Owners of classic ’47-53 Chevrolet trucks can now obtain a contemporary ride, improved handling, and exciting performance by swapping out their old frame for an
Art Morrison GT-Sport Chassis. It is a bolt-on proposition, with little or no fabrication required. The extra-strong chassis utilizes 2x6-inch framerails and incorporates body, bumper, and running board mounts, plus core support, front and rear suspension, and power rack-and-pinion steering. The computer-engineered AME Sport IFS incorporates heavy-duty control arms, adjustable coilover shocks, forged spindles, and an adjustable antisway bar. A reinforced 9-inch rearend housing is fitted with a performance four-bar suspension, center-mounted Panhard bar, adjustable coilovers, and an adjustable antisway bar.
Motor mounts are available for all popular Chevy V-8 engines and the chassis can be set up to accommodate any popular transmission. Options include brake and clutch pedal kits, disc brakes plus third member and axles.
Chassis Engineering, Inc. (CEI) specializes in street rod chassis components for ’37-39 Chevy and ’48-52 Ford pickups, ’37-48 Ford cars, as well as Dodge, Plymouth, and Mercury frames. Since 1966 CEI’s products continue the tradition of superior quality and always meet their motto of “Safety Thru Engineering”. CEI components are designed for ease of installation and durability—ideal for novice or the professional. The CEI IFS system maintains the original frame’s integrity. Their exclusive adjustable ride height, together with bolt-on interlocking installation is the best for original and manufactured frames. CEI has designed entire front to back suspension systems from engine and transmission mounts, forged axle, and independent front suspension to complete rearend mounting kits, sway bars to brakes, and more for the most effective combination of modern design with original factory engineering. Call for a free catalog.
The direct-fit, custom-design frame system, from
Chris Alston’s Chassisworks,
is an extremely versatile engineering and construction approach. This technique enables Chassisworks to expertly prepare a sub-assembled kit or complete factory-welded frame, built precisely to your project requirements. Front hub-to-hub width, ground clearance, wheelbase, and rear frame width can each be varied independently to create a correct-fitting frame and vehicle stance for projects, including g-Machine/pro-touring muscle cars and street rods, custom street trucks, pro street classics, and more.
The heart of the direct-fit frame system is Chassisworks’ g-Street front crossmember, featuring rack-and-pinion steering and double A-arm suspension with antiroll bar. The crossmember and framerails are made from 4x2x0.120-inch wall box tube, mandrel bent on a computer-controlled tube bender for precision fit and wrinkle-free bends. One of four rear suspension configurations can be selected, each with its own list of options. A well-detailed (60 pages) Custom-Design Frame buyer’s guide is available on the Chassisworks website.
At
Precision Hot Rods and Fabrication journeyman chassis builder Dan Tesar and 2007 Goodguys Hot Rod of the Year owner Larry Brunkala have teamed up to redefine the art of chassis fabrication. For Dan and Larry it is more than just a hobby, it is a passion. They specialize in chassis for ‘28-48 Fords, ‘33 and ’40 Willys, and ‘34-35 and ‘37-39 Chevrolets. Their talent for specialty work is where they shine. Precision’s complete fabrication facility gives them the ability to build a one-off chassis for that special project. Special frame lengths, widths, and kick ups for that proper stance and fit are no problem. Combine their talents with the finest products available in the industry and you have a one-stop chassis shop.
Give the team at Precision a call or stop by their new shop conveniently located near Cleveland. They will be glad to help with your next project.
Precision Hot Rods and Fabrication Inc.
(330) 908-0234
A really nice hot rod project deserves a top-quality chassis from
Fatman Fabrications! That’s why they are used under the 2012 Street Rodder ’40 Ford and 2013 ’51 Ford Tour cars. Why weld, repair, and fill pits on an old chassis when a very affordable new one can be built to your specs? Complete new frames for ’32-40 and ’49-51 Fords, ’55-57 T-Birds, ‘37-40 and ’55-57 Chevy cars, ’32-79 Ford and ’34-59 Chevy trucks, are available. Anglia, Morris Minor, and custom frames complete the lineup of 21 different applications. All are specifically designed for your car, with all necessary body, bumper, and radiator mounts in place to make your installation a pleasure. These are NOT “universal” chassis that require you to fit your car to their frame! Your choice of engine and trans will be mounted, with a wide variety of options, such as air ride, coilovers, power-assisted steering and brakes, four-wheel discs, stainless steel control arms, and rear axles. Complete brake plumbing, Borgeson U-joints, and epoxy primer options can make your body swap even easier.
Upgrade your suspension, steering, and braking today with
Helix Suspension, Steering & Brakes’ Corner Killer Custom IFS kit. With hundreds of applications, they have a kit for every ride! This system uses the newest technology, so you get more adjustability, options and upgradeability. All kits include Helix’s own step-by-step installation manual and DVD movie. You can also build your custom kit online today.
JW Rod Garage is now offering a complete chassis for ’55-57 Chevy cars. Mandrel-bent 2x4 steel rails and centersection guarantee this frame can handle any kind of horsepower you can throw at it. Cutouts for a 3-inch exhaust provide easy exhaust installation. It comes in three different stages, but all come standard with IFS front suspension, coilover rear suspension, 9-inch Ford rearend housing, 31-spline axles, four-wheel disc brakes, and Chevy motor mounts. A powerful new complement to JW Rod Garage’s American-made ’28-40 Ford and ’33-38 Mopar chassis lines.