to remove unnecessary parts like the stauff clamp mounts and hose brackets that we’ll no longer be needing. But that's not all! We’ll be giving the front end a complete fabrication makeover so we also need to gouge off the toolbox doors, top plate, and guards. To protect the bare metal, we also apply a coat of etch primer to prevent any rust. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue to transform this crane!
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They are also horrendously expensive so it will be worth it. Keep going.
@@trevorburton2718 yup you're spot on, a new crane of this capacity is $250K + so this is well worth the investment
Hey Kurtis, does it hurt if you accidentally get hit by the spray bouncing off the things you’re blasting? Like it’s flinging abrasive at a horrendous speed
I love seeing how you're making it your own. All the modifications Kurtis has in mind and all the personality it'll have in the end. It may be a Franna crane, but it will dedinitely be YOUR Franna.
@@pacificcoastpiper3949 I've only worked with smaller machines, but in my experience the pain is negligible because all the energy went into the stripping. A simple overall is sufficient to stop any sensation. However, you never ever want to be at the business end of that spray nozzle. Pain would be the least of your issues, that is if you still have nerve endings left to allow you to feel pain.
We all know Kurtis is a very skilled crafstman but Karen is really knocking it out of the park with these edits consistently.
Thanks so much I really appreciate the positive comment! - Karen
@@CuttingEdgeEngineeringi love it too. If you ever want to have more fun, you should try using a drone.
@CuttingEdgeEngineering , Karen you don't know you make the show 42:56
Really?
She absolutely is an amazing story teller 👍🏻🤩😀
A new shirt idea. "Why"? "Because it's my project and that's what I want to do" Can't wait to see the new design.
And/Or a patch?
Best qoute ever
it's Kurtis's new drift car
What impresses me the most is the logistics effort of keeping track of all the removed parts, and of the sequences required for future re-assembly...
Big ol' shelfs and boxes sure do help ;)
Its nice to have a professional camera person recording the take down.
But like a good friend of mine said "we have a box of parts and there is only one way to put it back together. If there is something left, we'll figure it out"
That was when the carburetor of my first car was in 50 or so pieces and I just came back from the bathroom. I expected to find neatly stacked rows of parts to be restored in order, I was horrified to find a container with random parts floating around in degreaser. Mind you this was 30 years ago and I was very much inexperienced with mechanical car parts. Now I do know what to do, but I just pay my mechanic at the garage because I don't have the time or space for such projects.
Kurtis has 20 or so boxes or parts and 20 odd videos to look back to for documentation. We are just here for the ride 🤣
Once you do something long enough, it just because second nature. I thought the same thing when I first showed an interest in becoming an automotive mechanic. Now, 35-ish years later and having become a professional mechanic, removing and engine from an engine bay isn't any big deal. I mean I'm no better than anyone else and I do have my own system of keeping track of things. But from the outside looking in I can definitely see how things seem chaotic. Plus I remember being astonished watching my mentors.
But I'm sure he has a system that helps him keep track. Back in my early days I used a lot of Tupperware, that's for sure!!
It's simply called experience!
In this current culture of throwaway technology, it's very refreshing to see content where a good machine is restored so that it can continue to be productively used, and not just trashed. This sort of content has spurred me to try and repair something before just giving up on it - even if I do not yet possess the skill to do so. Of course, my humble repairs are on a much smaller scale :) Keep up the good work, K & K!
Neighbor went into nursing home sad but life.She had a 1999 es300 80k on clock garage queen. had a dead battery and no major timing belt servicing. It would fail inspection. And not saleable maybe 200 bucks at a used car lot they would they would bring to auction. The daughters asked do you want the car? Well i ended up getting it for 1 dollar. I already have 3 cars. Well i charged battery had timing belt serviced, ouch did brake fluid change new headlight bulbs etc, re condition leather seats, clay bar the car and wax cleaned seatbelts so now they retract. Cleaned plenium and cowel, cleaned engine, oil change next trans fluid change.cars runs fantastic passed emissions easily. Car runs great. It only needed 1400 for timing belt water pump full asian kit did seals too cams and crank. And a lot of my labor. Car is a blast to drive a real looker too. Why did i do it because the lady was very nice to me and loved her car. Now i love it too..only 80k on the clock she is a baby.. and well cared for. Like the sisters wanted, they knew i would care for the car. Now i car shuffle. Also for the challenge.. why not..
It'll outlast him! (When he's done with it)
23:00 ‘And the reason I’m going to all this effort is because it is my project and that’s what I want to do.’ And thats what it is! Keep it coming Curtis💪🏻
Kurtis's work ethic and thoroughness impress me. As an engineer previously responsible for a metals and alloys production plant, watching Kurtis take the time to properly secure the frame from any possibility of falling over during the painting, tells me he's the type of person who takes time to do it right. As with all his projects while I enjoy watching him do the work, it's the care and planning that go into them that impresses me most. He also typically discusses things that he would have done different if he did a project again. His customers are lucky to have access to such a great shop for getting repairs done the right way.
