These frames & rolling chassis are designed to fit 1941, 1942, 1945, 1946, 1947 and 1948 Ford cars. Progressive Automotive takes pride in manufacturing our products at our shop in Baltimore, Ohio, U.S.A. emphasizing our 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 Ford 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.
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Example of bare frame, contact us for a quote.
Bare Ford frame with boxed rails, radiator support crossmember, tubular X-member with automatic transmission mount, body mounts and gas tank mount spot welded in place, rear coil-over crossmember and bumper mounting holes. Starting at $7,170
Example of rolling chassis, contact us for a quote.
1941-48 Ford frame, with Tubular X-member, Chevy motor mounts, Automatic Transmission mount, Brake pedal with vacuum booster/hydraboost mount, Tubular Coil-Spring IFS, disc brakes with cast iron calipers, new manual rack & pinion (power rack upgrade available), front sway bar, 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. 9″ Ford 3rd member is optional. $18,445
Narrowed rear frame rails, 2″ each side, Parallel 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. 9″ Ford 3rd member is optional. $20,030
Rear rails narrowed up to 23″ wide, 4-Link with R-joints, Ride Tech HQ rebound adjustable coil-overs, new 9″ Ford housing, axles and disc brakes with black Lokar parking brake cables. 9″ Ford 3rd member is optional. $20,495
C4 Corvette suspended 1941-48 Ford frame, with Tubular X-member, Chevy motor mounts, Automatic Transmission mount, Brake pedal with vacuum booster/hydraboost 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 Corvette parts $19,635
