These frames & rolling chassis are designed to fit 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954 & 1955 (1st Ser.) Chevrolet, ½ ton, trucks. Progressive Automotive takes pride in manufacturing their products at their shop in Baltimore, Ohio, U.S.A. emphasizing their commitment to quality and craftsmanship.
Our hot rod frames feature our new boxed frame rails, constructed from 10-gauge (true 1/8”) sheet steel. Our rails mimic the original shape, contours and widths of the original frame, unlike mandrel bent box tube. The rails are fully welded, and the corner welds smoothed.
Unlike the original Chevrolet frame, our street rod frames & chassis incorporate our designed tubular crossmember. Not only does this create a stronger frame, but it allows room for modern transmissions.
Many other chassis options are available, such as Custom-built ride heights, Air ride, Wilwood brake upgrades, new 3rd members, etc. Call or email for information and pricing for your specific needs.
Example of bare frame, contact us for a quote.
Bare 1947-53 or 1954-55 (1st Ser.) Chevrolet, 1/2 ton, Short Bed truck frame with boxed rails, radiator support crossmember, tubular X-member with automatic transmission mount, front cab mounts spot welded in place, rear cab mounts supplied, running board braces, rear coil-over crossmember and bumper mounting holes. Specify 1947-53 or 1954-55 (1st Ser.). Starting at $6,725
Example of rolling chassis, contact us for a quote.
Chevrolet truck frame, with Tubular X-member, Chevy performance motor mounts, Automatic Transmission mount, Brake pedal with booster mount, Tubular coil spring IFS with front sway bar, new manual rack & pinion (power rack upgrade available) and one of the following rear suspension:
Triangulated 4-bar with R-joints, Ride Tech HQ rebound adjustable coil-overs, new 9″ Ford housing, axles and disc brakes with black Lokar parking brake cables. Specify 1947-53 or 1954-55 (1st Ser.) $15,895
Narrowed rear frame rails, 2″ each side, Parallel 4-barwith R-joints, Ride Tech HQ rebound adjustable coil-overs, new 9″ Ford housing, axles and disc brakes with black Lokar parking brake cables. Specify 1947-53 or 1954-55 (1st Ser.) $17,445
Rear rails narrowed up to 23″ wide, 4-Linkwith R-joints, Ride Tech HQ rebound adjustable coil-overs, new 9″ Ford housing, axles and disc brakes with black Lokar parking brake cables. Specify 1947-53 or 1954-55 (1st Ser.) $17,855
Frame with Tubular X-member, Chevy performance motor mounts, Automatic Transmission mount, 1984-87 or 1988-96 Corvette front suspension brackets, new power rack & pinion, front sway bar, Rebound adjustable front & rear Ride Tech HQ coil-overs and 1984-87 or 1988-96 Corvette rear for stock C4 Corvette hub width. For customer supplied specified Corvette parts. Specify 1947-53 or 1954-55 (1st Ser.) $16,160
Frame with Tubular X-member, Chevy performance motor mounts, Automatic Transmission mount, Brake pedal with booster mount, *Specify 1984-87 or 1988-96 Corvette front suspension brackets, new power rack & pinion, front sway bar, Rebound adjustable front & rear Ride Tech HQ coil-overs, narrowed rear frame rails, *Specify 1984-87 or 1988-96 Corvette rear brackets for *narrowed hub width, new cover bushings, half shaft u-joints and steel camber bars. *1984-87 Rear end can be narrowed to 58.5″ hub width, *1988-96 Rear end can be narrowed to 59.5″ hub width. For customer supplied narrowed Corvette parts. Specify 1947-53 or 1954-55 (1st Ser.) $19,310
