1947 – 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, limited slip differential, 11" diameter 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
- CHRI Road Hugger Chassis with the “No Twist Center Cross Member”
- Frame & Miscellaneous Parts Black Semi-Gloss Powder Coated
- C4 Corvette Suspension with Electro-Polished Components
- 15.7:1 Power Rack and Pinion Steering
- Front & Rear Disc Brakes and Rotors
- Radiator Saddle Cross Member
- Front & Rear Hawk High Performance Brake Pads
- Brake Line Is Concealed Inside of Frame Rail
- Positive and Negative Battery Cables Are Concealed Inside of Frame Rail
- Dual Fuel Lines Inside of Frame Rail
- Body Mounts Installed to Factory Specifications
- Front and Rear Bumper Mounts To Factory Specifications
- Front & Rear KYB Hi-Perf Shock Absorber
- C4 Corvette Independent Rear Suspension
- Positraction with Gear Set
- Emergency Brake System
- Various Chassis Parts Are Painted Black – No Further Painting Required
- Fully Assembled Chassis are Powder-coated and Ready to Fit under your next Project’s Body
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