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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...

STOCKISH · 03-23-2014, 03:36 PM

Thanks guys, Yeah the name change threw some people off. Figured STOCKISH fit since thats how I like my trucks. And my trucks licene plate will read STOCKISH as well! fabguy, I hadnt planned on attaching the rear frame rails to the front crossmember, however, it wouldt be a bad idea, maybe a little overkill though? My plans were to end them at the firewall but nothings set in stone quite yet.

_Ogre · 03-31-2014, 01:17 PM

frame is looking good. never been a fan of frame swaps, but always been a fan of custom frames

custom **** is always cool

FarmerSid · 03-23-2014, 06:16 PM

So what did you get up to on the truck this weekend? Really like the wide tires on the back. Gonna copy that.....

STOCKISH · 03-23-2014, 08:50 PM

Didnt touch it this weekend. I took my wife to Charleston SC this weekend just to kick back and relax. It was a nice change of pace. Did you get your care package yet?

FarmerSid · 03-24-2014, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STOCKISH

Didnt touch it this weekend. I took my wife to Charleston SC this weekend just to kick back and relax. It was a nice change of pace. Did you get your care package yet?

Not yet man. Maybe today. Who did you send it with?

**chev3600** · 03-23-2014, 11:03 PM

Just when you think you know somebody.... They change their name. You wanna try to get some stuff done next weekend and get reacquainted?

STOCKISH · 03-24-2014, 09:49 AM

Hell yeah man. Want to work on yours or mine?

STOCKISH · 03-24-2014, 10:30 AM

UPS ground. They guaranteed it by Friday? Hope you get it soon. Hate to have lost that stuff, that was my biggest worry.

mcbassin · 03-24-2014, 11:15 AM

Nice progress Josh! I thought I was on the wrong thread for a minute....dang name change thru me off..

STOCKISH · 03-24-2014, 02:48 PM

Thanks Mike, I appreciate it.

FarmerSid · 03-25-2014, 06:46 PM

Hey Josh. Get anything done today? Empty mail box at my house. No call either. Just an FYI. Might wanna find the tracking number.

Talk to ya!

Sid

STOCKISH · 03-28-2014, 10:27 PM

Slight progress tonight. Made the crossmember to stiffen the chassis and mount the batwing to. Hope to be a roller tomorrow!

TNACUSTOM · 03-29-2014, 02:45 AM

Awesome work

MARTINSR · 03-29-2014, 11:02 AM

Sure as heck is awesome work, very nice!

Brian

STOCKISH · 03-29-2014, 05:41 PM

it rolls! Pictures tonight

FarmerSid · 03-29-2014, 06:44 PM

Right on Josh!

**oldman3** · 03-29-2014, 06:52 PM

All right, waiting...Jim

STOCKISH · 03-29-2014, 11:20 PM

It rolls but pics won't load for me. I'll try again tomorrow. Thanks Matt (chev3600)

STOCKISH · 03-30-2014, 12:09 AM

Here are a couple. Shows crossmember with the batwing finally bolted to something!

And the ride height pretty much spot on now.

**chev3600** · 03-30-2014, 10:29 AM

Nice. Couple more brackets and mounts and it'll be a "driver"!

STOCKISH · 03-30-2014, 10:53 PM

Thanks Matt, I got the bigger sleeves pressed into the batwing bushings today to accept the 5/8 bolts. Everything is nice and tight now. Slowly but surely.

Rods57 · 03-30-2014, 10:56 PM

Looks great, love the look of those wheels

STOCKISH · 03-31-2014, 01:03 PM

Thanks man. I appreciate the comments.

FarmerSid · 04-03-2014, 06:50 PM

any progress man?

03-22-2014, 08:36 PM	#1
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...

03-23-2014, 03:36 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks guys, Yeah the name change threw some people off. Figured STOCKISH fit since thats how I like my trucks. And my trucks licene plate will read STOCKISH as well! fabguy, I hadnt planned on attaching the rear frame rails to the front crossmember, however, it wouldt be a bad idea, maybe a little overkill though? My plans were to end them at the firewall but nothings set in stone quite yet. __________________ --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.

03-31-2014, 01:17 PM	#3
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build frame is looking good. never been a fan of frame swaps, but always been a fan of custom frames custom **** is always cool __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

03-23-2014, 06:16 PM	#4
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build So what did you get up to on the truck this weekend? Really like the wide tires on the back. Gonna copy that..... __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

03-23-2014, 08:50 PM	#5
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Didnt touch it this weekend. I took my wife to Charleston SC this weekend just to kick back and relax. It was a nice change of pace. Did you get your care package yet? __________________ --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.

03-23-2014, 11:03 PM	#7
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Just when you think you know somebody.... They change their name. You wanna try to get some stuff done next weekend and get reacquainted? __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

03-24-2014, 09:49 AM	#8
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Hell yeah man. Want to work on yours or mine? __________________ --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.

03-24-2014, 10:30 AM	#9
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build UPS ground. They guaranteed it by Friday? Hope you get it soon. Hate to have lost that stuff, that was my biggest worry. __________________ --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.

03-24-2014, 11:15 AM	#10
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Nice progress Josh! I thought I was on the wrong thread for a minute....dang name change thru me off.. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-24-2014, 02:48 PM	#11
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks Mike, I appreciate 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.

03-25-2014, 06:46 PM	#12
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Hey Josh. Get anything done today? Empty mail box at my house. No call either. Just an FYI. Might wanna find the tracking number. Talk to ya! Sid __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

03-28-2014, 10:27 PM	#13
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Slight progress tonight. Made the crossmember to stiffen the chassis and mount the batwing to. Hope to be a roller tomorrow! 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.

03-29-2014, 02:45 AM	#14
TNACUSTOM Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Yakima Wa Posts: 49	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Awesome work

03-29-2014, 11:02 AM	#15
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Sure as heck is awesome work, very nice! 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"

03-29-2014, 05:41 PM	#16
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build it rolls! Pictures 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.



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03-29-2014, 06:44 PM	#17
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Right on Josh! __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

03-29-2014, 06:52 PM	#18
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build All right, waiting...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 />

03-29-2014, 11:20 PM	#19
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build It rolls but pics won't load for me. I'll try again tomorrow. Thanks Matt (chev3600) __________________ --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.

03-30-2014, 12:09 AM	#20
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Here are a couple. Shows crossmember with the batwing finally bolted to something! And the ride height pretty much spot on now. 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.

03-30-2014, 10:29 AM	#21
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Nice. Couple more brackets and mounts and it'll be a "driver"! __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

03-30-2014, 10:53 PM	#22
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Thanks Matt, I got the bigger sleeves pressed into the batwing bushings today to accept the 5/8 bolts. Everything is nice and tight now. Slowly but surely. __________________ --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.

03-30-2014, 10:56 PM	#23
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Looks great, love the look of those wheels __________________ My 57 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471289

03-31-2014, 01:03 PM	#24
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 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.

04-03-2014, 06:50 PM	#25
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build any progress man? __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

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