Full Chassis Camaro

[LS3 HQ]

Hey guys I'm possibly about to embark on a full chassis for my Camaro.

Is there any advantage to have the chassis bolt in versus welded to the body? I'm going to be running the bottom of the chassis same height as the sills so nothing will be hanging below and am in two minds whether to bolt in or weld in.

I'm 6'2 so head room is important. I see the Art Morrison chassis have 100x50mm internal frame cross members. This to me seems like it would limit headroom. Do you think its possible to mount seat brackets directly to the floor to get me back close to original seat height.
If anyone has done this or has pictures that would be great.

The chassis will be made up from a Speedtech front sub and custom everything else.

Thanks in advance.

Luke

[57hemicuda]

The Mustang I built used 2"x4" crossmembers similar to the Morrison chassis. I ended up moving the seat way back, bringing the steering column back as well. This makes the drivers stretch out, and set pretty up right.

The perimeter chassis I did in my AMX used 2"x2" crossmembers anywhere the driver/passenger was, this allowed me to keep the seats in the normal location.

I think Morrison will build you anything you want, their normal chassis, a perimeter chassis, or any thing you can dream up. Speed Tech stuff looks very well built also. Detroit Speed is also a great choice, quality built, by great people. What you need to do is figure out exactly what you want, make some calls, and see who can give you that chassis.

[MaxHarvard]

I'd prefer the bolt-in if it were me. I like being able to take things down if they need to be repaired.

[sd67]

I am about to embark on the same process with my 67 Camaro. I have an Art Morrison Max G chassis and am 6'5" tall, so head room is really an issue for me. Might have to sacrifice some ride height but I would like to stay even with the rockers.

I am leaning towards bolting it in as well. I think it will give more flexibility/ adjustability if there are issues in the future of the build or if the ride height turns out not to be where I want it. Probably easier to paint too and am hoping to save some time in reassembly after paint too as everything can be built on the chassis. Spent some time on the East Bay Muscle Cars Tenacity build thread. They cut up that Morrison frame to gain headroom and I hope not to do that, but the end product really looks great. Frostbite, a 67 Firebird is another build thread you should check out. They bolted in that one and it also looks solid. Would be interested in what you ultimately decide on and if others have builds bolting in Morrison chassis to 1st gens, would like to hear about them too.

[Spiffav8]

I see the Art Morrison chassis have 100x50mm internal frame cross members. This to me seems like it would limit headroom.




Luke,

I believe they might be working a redesign to allow you to sit lower and gain the head room. Worth a phone call. I recommend talking to Scott.

If you go with the "build your own" route, I think you'll be pleased with the Speedtech front sub. They make nice stuff!

Looking forward to seeing how this build goes down.

:captain:

[LS3 HQ]

Thanks for the replies guys. I've already got the full Speedtech track time package and was looking at making it a full chassis with my own rear clip etc. Talking with my fab guy this morning I'm possibly looking to sell everything and go down the route of Art Morrison.

Good to know about the crossmembers Spiffav8. If they can be made from say 75x50 that would help quite a lot.

Will call in the morning and have a chat.

Geez our dollar sucks right now compared to when I bought all the Speedtech stuff. DOH!!

[sd67]

To be fair, I went down the Art Morrison road because I got a really good deal on one of their older models. They were great to work with and the chassis is a work of art (pun intended) and the welds are beautiful. You should check out Roadster Shop too.

My friend just got done having a front clip tied with frame connectors into a Chris Alston back half into his Nova. Turned out awesome with a great stance. It just took a really long time and is all welded in. I am hoping that the full chassis will take less time. Let me know what you end up doing, certainly following this one.

[Chassisworks]

Is there any advantage to have the chassis bolt in versus welded to the body? I'm going to be running the bottom of the chassis same height as the sills so nothing will be hanging below and am in two minds whether to bolt in or weld in.

I'm 6'2 so head room is important.

Hi Luke,
I just came across your thread today and thought I'd chime in. The only advantage to bolting in the front clip is that it bolts back out again. Welding in the complete chassis can lead to a vehicle that is lighter overall and substantially more rigid.

While commonly available street-rod style frames reduce headroom, the Chassisworks gStreet system gives you one full inch MORE headroom than stock.

I'd be happy to go over all the little details with you and answer any questions you might have. There's also a bunch of info on our site HERE (http://www.cachassisworks.com/cac_press_67-69Camaro.html).

[98ssnova]

Speedtech is coming out with new new front mount for the torque arm. The extreme torque arm looks pretty cool it will tie the front and back together. There are some pics in the chassis section http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=52246&page=3