I extensively researched chassis for a GM A-body summer of 2012. I talked with Alston Chassisworks, Art Morrison, Schwartz Performance, Roadster Shop, and Street Rod Garage (I think there are a few more shops now making chassis). Some were very responsive, others never sent promised emails or returned calls. I ended up making an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of features and differences. Prices ranged from $18,000 to $24,000, for a rolling chassis w/ brakes. The companies are listed above in price order. The low end of the price range were more street oriented, and the higher end were more performance oriented, just as you would expect.
I was interested in all out performance, and it was a close call between Roadster Shop and Street Rod Garage. I chose SRG because of their rear suspension, and as they were close enough for me to pick up in person, I could save the freight/crating costs.
A year after sending them my 50% deposit, I finally have my chassis, and have concluded I made a big mistake. I cannot recommend SRG to anyone, for any application, under any circumstances. Absolutely nothing but lies from the day they get your check, to the bitter end.
I am reworking almost the entire suspension (see the Ron Sutton front suspension thread).
I would suggest Roadster Shop, if performance is priority over cost.
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Jeff Peoples
Mississippi
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