1948 – 1956 Ford & Mercury Trucks
Take your Ford pickup to the next level in performance with a “CHRI Road-Hugger Chassis” and Corvette Suspension. These custom-built fully boxed frames are completely engineered with each piece CAD designed and laser cut to within .001 of an inch. This frame fits the following years of trucks: 1947-1952 Ford F-1 and Mercury M-47 Trucks, as well as 1953-1956 Ford F-100 trucks. The frame fits 3/4 and 1 ton Bodies: Please advise on Box length when ordering for 3/4 or 1 ton Body applications.
The "CHRI Road-Hugger Chassis" integrates a custom 4 ¼" x 2 ¼" x 0.135 custom "No Twist Center Crossmember" with large 4" exhaust cut outs. This performance frame is fully jigged and hand-welded in house at Canadian Hot Rods Inc by our team of Certified Welders.
The front and rear C4 Corvette suspension gives you a 95% all-aluminum suspension with 15.7:1 Rack and Pinion Steering, double adjustable Vi-King coil overs front and rear, Posi Trac rear end and 4-wheel disc brakes. This all-inclusive, fully assembled suspension package matched to the Road Hugger frame, gives your Ford pickup the high-performance stability and control for the street.
CHRI hand builds our "Road-Hugger Chassis" to ensure the best possible fit-up. The CHRI exclusive "No Twist Center Crossmember" provides a very stiff platform, which in turn contributes to a superior handling chassis.
All Chassis comes to the buyer fully assembled and powder coated (no missing parts or fitting to be done) - Ready to roll under your project.
- Custom-engineered fully boxed frames
- 10 Gauge (0.135 Consistent) High Grade Steel
- Each Piece Is CNC'd And Bent to Within .001 Of an Inch
- Main Rail 4 ¼“ x 2 ¼“ x 0.135
- "No Twist Center Crossmember" 4 ¼" x 2 ¼" x 0.135
- Frames Are Fully Jigged, Mig And Tig Welded
- Accepts Up To 3" Exhaust
- Coyote Headers Ceramic coated C/W Gaskets & Bolts
- Mounting Hardware Teflon Coated for Rust Free Finish
- 15.7:1 Power Rack and Pinion Steering
- Motor Mounts Installed
- Transmission Mount Installed
- Body Mounts Installed to Factory Specifications
- Vi-king Double-Adjustable Coilovers
- Calipers and Brake Pads Included
- C4 Corvette Suspension with Electro-Polished Components
“CHRI Road-Hugger Chassis” Standard Features
- Custom Stage II Frame with Road Hugger No Twist Centre Crossmember
- C4 Corvette Front & Rear Electro Polished Aluminum Suspension Components
- Power Rack & Pinion Steering
- Four Wheel Disc Brakes
- Red Powder Coated Aluminum Front & Rear Brake Calipers
- Front & Rear High Performance Brake Pads
- New A/C Delco Brake Rotors
- Posi-Traction Rear End
- New Polyurethane Control Arms & Strut Rod Bushings
- Viking Double Adjustable Coil Over Shocks (4)
- Coyote Motor Mounts – Installed
- Coyote Transmission Mount – Installed
- Cab & Box Mounts – Installed to Factory Specifications
- Front Rad Saddle Mount – Installed
- Torque Arm with Adjustable Pinion Angle for Fine Tuning Drive Line Angle
- Fuel Lines (5/16 & 3/8) Inside Frame Rails for that Smooth Look & Easy Clean Up
- Battery Cables (Dual) Inside Frame Rails c/w Marine Grade Terminals
- Brake Line – Installed Inside of Frame Rail
- Satin Black Powder Coated Frame & Misc. Parts
- All Mounting Hardware on Chassis is Plated, Stainless Steel or Teflon Coated
Optional Items
- Dual Custom Emergency Brake Cables, Installed
- Precision Bent Hard Brake Lines Front & Rear, Installed
- S.S. Flexible Brake Hoses, Installed
- Heavy Duty Dana 44 Rear End (Recommended for Builds Over 550 HP)
- LS Motor Mount Adapter Plates Black Powder Coated C/W Metric Hardware
- Polyurethane Motor Mounts (Pair)
- Polyurethane Transmission Mount
- Hydro Booster Hi-Pressure Brake Kit Including:
- Booster
- Master Cylinder
- S.S. Hi-Pressure Teflon Lined Hose (10′)
- S.S. Hi-Pressure Fittings
- C5 13″ Big Front Brake Kit, Installed
- CHRI Custom Stainless Steel Fully Baffled Fuel Tank, Installed
- EFI Fuel Pump & Mount Installed in Tank
- Tilt Steering Column with Steering Wheel Adapter
- LS Stainless Steel Headers C/W Gaskets & Bolts
- Coyote Headers Ceramic-coated C/W Gaskets & Bolts
- Complete Stainless-Steel Exhaust System (2.5″ or 3″)
- Drive Shaft Assembly Fully Balanced, Installed
- Stainless Drop-Down Battery Box
- GM Crate Motors Connect & Cruise Packages or Coyote Motor Packages available
- Ford Coyote Power Module Packages Available
- American Racing/MHT Wheels & Tires Packages Available
- Redi to Run Chassis Available