1953 – 1962 C1 Corvette
Take your 1st generation Corvette to the next level in performance with a “CHRI Road-Hugger Chassis” and C4 Corvette Suspension. These custom-built fully boxed frames are completely engineered with each piece CNC’d and laser cut to within .001 of an inch.
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 Chassis", gives your C1 Corvette 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 and Welded
- Accepts up to 3” Exhaust
- 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
- KYB High Performance Shock Absorbers
- 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 11” Disc Brakes
- Powder Coated Brake calipers
- Motor Mounts Installed
- Transmission Mount Installed
- 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
- 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
- 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
- LS Stainless Steel Headers C/W Gaskets & Bolts
- Drive Shaft Assembly Fully Balanced, Installed
- GM Crate Motors Connect & Cruise Packages or Coyote Motor Packages available
- Ford Coyote Power Module Pkg’s Available
- American Racing/MHT Wheels & Tires Packages Available
- Redi to Run Chassis Available