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**shadow1967** · 01-31-2015, 01:02 AM

Nice work! nice 5w coupe

Az. Hank · 02-09-2015, 09:38 PM

Thanks shadow. I've been reading yours too. Cool project.

Nut Case · 02-10-2015, 01:33 AM

What's the measurement from the center of drivers side front cab mount to the center of Flatout's cross member? I'm going to do the same thing shortly, 57 GMC corvette suspension both frnt & rear. You know you can never get enough data.
Thanks Nut Case

Az. Hank · 02-14-2015, 09:38 PM

Nut Case
I'm not at home now, I drive over the road but when I get by I'll let you know.

Az. Hank · 03-08-2015, 07:20 PM

Well got the weekend off so I've gotten a little bit done. It's just clamped it together to get an idea of the ride height. I think I'm going to notch the rear frame to get the rockers to lay flat.

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Kim57 · 03-08-2015, 08:24 PM

Looks pretty slick on the ground.
Kim

Az. Hank · 03-09-2015, 01:50 AM

Threw on a fender to get an idea what it will look like.

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Az. Hank · 03-09-2015, 09:32 PM

Hey Nut Case, I just measured for you 31 inches from the center of the cab bolt to the center of the front cross member not the spindle center.

Az. Hank · 03-10-2015, 02:41 AM

Got the frame notch done. It's just tacked in. I wanted to be able to push it off the lift if we need to use it. Oh well back to work.

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Az. Hank · 03-10-2015, 02:43 AM

A few more. That's it for this go around.

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Kim57 · 03-10-2015, 08:33 AM

Looks real good.
Kim

Az. Hank · 03-10-2015, 09:32 AM

Thanks Kim

lv2tri2 · 03-10-2015, 02:35 PM

I have to ask. What are the benefits of such a long frame notch?

Az. Hank · 03-10-2015, 02:44 PM

I wasn't sure if I needed the room or not so I just made it that big. The frame I started with was kind of butchered. Now looking back, the rear section was sort of pointing up on a slight rake so I didn't want to change that. I think it is supposed to be strait not going up. I might just cut it off and weld in new metal. The more I think about it I might just build a new set of rails I'm almost there now.

ChuckDriver · 03-10-2015, 03:14 PM

Nice work!

knomadd · 03-19-2015, 02:34 PM

I just found your thread and read everything. I want to see you finish this so I'll be following along. Nice work thus far. Not many people would go through the fine adjustments you are, like the front cross member placement. Keep it up!

Az. Hank · 03-20-2015, 01:15 AM

I'm not happy with this frame it still looks butchered sooooo.
Building a new frame. I took a bunch of measurements and got out the factory assembly manual, picked up some iron here we go.

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Az. Hank · 03-20-2015, 01:19 AM

Oh, it's nice to have a lift. Took the cab off once I got everything worked out. Thats it for this goaround have to load in Wittmann in the morning.

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murd969 · 03-24-2015, 10:46 PM

I ended up doing the same thing with my frame. It was easier to have a new frame built so thats the way I went. Your build is looking good.

Kim57 · 03-20-2015, 08:21 AM

Very interesting.
Kim

**Advanced Design** · 03-20-2015, 09:11 AM

Nice progress. I love my lift too and still am amazed you can use yours outside. Dumb question...is it pretty hot there in the summer? Good luck with your load.

ptc · 03-20-2015, 01:17 PM

Nice '55 project you got going on here, will be checking in on it.

Az. Hank · 03-20-2015, 11:35 PM

Yup not much goes on in the summer, we will hit 120 degrees. I can't stay out in the heat to long. Most of this week it was around the 90s.

Az. Hank · 03-20-2015, 11:35 PM

Thanks ptc.

BIGglaSS · 03-22-2015, 10:46 PM

Looks good, keep at it. I'm threatening to start over with new frame rails, also. I think it would be easier in the long run to start over.

