1947-55 (1st Ser.) Chevrolet Truck Frames & Chassis

1947-53 Chevrolet truck featuring Progressive Automotive chassis
1947-53 Chevrolet truck featuring Progressive Automotive chassis

 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

Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with Tubular IFS, 2” narrowed rear frame rails/Parallel 4-bar and Ride Tech HQ coil-overs
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with Tubular IFS, 2” narrowed rear frame rails/Parallel 4-bar and Ride Tech HQ coil-overs
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with Tubular IFS, Ride Tech HQ coil-overs and Wilwood brakes
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with Tubular IFS, Ride Tech HQ coil-overs and Wilwood brakes
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with Triangulated 4-bar
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with Triangulated 4-bar
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with hydraulic clutch/brake pedals and optional parts
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with hydraulic clutch/brake pedals and optional parts
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with Tubular IFS, rear frame rails narrowed more than 2”/4-Link, Ride Tech HQ coil-overs & Wilwood brakes
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with Tubular IFS, rear frame rails narrowed more than 2”/4-Link, Ride Tech HQ coil-overs & Wilwood brakes
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with rear frame rails narrowed more than 2”/4-Link
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with rear frame rails narrowed more than 2”/4-Link
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with Tubular IFS
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with Tubular IFS
Progressive Automotive 1954-55 (1st Ser.) Chevrolet truck chassis with with Tubular IFS, rear frame rails narrowed more than 2”/4-Link and optional parts
Progressive Automotive 1954-55 (1st Ser.) Chevrolet truck chassis with with Tubular IFS, rear frame rails narrowed more than 2”/4-Link and optional parts
Custom built ride height Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with C4 Corvette suspension & optional parts
Custom built ride height Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with C4 Corvette suspension & optional parts
Custom built ride height Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with C4 Corvette suspension & optional parts
Custom built ride height Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis with C4 Corvette suspension & optional parts
Progressive Automotive 1954-55 (1st Ser.) Chevrolet truck chassis with optional parts. Built for stock ride height.
Progressive Automotive 1954-55 (1st Ser.) Chevrolet truck chassis with optional parts. Built for stock ride height.
A.S.'s Chevrolet truck
A.S.’s Chevrolet truck
1948 Chevrolet truck featuring Progressive Automotive chassis
1948 Chevrolet truck featuring Progressive Automotive chassis
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis built for stock, original ride height
Progressive Automotive 1947-53 Chevrolet truck chassis built for stock, original ride height

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