Nerd Rods Photo Gallery's
Products, Frames and Chassis
TFC4
- TriFive's 1955-57 Frame C4 Corvette Suspension
Version 8 Chassis Photos
(Current Version)
Stage 2, Welded Frame
- Stage 2, Gallery - 01
- The Version 8.02, the frame in its raw welded version.
- 2020.Oct.20
Stage 3, Rolling Chassis
- Stage 3, Gallery - 01
- The Version 8.00 frame assembled as a standard rolling chassis with no extras show. Everything in these photos comes standard on a Stage 3 Rolling Chassis.
- 2020.Nov.11
Stage 4 Turn Key
- Stage 4, Gallery - 01
- The Version 8.00 frame assembled very closely to our stage 4 turnkey chassis but this package has a used LS1 engine instead of a turn key LS3 Connect and Cruise package from GMPP. Lots of details to see about how the chassis is assembled and fitted. This also has a prototype exhaust instead of our final design.
- 2020.Dec.20
- Stage 4, Gallery - 02
- The Version 8.05 Turn Key Chassis. This chassis shows the current exhaust parts and new fuel tank design all on the Version 8.05 frame.
- 2021.Oct.25
TFC4 - Kit Details
TFC4 Fuel System
- Fuel System, All Stages
- This gallery featured all stages of the TFC4 Fuel System. Assembly photos of a DIY Tank all the way to a fuel system installed on a Stage 4 turn key chassis and everything in between.
Live Axle Frame, 2 Link and Pan Hard Bar
- CAD and Assembly Photos
- This was our first shot at a DIY Live Axle Kit frame. This one was designed around ladder bars and a pan hard bar on a Ford 9inch housing. Other suspension combinations soon to come.
CP5559C4
- Chevy Task Force Pickup, 1955-1959, C4 Corvette Suspension
Stage 1 Kit Frame Photos
- Stage 1, Gallery - 01
Stage 1 frame all laid out - Stage 1, Gallery - 02
CURRENT TRUCK KIT FRAME WALK THROUGH PHOTOS.
Stage 3 Rolling Chassis Photos
- Stage 3, Gallery - 01 - Shown with options
Stage 3 Rolling chassis with addational motor, transmission, headers, exhaust and radiator system.
Stage 4 Turn Key Chassis Photos
- Stage 4, Gallery - 01 - Shown with options
Stage 4 has lots of options and ways to go but this is one of them.
TriFive Stock Frame K Member
K member designed to reinforce the stock TriFive frame and give clearance for an X Pipe exhaust.
- Gallery 1 -
Kit Development CAD and Installation
C4 Corvette 88-96 Ackerman Correction Arm
Improves steering feel, turning radius, and rack and pinion load, for 1988-1996 Corvette Suspension and 115" wheelbase hot rods.
- Gallery 1 -
CAD Screenshots and Assembly Photos
Billet Exhaust Hangers
Our billet exhaust hanger used on our Stage 4 chassis and exhaust systems. Available for customer to use in their own custom fabrication.
Billet Fuel Tank Lid System
Photos Coming Soon
Shop Projects and Update Photos
PT-57
- 1957 Chevy Race Truck V2.0
C4 Corvette Suspension, CP5559C4 Frame, LQ4 6.0L Engine, T56 6 Speed Transmission and STS Twin Turbos
- Gallery 01
- Before Nerd Rods, The V1 Chassis
D³ aka Dad's Down & Dirty
- 1955 Chevy Truck, Dad's Daily Driver
C4 Corvette Suspension, CP5559C4 Frame, LQ4 6.0L Engine, T56 Transmission, STS Single Turbo and in the low body position.
- Gallery 01
- Sheetmetal Work
- Gallery 02
- More Sheetmetal Work and Seating
- Gallery 03
- Rolling Chassis, Super / Turbo Charger
- Gallery 04
- Custom Sheetmetal and Ducting
- Gallery 05
- Car Show and Exhaust Fab
- Gallery 06
- Exhaust Fab and Body Work
- Gallery 07
- Paint Jail and Final Assembly
- Gallery 08
- Body on Chassis, and Other Assembly Work
News and Update Photos
Shop Work Carts and Frame Table and some other productivity items we've been working on here at the shop.
