Off and running, your Dakota Based kit is ready to go!
It’s official folks, we are back building the Dakota kits. The 61-64 F100 kits are shipping and we are hard at it to bring out the rest of the model years within months. I have put a ton of hours tweaking the design to make this one of the easiest kits you have ever installed. While it looks similar to the last version of the kit, this one is 100% new. Made from 10 gauge Cold Rolled steel,... [Read more of this post]
So close you can taste it!
Here we are folks, #2 is installed and this is #3 and the first one to ship. Installation is much easier than before and the frame stiffness is unmatched. I have been test fitting parts and making small corrections so that you get a high quality part you won’t have to fight to install and will enjoy for years to come. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item... [Read more of this post]
Laying the Rocker on the Ground
I have been getting a flood of calls from guys with 1965-1966 F100 interested in a new IFS kit. The conversation goes like this: “I want to put in air bags and lay the rocker on the ground with my 65-66.” Simple enough request I suppose. Not new or original by any stretch, but here is the lowdown for you guys, it’s not easy with the truck you picked to build. Building a 1964 or... [Read more of this post]
Making some progress
Just thought I would give you guys a little update Rendered the frame rails, then placed all the suspension components where I needed them. Some math and a few pot of coffee later I have the basis of the new weld in kit. Enjoy the pictures. Update: 2/12/2012 Been busy drawing and thinking hard to come up with solutions to manufacturing and user issues. I have tried to simplify the already simple... [Read more of this post]
CNC Plasma cutting services
Interested in CNC parts cutting capabilities?
Have a project or parts you need cut?
Our MultiCAM 1000 5' X 10' gantry table and Hypertherm Powermax 1650 is capable of cutting up to 1/2" steel cleanly and accurately. You can submit .dxf or .dwg files to: quotes@industrialchassisinc.com
Each file should be a separate part. Please do not nest or group files to be cut. Specify material, thickness and quantity of each part to be cut.
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$375.00
1932 Ford Rear K-member legs (3W and Sedan)
The missing component to your stock ''32 frame. These bolt in rear K-member legs will significantly stiffen your stock chassis to handle the added horsepower from your hopped up mill. Professionally fabricated from 10 gauge cold rolled steel and precision placed 3/16" end plates, these will bolt in with existing hardware and you don''t have to drill any holes.
$250.00
1932 Ford Rear K-member legs
The missing component to your stock '32 frame. These bolt in rear K-member legs will significantly stiffen your stock chassis to handle the added horsepower from your hopped up mill. Professionally fabricated from 10 gauge cold rolled steel and precision placed 3/16" end plates, these will bolt in with existing hardware and you don't have to drill any holes.
Headers and Turbo plumbing
Whether you have a custom engine install or grafted front suspension you may not be able to use over the counter headers may not work for your situation.
Custom fabricated headers and turbo plumbing services are just one of the things we excel at. From mild steel and stainless full TIG welded and expertly constructed headers are a must on todays over the top builds.
Got a ride or handling issue?
Many times compromises get made regarding your hot rod or custom's suspension. Cost, time or ability or even misinformation leads us to a driving experience that can be unsatisfying or even scary.
Our experience and knowledge gained can transform your ride into what you expected. Whether it's just a proper set of shocks or changing to the correct spring rates you need, or to completely rearrange the geometry to more modern specifications, we can help.And of course, we always use the best components available
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Small Machine building service
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