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TriFive 1955-57 Chevys
C4 Corvette suspension frames, a live-axle option, and a stock-frame K-member.
TFC4 — C4 Corvette Suspension Frames
TFC4 — TriFive 1955-57 Frame, C4 Corvette Suspension
- Version 8.00 assembled as a standard rolling chassis with no extras. Everything in these photos comes standard on a Stage 3 rolling chassis.
- 2020.Nov.11
- Version 8.00 assembled close to a Stage 4 turn-key, with a used LS1 instead of a GMPP LS3 Connect and Cruise. Prototype exhaust instead of the final design.
- 2020.Dec.20
- Version 8.05 turn-key chassis. Current exhaust parts and new fuel tank on the Version 8.05 frame.
- 2021.Oct.25
Stock TriFive Frame K-Member
- K-member to reinforce a stock TriFive frame and give clearance for an X-pipe exhaust.
- Kit development CAD and installation.
TFC4 — Kits
- DIY tank assembly through a fuel system installed on a Stage 4 turn-key chassis.
Live Axle Frame, 2 Link and Pan Hard Bar
- First DIY live-axle kit frame. Ladder bars and a pan hard bar on a Ford 9-inch housing.
1955-59 Chevy and GMC Trucks
Task Force short-wheelbase trucks, including Cameos. C4 Corvette suspension.
CP5559C4 — Task Force C4 Frames
CP5559C4 — Chevy Task Force Pickup, 1955-1959, C4 Corvette Suspension
- Rolling chassis shown with options: motor, transmission, headers, exhaust, and radiator.
1963-82 Chevy Corvettes
C2 and C3. Next chassis.
CV6882C4 — C2 and C3 Corvette Frames With C4 Corvette Suspension
- The start of our C3 Corvette Frame – Barn find from Austin.
Universal Swap Parts
C4 swap parts that show up on more than one chassis.
C4 Corvette 88-96 Ackerman Correction Arm
- Improves steering feel, turning radius, and rack and pinion load for 1988-1996 Corvette suspension on 115 inch wheelbase hot rods.
- CAD screenshots and assembly photos.
- Billet exhaust hanger used on Stage 4 chassis and exhaust systems. Available for custom fabrication.
- CAD, dimensions, and installation photos.
C4 Front Sway Bar Links, 1988-96
- Front swaybar links for the C4 Corvette suspension to clear the coil over shocks and allow for more turning radius.
C4 Rear Sway Bar Links, All Years
- Rear sway bar linkage for the C4 Corvette suspension to move the swaybar under the toe arms and use the factory spring perches on the knuckles.
- Rear toe in toe out linkage for the C4 Corvette Suspension that lowers the links to get more suspension clearance room.
LS Motor Mount Kit
- Adjustable LS motor mounts for a C4 cradle. Photos coming soon.
Billet Fuel Tank Lid System
- Photos coming soon.
Shop Tools and Equipment
Tables we use in the shop.
Shop Projects
PT-57 — 1957 Chevy Race Truck V2.0
- C4 Corvette suspension, CP5559C4 frame, LQ4 6.0L, T56 6 speed, STS twin turbos.
- Gallery 01 — Before Nerd Rods, the V1 chassis.
D3 — Dad's Down and Dirty, 1955 Chevy Truck
- C4 Corvette suspension, CP5559C4 frame, LQ4 6.0L, T56, STS single turbo, low body position.
News and Update Photos
- Version 8 TriFive frame CAD, live axle variant, Dragon CNC plasma tubing machine, and around the shop.
- Spring 2019 shop shots. Dragon tuning, 3D printing, customer projects, new parts, custom work.
- New TriFive fuel tank design, the roadster project, 3D printing, and customer frames going out the door.
- December and a good chunk of 2020. Frames shipped, 3D printing, projects, and notes from around the shop.
Customer Photos
TFC4 — TriFive cars with C4 Corvette suspension
- 1955 Two Door Sedan
- Stage 1 with Live Axle
- LS V10 Engine
- Custom exhaust and more
- Good Guys 2023 Winner
- http://lsbrackets.com/
- Updated 2022.March.23
0010 - Keith Halmark — Completed
- 1955 Sedan
- Stage 3 Rolling Chassis
- 427 CID SBC
- 700R4
- Dana 44
- Updated 2022.March.23
0013 - Phil Graham — Completed
- 1955 Two Door Sedan
- Stage 1
- LT1 96 Corvette engine and transmission
- Gray with pearl gray ghost flames
- Lots of build photos from the customer and finished photos.
