Congrates to Jeff Schwartz

[1970cuda]

He has a nice article on the chassis he is working on in Novermber issue of Chevy High Performance. Darn nice spread.

[ViperBlue68]

Congrats Jeff!! I just read it too....looks like a SMOKIN DEAL! I'd definatley like to know some more about it...if I read right It can mount to the stock first gen body mounts with no mods to the body? if so sign me up! what kinda time frame are we lookin to get one? and do they come with different front end options i.e. C-5
C-4 etc.....look forward to hearing more!

[MickMc]

Jeff
I knew I kept the yellow shirt from the Pro-Touring dinner for a reason. To remind me that you were building a frame for my 67 Chevelle. I am very interested, but I all ready have ATS spindles and GW upper control arms. But now it's time to start saving. What about body mounts for the Chevelle? And a gas tank to fit the narrowed rear?


Mick Mc

[Rick Dorion]

Nice writeup. I'd like to undestand more about the frame.

[andrewb70]

Gentlemen,

Please be patient with details. Jeff is getting his Ultima ready for the Silver State that is next week. He needs to be on the road by Wednesday.

Andrew

[1970cuda]

he had the ultima on the dyno sunday and was leaving for nevada today. I didn't even get any dyno numbers from him since he was pulling all nighters to get it ready for the zero to 200 to zero runs later this week

[1970cuda]

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[1970cuda]

http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/tech/chassis/0611ch_schwartz_chassis/index.html

[preston]

How can it weigh 140 lbs less ?

Doesn't seem the like the stock roller chassis could weight much more than 250 without wheels. If so that's a good weight loss.

is there some advantage to using the double rails? Its probably stiffer than a normal 2*3 rail but seems heavier if so. Just curious what's driving that.

I recognize those spindles though !

[jeff s]

How can it weigh 140 lbs less ?

is there some advantage to using the double rails? Its probably stiffer than a normal 2*3 rail but seems heavier if so. Just curious what's driving that.
!
Because of lighter components than stock such as: steering rack, aluminum hubs, fabricated spindles, tubular sway bars, aluminum end links, gun drilled axles, aluminum rearend housing, (coil over) springs, aluminum body shocks, tubular arms, etc.
Double rail is stiffer, 8 formed edges of tubes, vs 4.
Same weight.
Here's a pic of the std chassis which is a single rail.
Thanks

[budpins]

Jeff, how is the clearance for exhaust? How much of the frame shows below the car, F body, if body is not channeled? Thanks for creating a new and exciting alternative.
Jason

[jeff s]

The F body unit is quite a bit different than the A body shown.
Hit hangs down no more than a subframe does with connectors.
More pics are at www.gmachinechassis.com
There's also a link to V8TV's 69 Camaro from there.
thanks

[ViperBlue68]

Jeff,
I am very interested in this frame for my 68....I need to call you and get an estimate for having one built and installed....I know you are probabally very busy....but what kinda time frame for something like that?

[jeff s]

running about 6 wks to build at this time.
815-455-2230 shop
thanks

[ViperBlue68]

thanks Jeff i'll try ta give you a call sometime ths week....