chevynut
05-28-2013, 05:25 PM
I know there are 2 series of trucks for '55, a "first series" and a "second series". The second series frames are the same from late 1955 to 1957. The first series are from 1947 to early 55.
I have been getting a lot of requests to do C4 conversions on Tri5 trucks but have been turning them down. I'm kinda thinking that I want to design a conversion, but I thought there were already several companies doing these. I don't plan to do full new frames, because as usual I'm trying to hit the low end of the market where guys want their stock frame with C4 components on them.
Do you guys know who all is doing these frames? I know Flat Out Enginnering also sells kits to add to a stock frame, but some guys can't handle that kind of work.
Also, would the suspension have to be narrowed like Flat Out does? I looked at the body specs and they seem to be wide enough for a C4 setup. I had a guy call me today that has a 55 Cameo with a Chrysler torsion bar suspension and he says he wants to re-do it because it's so ugly. He said the engine has to be offset to the passenger side because of the steering box. So I'm getting interested in looking at this as another offering.
Thanks for any info or suggestions/comments.
CLASSIC EDGE Designs, LLC
Fort Collins, CO
I have been getting a lot of requests to do C4 conversions on Tri5 trucks but have been turning them down. I'm kinda thinking that I want to design a conversion, but I thought there were already several companies doing these. I don't plan to do full new frames, because as usual I'm trying to hit the low end of the market where guys want their stock frame with C4 components on them.
Do you guys know who all is doing these frames? I know Flat Out Enginnering also sells kits to add to a stock frame, but some guys can't handle that kind of work.
Also, would the suspension have to be narrowed like Flat Out does? I looked at the body specs and they seem to be wide enough for a C4 setup. I had a guy call me today that has a 55 Cameo with a Chrysler torsion bar suspension and he says he wants to re-do it because it's so ugly. He said the engine has to be offset to the passenger side because of the steering box. So I'm getting interested in looking at this as another offering.
Thanks for any info or suggestions/comments.
CLASSIC EDGE Designs, LLC
Fort Collins, CO