I'm a Retired Mechanical Engineer and I'm also a Machinist (although nothing close to Kurtis's level). I'm also an all-around "gear-head" and car enthusiast. As soon as he said he was going to "customize" the crane my ears pricked up! I can't wait to see how this beast turns out! Probably one of the few (or only) show-car quality cranes on the planet! Considering he's basically going to "re-engineer" the thing to his liking it's gonna be EPIC!
Exactly! It's your time, effort, money and project and you can do whatever you want 👍
YES, the engineering at CEE is superb.
YES, the videos are recorded and edited perfectly.
BUT: what I like the most about the channel is that Kurtis, Karen and Homey found something they can do TOGETHER with passion! This is priceless.
"because it's my project and that's what I wanna do" Fair play to you Kurtis you do what you wanna do bro.
I always smile when I see the old yellow "Frankenstein" crane in action. I love it 😁
Everything filmed is like a choreographed dance. Well synched methodical paced action by Kurtis, the crane lift and swing. The positioning of shots, close ups, zooms and pans Framing and transition of shots by Karen.Excellent editing makes these videos just a comfort to watch. I don't think folk have the understanding of what goes into getting this done for 45min of entertainment. Thanks CEE.
待ってました！フラナクレーンプロジェクト。リビルトエンジンや新しい車輪が楽しみです。
I worked on a dairy farm for the first 5 years of my working life, among duties I did the pressure washing of the cattle bedding areas, cubicle houses etc, after winter, this was a task that took weeks and I often had to hose myself down after each day, not only was I soaked and filthy but of course you can imagine the smell!
Often the bus driver would refuse to let me board to come home so I had to walk about 5 miles straight over fields ( to have walked the bus route would have been no less than 10 miles).
I remember it well!
Great to see work resume on this project, it’s gonna look fantastic when it’s finished! I just know it will!
Mark from Scotland!
The Sports Crane is coming to shape! There will not be another Franna Crane in the world like this!
This will be the best custom Franna here in Australia no doubt!😍😍
Old Yellow Fellow maybe the past and Franna the future but his swagger is still there after all these miles..
what a pleasure it will be putting it all back together spotless clean and freshly painted.
Coffee on hand, 45kg's of pure love sleeping on my lap and snow outside the window. Cheera from this side of arctic circle!❤
Sounds great!
Ahhh, yes, finally.. you ask, and the Lord shall provide 🙏 👌👏
Even though the old Yard Crane knows it's helping replace itself, it still puts in 100%.👍
Homeless reminds me so much of my Staffy Spike. Greatest little fireball of a pup I ever had. He's 6 years old now. Love the videos guys keep up the excellent work both of you.
The anticipation has been unbearable. At long last, more of the Franna crane!🎉
... hurayyyyy ...! ... my favourite project back on the agenda ... thanks a million Kurtis and Karen ...
This crane resto is an awesome series. Each episode is a blast!
Can’t wait to see what your final design is. I think it’s great you are making this crane your own and building what works best for you. Probably my most anticipated series. I have a feeling that the majority of the color will be your blue.
Other people amuse themselves with projects like collecting stamps, making pottery or doing a bit of woodworking, Kurtis’s project is rebuilding a crane. Got to love it.
My crane & I’ll do it how I like it is the perfect attitude :-) having custom gear built by me for the way I work absolutely rules & makes life so much easier
Yah! Franna! It's been a while, I've been looking forward to this. You should run a competition over this video series - get people to guess how many videos in the series there will be in total. Once you've done, look back and the first person who got the correct answer wins something like a signed picture of the finished crane!
When this Franna project is finished, I'll miss seeing Kurtis in the International, as it makes him look like a little boy in that huge cab!
I love how this has transformed into a passion project and I'm in for it 😀 If it takes you another year or two, I'm fine, as long as it is something you want to do. Cannot wait to see your custom changes into the frame.
Been watching you for several years now. What Im really happy about is how you take safety seriously. Keep up the good work. And shoutout to Karen for really good quality work, both editorial and camera wise. Greetings from Denmark
You don't have to justify the franna crane, it has been my favorite series so far. I love the regular videos but when I see a franna update, I buckle down
Here's hoping for a Mad Max style Franna crane re-design. 🙂
So impressive--tearing a crane down to bare metal, then redesigning and building your own style shop crane. A Master Class in engineering and metal fabrication. Looking forward to seeing it come together. Maybe this will be the flagship model for K & K Cranes! Who knows? Eilbeck Cranes started as a blacksmith shop.