- Updated 2018.September.21
0031 - Ronnie Hubbell — Completed
- 1955 2 Door Hardtop
- Customer welded Stage 1
- Nerd Rods exhaust after Ron completed the chassis build
0036 - Rodney Cochran — Completed
- 1957 Two Door Sedan
- Stage 3
- Tune Port 350 crate engine
- Home shop paint and interior
0044 - Gary Jacobs — Completed
- 1955 Handyman Wagon
- Stage 3+
- LS3, T56 Magnum
- Paint and assembly by Old 40 Bodyworks in Ellsworth, Kansas
- Updated 2019.January.18
- 1956 Handyman Wagon
- Stage 2 frame
- LS Fuel System
- Stainless exhaust kit
- LT4 C7-Z06 and T56
- Stage 2 welded frame
- And everything except the kitchen sink shipped to Australia.
- Fuel system
- Exhaust kit
- And more
- 1955 Two Door Hardtop Sport Coupe
- Stage 1 Version 7 frame
- BBC
- Stage 2 fuel tank
- Exhaust tubes
- 1957 Panel Wagon
- Three Rivers, Michigan
- LT1 Corvette swap
- Updated 2018.September.27
- 1955 Two Door Sedan
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Dodge Hellcat engine
- Stage 1 Version 8 kit
- Welded fuel tank
- Updated 2020.October.04
0095 - Robert (RIP) and Ryan Williams
- 1955 Nomad Wagon
- Houston, Texas
- LS Engine
- Stage 1 Version 8 kit
- Stage 1 fuel tank
- Exhaust tubes
- Ackerman correction
- Updated 2023.July.17
- 1957 Nomad Wagon
- Nineveh, Indiana
- LS Engine
- Stage 1 Version 8 kit
- Stage 1 fuel tank
- Exhaust tubes
- Ackerman correction
- Updated 2020.October.04
- 1957 Convertible
- Canada
- LS Engine
- Stage 1 Version 8 kit
- Stage 1 fuel tank
- Exhaust tubes
- Ackerman correction
- Updated 2023.July.16
- 1955 Sedan
- LS engine, custom built
- Stage 1 Version 8 kit
- Stage 1 fuel tank
- Exhaust tubes
- Wide tire kit
- Ackerman correction
- Updated 2023.July.16
- 1957 Nomad
- LS3 Engine
- Stage 1 Version 8 kit
- Stage 2 fuel tank
- Exhaust tubes
- Ackerman correction
- Denton, Texas
- Updated 2023.July.16
- 1957 Two Door Sedan
- LT Engine
- Stage 1 Version 8 kit
- Stage 1 fuel tank
- Exhaust tubes
- Ackerman correction
- Putney, Kentucky
- Updated 2023.July.23
Customer Photos
CP5559C4 — Task Force trucks with C4 Corvette suspension
- 1955 Chevy
- Stage 2 then 3, now almost 4
- LM7 5.3L and 4L60E
- Boerne, Texas
0007 - Wizard Artworkz, Terry M
- 1958 Fleet Side Pickup
- 1994 Corvette donor, LT1 and 700R4
- Built by Wizard Artworkz LLC
- Tulsa, OK
- Updated 2019.January.27
Older TFC4 Versions, 7.80 and back to Version 6.00
- Rolling chassis with TFC4-HLK handling kit, Dana 44, and TFC4-BLK brake line kit on a V6.6.
- Rolling chassis with handling kit, brake lines, customer motor installed, and Dana 44 upgrade on a V6.6.
- Rolling chassis details, lower shock mounts, and required suspension modifications on a V6.8 frame.
- Rolling chassis with custom color, handling kit, and brake lines on a V7.0 frame.
- Turn-key running chassis, GM LS3 Connect and Cruise, stainless exhaust and options on a V6.8 frame.
- Turn-key running chassis, GM LS3 Connect and Cruise, newer stainless exhaust, radiator system and lines on a V7.1 frame.
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