47-55.1 Frame boxing plates

[outlawrat]

Is there a vendor that makes a kit with the steel already cut out for boxing an AD frame?

[whitedog76]

Are you boxing the entire frame, or just for IFS, 4 link, etc...

[outlawrat]

I would like to get as much of the frame as I can

[whitedog76]

Progressive automotive and Superior Glass Works come to mind.

Superior Glass also has complete frame rails.

[outlawrat]

Thank you sir

[whitedog76]

On another note, Speedway has a bolt together chassis kit. In my opinion, it’s a little pricey. After you figure in the IFS, setting up a rearend, etc... at that point, you’re in the ballpark of a TCI or Schwartz chassis.

Now, having some smooth frame rails would be awesome. So the Superior, or Speedway kit is appealing.

I just finished boxing the front on my 54 for an IFS. The amount of cutting, trimming, drilling out rivets, etc.. is kind of crazy. Like I said before, starting with some already smooth rails would definately help in the labor department.

[idbeast]

No Limit has several items that it appears you are looking for. I've gotten several things from them and I am happy with everything.
Boxing plates:
http://nolimit.net/products#!/1947-5...=0&sort=normal
Suspension stuff:
http://nolimit.net/products#!/1947-5...=0&sort=normal

[_Ogre]

you kids and your kits...
buy half a sheet of 10 gauge steel and cut your own for about 20% of the kit cost
and you'll have enough material left over to make your front end accessory drive brackets, motor mounts, etc...

[outlawrat]

Thanks for all the info guys.

[J48chevy]

Ogre, right there with you. I made all my own as well. Don’t want to pay the money for “kits”. 😉

[DransportGarage]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

you kids and your kits...
buy half a sheet of 10 gauge steel and cut your own for about 20% of the kit cost
and you'll have enough material left over to make your front end accessory drive brackets, motor mounts, etc...

Amen. I really got lucky. My scrap yard had 6" x 10' strips. Bought it at scrap rate, tacked 'em in, cut a little here and there and welded 'em in.

[idbeast]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

you kids and your kits...
buy half a sheet of 10 gauge steel and cut your own for about 20% of the kit cost
and you'll have enough material left over to make your front end accessory drive brackets, motor mounts, etc...

LOL very true Ogre, he asked about kits and I was just throwing that out there. After my almost 4 years of working on my '56 I do understand about looking for some shortcuts! With that being said I know I haven't posted much recently but all I can say is that I hate block sanding.... with a passion!!! And I am at the jamming point for final paint!


Jim W

[whitedog76]

Reflecting back on the matter, Having a sheet metal shop or fab shop sheer off some 6" wide strips would be the way to go. Considering most boxing plate "kits" require trimming and welding to begin with.

[DransportGarage]

Originally Posted by whitedog76

Reflecting back on the matter, Having a sheet metal shop or fab shop sheer off some 6" wide strips would be the way to go. Considering most boxing plate "kits" require trimming and welding to begin with.

I have a TF truck, so 6" worked for me. Your mileage may vary with an AD truck. Just here, tryin' to help!

[_Ogre]

Originally Posted by idbeast

all I can say is that I hate block sanding.... with a passion!!!

got popeye syndrome in 1 arm yet?

i'd get to that point where i say f*** it, it's good enough
my painter would find flaws i couldn't see/feel
glad he kept me on task