NOW AVAILABLE! THE ULTIMATE UPGRADE FOR FULL-SIZE CHEVROLET / CHEVY X-FRAME CARS
 

Your original X-frame chassis is inherently weak. Our G-Machine Chassis isn't.

 
The old, flexible X-frame that your suspension components and engine are mounted to begins to flex dramatically once you add more horsepower, higher spring-rates and better brakes; not to mention it's nearly 50 years old. With our G-Machine Chassis, your car's body will encounter much less flex and added ride quality, resulting in an all-around performing vehicle. Sure, you can box the original chassis and add new components; but would you build a HOUSE without a solid foundation?
Want to out-handle late-model sports cars? You've chosen the right chassis.

The G-Machine Chassis is available for 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, & 1964 Chevrolet fullsize "x-frame" cars:

NOTE: Our chassis are designed to BOLT in to 1961-1964 cars ONLY. 1958 X-frame cars sat on a different wheelbase than 1959-1964. Additionally, 1959-1960 had slightly different body mount points. If you have a 1958 car, we'll need the car here to make the chassis. If you have a 1959-1960 car, we are willing to test fit our current chassis to verify mounting points so you receive a bolt-in Schwartz Performance G-Machine Chassis.

Installation is simple.

Want wider tires?

Which options do I choose?

Brakes:

-Our 13" Wilwood kit is great for daily drivers and the occasional autocrosser or road racer. These require at least a 16" diameter wheel, though some 15" fit.
-Step up to the 14-inch Baer 6P Pro-Plus and get a brake system that will suit whatever you want to do. We race our 1965 Tempest often with this brake setup.
-The baddest kit is the Baer 6S, which is a one-piece forged caliper. This brake kit suits the hardcore roadracer, but does not sacrifice street driving.
-The 14" brakes require a 18" diameter wheel, however. Additionally, the Baer calipers are available in many colors, while Wilwoods are available only in black.
 

Coilover shocks:

-We use RideTech coilovers as standard on our chassis systems. The two options we offer are single-adjustable and triple-adjustable.
-Single adjustable coilovers offer 24 "clicks" of adjustment for damping, as well as ride height adjustment. These will suit the weekend autocrosser/roadracer, as well as daily drivers.
-Triple adjustable coilovers offer the same damping adjustment as the singles with the addition of high and low speed compression adjustments, and a remote reservoir. These allow you to fine-tune your suspension for a specific type of driving. These are recommended for those who are willing & able to spend time tuning the shocks, and/or for the roadracer where every thousandth of a second counts.
-Air ride is also available, please call for pricing & info.
 

 

Rear end housing:

-Our standard axle is a Moser full-floating 9" style housing, with 31-spline axles. We have tested this rear end up to 1000hp street cars with no issues. Contact us for higher HP, or if you'll be drag racing it often on slicks with over 800hp.
-The Heidts IRS option is for those craving an IRS in their musclecar. This is recommended for up to 700hp. The IRS kit may require floor modifications.
 

 

Third member/differential:

-The Ford 9" comes with a clutch-type posi. Our first option is just that, with a cast-iron center section. If you have less than 500hp and won't be racing the car often, this is just fine for you.
-The Detroit TrueTrac differential is a helical-gear type posi, which holds up to more power than the clutch posi, lasts longer (no wearable parts), and is quiet enough for street cars.
-Moser offers a new nodular iron case which is recommended for 600+ hp and racing. Their aluminum case also holds up to higher horsepower, and is much lighter than iron cases.
 
 

Pictures:

 
(Click to enlarge)

Base price includes:

Shipping:

 
Pricing is for reference only. For questions, call 815.206.2230

Pricing:

Base Price: $ 9,499.00

Disc Brake Kit:

13" Plain rotor, 6 piston front, 4 piston rear Wilwood (+$2,669)

13" cross-drilled OR slotted, 6 piston front, 4 piston rear Wilwood (+$2,969)

14" cross-drilled, Baer 6P Calipers (+$4,500)

14" cross-drilled, Baer 6S Calipers (+$7,995)

Coilover Shocks/ Springs:

None ($0)

RideTech Single-Adjustable (+$1,300)

RideTech Triple-Adjustable (+$2,600)

Rear End Housing & Axles:

None; weld your brackets to my housing (+$189)

Moser full-floating 9", 31 spline axles (+1,814)

Moser M9 full-floating 9", 31 spline axles (+2,304)

Heidts IRS, Installed (+$8,495)

Third Member/Differential:

None

Trac Lock posi, cast iron case +($995.00)

Detroit TrueTrac, cast iron case +($1295.00)

Detroit TrueTrac, Moser spec w/ nodular case +($1495.00)

Detroit TrueTrac, Moser spec w/ aluminum case +($1695.00)

Rear End Ratio:

None

3.25:1

3.50:1

3.70:1

3.89:1

4.10:1

4.56:1

Motor Mounts:

LSx Engine +($180.00)

Small/Big Block Chevy +($90.00)

Other

Powdercoat:

No powdercoat, bare steel

Your choice of colors +($1,600)

Assembly:

I'll assemble myself

Please assemble my chassis +($595.00)

Please assemble my chassis +($795.00)

Name

Email Address
Address
Phone Number
Format: 999-999-9999

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Schwartz 675hp LS7 engine

T56 Magnum transmission

Schwartz Performance G-Machine Chassis w/Baer brakes

Paint, bodywork & fabrication by Steel Ridez

 

 

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NOW AVAILABLE! THE 1955, 1956, 1957 CHASSIS YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!
 

Your original Tri-5 chassis is inherently weak. Our G-Machine Chassis isn't.

