1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**oldman3** · 06-29-2014, 11:22 PM

Josh, nice job...Jim

mcbassin · 06-30-2014, 08:39 AM

Killer progress on the chassis!

99 to Life · 06-30-2014, 11:08 AM

congrats, looking good.

FarmerSid · 06-30-2014, 07:08 PM

Right on my southern trucker! Looks awesome! Afraid to show off your rear end? I know you were trying to come up with a way to mount the dog bone brackets to the frame without them looking odd. What did you come up with?

Cheers dude!

I know what your gonna say, I will before you do. Been busy putting hay in the barn, parents moving into a new house, kids done school for the summer..........etc. I've been tinker'in but these door gaps and outer cowls are giving me a fit.

STOCKISH · 07-02-2014, 10:20 PM

Sid, I actually just used the factory dog bone bracket(slightly modded) and welded it to the side of the chassis. I was tired of messing with it. LOL. Look forward to getting backon it soon.

STOCKISH · 07-07-2014, 05:34 PM

So, I finally found a little bit of time to mess with the truck. I trailered it to work today and threw it on the alignment machine during lunch. Set it up as an 88 Corvette and went to work. Everything aligned perfectly, the thrust angle is perfect, and she should be ready to go! Now I can finish the frame and get to work on the body.

**Advanced Design** · 07-07-2014, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by STOCKISH

So, I finally found a little bit of time to mess with the truck. I trailered it to work today and threw it on the alignment machine during lunch. Set it up as an 88 Corvette and went to work. Everything aligned perfectly, the thrust angle is perfect, and she should be ready to go! Now I can finish the frame and get to work on the body.

Great, that has to be a good feeling.

STOCKISH · 07-07-2014, 10:57 PM

Very much so, glad to know all that hard work wasnt wasted.

**oldman3** · 07-07-2014, 11:40 PM

Great to hear about the alignment...Jim

DransportGarage · 07-08-2014, 12:47 PM

Way to go! Good job!

mr incredible · 07-11-2014, 07:30 PM

nice job looks great!!

STOCKISH · 07-27-2014, 06:10 PM

Ok fellas, debating going a different route with my truck. I am looking for a very nice stock shortbed frame. Is there anyone here that would be interested in my tube chassis? It's not No Limit or anything but is a HUGE head start if someone wanted to do the C4 stuff. Anyone have an idea on value? If I generate enough interest I'll start a sale thread. Will consider selling all the Vette stuff too if I have people for everything.

sqrlnts · 07-28-2014, 06:24 PM

Wow, didn't see that coming. If I was anywhere near Wake Forest I would be beating down your door right now. Can I ask why you changed your mind? Probably have a better chance of selling if you get the chassis to a roller.
Best of luck.

Never enough · 07-28-2014, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by STOCKISH

Ok fellas, debating going a different route with my truck. I am looking for a very nice stock shortbed frame. Is there anyone here that would be interested in my tube chassis? It's not No Limit or anything but is a HUGE head start if someone wanted to do the C4 stuff. Anyone have an idea on value? If I generate enough interest I'll start a sale thread. Will consider selling all the Vette stuff too if I have people for everything.

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Originally Posted by sqrlnts

Wow, didn't see that coming. If I was anywhere near Wake Forest I would be beating down your door right now. Can I ask why you changed your mind? Probably have a better chance of selling if you get the chassis to a roller.
Best of luck.

Yep, we tend to change our minds when a project takes too long to materialize. It can also be expensive to change directions in the middle of the build too....

I have a '67 GTO that I would like to go away and know I will lose money when it does.
Good luck with the sale.

ChuckDriver · 07-29-2014, 09:57 PM

I see Porter Built has the AD truck suspension almost done, you headed in that direction?

STOCKISH · 07-29-2014, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

I see Porter Built has the AD truck suspension almost done, you headed in that direction?

Was debating something different like that but had a couple good friends and my wife encourage me to keep the course and get it knocked out. Made some killer progress on it tonight. The chassis is all but finished, will mock it up one more time than blow it apart for paint.

**oldman3** · 07-29-2014, 11:26 PM

Glad your wife and friends talked you out of it, I think it's a good decision to continue with your build as started, just my .03 cents worth....Jim

lv2tri2 · 08-02-2014, 11:42 PM

Really nice work, good decision to continue with this build, IMO. I like the wheels too.

STOCKISH · 08-03-2014, 05:14 PM

Ok guys, I know Ive been slacking but heres some progress pics. Got the engine mounts built and installed. 3" adjustable to help down the road with any fitment issues. Suspension is done and it rides on its own weight 100% finally. Now to figure something out for the running board brackets. I really like the mandrel bent rectangular tubing ones Ive seen but havent found anyone here who can mandrel bend rectangular tubing. Ill keep looking though. Here are some pics!

STOCKISH · 08-03-2014, 05:16 PM

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Never enough · 08-03-2014, 06:23 PM

Glad to see you stuck with the original plan. Those wheels are way cool...

It's gonna be a one-of when you're done...

**Advanced Design** · 08-03-2014, 09:01 PM

Good looking engine mounts. Nice progress!

