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Well Hopefully this is the last time I change my mind, Spent a weekend grafting a sub frame on to the chassis, with help of a few members , One in Calif. and the other in Canada, its a small world Via the net. Bought 4 link from TCI have a fo.. 9 inch with 4 11 , detroit locker . Well while i was looking for an extra chassis, found one within 13 miles from me, it was clean, in the same stall he had his 55 with Corvette suspension, Oh I liked what I saw. So I ordered Vette suspension,Front and rear, which I received yesterday , out of a 94. 13 inch brakes.. So the pictures are of the Truck with vette suspension. My current chassis and the new parts. So now to get rid of the extras.....More work for me, but Oh well thats what I want.......Plus I have the wifes blessing.

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more pictures

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Some pictures of the 55 underside the front suspension, they used the corvette engine cradle.

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all the work done to chassis.....Just to start all over

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looks good ...good luck

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what the heck coronas56 all that free advice down the drain... ;)

I'm looking forward to seeing the upgrades!

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Make sure to post lots of pics of your 4 link install...I just bought the same kit

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Well Spring is here, Been a while since I've posted. so here goes. Found 2 more chassis. Short and long. Used the long and have a short for a spare, might change my mind again. (doubt it) anyways, Installed My Front Crossmember, tacked for now, Kicking up the rear rails a few to install My vette rear end . Moved My Axel centerline forward 1 1/2 inches. Here are a few Pic.......

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More photos

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Few More

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Last one, More to come.............

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Nice job man! When is the rear going in? make sure to post alot of pictures on the install.

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Thanks Cal, The Rear will go in as soon as I beef up the rear rails, and cut the old part of the chassis off, lots of work, but today again we got dumped on , 5 more inches of wet heavy snow...............

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Cool man! At least you only got the front done before you changed your mind. I'm watching a build in the 67-72 projects, and a guy named abadsvt just finished his chassis and decided to go to a tubular Corvette chassis. Looking good. Keep us posted.

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GOOD DECISION, on the Vette parts!!
Where did you buy your suspension parts from. how did they ship them. I am in the planning stages of a tube chassis and C-5 suspension for my 62 vette and I am still looking for a good supplier of donner parts'Thanks

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Solidaxel, Bought my suspension parts from Redline corvette parts out of Claremont, Cali. He shipped them on a pallet, Freight. Total for components 1200.00 ,shipping ,325.00.To Minnesota

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Ok , Back, The snow put me to a stop. , Putzin around today. Nice and 45 degrees. Put fish plates on. and cross bracing. I know you guys like pictures , so here ya go......

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wow!!!....some verry nice work on the frame so far, keep up the good work, and keep up with the pics :)

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Thanks for the tip on the suspension parts, I have there number.
..............What is all that white stuff on the hood of the Chevelle!!

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Welded everything solid today. Set rear end under to figure out bracketry......

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First pic was April 1st... 6 inches of snow,I have to deal with the white stuff, the second pic was today.......Hope it's done snowing.........

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wow us californians had to suffer sub 50 degree temps on april 1st it was in the mid 40s around 6 am (65 degrees by noon). i noticed you are working with snow still on the ground and in a t-shirt. i think i would have a couple of shirts, a hat and jacket on. and the door shut....
nice project..
GT

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My Low53, sometimes in Feb when it hits 30 degrees around here, you start seeing people in shorts. But then again 30 degrees is warm , compared to 20 below..........

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Boxed in chassis and plugged holes today........Next up is making x member........

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Nice job! You're going to love the way your truck handles and rides down the road.

Your fab skills are excellent. Keep posting, I love that stuff!