47-55.1 Frame boxing plates - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

outlawrat · 11-26-2018, 01:35 PM

Is there a vendor that makes a kit with the steel already cut out for boxing an AD frame?

whitedog76 · 11-26-2018, 01:41 PM

Are you boxing the entire frame, or just for IFS, 4 link, etc...

outlawrat · 11-26-2018, 01:44 PM

I would like to get as much of the frame as I can

whitedog76 · 11-26-2018, 02:02 PM

Progressive automotive and Superior Glass Works come to mind.

Superior Glass also has complete frame rails.

outlawrat · 11-26-2018, 02:46 PM

Thank you sir

whitedog76 · 11-26-2018, 03:04 PM

On another note, Speedway has a bolt together chassis kit. In my opinion, it’s a little pricey. After you figure in the IFS, setting up a rearend, etc... at that point, you’re in the ballpark of a TCI or Schwartz chassis.

Now, having some smooth frame rails would be awesome. So the Superior, or Speedway kit is appealing.

I just finished boxing the front on my 54 for an IFS. The amount of cutting, trimming, drilling out rivets, etc.. is kind of crazy. Like I said before, starting with some already smooth rails would definately help in the labor department.

**idbeast** · 11-26-2018, 06:37 PM

No Limit has several items that it appears you are looking for. I've gotten several things from them and I am happy with everything.
Boxing plates:
http://nolimit.net/products#!/1947-5...=0&sort=normal
Suspension stuff:
http://nolimit.net/products#!/1947-5...=0&sort=normal

_Ogre · 11-26-2018, 07:13 PM

you kids and your kits...

buy half a sheet of 10 gauge steel and cut your own for about 20% of the kit cost
and you'll have enough material left over to make your front end accessory drive brackets, motor mounts, etc...

outlawrat · 11-26-2018, 10:35 PM

Thanks for all the info guys.

J48chevy · 11-27-2018, 12:13 AM

Ogre, right there with you. I made all my own as well. Don’t want to pay the money for “kits”. 😉

DransportGarage · 11-27-2018, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

you kids and your kits...

buy half a sheet of 10 gauge steel and cut your own for about 20% of the kit cost
and you'll have enough material left over to make your front end accessory drive brackets, motor mounts, etc...

Amen. I really got lucky. My scrap yard had 6" x 10' strips. Bought it at scrap rate, tacked 'em in, cut a little here and there and welded 'em in.

**idbeast** · 11-27-2018, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _Ogre

you kids and your kits...

buy half a sheet of 10 gauge steel and cut your own for about 20% of the kit cost
and you'll have enough material left over to make your front end accessory drive brackets, motor mounts, etc...

LOL very true Ogre, he asked about kits and I was just throwing that out there. After my almost 4 years of working on my '56 I do understand about looking for some shortcuts! With that being said I know I haven't posted much recently but all I can say is that I hate block sanding.... with a passion!!! And I am at the jamming point for final paint!

Jim W

whitedog76 · 11-27-2018, 11:56 AM

Reflecting back on the matter, Having a sheet metal shop or fab shop sheer off some 6" wide strips would be the way to go. Considering most boxing plate "kits" require trimming and welding to begin with.

DransportGarage · 11-27-2018, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitedog76

Reflecting back on the matter, Having a sheet metal shop or fab shop sheer off some 6" wide strips would be the way to go. Considering most boxing plate "kits" require trimming and welding to begin with.

I have a TF truck, so 6" worked for me. Your mileage may vary with an AD truck. Just here, tryin' to help!

_Ogre · 11-27-2018, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by idbeast

all I can say is that I hate block sanding.... with a passion!!!

got popeye syndrome in 1 arm yet?

i'd get to that point where i say f*** it, it's good enough
my painter would find flaws i couldn't see/feel
glad he kept me on task

11-26-2018, 01:35 PM	#1
outlawrat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: sheridan,Ar Posts: 4	Frame boxing plates Is there a vendor that makes a kit with the steel already cut out for boxing an AD frame?

11-26-2018, 01:41 PM	#2
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Frame boxing plates Are you boxing the entire frame, or just for IFS, 4 link, etc...

11-26-2018, 01:44 PM	#3
outlawrat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: sheridan,Ar Posts: 4	Re: Frame boxing plates I would like to get as much of the frame as I can

11-26-2018, 02:02 PM	#4
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Frame boxing plates Progressive automotive and Superior Glass Works come to mind. Superior Glass also has complete frame rails.

11-26-2018, 02:46 PM	#5
outlawrat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: sheridan,Ar Posts: 4	Re: Frame boxing plates Thank you sir

11-26-2018, 03:04 PM	#6
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Frame boxing plates On another note, Speedway has a bolt together chassis kit. In my opinion, it’s a little pricey. After you figure in the IFS, setting up a rearend, etc... at that point, you’re in the ballpark of a TCI or Schwartz chassis. Now, having some smooth frame rails would be awesome. So the Superior, or Speedway kit is appealing. I just finished boxing the front on my 54 for an IFS. The amount of cutting, trimming, drilling out rivets, etc.. is kind of crazy. Like I said before, starting with some already smooth rails would definately help in the labor department.

11-26-2018, 06:37 PM	#7
idbeast Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 523	Re: Frame boxing plates No Limit has several items that it appears you are looking for. I've gotten several things from them and I am happy with everything. Boxing plates: http://nolimit.net/products#!/1947-5...=0&sort=normal Suspension stuff: http://nolimit.net/products#!/1947-5...=0&sort=normal

11-26-2018, 07:13 PM	#8
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: Frame boxing plates you kids and your kits... buy half a sheet of 10 gauge steel and cut your own for about 20% of the kit cost and you'll have enough material left over to make your front end accessory drive brackets, motor mounts, etc... __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

11-26-2018, 10:35 PM	#9
outlawrat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: sheridan,Ar Posts: 4	Re: Frame boxing plates Thanks for all the info guys.

11-27-2018, 12:13 AM	#10
J48chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 304	Re: Frame boxing plates Ogre, right there with you. I made all my own as well. Don’t want to pay the money for “kits”. 😉 __________________ My Build: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster. Mustang 2 front end, LS1, 700R trans, Explorer Rear end. http://http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=606670

11-27-2018, 11:56 AM	#13
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Frame boxing plates Reflecting back on the matter, Having a sheet metal shop or fab shop sheer off some 6" wide strips would be the way to go. Considering most boxing plate "kits" require trimming and welding to begin with.



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