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papastrk · 12-09-2013, 11:45 PM

Frame looks nice. What size tubing and what wall thickness did you use?

STOCKISH · 12-10-2013, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by papastrk

Frame looks nice. What size tubing and what wall thickness did you use?

The frame is 2x4 .120 wall. Its just a bit thicker than my factory frame and since its a box instead of a C channel I figured it would be ok. I looked online and found a few aftermarket companies building chassis that are 2x4 .120 wall so I feel it should be alright. Thanks for the compliments guys.

**oldman3** · 12-10-2013, 12:20 AM

That's looking great, ready for more...Jim

papastrk · 12-10-2013, 08:38 AM

Thanks for the reply. Will you fabricate a front crossmember or use the GM original? I'm curious about the tie rod clearance. The Vette spindle locates the integral steering arm so high that it makes it difficult to get the tie rod to clear the frame rail.

STOCKISH · 12-10-2013, 09:26 AM

My plans are to make a cross member based on the C4 cradle measurements. I will notch the frame for the steering rack. If I didn't notch the frame the cradle would hang low and the ride height would probably be near stock height. Thanks for the comments.

99 to Life · 12-10-2013, 11:16 AM

looking good, can't wait to see some more unfold.

STOCKISH · 12-10-2013, 04:49 PM

Thanks man. I'll be back at it tonight.

69CST-V · 12-10-2013, 06:03 PM

Am I late? This build is moving fast. Looks great. sub'd

STOCKISH · 12-10-2013, 06:23 PM

Thanks man, going to get some more done tonight for sure. I have fishplates I need to TIG on and still need to square the cab up on the chassis, determine wheelbase, ride height, etc. I threw a fender and running board on last night just to get an idea. Looks sick! I believe I will have about 6 inches under the front crossmember that supports the core support, etc.

xpickup · 12-10-2013, 10:16 PM

1972SuperCheyenne, great job on the frame. I had to notch the hell out of the frame for the steering. I then bent some 1 5/8 tubing to go from the bottom of the crossmember to the bottom of the radiator crossmember to add some strength back into the front of the frame. Going to be a great build.

Shannon

STOCKISH · 12-10-2013, 11:48 PM

Thanks alot Shannon, means alot. Issues with the welder tonight, no progress unfortunately. Will get back at it later this week.

sqrlnts · 12-15-2013, 10:06 PM

Along for the ride! Great work so far!

STOCKISH · 12-15-2013, 10:37 PM

Thanks guys, not alot of progress this weekend. Hopefully soon though.

STOCKISH · 12-20-2013, 04:36 PM

Got started on the fish plates on the rear of the chassis. More this weekend hopefully!

99 to Life · 12-20-2013, 05:07 PM

those look nice, you have them made?

mcbassin · 12-20-2013, 05:18 PM

Very cool braces! Water jet? Looks like a lot of welding too.

STOCKISH · 12-20-2013, 05:24 PM

I did. A place called Mid Atlantic Fabrication in Knightdale NC made them. They are 3/16. He charged me $200 for eight of them.

xpickup · 12-20-2013, 11:05 PM

1972SuperCheyenne, nice looking fish plates. That will be nice and strong.

Shannon

STOCKISH · 12-21-2013, 12:15 AM

Thanks Shannon. I sure hope so!

**oldman3** · 12-21-2013, 12:34 AM

Looks sweeeeet...Jim

skymangs · 12-21-2013, 01:03 AM

Sweet build. I'm in!

STOCKISH · 12-22-2013, 11:51 AM

Sweet, glad youre tagging along. I need all the help I can get!

I hope to get the rear cab mounts welded to the chassis, square up the cab and get the rear of the chassis finished up today.

dubb702 · 12-22-2013, 01:16 PM

Great build I will be in class on time lol
I have a tube chassis that I bought from Tucker's here in Vegas but it wasn't finished so I will be asking a lot of question here thanks for any help
First question the rear on frame where the frame kicks up and back down (c-notch) what are your measurement and how much bed floor raise you have
How low will it lay .
My frame was made @ stock measurement and I will be adding shock waves later and would like to lay low as I can so I think my rear c-notch area may need to be redone

I included pict

STOCKISH · 12-22-2013, 06:17 PM

I made my frame the same as the stock frame except the notch over the rear axle is 6 inches higher and a few inches longer. The other measurements all came out of my assembly manual. Thanks for the watching.

dubb702 · 12-22-2013, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

I made my frame the same as the stock frame except the notch over the rear axle is 6 inches higher and a few inches longer. The other measurements all came out of my assembly manual. Thanks for the watching.