And nice to see the helicopter lads drop by for a coffee and a chat (grin). Looks like beautiful Spring weather too. Nice.
Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder and have great week! Cheers.
Good grief! Curtis looks like he's been fighting with an oil rig. great job guys. thanks for the upload. have an awesome weekend. cheers!
Wow, I've had some projects in my lifetime but nothing as massive as this one is for you guys. Fair play to you both for taking it on and doing such a fantastic job, it's going to look and work fantastic when it's completed.
Goooooooooooooooood morning Aussies, always nice to see the start of a "new" project.
A nice bellyrub for Homey.
Have a great weekend and see you next week.
Gotta love the industry standard slabs of tree. The must secure jack stands available.
There's nothing like having your own toys and little tools to spend the day playing with.
20:59 His smile and laugh is priceless.
Can’t wait in till you start building the crane. It will look good.
Kurtis doing what he does best takes the crane apart and makes it better with great camera work from Karen as always
Homey just didn’t want to give up that toy! 😂
For the record-I’ve always thought that if he can do it…then why the heck not?!? Functional and stylish!
What Kurtis is really doing is designing this crane to be a real hot rod job. Super charged engine, with NOS, high performance hydraulics, GT stripes, the whole box and dice!! lol!! I look forward to seeing this thing finished. If I was living near you mate, I’d be happy to help regarding the engine side of things.
out of all the projects you've done, this is BY FAR my favorite.
Love the Franna videos , great work guys 👌
and thats the most important part, its YOUR personal project, your preferences and your happiness is priority
15:18 the music during the timelapse and turning the music down during Curtis’s chats... perfect 👌 makes the timelapses like this just that little bit better
Thanks for the great feedback!
now we know why Curtis looks so good for his years
regular garnet exfoliation!!
and plenty of water!
great video as always
best wishes to you all and hope you have a great weekend
AWSOME camera work this week, Karen! The shots and camera movements are sharp and smooth.😃😃😃
Thanks so much! 🥰
I thought that. Particularly the framing of the gouging through the structure of the crane body.
Curtis has all the best toys....I relive all my childhood days with my Tonka trucks in the sand box every week. 😃🇬🇷
That smile says it all you are just a big kid at heart. Enjoy .
Totally agree, and that is perfect !!
Good morning, every Friday we wait for news about your projects, today you have returned to us with this Franna crane project, we have been following this project from the beginning, and we hope to witness its successful end and notice the fruits of effort, time and money, thank you my friend, I wish you success and more brilliance.
Love to see more of the CAD designs you've got planned for this in the future parts and your design choices. You guys are my Friday ASMR essentials love the work you all do!
“Because it’s my project, and that’s what I wanna do”. Love it! Can’t wait to see the worlds first drift crane 👍
You looked marvelous after the blast & wash. All that gouging reminded me of 55 years ago; dad had us hacksawing 30ft of corrugated decking - told him he could put welder on high and just cut it off. Saved me & brother 2 days of work, AND Dad did the job. LOLOL
*Cutting Edge Engineering Australia* Bravo well done, thank-you both for taking the time to bring us along. GOD Bless.
*yess... project restoration continue, lets goo....*
YES the IH yard crane is still around. Such a cool piece of kit that I wish had come to the states though.
I'm stoked to see more progress on this project!
I work 11-11 and i cant tell you how stoked i was to see the franna crane video drop when i got home!!!
I love the Yard Crane ............what a versatile beast. I'm constantly on the lookout for your next post. All the best.
Pimp my Franna!
I enjoy all of your content Kurt and Karen, but this has been a great series! 😊👍
Finally! Next episode of my favorite restoration on TH-cam!
Franna Crane
Супер -слесарь,супер -сварщик,супер -токарь СУПЕРМЕН !!!!!!!
Тоже заходит контент ?👍🙂
17:18 said it before, and I'll say it again I love the look and texture of sandblasted metal!
I love the franna crane series ive always been into restoration restored a few cars in my life so to see this series of restoring what some would say is scrap is fantastic we live in a society where they throw away everthing but there is a few of us who repair things not because we are tight money wise its because there is fun in repairing something or restoring something and a huge sense of achievement of you can do it thanks for sharing kurtis all the best from london uk god bless
I'm delighted that the Franna Crane Project is continuing with another episode.👍👍👍 So much work put in by both Kurtis and Karen and the result is amazing as usual.
Greetings from: 🇩🇪
I just spent a couple of hours Water-pressure washing my garage and driveway after the *_Great Flood of Chiang Mai_* (October '24), so I know the satisfaction Kurtis felt using his sand blaster 😂
What an Awesome Job! Cant wait to see the New Cab Design!!
