schwartz f body chassis

[deuce32]

looking to get some feedback as to whom ever used this chassis . im very close to ordering a chassis for my 68 camaro project , but if you had any dealings with this chassis or are confident enough to share your thoughts on it threw photos id like to hear your opinion .

reason im going with a full chassis is im looking to run some road coarse with it as well as street use and maybe at the drags , so im looking to get a chassis that will adjust to my likings . also im working with a car body that needs some help and id like to set it on a sturdy chassis and build it around it . oh yeah another great thing about it you do not have to cut the floor to install the body

thanks in advance

http://www.schwartzperformance.com/index.htm

[deuce32]

do i hear crickets??????..........

[tyoneal]

Originally Posted by deuce32

looking to get some feedback as to whom ever used this chassis . im very close to ordering a chassis for my 68 camaro project , but if you had any dealings with this chassis or are confident enough to share your thoughts on it threw photos id like to hear your opinion .

reason im going with a full chassis is im looking to run some road coarse with it as well as street use and maybe at the drags , so im looking to get a chassis that will adjust to my likings . also im working with a car body that needs some help and id like to set it on a sturdy chassis and build it around it . oh yeah another great thing about it you do not have to cut the floor to install the body

thanks in advance

http://www.schwartzperformance.com/index.htm

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Hi:

I just saw your post and thought I would add something that might be helpful.

I have a '69 Camaro that I am wanting to be able to track and (Hopefully) really learn how to drive it properly.

I purchased a car with the LD 3-link and I have been talking to Jeff abould building a special front chassis that will work with it.

If I didn't have the 3-link already (Which I do really like), I wouldn't hesitate to go with something he built.

Several of the main reasons are:

1) He drives what he builds, and has been a successful builder and driver for many years. (ie. He knows what works)

2) If you haven't spoken with him, give him a call. I did and found him to be really knowledgable and patient with my questions.

3) I have seen some of the cars he has built and driven. He made a Cadillac that would beat just about all the other PT cars on a Road Course not long ago, and would out run a Lambo, Ferrari and I think the vette at the drags.

4) One of his principals to great handling focus on soft springs and big sway bars. I have had several well handling cars in the past and there are different ways to build a suspension as far as the way it "Feels" to the person driving it. I find this, "principal", is one that would work well with the way I like to drive, and wouldn't be a total Bitch on the street.

Check out his site, and check out the cars he has built in the past, especially the Cadillac. It was one hell raising ride that I would have loved to own.

Take a look, and give him a call, and post back with your thoughts. I have several things I want my car to have that are not being offered currently, and he is someone that can make that happen.

Also, there are a lot of really great quality manufacturers that are sponsors on this site. Any of them can do a very good job of really increasing the handling of your car.

Find the one you feel is right for you, and along the way look at what all these different guys bring to the table as far as experience and capabilities.

It really depends on your wants, needs and cash. (Not always in this order)

Anyway, enjoy the ride, you will learn a heck of a lot in your search for the right, "ONE", for you.

Get to reading and calling, and post your thoughts of each, and what are you wanting to do with your ride. There are plenty of people here who have gobs of knowledge and are great to visit with. Many, will be happy to also give their thoughts and opinions like I have.

Take Care and good Luck,

Ty

[deuce_454]

what he said... but..

as far as i know the chassis arent made in house at schwartz.. so you need to talk to jeff and be sure that he is your guarantee that the chassis lives up to what you want.. hes going to specify it to the builder, and QC'it when it arrives at his place...

i dont think jeff would ever build a chassis for him self that had holes in the frame for side exiting exhaust... and sacrifice rigidity for bling... or that dual rail chevelle chassis..

all that being said, i think it is your best bet in your quest to find a camaro chassis....

[deuce32]

i have spoken to jeff and he seems like a straight up guy i was really only fishing for info from the other side of the fence . i appreciate the posts and i will read as much as i can before making my purchase

[TravisB]

his chassis do not appear to be very rigid to me..... the camaro chassis is made out of like 2x2 isnt it????

[andrewmp6]

Id go with Detroit speed and engineering front clip there rear 4 link and some good sub frame connectors.There front clip is the only hydroformed one i know of it makes the clip a lot stronger.

[frankenstang]

Stay on topic here guys. He's looking for ACTUAL owner feedback, not another post asking which subframe is better. If you do not have feedback from customer experience, please stay out.

The frame rails on the camaro chassis are 2x3 box tubing. The exhaust holes in the side have little to no effect on the overall rigidity of the design. If you feel they will hamper the rigidity, I'm sure Jeff can delete them from your particular one.

[deuce32]

yes , please guys im only looking for a full frame, i appreciate everybodys posts but let keep to the full frame topic .

[Budweasel]

I am also interested in the full frame idea as well. If memory serves, Jeff said there were several of his first gen f-body frames ordered some time ago. Does anyone have a line on the buyers and if there has been any miles on them? I'm sure someone has one completed, maybe they don't check out this site. I would have thought the V8tv Royal Purple Camaro would have had some road testing information on it.

Jason