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wickid demon · 02-24-2014, 09:05 PM

Josh your chassis is killer man keep up the good work love the direction your going with the truck. When you are at the car show and people ask where did you get your frame and you can say I made that, there will be no better felling than that.

STOCKISH · 02-24-2014, 11:42 PM

Thanks man, I appreciate that. Building the chassis from scratch myself has been a lot of work so far but very rewarding as well.

69CST-V · 02-27-2014, 02:34 PM

Fantastic work!!!! Tires fit nicely inside the opening.

STOCKISH · 02-27-2014, 11:05 PM

Thanks alot fellas. Now to figure out the spring rate I need so I can order my coil overs.

STOCKISH · 03-06-2014, 10:03 PM

OK, so not a lot of time in the garage this week but I did pick up some parts. Got a good 4l60e to go behind my 5.3, picked up two more sticks of 2x4 .120 wall so I can re-do the rear of my chassis as well as build some crossmembers, etc. Hope to get started on that this weekend. Looking forward to some nice weather this weekend!

FarmerSid · 03-07-2014, 06:45 PM

Did you end up figure our your spring rate? More IFS cross members or tranny and such? Weather is warming up a bit here. Hockey is not done yet but I plan on being out in the shop. New bottle of welding fuel so we can lay some bead. Have a good weekend and take some pics!

STOCKISH · 03-08-2014, 01:33 PM

Crossmembers for the trans, etc as well as redoing the rear half of the frame. I think I am just going to order the coilovers from FlatOut, that way I know they will work as designed.

Mr.Sob · 03-09-2014, 01:02 AM

Very nice work. I've been working on a VERY similar build this past year but I started with a frame and used the Flatout kits. I'm pretty much at the same point too. I even have the same wheels (larger tires though) and engine..... You'll be ahead of me very soon. Great work again and very inspirational.
-SOB

skymangs · 03-09-2014, 10:39 PM

Man that thing looks awesome.

STOCKISH · 03-11-2014, 08:50 PM

Thanks man, I appreciate that.

**chev3600** · 03-12-2014, 08:48 PM

Got that 5.3 mounted yet?

STOCKISH · 03-13-2014, 10:21 PM

Yes, it is mounted..... on the engine stand! The cab is back on the chassis though and I hope to finish the back half of the frame this weekend, Then I can mount the engine once I pick up the trans to bolt to it.

71'tahoe · 03-13-2014, 10:58 PM

Awesome build!! definitely following this build. You sized the tires perfectly!!

STOCKISH · 03-17-2014, 11:49 AM

Thanks guys. Made some small progress this weekend. Got the new rear frame rails made and welded up. I will attach the rear suspension this week and then attach the new rear rails to the originals I left behind. I will let the rear rails run all the way to the firewall giving me two rails under the cab eliminating flex.

STOCKISH · 03-18-2014, 10:04 PM

Couple pics.

**oldman3** · 03-18-2014, 11:35 PM

Looks good...Jim

fabguy · 03-19-2014, 06:15 AM

This is looking really nice, great fab work.

STOCKISH · 03-19-2014, 09:48 PM

Thanks man, more to come soon!

STOCKISH · 03-20-2014, 08:08 PM

Heres a little more progress. New rear frame section clamped temporarily to old frame section to determine wheelbase. Coming together slowly.

skymangs · 03-20-2014, 11:12 PM

Excellent Fab man! Looking really nice.

STOCKISH · 03-21-2014, 07:55 AM

Thanks man, Im glad to see it starting to take shape!

FarmerSid · 03-21-2014, 03:30 PM

I see what do did there..........STOCKISH. Looks good dude! Are you trying to put the dog bones under the frame rail as opposed to the side?

MARTINSR · 03-21-2014, 04:01 PM

That is so damn nice it's crazy. Really nice job you are doing, really nice. Now THAT is the way to upgrade one of these trucks if you have a bum frame or what to have it all new, just beautiful!

Brian

fabguy · 03-22-2014, 07:09 AM

LOL,
The name threw me off,
I had a question: are you going to end and chamfer the rear frame section into the rear side of the front crossmember? Either way I really like what you did with the rear section. Again man, you have some great fab skills!!!

Never enough · 03-22-2014, 08:36 PM

Kinda sorry you decided to ditch the 292 but the 5.3 will be more fun. I'm building a 300 hp, 310 torque 292 for a '52 6400 I have.

You shouldn't have any trouble selling the 292 if there is a rat rod crowd in your area.

Awesome build on the frame. I have a minor mod to make to mine compared to yours. I need to extend the frame a couple feet to move the bed and axle back. Should be a cake walk after looking at this...

