1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build - Page 14 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

aknovaman · 08-30-2014, 08:27 AM

Are you suggesting removing some of the the spring length or planing it down for thickness ?

Nut Case · 08-30-2014, 12:43 PM

Get all the weight engine, front clip, cab doors and box on. measure the height, then remove approx. 1/8 from each side with a table saw, then see how much it lowers. When you get loose approx. 25-30% of the highest travel point start to test the shockwave with air pressure to see what happens. Due to the shockwave not being able full support the full weight of the truck, use the fiberglass leaf like a booster for the shock wave. By sneaking up on the narrowing of the leaf you find the optimum use with both. buy having 70% of the leaf in tack you could run if one of the bladders fails. This is my plan, it is only a theory, I'm still about 6-8 months before I can test this on my truck. Just and idea that I thought that I would share.

ccreddell · 09-01-2014, 12:44 AM

Since when can't a Shockwave hold up the vehicle?

Nut Case · 09-01-2014, 02:28 AM

I'm told by the manufacture that in a 57 GMC with a 454 that the weight would exceed the limits of the shockwave. So I'm investigating viable alternatives. Any suggestions?

STOCKISH · 09-01-2014, 11:55 AM

ccreddell, I see what youre talking about, (when you first mentioned this I thought you were talking about a Watts link for some reason) It seems cool but a crazy amount of extra work when you can just run Shockwaves instead. Definitely adds to the WOW factor though. Ill be watching to see how your project progresses. Good luck and post lots of pics.

ccreddell · 09-02-2014, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STOCKISH

ccreddell, I see what youre talking about, (when you first mentioned this I thought you were talking about a Watts link for some reason) It seems cool but a crazy amount of extra work when you can just run Shockwaves instead. Definitely adds to the WOW factor though. Ill be watching to see how your project progresses. Good luck and post lots of pics.

I need a little more movement than a Shockwave would give me, and Ive never been comfortable using shock mounts to hold a car up (or a truck), plus it will ride better.

ccreddell · 09-02-2014, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nut Case

I'm told by the manufacture that in a 57 GMC with a 454 that the weight would exceed the limits of the shockwave. So I'm investigating viable alternatives. Any suggestions?

Stock suspension?

STOCKISH · 09-06-2014, 12:44 PM

Going to be parting this out soon if it doesn't sell whole. Everything available for sale.

FarmerSid · 09-10-2014, 10:32 AM

Not happy to hear this Josh! Not happy one bit! LOL! So what are you gonna work on now?

tiddlar · 09-28-2016, 01:00 AM

Pretty girl you have. I like the stance too, I wanted my front wheels tucked more away from the fenders gives it a very aggressive look imo. You chose to have yours closer to the fenders, looks exceptional with wheel/tire combo. I'll stalk this thread.

STOCKISH · 09-28-2016, 10:05 AM

This truck has been sold a while ago, I am starting another one right now, Project Redemption. Its here in the build section as well.

**Gregski** · 08-18-2019, 11:22 AM

Wow, Skill Level: Expert

08-30-2014, 08:27 AM	#326
aknovaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Tecumseh Posts: 355	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Are you suggesting removing some of the the spring length or planing it down for thickness ? __________________ Current project 1959 Willys = GEZR TRUK Geezer is a Latin compound word made up of two roots. Gee meaning Urine Stain and Zer meaning your pants are open! FMCDH GBU and GBA http://www.youtube.com/user/aknovaman/videos

08-30-2014, 12:43 PM	#327
Nut Case Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Clear and Still Idaho Posts: 509	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Get all the weight engine, front clip, cab doors and box on. measure the height, then remove approx. 1/8 from each side with a table saw, then see how much it lowers. When you get loose approx. 25-30% of the highest travel point start to test the shockwave with air pressure to see what happens. Due to the shockwave not being able full support the full weight of the truck, use the fiberglass leaf like a booster for the shock wave. By sneaking up on the narrowing of the leaf you find the optimum use with both. buy having 70% of the leaf in tack you could run if one of the bladders fails. This is my plan, it is only a theory, I'm still about 6-8 months before I can test this on my truck. Just and idea that I thought that I would share. __________________ Been there, wrecked that

09-01-2014, 12:44 AM	#328
ccreddell Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Medford, OR. Posts: 207	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Since when can't a Shockwave hold up the vehicle?

09-01-2014, 02:28 AM	#329
Nut Case Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Clear and Still Idaho Posts: 509	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build I'm told by the manufacture that in a 57 GMC with a 454 that the weight would exceed the limits of the shockwave. So I'm investigating viable alternatives. Any suggestions? __________________ Been there, wrecked that

09-01-2014, 11:55 AM	#330
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build ccreddell, I see what youre talking about, (when you first mentioned this I thought you were talking about a Watts link for some reason) It seems cool but a crazy amount of extra work when you can just run Shockwaves instead. Definitely adds to the WOW factor though. Ill be watching to see how your project progresses. Good luck and post lots of pics. __________________ --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.

09-06-2014, 12:44 PM	#333
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Going to be parting this out soon if it doesn't sell whole. Everything available for sale. __________________ --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.

09-10-2014, 10:32 AM	#334
FarmerSid Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Eastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,041	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Not happy to hear this Josh! Not happy one bit! LOL! So what are you gonna work on now? __________________ 1952 Canadian Chevy 1300 C4 IFS & D44 IRS 5.3 HO L33 My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632938

09-28-2016, 01:00 AM	#335
tiddlar Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 517	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Pretty girl you have. I like the stance too, I wanted my front wheels tucked more away from the fenders gives it a very aggressive look imo. You chose to have yours closer to the fenders, looks exceptional with wheel/tire combo. I'll stalk this thread. __________________ Purgatorio

09-28-2016, 10:05 AM	#336
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build This truck has been sold a while ago, I am starting another one right now, Project Redemption. Its here in the build section as well. __________________ --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.

08-18-2019, 11:22 AM	#337
Gregski Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 10,803	Re: 1954 3100 C4 Tube Chassis Build Wow, Skill Level: Expert

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