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Old 07-09-2013, 05:16 PM   #1
JenniferKillby
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1946 Chevy - Front Sub Frame

Hello Everyone

We're restoring a 1946 Chevy Truck and are looking at front subframes for modern handling. We have heard they are using the Crown Victoria for the Fords. Do you guys have any suggestions as to what modern subframes would fit a 1946?

Thank you for your help.

I have a photo of the truck attached.

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Old 07-09-2013, 07:21 PM   #2
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Re: 1946 Chevy - Front Sub Frame

Hi, welcome to the forum

Flat Out Engineering makes a weld in front IFS crossmember as well as Progressive Automotive and they both have kits for idependant rear suspension as well if you are planning on going that route.

Here are the links:

www.progressiveautomotive.com

www.flatout-engineering.com

Hope that helps!
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Old 07-09-2013, 08:47 PM   #3
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Re: 1946 Chevy - Front Sub Frame

As well does Scotts Hotrods has full ifs kits built for your truck.There are two different builds on this site showing both Frontends

1.Chizzler
2.Paintman

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Old 07-09-2013, 08:54 PM   #4
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Re: 1946 Chevy - Front Sub Frame

Thanks Old yelr and Scottshotrods. I appreciate your help. I'll take a look at those.
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Old 07-09-2013, 09:00 PM   #5
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Re: 1946 Chevy - Front Sub Frame

Oops, and Scottshotrods who is an awesome board member who is always ready to help in any way possible!! My bad.
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Old 07-13-2013, 03:45 PM   #6
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Re: 1946 Chevy - Front Sub Frame

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Hello Everyone

We have heard they are using the Crown Victoria for the Fords.

Jennifer
Crown Vic is going to be too wide for this year of truck. If you want to use a full front sub-frame on a budget look into into S-10 trucks. Otherwise there are a lot of companies that make Mustang II front suspension cross members that weld onto the stock frame.
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Old 07-13-2013, 11:38 PM   #7
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Re: 1946 Chevy - Front Sub Frame

Depending on your budget you may be able to use a full late 80s S-10 suspension (redoing body mounts), mid 70s nova or firebird front clips.
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