02-24-2014, 09:05 PM	#126
wickid demon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: humble tx. Posts: 130	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Josh your chassis is killer man keep up the good work love the direction your going with the truck. When you are at the car show and people ask where did you get your frame and you can say I made that, there will be no better felling than that. __________________ Ryan My Wickid 54 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518657

02-24-2014, 11:42 PM	#127
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks man, I appreciate that. Building the chassis from scratch myself has been a lot of work so far but very rewarding as well. __________________ --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.

02-27-2014, 02:34 PM	#128
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Fantastic work!!!! Tires fit nicely inside the opening. __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

02-27-2014, 11:05 PM	#129
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks alot fellas. Now to figure out the spring rate I need so I can order my coil overs. __________________ --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.

03-06-2014, 10:03 PM	#130
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build OK, so not a lot of time in the garage this week but I did pick up some parts. Got a good 4l60e to go behind my 5.3, picked up two more sticks of 2x4 .120 wall so I can re-do the rear of my chassis as well as build some crossmembers, etc. Hope to get started on that this weekend. Looking forward to some nice weather this weekend! __________________ --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.

03-07-2014, 06:45 PM	#131
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Did you end up figure our your spring rate? More IFS cross members or tranny and such? Weather is warming up a bit here. Hockey is not done yet but I plan on being out in the shop. New bottle of welding fuel so we can lay some bead. Have a good weekend and take some pics! __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

03-08-2014, 01:33 PM	#132
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Crossmembers for the trans, etc as well as redoing the rear half of the frame. I think I am just going to order the coilovers from FlatOut, that way I know they will work as designed. __________________ --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.

03-09-2014, 01:02 AM	#133
Mr.Sob Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 1	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Very nice work. I've been working on a VERY similar build this past year but I started with a frame and used the Flatout kits. I'm pretty much at the same point too. I even have the same wheels (larger tires though) and engine..... You'll be ahead of me very soon. Great work again and very inspirational. -SOB

03-09-2014, 10:39 PM	#134
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Man that thing looks awesome. __________________ 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

03-11-2014, 08:50 PM	#135
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks man, I appreciate that. __________________ --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.

03-12-2014, 08:48 PM	#136
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Got that 5.3 mounted yet? __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

03-13-2014, 10:21 PM	#137
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Yes, it is mounted..... on the engine stand! The cab is back on the chassis though and I hope to finish the back half of the frame this weekend, Then I can mount the engine once I pick up the trans to bolt to it. __________________ --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.

03-13-2014, 10:58 PM	#138
71'tahoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: lynchburg ohio Posts: 736	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Awesome build!! definitely following this build. You sized the tires perfectly!!

03-17-2014, 11:49 AM	#139
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks guys. Made some small progress this weekend. Got the new rear frame rails made and welded up. I will attach the rear suspension this week and then attach the new rear rails to the originals I left behind. I will let the rear rails run all the way to the firewall giving me two rails under the cab eliminating flex. __________________ --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.

03-18-2014, 10:04 PM	#140
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Couple pics. 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.



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03-18-2014, 11:35 PM	#141
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Looks good...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 />

03-19-2014, 06:15 AM	#142
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build This is looking really nice, great fab work. __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

03-19-2014, 09:48 PM	#143
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks man, more to come soon! __________________ --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.

03-20-2014, 08:08 PM	#144
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Heres a little more progress. New rear frame section clamped temporarily to old frame section to determine wheelbase. Coming together slowly. 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.

03-20-2014, 11:12 PM	#145
skymangs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 2,690	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Excellent Fab man! Looking really nice. __________________ 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

03-21-2014, 07:55 AM	#146
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks man, Im glad to see it starting to take shape! __________________ --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.

03-21-2014, 03:30 PM	#147
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build I see what do did there..........STOCKISH. Looks good dude! Are you trying to put the dog bones under the frame rail as opposed to the side? __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

03-21-2014, 04:01 PM	#148
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build That is so damn nice it's crazy. Really nice job you are doing, really nice. Now THAT is the way to upgrade one of these trucks if you have a bum frame or what to have it all new, just beautiful! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

03-22-2014, 07:09 AM	#149
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build LOL, The name threw me off, I had a question: are you going to end and chamfer the rear frame section into the rear side of the front crossmember? Either way I really like what you did with the rear section. Again man, you have some great fab skills!!! __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

03-22-2014, 08:36 PM	#150
Never enough Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stillwater, MN Posts: 94	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Kinda sorry you decided to ditch the 292 but the 5.3 will be more fun. I'm building a 300 hp, 310 torque 292 for a '52 6400 I have. You shouldn't have any trouble selling the 292 if there is a rat rod crowd in your area. Awesome build on the frame. I have a minor mod to make to mine compared to yours. I need to extend the frame a couple feet to move the bed and axle back. Should be a cake walk after looking at this...

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