In 1954 Chevrolet deepened the pickup box and flattened the bed rails to add cargo capacity. To fit this to the AD chassis, the rear axle kick up was lowered and the wooden blocks previously used to mount the bed were eliminated. Otherwise, this chassis is identical to the ’47-’53 and all previous years cabs and sheetmetal, including beds, can be used. Our new construction chassis is a safe, strong, and good looking alternative to a well-worn original.

Our recommended front suspension is a Heidts or TCI Mustang II IFS. A traditional axle front end, Kugel Komponents IFS or Heidts Superide IFS is also available. In the rear, we recommend parallel leaf springs which we feel provide superior ride quality for these heavy trucks, especially if you intend to put a few rod-run supplies in the back. We use a custom made spring pack which lowers the rear of the car and provides a nice hot-rod rake when combined with the IFS. To further lower the rear another 2”, we can mount these springs inboard of the frame, rather than under. A triangulated or parallel 4-bar is also an option. Be sure to let us know if you want to place your rear axle in the stock location or move it back 2” to better center the wheels in the fenders.

We also manufacture front cab mounts, rear cab shackles, and a complete set of running board brackets that will complete the new look under your truck.

Our technical staff will discuss your ideas and goals with you to determine the best combination of components for your project. We offer a well-equipped Complete Rolling Chassis to use as a starting point, optioned a follows:

• Perimeter Frame

  • Steel frame rails, fully boxed

  • motor mounts and removable transmission drop-out installed (to your spec)

  • tubular X-member center section

• Mustang II Independent front suspension, including:

  • Tubular A-arms

  • Hubs, 2” dropped spindles, and 11” disc brakes

  • Coil springs and shocks

  • rack and pinion steering

• Complete rear suspension, including

  • New Currie Ford 9" housing (no 3^rd member)

  • New Dutchman axles

  • Wilwood 12” disc brakes with integral emergency brake

  • Leaf springs and shocks

• Power Brake Package, including:

  • Dual power booster/master cylinder, mounting bracket, and brake pedal

PRICE: $9,350

Additional Chassis Options

• Power rack and pinion steering - $150

• New Currie Ford 9” 3^rd member - $825 - $1100

• Steel brake lines installed with residual valves, brake light switch, and Earls braided lines to calipers - $525

• Triangulated rear 4-bar with QA1 or Alden coil-over shocks - $200

• TCI dropped axle front-end with Vega steering box – $1000

• Kugel Komponents Phase I IFS with rack and pinion steering - $1000

• Kugel Komponents Independent Rear Suspension – starting at $3750

• Chassis powder coat (includes rear axle and misc brackets) - $900

• Inboard leaf spring mounting - $250