The Version 8 TriFive frame CAD during the design and the live axle variant. The new Dragon CNC Plasma Tubing Machine, and more from recent around the shop.
Shots from around the shop from the Spring or 2019. Dragon tuning, learning about 3D printing, failing 3D printing, customer projects, new parts, custom work, tuning and much more.
New TriFive fuel tank design, the roadster project, 3D printing goodies, and customer frames going out the door.
December and a good chunk of 2020. Frames shipped, 3D printing goodies, frames, projects, and other random photos and notes from around the shop.
October was a busy month. Lots of customer photos, lots of frames getting ordered and going out the doors. More photos here!
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
- 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 Peral Gray Ghost Flames
- Lots of build photos from the customer and finished photos as well.
- Customer Quote:
"Thanks Russell the car started out in great shape so the one year rotisserie build was a breeze with your frame the kit was complete and other than the few calls I made to you it was an easy job! Finished in 2015 the 7300 mile run from MD to CA and back (out on 80 back on 40/RT66) was great interstates are hard on cars bridges all suck!"" - (Updated 2018.Spetember.21)
0031 - Ronnie Hubbell - Completed
- 1955 2 Door Hardtop
- Customer welded Stage 1
- Nerd Rods exhaust after Ron had 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 Pannel Wagon
- Three Rivers, Michigan
- LT1 Corvette Swap
- (Updated 2018.Spetember.27)
- 1955 Two Door Sedan
- Fort Myers, Flordia
- Dodge Hellcat Engine
- Stage 1 Version 8 Kit
- Welded Fuel Tank
- (Updated 2020.Occtober.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
#0001 - George W, Texas
Built by Nerd Rods
- 1956 Chevy Short Bed
- Stage 4+
- LM7 (5.3L) and 4L60E
- Gallery 01 - Tear Down
- Gallery 02 - New Cab and Design
- Gallery 03 - Frame Welding
- Gallery 04 -
- Gallery 05 - Finishing Assembly
- Gallery 06 - Finishing Assembly 02
- Gallery 07 - Wheels and Paint
- Chassis Assembly and Mockup
#0002 - Rick and Jake W, Texas
- 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
Stage 1, Kit Frame
- Stage 1, Gallery - 01
- Weld it yourself, TriFive C4 V6.8 kit frame
- Stage 1, Gallery - 02
- Weld it yourself, TriFive C4 V7.0 kit frame
Stage 2, Welded Frame
- Stage 2, Gallery - 01
- Fully welded V6.0 Frame
- Stage 2, Gallery - 02
- Fully welded V7.0 Frame
Stage 3, Rolling Chassis
- Stage 3, Gallery - 01
- Rolling chassis, with TFC4-HLK Handling kit, Dana 44 and TFC4-BLK Brake line kit on a V6.6
- Stage 3, Gallery - 02
- Rolling chassis with TFC4-HLK Handling kit, TFC4-BLK Brake line kit, customers motor installed, and Dana 44 Upgade on a V6.6
- Stage 3, Gallery - 03
- Rolling chassis details, lower shock mounts, and required suspension modifications on a V6.8 frame.
- Stage 3, Gallery - 04
- Rolling chassis factory dog bones / trailing link details on a V6.8 frame.
- Stage 3, Gallery - 05
- Rolling chassis with custom color, Handling Kit and brake lines on a V7.0 frame.
Stage 4, Turn Key Running Chassis
- Stage 4, Gallery - 01
- Turn key running chassis, GM LS3 Connect and Cruise, Stainless Steel Exhaust and Options on a V6.8 Frame.
- Stage 4, Gallery - 02
- Turn key running chassis, GM LS3 Connect and Cruise, New Style Stainless Steel Exhaust, radiator system and lines on a V7.1 Frame.
- Stage 4, Gallery - 03
- V7.1 Frame Packed for shipping.