Ozzy2013 · 08-03-2014, 10:49 PM

Looking great if you don't mind me asking what do you do for a living?You have some awesome fabrication skills!

**oldman3** · 08-03-2014, 11:34 PM

Josh, looking super ...Jim

STOCKISH · 08-04-2014, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ozzy2013

Looking great if you don't mind me asking what do you do for a living?You have some awesome fabrication skills!

Thanks for all the compliments fellas. Ozzy, Im an auto tech by trade but love the fab stuff a lot. Wish I did that for a living instead!

06-29-2014, 11:22 PM	#276
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Josh, nice job...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 />

06-30-2014, 08:39 AM	#277
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Killer progress on the chassis! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-30-2014, 11:08 AM	#278
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build congrats, looking good. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

06-30-2014, 07:08 PM	#279
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Right on my southern trucker! Looks awesome! Afraid to show off your rear end? I know you were trying to come up with a way to mount the dog bone brackets to the frame without them looking odd. What did you come up with? Cheers dude! I know what your gonna say, I will before you do. Been busy putting hay in the barn, parents moving into a new house, kids done school for the summer..........etc. I've been tinker'in but these door gaps and outer cowls are giving me a fit. __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

07-02-2014, 10:20 PM	#280
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Sid, I actually just used the factory dog bone bracket(slightly modded) and welded it to the side of the chassis. I was tired of messing with it. LOL. Look forward to getting backon it 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.

07-07-2014, 05:34 PM	#281
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build So, I finally found a little bit of time to mess with the truck. I trailered it to work today and threw it on the alignment machine during lunch. Set it up as an 88 Corvette and went to work. Everything aligned perfectly, the thrust angle is perfect, and she should be ready to go! Now I can finish the frame and get to work on the body. __________________ --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.

07-07-2014, 10:57 PM	#283
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Very much so, glad to know all that hard work wasnt wasted. __________________ --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.

07-07-2014, 11:40 PM	#284
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Great to hear about the alignment...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 />

07-08-2014, 12:47 PM	#285
DransportGarage Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lebanon, Ohio Posts: 1,359	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Way to go! Good job! __________________ Bob "It won't take long and it won't cost much." '55 3100 (383/700R4)--'55 Belair Sedan (350/4-speed)--'64 'Vette Conv. (327/4-speed)--'68 GTO Conv. (462/4-speed)--'69 Cutlass Conv. (350/TH350)--'06 'Vette Conv. (LS2/6-speed) Bob's Retirement Build - My 55 TF Bob's 700R4 Build (how-to)

07-11-2014, 07:30 PM	#286
mr incredible Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mchenry ill Posts: 55	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build nice job looks great!! __________________ USN RETIRED there are two things you don't need in the navy. that's a wife and a pick up truck. cause when your out to sea someone else is using them

07-27-2014, 06:10 PM	#287
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Ok fellas, debating going a different route with my truck. I am looking for a very nice stock shortbed frame. Is there anyone here that would be interested in my tube chassis? It's not No Limit or anything but is a HUGE head start if someone wanted to do the C4 stuff. Anyone have an idea on value? If I generate enough interest I'll start a sale thread. Will consider selling all the Vette stuff too if I have people for everything. __________________ --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.

07-28-2014, 06:24 PM	#288
sqrlnts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 750	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Wow, didn't see that coming. If I was anywhere near Wake Forest I would be beating down your door right now. Can I ask why you changed your mind? Probably have a better chance of selling if you get the chassis to a roller. Best of luck.

07-29-2014, 09:57 PM	#290
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,622	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build I see Porter Built has the AD truck suspension almost done, you headed in that direction? __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

07-29-2014, 11:26 PM	#292
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Glad your wife and friends talked you out of it, I think it's a good decision to continue with your build as started, just my .03 cents worth....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 />

08-02-2014, 11:42 PM	#293
lv2tri2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Fallbrook California Posts: 245	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Really nice work, good decision to continue with this build, IMO. I like the wheels too.



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08-03-2014, 05:14 PM	#294
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Ok guys, I know Ive been slacking but heres some progress pics. Got the engine mounts built and installed. 3" adjustable to help down the road with any fitment issues. Suspension is done and it rides on its own weight 100% finally. Now to figure something out for the running board brackets. I really like the mandrel bent rectangular tubing ones Ive seen but havent found anyone here who can mandrel bend rectangular tubing. Ill keep looking though. Here are some 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.

08-03-2014, 05:16 PM	#295
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build More 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.

08-03-2014, 06:23 PM	#296
Never enough Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stillwater, MN Posts: 94	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Glad to see you stuck with the original plan. Those wheels are way cool... It's gonna be a one-of when you're done...

08-03-2014, 09:01 PM	#297
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,017	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Good looking engine mounts. Nice progress! __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

08-03-2014, 10:49 PM	#298
Ozzy2013 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Elkton Posts: 693	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Looking great if you don't mind me asking what do you do for a living?You have some awesome fabrication skills!

08-03-2014, 11:34 PM	#299
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,553	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Josh, looking super ...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 />

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