Love the work and the video editing, the music was a nice addition and imo, done tastefully. We've now firmly entered the "Pimp my Crane" stage of the rebuild, can't wait to see where things go from here!
It's going to be great when it's finished, can't wait!
Karen, great camera and production work, really highlights the talents of the main actor. It is great to watch, any wonder you both attract 800 subs. Thank you.
Flicking A. He's a man with a definite mindset plan. Shit, got machines(bigger and larger)tooling, same. Even made his own. Tool post grinder, a new one.
Bigger.
Better.
Surpassing origanals .
Luv your wifies little chuckle there. You are a Lucky man.
ahhhh great video. More work on the crane this week, Bonus!. Cracked me up when you paused & showed off the mess involved & that you was covered head to toe with water & sand from all the effort. Done that many a time when i get my pressure washer out thinking to myself "Ahh i'll be ok i dont need waterproof's" then an hour later i'm drenched. Can't wait to see the final result now you have added a twist to the builds by cutting those mud guards off (i'd forgot you are having to build a new cab". Anyway until next week, Have a good week, Don't work to hard m8.
Good morning guys! I really like this project. Look forward to it being finished. And see the mods Kurtis has done with it.
Just so satisfying watching Kurtis paint stripping and cleaning things down to bare steel with the awesome setup. Man, those high frequencies of compressed air and water "esses" is so piercing. I hope ear protection for your both is at maximum! Thanks Karen for getting the turbine helo lifting off. As an aviator I look for it parked there every week, and always hear aircraft engines and propellors flying overhead!
Been so waiting for the Franna crane
I agree with you when you say, you want to do it that way because it's your project is yours and that's the way you want it.. Don't let anyone change that. Just like everything else I've seen you do I know it's going to be something great. Make it your crane, I'm sure we are not going to be disappointed with the out come. Keep up the good work, I look forward to seeing more very soon.
"Because it's my project, and it's what I want to do.." I'm sold, best reason ever. Nothing else to explain. :D
A Homie Retriever. A very Aussie breed. Also good for demolition. 🤘🥰🤘
5:50 I see the Jacarandas are in bloom. Lovely when a street of those are together.
Wow!! This has been such an undertaking. I know that you will love it in the end.
Cheese from Florida.
Have a great weekend!!
hope you're all safe over there!
Great viewing Karen and Kurtis. Thanks to both of you. And - as usual - it is great to see creation in the making. WAY better than Coronation Street.
You are doing GREAT at achieving your goals for this build. Once done, you have a crane better than a new one. Customized for your specific needs. 👍👍👍 NICE.
Finally a new episode of my favorite series! 😍Next episode: I decided to melt the whole thing down and cast a new one. Why? -Because it's my project and that's what I want to do.
Always count down to the 3am EST time for the next episode, then rushing to hit the thumbs up ASAP.....have it down now, consistently within the 1st 250 thumbs up, and that with only 3-4 seconds of the episode.....faithful to the very end of every single production..keep it up Karen and Kurtis...outstanding as always.
2AM CST...always hit refresh a TON of times waiting for the CEE release to hit the feed!
This was a huge effort to prepare, prime and paint the front end. My interest is peaked to see your design. I am certain it will be marvelous. Thank you both for another outstanding video!
Absolutely excellent, loved the music also and Kurtis comment "it’s my project’ 😂 looking forward to the next thrilling instalment have a good weekend
YEEESS!!!! Franna Crane again, love it!!
Must be so satisfying to paint that after all the work removing the old rust and paint. Love your work, your videos are the best way to start a friday. Best regards from Norway
Top 3 things i love about this video:
1) all those L cuts of the tool audio under the fast forwarded parts that just line up perfectly. 👌
2) Kurtis talking through his safety considerations. 🏗️
3) feeling like we got to see this stage of the project 'done' once all the primer was on. 🖌️
this will be the pearl gem of Frannas in qld when its finished 🤣
I’ve pulled things apart and restored them but pulling a Franna apart down to its bones and being capable of reassembling it is almost unbelievable. The complete job will be I am sure far better than Franna ever imagined . You are a very talented fellow 👍
When you fastforeward Kurtis like that, I hear Yackity Sax in my head ala Benny Hill. I can just see him patting Homie on the head! 😂 Yeah! More Franna crane. Thanks K & K
Hello from Bad Münder! Another great video to see on a great Friday morning... The bad part is when you say we have to wait until the next video. But the outtakes make it a bit more bearable.
Have a great weekend!
Great work team love that sand blaster! ❤the project with satisfying results!
LOL. When you said 3 bags I thought you were saying 3 of the big 1 Tonne bags and was wondering how much of the body was going to be left 😅