01-31-2015, 01:02 AM	#1
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Nice work! nice 5w coupe __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

02-09-2015, 09:38 PM	#2
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Thanks shadow. I've been reading yours too. Cool project. __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

02-10-2015, 01:33 AM	#3
Nut Case Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Clear and Still Idaho Posts: 509	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 What's the measurement from the center of drivers side front cab mount to the center of Flatout's cross member? I'm going to do the same thing shortly, 57 GMC corvette suspension both frnt & rear. You know you can never get enough data. Thanks Nut Case __________________ Been there, wrecked that

02-14-2015, 09:38 PM	#4
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Nut Case I'm not at home now, I drive over the road but when I get by I'll let you know. __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

03-08-2015, 07:20 PM	#5
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Well got the weekend off so I've gotten a little bit done. It's just clamped it together to get an idea of the ride height. I think I'm going to notch the rear frame to get the rockers to lay flat. __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

03-08-2015, 08:24 PM	#6
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Looks pretty slick on the ground. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

03-09-2015, 01:50 AM	#7
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Threw on a fender to get an idea what it will look like. __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

03-09-2015, 09:32 PM	#8
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Hey Nut Case, I just measured for you 31 inches from the center of the cab bolt to the center of the front cross member not the spindle center. __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

03-10-2015, 02:41 AM	#9
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Got the frame notch done. It's just tacked in. I wanted to be able to push it off the lift if we need to use it. Oh well back to work. __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

03-10-2015, 02:43 AM	#10
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 A few more. That's it for this go around. __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

03-10-2015, 08:33 AM	#11
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Looks real good. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

03-10-2015, 09:32 AM	#12
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Thanks Kim __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

03-10-2015, 02:35 PM	#13
lv2tri2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fallbrook California Posts: 249	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 I have to ask. What are the benefits of such a long frame notch?

03-10-2015, 02:44 PM	#14
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 I wasn't sure if I needed the room or not so I just made it that big. The frame I started with was kind of butchered. Now looking back, the rear section was sort of pointing up on a slight rake so I didn't want to change that. I think it is supposed to be strait not going up. I might just cut it off and weld in new metal. The more I think about it I might just build a new set of rails I'm almost there now. __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

03-10-2015, 03:14 PM	#15
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Nice work! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57



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03-19-2015, 02:34 PM	#16
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 I just found your thread and read everything. I want to see you finish this so I'll be following along. Nice work thus far. Not many people would go through the fine adjustments you are, like the front cross member placement. Keep it up! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

03-20-2015, 01:15 AM	#17
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 I'm not happy with this frame it still looks butchered sooooo. Building a new frame. I took a bunch of measurements and got out the factory assembly manual, picked up some iron here we go. __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

03-20-2015, 01:19 AM	#18
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Oh, it's nice to have a lift. Took the cab off once I got everything worked out. Thats it for this goaround have to load in Wittmann in the morning. __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

03-24-2015, 10:46 PM	#19
murd969 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 378	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 I ended up doing the same thing with my frame. It was easier to have a new frame built so thats the way I went. Your build is looking good. __________________ 1956 Chevy 3100 C4 Suspension Build Instagram: murd969

03-20-2015, 08:21 AM	#20
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Very interesting. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

03-20-2015, 09:11 AM	#21
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Nice progress. I love my lift too and still am amazed you can use yours outside. Dumb question...is it pretty hot there in the summer? Good luck with your load. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

03-20-2015, 01:17 PM	#22
ptc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Morada, CA --- (Near Lodi) Posts: 1,443	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Nice '55 project you got going on here, will be checking in on it. __________________ My Build: 57 Chevy Pro-Street

03-20-2015, 11:35 PM	#23
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Yup not much goes on in the summer, we will hit 120 degrees. I can't stay out in the heat to long. Most of this week it was around the 90s. __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

03-20-2015, 11:35 PM	#24
Az. Hank Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Mohave, Arizona Posts: 207	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Thanks ptc. __________________ My 55 Build 55 C-4

03-22-2015, 10:46 PM	#25
BIGglaSS Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: ID Posts: 663	Re: 55 Chevy C-4 Looks good, keep at it. I'm threatening to start over with new frame rails, also. I think it would be easier in the long run to start over.

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