Video clip of new GM A body chassis and 1st gen F car chassis

[V8TV]

Here's a link to a clip of a new chassis that Schwartz Extreme Performance is marketing... it's a complete bolt-on replacement using racecar suspension for '64-'72 GM A bodies. The 1st gen F body Camaro / Firebird / Nova etc. version is next. They've also got a '67-'70 Mustang and early GM truck version. We shot a piece for our show and thought it was cool. In fact, we're going to use the F-car version on our Royal Sport Camaro project. The best part about this chassis is that the parts are lo-buck but high performance.

Here's a lo-res (4mb): http://www.v8tv.net/V8TVSchwartzChassis1.a.wmv

Here's a hi-res(30+mb): http://www.v8tv.net/V8TVSchwartzPrecisionChassis.wmv

Whatcha think?

[Blown353]

Need pricing. Now.

[JamesJ]

$2395

[Musclerodz]

That chassis has been discussed here before. Here is the thread . It was also discussed at PT.com as well. It was being built by Pathfinder Chassis, but I did not see it on their website any longer. Maybe Jeff should chime in and update us.

Mike

[Blown353]

Oh, duh... that's why it seemed sort of familiar!

I initially read the post and thought "Schwartz-designed"... now that I've read it again I see "Schwartz-marketed."

Knowing Jeff's propensity for things that handle well maybe he can chime in with some real-world info on it as we really gave it a thumbs-down last time from a "picture review" standpoint.

[XcYZ]

Kevin, are you guys planning on doing any track events at Road America?

[jeff s]

This is not the same chassis on that old thread from last year.
I was involved in the design of this new chassis.
We are marketing / selling them.
We do have the fabrication facilities to manufacture stuff like this and I have 26 years of production manufacturing / fabrication experience. Like DSE, ATS and others some of our products like this one and our cast twin turbo manifolds may be manufactured by others.
Many of the features are highlighted in the video. 140 lbs lighter than stock, more torsional rigidity, loads of clearance for headers, etc.
I'm really excited about this chassis. We also have a full frame available for 67-70 Mustangs and are working on the 1st gen F body, Camaro. Also in the works are G body GM. The Royal Purple 69 Camaro will be the first one to get the F Body unit, It'll be at SEMA.
If you have any concerns just email or call me and I'll address them.
Thanks
Jeff
www.schwartzperformance.com

[big3protourer]

jeff,
what did you build that chassis for?

[Ummgawa]

Jeff

I was going to run a twin turbo set up on my 69 Camaro Speedster vert project but ditched it due to the fact that I was concerned about chassis flex (serious chassis flex). will the full frame allow me to run twins without having to run elaborate roll cage for stiffness? I really need to talk to you.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Jeff, your really doing a great job with presentation. Congratulations on the press.