54 C4 Build

[duwem]

Did you end up going with progressive, flat out or home made for the rear?

[Deabt54]

Originally Posted by duwem

Did you end up going with progressive, flat out or home made for the rear?

It's all going to be home made. The Progressive clip is way too much for me and I can't see spending around 800 bucks for some simple brackets. I've got more time than money and plenty of resources so we'll figure it all out.

[Deabt54]

Here are a few pics of what we got done this last weekend. Its going a little slow but moving forward.

[Deabt54]

A few more, gives an idea how it will sit.

[69CST-V]

Nice start. Looks like your making good progress. I'm in for the ride.

[ChuckDriver]

Nice setup! Looks like it's going to have a killer stance!

[Kabwe]

Its really looking good. Good job man.

[Deabt54]

Made these bracket to mount the IRS this week. Made from 3/16 cold rolled plate. Then did the holes and the notch on the mill.

[cap n crunch]

Looking good! I love these C4 builds

[flatbed51]

I really like the install of C4 suspension you are doing. I would love to have a C4 rear in my flatbed truck, but don't know if it will work since mine is a 3/4 ton frame. Progressive only offered an install kit for 1/2 ton. Maybe you could tell me is there a difference between 3/4 and 1/2 ton chevy frames.

[Deabt54]

Originally Posted by flatbed51

I really like the install of C4 suspension you are doing. I would love to have a C4 rear in my flatbed truck, but don't know if it will work since mine is a 3/4 ton frame. Progressive only offered an install kit for 1/2 ton. Maybe you could tell me is there a difference between 3/4 and 1/2 ton chevy frames.

Thanks for stoppin by, I'm having a blast doing this build. As for the difference in a 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton frame is the wheel base on the 1/2 is 116 inches and the 3/4 is 125.25 inches. If you wanted you could always shorten the frame or leave it stock. I wouldn't want to carry any kind of load with that IRS. I'm only going to carry maybe a suitcase or an ice chest in my ride. I don't see why you couldn't run an IRS, just don't plan on hauling a load of bricks. LOL

[Deabt54]

My buddy Mark and I got a little more done today. We were able to get the mounting brackets tacked in place. I ordered shocks for the rear on Thursday and I should see them on Wednesday. Get those set up,the pinon mounted and the four bar mounted and I'll have a roller. Also put some time in getting the cab ready to take off the old frame, looks like a can a worms. Will post pics as I go along. Oh and thanks for all the positive comments, I'm having a blast doing this build.

[Tuned55]

Your project is looking great. I have a 55 belair with C4 IFS & Dana44 IRS with coil overs LS1 w/ T-56 6 speed. I swear it drive like a go cart. Your gonna enjoy your driving expirence

[Deabt54]

Originally Posted by Tuned55

Your project is looking great. I have a 55 belair with C4 IFS & Dana44 IRS with coil overs LS1 w/ T-56 6 speed. I swear it drive like a go cart. Your gonna enjoy your driving expirence

Thanks Bruce, really your Belair and I saw your wife's truck on here earlier.I like your lower shock mounts on the rear. Did you make those or did they come from Progressive or Flatout? I can't wait to get this beast on the road. Thanks Dean

[Tuned55]

Originally Posted by Deabt54

Thanks Bruce, really your Belair and I saw your wife's truck on here earlier.I like your lower shock mounts on the rear. Did you make those or did they come from Progressive or Flatout? I can't wait to get this beast on the road. Thanks Dean

I made the shock mounts. I didn't use any after market items on the suspension other than the anidised toe adjuster rods and heim joints.

Keep pluggin alone. Eat that elephant one bit at a time, I'll be worth it. What are you running for a motor and trans?

[Deabt54]

Well I'm back. Just finished welding up the rear mounts, its now a roller. Now to box the frame, set up the motor mounts, tranie mount and think about a x member. Here's some pics, I'll be posting more soon.

[jevonniespapi]

Do you have any shots of the whole frame with wheels on!?

[Deabt54]

Welp put the cab on the frame today to see haw it looks. Gots to say I'm pretty pleased. Just what i was shooting for. Now the real fun begins, LOL

[sgtusmc]

That looks really GOOD!!!!

[oldman3]

Very nice, like the look.

[duwem]

Frame looks very level.

Wonder how it will sit with the engine up front?

Starting to think, if I get the flat out rear kit, will the rear be way too high?

[duwem]

Found a picture of flat out front and rear. Not quite the same shot since you have fenders up front.

http://s1112.photobucket.com/albums/...t=IMG_1928.jpg

Your front looks a lot lower than his?

[xpickup]

Deabt54, Very nice frame. I have been collecting parts for the 54 I bought and a buddy gave me a 91 vette front susp so i am going to use it. Nice build.

Shannon

[Deabt54]

Originally Posted by duwem

Frame looks very level.

Wonder how it will sit with the engine up front?

Starting to think, if I get the flat out rear kit, will the rear be way too high?

Thanks duwem, the rear is set up about a 1 1/2 higher. And if you use the Flatout rear kit without some sort of notch it could be a bit tall. Thats the why Progressive make a clip for the 54. The frame is almost flat at the rear. The front is set up at ride height with mock shocks. With the coilovers it sets about a 1 1/2 higher without the engine, same in the rear. I'll post some pics of the front tomorrow of the front clip so you can see what it looks like with the T-bird rack.

[Deabt54]

Originally Posted by xpickup

Deabt54, Very nice frame. I have been collecting parts for the 54 I bought and a buddy gave me a 91 vette front susp so i am going to use it. Nice build.

Shannon

Thanks Shannon, its my first build and having a blast doing it. I've been checking out your stuff also, really like the bed you did fot the 54. Might pick your brain on that one. Funny thing I'm a machinest also, manual one off type of stuff and just learning how to weld.fun stuff.