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cam.man67 · 03-31-2011, 11:58 AM

...but has anybody that's built a custom truck ever put IRS out back? I don't know what cars it could be sourced from, but in my mind it would be great for a one-off custom.

todd99 · 03-31-2011, 12:05 PM

Irs?

dave2953 · 03-31-2011, 12:08 PM

Independent Rear Suspension. Member Frizzle Fry was putting together a 55, I believe, that was on a C4 suspension. Not sure of any other year vehicles that would work, but I'm sure there are several.

EDIT: It's a '61...here's a link to the thread

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179289

hotrod farm truck · 03-31-2011, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by todd99

Irs?

Independent rear suspension , like a corvette.

hugger6933 · 03-31-2011, 12:11 PM

Expedition would probably be close and some of those U think had a 8.8 witch is pretty strong and a lot cheapper than a C4 or C5. Jim

**VetteVet** · 03-31-2011, 12:11 PM

Independent rear suspension. I seem to recall that Jaguar had a setup on their older cars.

406 Q-ship · 03-31-2011, 12:49 PM

One from a C4 Corvette would be one of the easiest to adapt to the frame. The Expedition IRS would be worth a look, but I'm a keep GM all GM kind of guy.

6772owner · 03-31-2011, 12:55 PM

I believe that Porter Built has a complete rear frame section made specifically for the Corvette C4/C5 IRS to be installed. I have seen several in the build threads, I wish I could afford to do it...

colin_havens · 03-31-2011, 01:29 PM

Chassis by Aaron built a 67 with an IRS which they named "The Show" It was a complete chassis build, and completely over the top. Alot of the buildup was covered in Truckin Magazine, and it was featured not once but twice on the cover. First in bare steel, and then a few months later painted and fully finished. Heres a link to one of the articles> LINK

AmesFlames'67 · 03-31-2011, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin_havens

Chassis by Aaron built a 67 with an IRS which they named "The Show" It was a complete chassis build, and completely over the top. Alot of the buildup was covered in Truckin Magazine, and it was featured not once but twice on the cover. First in bare steel, and then a few months later painted and fully finished. Heres a link to one of the articles> LINK

"The Show" is an awesome truck, I saw it at SEMA 2010! There was also a killer '57 pickup with a LS7, and all Corvette suspension. Basically a '57 body on a 2009 Vette drive train. It was amazing...

dubds10 · 03-31-2011, 04:35 PM

IRS....YES!! All the time. See it lots in the custom truck scene. Jag or Vette systems usually.

**SactoJim** · 03-31-2011, 07:48 PM

I'd like to tie an IRS guy to the back of my truck and drive a few miles!.....OK, sorry, that wasn't very PC or nice.

**passthebuck** · 03-31-2011, 08:41 PM

The new Camaro has an irs as well...

03-31-2011, 11:58 AM	#1
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Maybe a crazy idea... ...but has anybody that's built a custom truck ever put IRS out back? I don't know what cars it could be sourced from, but in my mind it would be great for a one-off custom. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

03-31-2011, 12:05 PM	#2
todd99 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: prescott, az Posts: 225	Re: Maybe a crazy idea... Irs? __________________ 1971 C20 Longhorn Custom Camper

03-31-2011, 12:08 PM	#3
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Maybe a crazy idea... Independent Rear Suspension. Member Frizzle Fry was putting together a 55, I believe, that was on a C4 suspension. Not sure of any other year vehicles that would work, but I'm sure there are several. EDIT: It's a '61...here's a link to the thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=179289 __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 03-31-2011 at 12:14 PM.

03-31-2011, 12:11 PM	#5
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Maybe a crazy idea... Expedition would probably be close and some of those U think had a 8.8 witch is pretty strong and a lot cheapper than a C4 or C5. Jim

03-31-2011, 12:11 PM	#6
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,723	Re: Maybe a crazy idea... Independent rear suspension. I seem to recall that Jaguar had a setup on their older cars. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative. Last edited by VetteVet; 03-31-2011 at 12:12 PM.

03-31-2011, 12:49 PM	#7
406 Q-ship Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo Florida Posts: 632	Re: Maybe a crazy idea... One from a C4 Corvette would be one of the easiest to adapt to the frame. The Expedition IRS would be worth a look, but I'm a keep GM all GM kind of guy. __________________ Lifes journey is not to arrive at the gate well preserved, it is to slide in sideways all used up and wore out yelling.....God what'a ride! Where patience fails, force prevails Stapp's Ironical Paradox "The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle."

03-31-2011, 12:55 PM	#8
6772owner Gearhead Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,193	Re: Maybe a crazy idea... I believe that Porter Built has a complete rear frame section made specifically for the Corvette C4/C5 IRS to be installed. I have seen several in the build threads, I wish I could afford to do it... __________________ 2002 Saturn SL2, My D/D 2019 Ford Fusion SE, Ecoboost - Wife's D/D 1993 Camaro Z28, A4, CAI, Cat-Back Exhaust Project C10 (my 72' C10 w/96' LT1, 700R4, bagged F&R, 18's (for now), Short/Fleet) -- SOLD! Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313644

03-31-2011, 01:29 PM	#9
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Re: Maybe a crazy idea... Chassis by Aaron built a 67 with an IRS which they named "The Show" It was a complete chassis build, and completely over the top. Alot of the buildup was covered in Truckin Magazine, and it was featured not once but twice on the cover. First in bare steel, and then a few months later painted and fully finished. Heres a link to one of the articles> LINK

03-31-2011, 04:35 PM	#11
dubds10 Stalker Nate Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Langley, BC, Canada Posts: 1,556	Re: Maybe a crazy idea... IRS....YES!! All the time. See it lots in the custom truck scene. Jag or Vette systems usually. __________________ 1957 GMC SWB stepper modified summer time driver 1963 Chevy Fire Dept. Command Center Van 2 ton - future food vending truck project 1965 Chevy P10 Ice Cream Truck project Instagram - TheDonutDiner FaceBook - @UscreamIscream Last edited by dubds10; 03-31-2011 at 04:35 PM.

03-31-2011, 07:48 PM	#12
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Maybe a crazy idea... I'd like to tie an IRS guy to the back of my truck and drive a few miles!.....OK, sorry, that wasn't very PC or nice. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

03-31-2011, 08:41 PM	#13
passthebuck Sisyphus was my mentor! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carleton Place, Ontario CANADA Posts: 984	Re: Maybe a crazy idea... The new Camaro has an irs as well... __________________ passthebuck #5642 -TWO 1967 GMC 910's. One with L6/3-on-the tree and the other with 355 w/435hp & a 700r4. -a 2013 Honda Civic as my "sensible" car



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