 
The old, non-braced frame that your suspension components and engine are mounted to begins to flex dramatically once you add more horsepower, higher spring-rates and better brakes; not to mention it's nearly 60 years old. With our G-Machine Chassis, your car's body will encounter much less flex and added ride quality, resulting in an all-around performing vehicle. Want to outhandle late-model sports cars? You've chosen the right chassis.

 

The G-Machine Chassis is available for 1955, 1956 & 1957 Chevrolet "Tri-five" cars:

Chevy Bel Air

Chevy 210

 

Get the ultimate upgrade!

 
 

The G-Machine Chassis by Schwartz Performance.

 

 

Installation is simple.

Our bolt-in design integrates original mounting points

The stock gas tank can be utilized

"Body-dropping" can be done, but requires more significant fabrication

 

Want wider tires?

All G-Machine Chassis allow for up to 345mm-wide rear tires if you minitub the wheel wells

The Moser full-floating 9" rear end is narrowed to 60" to allow fitment for C5/C6 Corvette wheels (custom rear end widths available)

 
 

Which options do I choose?

 
 

Brakes:

-Our 13" Wilwood kit is great for daily drivers and the occasional autocrosser or road racer. These require at least a 16" diameter wheel, though some 15" fit.
-Step up to the 14-inch Baer 6P Pro-Plus and get a brake system that will suit whatever you want to do. We race our 1965 Tempest often with this brake setup.
-The baddest kit is the Baer 6S, which is a one-piece forged caliper. This brake kit suits the hardcore roadracer, but does not sacrifice street driving.
-The 14" brakes require a 18" diameter wheel, however. Additionally, the Baer calipers are available in many colors, while Wilwoods are available only in black.
 

 

Coilover shocks:

-We use RideTech coilovers as standard on our chassis systems. The two options we offer are single-adjustable and triple-adjustable.
-Single adjustable coilovers offer 24 "clicks" of adjustment for damping, as well as ride height adjustment. These will suit the weekend autocrosser/roadracer, as well as daily drivers.
-Triple adjustable coilovers offer the same damping adjustment as the singles with the addition of high and low speed compression adjustments, and a remote reservoir. These allow you to fine-tune your suspension for a specific type of driving. These are recommended for those who are willing & able to spend time tuning the shocks, and/or for the roadracer where every thousandth of a second counts.
-Air ride is also available, please call for pricing & info.
 

 

Rear end housing:

-Our standard axle is a Moser full-floating 9" style housing, with 31-spline axles. We have tested this rear end up to 1000hp street cars with no issues. Contact us for higher HP, or if you'll be drag racing it often on slicks with over 800hp.
-The Heidts IRS option is for those craving an IRS in their musclecar. This is recommended for up to 700hp.
 

 

Third member/differential:

-The Ford 9" comes with a clutch-type posi. Our first option is just that, with a cast-iron center section. If you have less than 500hp and won't be racing the car often, this is just fine for you.
-The Detroit TrueTrac differential is a helical-gear type posi, which holds up to more power than the clutch posi, lasts longer (no wearable parts), and is quiet enough for street cars.
-Moser offers a new nodular iron case which is recommended for 600+ hp and racing. Their aluminum case also holds up to higher horsepower, and is much lighter than iron cases.
 
 

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Base price includes:

A fully-welded chassis, built on a precision jig

Adjustable transmission crossmember

Race-bred front and rear suspension components (excluding coilovers): control arms, ball joints, tie rods, NASCAR style sway bars, power rack & pinion, aluminum front wheel hubs with bearings, and teflon-lined heim joints for quiet & bind-free suspension

 

Shipping:

We ship assembled chassis using enclosed car transporters. If you order the chassis un-assembled, we’ll ship it via truck-freight in a crate. There is a crating fee, which will be determined upon ordering.

 
Pricing is for reference only. For questions, call 815.206.2230

 

Pricing:

 

Base Price: $ 9,499.00

Disc Brake Kit:

13" Plain rotor, 6 piston front, 4 piston rear Wilwood (+$2,669)

13" cross-drilled OR slotted, 6 piston front, 4 piston rear Wilwood (+$2,969)

14" cross-drilled, Baer 6P Calipers (+$4,500)

14" cross-drilled, Baer 6S Calipers (+$7,995)

Coilover Shocks/ Springs:

None ($0)

RideTech Single-Adjustable (+$1,300)

RideTech Triple-Adjustable (+$2,600)

Rear End Housing & Axles:

None; weld your brackets to my housing (+$189)

Moser full-floating 9", 31 spline axles (+1,814)

Moser M9 full-floating 9", 31 spline axles (+2,304)

Heidts IRS, Installed (+$8,495)

Third Member/Differential:

None

Trac Lock posi, cast iron case +($995.00)

Detroit TrueTrac, cast iron case +($1295.00)

Detroit TrueTrac, Moser spec w/ nodular case +($1495.00)

Detroit TrueTrac, Moser spec w/ aluminum case +($1695.00)

Rear End Ratio:

None

3.25:1

3.50:1

3.70:1

3.89:1

4.10:1

4.56:1

Motor Mounts:

LSx Engine +($180.00)

Small/Big Block Chevy +($90.00)

Other

Powdercoat:

No powdercoat, bare steel

Your choice of colors +($1,600)

Assembly:

I'll assemble myself

Please assemble my chassis +($595.00)

Please assemble my chassis +($795.00)

Name

Email Address
Address
Phone Number
Format: 999-999-9999

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Page is under construction, stay tuned for photos & information about this radical ’68.

 

 

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-LS3 engine

-4L60E transmission

-Schwartz Performance G-Machine Chassis w/Brembo brakes

 

 

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