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i've been shopping around for a frame to use on my 56 big window build.
well that aint gonna happen . 7500 to 8k. i can do a lot of cutting and welding for that. so i will be searching for threads on the c4 conversion .hope to start it in early summer .

whats a C4 conversion-corvette??????

yeah. i'm planning on using c4 vette suspension on the truck along with an ls drive train . 8k for a frame really kills a budget . no saying a custom built frame is not expensive but i have what i need to do it . was just going for speed so the build would take less time.

do you already have a C4 set up????????
I think I have a couple in storage-from GM factory test cars that they had to dismantle because didn't fit all the safty laws--------probably less than 1500 miles -------and its a Dana 44 -not a 36------from 1996 special edition-----

With all the aftermarket stuff out there, could you put together a suspension close or equal to a C-4. I'm not sure I know enough about this to even ask questions .

Originally Posted by jerry clayton

do you already have a C4 set up????????
I think I have a couple in storage-from GM factory test cars that they had to dismantle because didn't fit all the safty laws--------probably less than 1500 miles -------and its a Dana 44 -not a 36------from 1996 special edition-----

Man, you got stuff!

Sheet. For $8k I'll fly down and make it for ya.

i have a donor car lined up jerry . thanks, if it falls through i'll give you a shout . this truck build wont start until late summer .
there will be no more aftermarket suspensions in my shop. i will use a straight axle first.

Yep I know what you mean by no more aftermarket suspensions--------It was because of customers having fabbed up stuff that lead me to buy a Hunter alignment rack-I could fixture and work with alignment as I went--------and it was one of the older STRING versions!!!!!!!!!!

Bump steer, brake anti dive, drive shaft angles, etc

Shine, these guys make some nice suspension kits using the Corvette stuff. Flat Out Engineering Products

Check the Alston site for full frame kits.
https://www.cachassisworks.com/c-150...treet-rod.aspx
$2400 bucks, you weld it. Already cut to fit your specs and desired suspension design. Over a complete fabbed frame this will save a TON of time. Money isn't that bad when you start pricing tubing.
Mark