Thanks

12-09-2013, 11:45 PM	#1
papastrk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Frame looks nice. What size tubing and what wall thickness did you use?

12-10-2013, 12:20 AM	#3
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build That's looking great, ready for more...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-10-2013, 08:38 AM	#4
papastrk Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southern Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks for the reply. Will you fabricate a front crossmember or use the GM original? I'm curious about the tie rod clearance. The Vette spindle locates the integral steering arm so high that it makes it difficult to get the tie rod to clear the frame rail.

12-10-2013, 09:26 AM	#5
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build My plans are to make a cross member based on the C4 cradle measurements. I will notch the frame for the steering rack. If I didn't notch the frame the cradle would hang low and the ride height would probably be near stock height. Thanks for the comments. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-10-2013, 11:16 AM	#6
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build looking good, can't wait to see some more unfold. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

12-10-2013, 04:49 PM	#7
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks man. I'll be back at it tonight. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-10-2013, 06:03 PM	#8
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Am I late? This build is moving fast. Looks great. sub'd __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

12-10-2013, 06:23 PM	#9
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks man, going to get some more done tonight for sure. I have fishplates I need to TIG on and still need to square the cab up on the chassis, determine wheelbase, ride height, etc. I threw a fender and running board on last night just to get an idea. Looks sick! I believe I will have about 6 inches under the front crossmember that supports the core support, etc. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-10-2013, 10:16 PM	#10
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build 1972SuperCheyenne, great job on the frame. I had to notch the hell out of the frame for the steering. I then bent some 1 5/8 tubing to go from the bottom of the crossmember to the bottom of the radiator crossmember to add some strength back into the front of the frame. Going to be a great build. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

12-10-2013, 11:48 PM	#11
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks alot Shannon, means alot. Issues with the welder tonight, no progress unfortunately. Will get back at it later this week. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-15-2013, 10:06 PM	#12
sqrlnts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 750	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Along for the ride! Great work so far!

12-15-2013, 10:37 PM	#13
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks guys, not alot of progress this weekend. Hopefully soon though. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-20-2013, 04:36 PM	#14
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Got started on the fish plates on the rear of the chassis. More this weekend hopefully! Attached Images __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-20-2013, 05:07 PM	#15
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build those look nice, you have them made? __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

12-20-2013, 05:18 PM	#16
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Very cool braces! Water jet? Looks like a lot of welding too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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12-20-2013, 05:24 PM	#17
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build I did. A place called Mid Atlantic Fabrication in Knightdale NC made them. They are 3/16. He charged me $200 for eight of them. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-20-2013, 11:05 PM	#18
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build 1972SuperCheyenne, nice looking fish plates. That will be nice and strong. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

12-21-2013, 12:15 AM	#19
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks Shannon. I sure hope so! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-21-2013, 12:34 AM	#20
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Looks sweeeeet...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

12-21-2013, 01:03 AM	#21
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Sweet build. I'm in! __________________ www.olesargecustoms.com email: chris@olesargecustoms.com '48 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=541904 '33 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6232888 '49 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6364475

12-22-2013, 11:51 AM	#22
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Sweet, glad youre tagging along. I need all the help I can get! I hope to get the rear cab mounts welded to the chassis, square up the cab and get the rear of the chassis finished up today. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-22-2013, 01:16 PM	#23
dubb702 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: las vegas nevada Posts: 33	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Great build I will be in class on time lol I have a tube chassis that I bought from Tucker's here in Vegas but it wasn't finished so I will be asking a lot of question here thanks for any help First question the rear on frame where the frame kicks up and back down (c-notch) what are your measurement and how much bed floor raise you have How low will it lay . My frame was made @ stock measurement and I will be adding shock waves later and would like to lay low as I can so I think my rear c-notch area may need to be redone I included pict Attached Images

12-22-2013, 06:17 PM	#24
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build I made my frame the same as the stock frame except the notch over the rear axle is 6 inches higher and a few inches longer. The other measurements all came out of my assembly manual. Thanks for the watching. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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