Need info on full custom frame for 47-55 Chevy

[Jebb1978]

Hey all,
I am helping a friend with a 54 Chevy custom. It's super exciting because my friend can afford to do all the things I wish I could do to mine!

The plan was to do an IFS kit but after removing the bed from the frame it has some fairly extensive rust damage. I brought up the idea of looking for a full custom frame and he was interested in going that route. I haven't done a bunch of research on these years and don't even know what all is out there. My truck is a little newer and I couldn't afford to go that route regardless.

Does anyone have any personal experience? Any thing they would rule out or recommend?

Porterbuilt may be an option? You still on here buddy?

[nvrdone]

Check out Jim Meyer Racing in Portland OR. Fantastic products & great customer service

[ChuckDriver]

Look at this one from Art Morrison!!!

http://www.artmorrison.com/47-53truck.php

[Advanced Design]

I like the Art Morrison too. Mike is building an AD truck with one. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=627026

Fatman has a frame too...http://www.fatmanfabrications.co/pro...truck-chassis/

Progressive Automotive....http://www.progressiveautomotive.com...short-bed.html I seriously considered buying his frame after a visit there.

I bought my frame from...http://www.tricktrucknrod.com/hh/Home.action
He updated an original frame with all the usual IFS and 4 link stuff.

[_Ogre]

other than the price of a roller frame, you get all the goodies in one whack
4 wheel disks, rearend of choice; gear and posi, frame mount mc and ifs
you can even buy them with brake lines installed

a little rich for my budget, but you start a mile ahead in the race

[Jebb1978]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

other than the price of a roller frame, you get all the goodies in one whack
4 wheel disks, rearend of choice; gear and posi, frame mount mc and ifs
you can even buy them with brake lines installed

a little rich for my budget, but you start a mile ahead in the race

Amen to that brother! Thanks for all the help so far friends!

Good stuff!

[tiddlar]

Im having a tube chassis built for mine in Missouri. Money not an issue art morrison is pretty good stuff from what i have read and heard. A lot of builders use art.

[Scottshotrods]

We have a complete a rolling chassis for your truck as well.

Here is a breakdown on our chassis for your truck

1.Scotts tube chassis
2x4 sq frame rail rails
1 1/2 round 125 dom tube x-member
Body mounts
Running board mounts
100% tig welded

Scotts standard ifs
New power rack
Tubular upper and lower a-arms
Cnc machined rodends
Forged steel spindals
11 inch rotor
Wilwood 4 piston caliper
Sway-bar
Alden coil-over
Grade 8 hardware

Scotts Motor mounts
Scotts tranny mount

Scotts frame mount pedal assy
Master booster

Wilwood prop valve
Wilwood pressure valves qty 2 lb

Brake lines plumbed S.S

Scotts standard 4-bar
Alden coil-overs

Ford 9 inch rear
370 posi
31 spline axles
Fill plug
Drain plug
Moser eng

Wilwood 11inch rotor
Wilwood 4 piston caliper
Internal parking brake

Scotts fuel tank
Fuel lines plumbed s.s

Price starting at as you see $14,500.00 this is complete as you see above

We have several upgrades
Bigger Wilwood brakes 12-13-14 inch rotors 6 piston caliper
Ridetech coil-overs
Airbags
Torsion spline bars front and rear
Polished S.S supension parts
Efi fuel tanks
We have more upgrades

Our chassis will be a complete 100% minus your wheels and tires.Our parts are made in USA we use all Domestic made materials

There are several companies who build chassis out there for the 48-54 chevy trucks.I would call as many as you as you can and see what they offer for a complete a roller package as you see here.

If you have any questions you can send me a e-mail at scotts@scottshotrods.com
You can visit us at www.scottshotrods.com

Justin

[Advanced Design]

Justin that is a good looking chassis. Work of art...yet another product I want to try out.

[_Ogre]

Originally Posted by Scottshotrods

We have more upgrades

what's left to upgrade? a new cab, bed and fenders?

like i say... a little pricey but your a mile ahead at the start of the race
two thirds of us here wish we could have done this (non of our wives)
justin; when they order all the way up to brake lines installed, do you paint the frame?

[mr48chev]

I'd think you couldn't go far wrong with one of Morrison's chassis, one of Scott's chassis or one from Jim Meyers if the budget allowed for it. Between the three you get down to the little differences in design that You like or don't like.

[hotrodelrod]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Justin that is a good looking chassis. Work of art...yet another product I want to try out.

That is one mighty fine chassis! Hope my Mega Millions ticket hits! lol

[Jebb1978]

Thanks all, we are discussing options next week. I really appreciate all the input! Maybe I'll post up some pics as we go!

[Advanced Design]

Please do, that would be cool!

[ChuckDriver]

Here's another option!

http://roadstershop.com/product/chassis/trucks/

[Scottshotrods]

To add to the options for all who out there that have these trucks they are working on.The rolling frame might be out of there budget.We also have a complete front suspension for your truck that is a weld on or a bolt on to your stock frame.For the rear we have a complete rear suspension that is a weld on.We have package for almost everybody out there.Let us know if you have any questions

Justin

Justin

[Jebb1978]

My friend decided on the S10 swap, we found and purchased a perfect victim last week. I will get his permission to start a build thread. I'm pretty stoked about it!