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Coronas56 · 09-29-2007, 03:37 PM

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.

Coronas56 · 09-29-2007, 03:43 PM

more pictures

Coronas56 · 09-29-2007, 03:50 PM

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

Coronas56 · 09-29-2007, 04:37 PM

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

Igotachevyor2 · 09-30-2007, 07:52 AM

looks good ...good luck

56chevy1300 · 09-30-2007, 01:28 PM

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

I'm looking forward to seeing the upgrades!

56chevy1300 · 09-30-2007, 01:29 PM

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

Coronas56 · 03-22-2008, 05:03 AM

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.......

Coronas56 · 03-22-2008, 05:06 AM

More photos

Coronas56 · 03-22-2008, 05:10 AM

Few More

Coronas56 · 03-22-2008, 05:13 AM

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

CAL 58 GMC · 03-22-2008, 08:38 PM

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

Coronas56 · 03-22-2008, 10:18 PM

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...............

Daniel U · 03-23-2008, 07:16 PM

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.

solidaxel · 03-25-2008, 07:51 PM

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

Coronas56 · 03-26-2008, 01:40 AM

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

Coronas56 · 03-31-2008, 04:53 AM

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......

tiggerstoy · 03-31-2008, 05:57 PM

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

solidaxel · 03-31-2008, 06:21 PM

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

Coronas56 · 04-01-2008, 02:21 AM

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

Coronas56 · 04-05-2008, 07:07 AM

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.........

mylow53 · 04-05-2008, 07:20 PM

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

Coronas56 · 04-06-2008, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mylow53

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

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..........

Coronas56 · 04-07-2008, 07:22 AM

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

chevyrestoguy · 04-08-2008, 05:34 AM

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!

09-29-2007, 03:37 PM	#1
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Change of plans 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. Attached Images

09-29-2007, 03:43 PM	#2
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans more pictures Attached Images

09-29-2007, 03:50 PM	#3
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans Some pictures of the 55 underside the front suspension, they used the corvette engine cradle. Attached Images

09-29-2007, 04:37 PM	#4
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans all the work done to chassis.....Just to start all over Attached Images

09-30-2007, 07:52 AM	#5
Igotachevyor2 Apache Club Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Goodlettsville,Tn. Posts: 1,294	Re: Change of plans looks good ...good luck __________________ 58 CHEVY APACHE I 74 CHEVY C-10 I 78 K-10 donor truck I 89 SONOMA My Trucks Apache Sitting Idle MySpace Project Dad's Truck (74 C-10 to K-10 conversion) .

09-30-2007, 01:28 PM	#6
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: Change of plans what the heck coronas56 all that free advice down the drain... I'm looking forward to seeing the upgrades!

09-30-2007, 01:29 PM	#7
56chevy1300 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 522	Re: Change of plans Make sure to post lots of pics of your 4 link install...I just bought the same kit

03-22-2008, 05:03 AM	#8
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans 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....... Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

03-22-2008, 05:06 AM	#9
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans More photos Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

03-22-2008, 05:10 AM	#10
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans Few More Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

03-22-2008, 05:13 AM	#11
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans Last one, More to come............. Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

03-22-2008, 08:38 PM	#12
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Change of plans Nice job man! When is the rear going in? make sure to post alot of pictures on the install. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

03-22-2008, 10:18 PM	#13
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans 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............... __________________ Semper Fi!

03-23-2008, 07:16 PM	#14
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: Change of plans 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. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

03-25-2008, 07:51 PM	#15
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Change of plans 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 __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42



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03-26-2008, 01:40 AM	#16
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans 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 __________________ Semper Fi!

03-31-2008, 04:53 AM	#17
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans 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...... Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

03-31-2008, 05:57 PM	#18
tiggerstoy tiggerstoy Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: camrose Alberta Canada Posts: 416	Re: Change of plans wow!!!....some verry nice work on the frame so far, keep up the good work, and keep up with the pics

03-31-2008, 06:21 PM	#19
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Change of plans Thanks for the tip on the suspension parts, I have there number. ..............What is all that white stuff on the hood of the Chevelle!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

04-01-2008, 02:21 AM	#20
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans Welded everything solid today. Set rear end under to figure out bracketry...... Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

04-05-2008, 07:07 AM	#21
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans 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......... Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi!

04-05-2008, 07:20 PM	#22
mylow53 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: thousand oaks, California Posts: 732	Re: Change of plans 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 __________________ Greg 1953 chevy 1/2 ton 5 window, chevy 350 330 horse 700r tranz, lowering spindels mustang 2 frount. ford 9", airbags on 4 corners . purchased in 1983 for $325 while in high school http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=215079&page=5

04-07-2008, 07:22 AM	#24
Coronas56 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 282	Re: Change of plans Boxed in chassis and plugged holes today........Next up is making x member........ Attached Images __________________ Semper Fi! Last edited by Coronas56; 04-07-2008 at 07:24 AM.

04-08-2008, 05:34 AM	#25
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Change of plans 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!

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