Raybestos 1953 Chevy Pickup

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Back to Corporate BuildsRaybestos 1953 Chevy PickupWe were honored to have been awarded our THIRD Raybestos build Give-a-way car, except this time it’s a 1953 Chevy 3600 pickup truck! We started off with a running driving 1953 pickup truck, but we completely transformed this into something that show car guys and autocrossers can both appreciate.  Frame & Suspension Schwartz Performance …

1963 Chevy Impala

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Back to Completed Projects1963 Chevy ImpalaThis 1963 Impala came to us for an engine and chassis originally, but soon morphed into a full build! It started as a mostly straight car with the owners wanting some cool upgrades and modern conveniences, like stopping and going! We blended some of the original parts with some go-fast & stop-well upgrades and a …

1970 Buick Skylark LS7

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Back to Current Projects1970 Buick Skylark LS7Here’s a 1970 Buick Skylark are building for a local owner. It will have some similarities to a GSX but this is not a clone. This will be a one of a kind Buick with lots of high end bits that will make it really stand out. We start with the Schwartz G-Machine chassis …

1949 Ford F3 Pickup

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Back to Current Projects1949 Ford F3 PickupThis ’49 Ford F3 spent its life on the farm & had some rust to deal with. It is in the middle of a full Schwartzification with a new chassis, drivetrain, and custom sheet metal work to preserve the original body lines. Frame & Suspension Schwartz Performance G-Machine chassis system Power steering rack Ridetech …

1967 Mustang Fastback

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Back to Current Projects1967 Mustang FastbackThis 1967 Mustang project came to us as just a shell. We started off from the ground up with our bolt-in G-Machine Mustang chassis. This shell was completely transformed with an over-the-top Schwartz Performance pro-touring treatment! Check out the specs and pics below! Frame & Suspension Schwartz Performance bolt-in G-Machine Chassis Ridetech single-adjustable coilover shocks …

1970 Chevelle Convertible

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Back to Current Projects1970 Chevelle ConvertibleIn search of having the baddest ’70 Chevelle Convertible on the planet, this customer has chosen some of the best aftermarket components for this ride. From lightweight titanium fasteners to a 900hp fuel injected Big Block Chevy, this Chevelle will have all of the best pro-touring capabilities thrown into a classic muscle car.That’s why our …

1971 Plymouth Cuda

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Back to Current Projects1971 Plymouth CudaWe have lots of Mopar fans and customers. Here’s one where the customer purchased a painted shell and sent it to us to fill in the blanks. We’ll start with a Schwartz G-Machine Chassis made to fit the customer’s modern SRT-8 Hemi. This engine’s computer and harness requires a lot of electrical handiwork by our …

1974 Chevy Nova LT4

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Back to Current Projects1974 Chevy Nova LT4The 1974 Chevy Nova was the last year of the third generation Novas. This one came to us as an 80’s era drag race car. Skinny tires up front, fat n tall drag radials out back with an old school blower poked through the hood, you get the idea. The new owner has asked …

1979 Olds Cutlass W30

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Back to Current Projects1979 Olds Cutlass W30This actual W30 Olds Cutlass is in for the Schwartz treatment! This one-of-2,499 produced Cutlass will get our bolt-in G-Machine Chassis and a 532ci BBC engine built by LRB Performance. Late model G-Bodies have grown in popularity in the past several years with all kinds of mods, stay tuned for tuned for this G-Machine …

1967 Plymouth Barracuda

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Back to Current Projects1967 Plymouth BarracudaThis 1967 Barracuda is going to be a wild one! Equipped with our all-new Schwartz G-Machine Chassis for Mopar A-Bodies, and a Hellcat crate engine, this one will outperform a new Hellcat for sure. Check out the pictures below to follow along on this badass build. Frame & Suspension Schwartz Performance bolt-in G-Machine Chassis Ridetech …

1969 Mustang Coupe

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Back to Current Projects1969 Mustang CoupeThis 1969 Mustang Coupe came in for the full Schwartz treatment. Of course it’ll be outfitted with our G-Machine Chassis and Coyote power! Check out the info & pics below to see this wild ride come to life.  Frame & Suspension Schwartz Performance bolt-in G-Machine Chassis Ridetech single-adjustable coilover shocks & springs Baer 14” rotors …

1956 Chevrolet Bel Air

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Back to Current Projects1956 Chevrolet Bel Air  We brought this iconic 1956 Bel Air back to life with a beautiful new interior paired with a G-Machine chassis, engine, and drivetrain upgrade.  Frame & Suspension Schwartz Performance bolt-in G-Machine Chassis Ridetech single-adjustable coilovers Power steering rack Baer pro plus 14″ 6 piston front brakes, 14″ 6 piston rear brakes Splined sway bars …

1948 Ford Woody

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Back to Current Projects1948 Ford Woody  This 1944 Woody came to us in need of a new chassis, engine, and transmission to solidify its rebirth to the road. It’s been equipped with a G-Machine chassis, Coyote engine, and Tremec T56 transmission to give it modern day performance but with a classic look! Frame & Suspension Schwartz Performance bolt-in G-Machine Chassis Ridetech …

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1947 Hudson Super Six

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Back to Current Projects1947 Hudson Super Six  You don’t see many of these around! Our customer found this 1947 Hudson Super Six in a Hemmings ad. It turned out to be just 1 town over, so we went and picked it up! It had sat in a guy’s back yard for at least 20 years, accumulating a lot of rust in …

1972 AMC Javelin AMX

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Back to Current Projects1972 AMC AMX Javelin American Motors Corporation’s Javelin was the “ponycar” Competitor to the Camaro, Firebird, Mustang, Cuda, Challenger. Prior to 1971 the AMX was a two seater sports car. Starting in 1971 the AMX was a separate model built on the Javelin platform, like the Pontiac Trans Am was to the Firebird. This was the highest performance …

1970 Chevelle

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Back to Current Projects1970 Chevelle  This 1970 Chevelle was originally a western car that was brought to us to be transformed into the beast it is now. Take a look at the specs below & pictures following.  Frame and Suspension Schwartz Performance bolt-in G-Machine Chassis Ridetech triple-adjustable remote reservoir coilovers Baer 14″ 6 piston brakes front and rear Power steering rack …

The Skart #skartlife

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Back to Current ProjectsThe Schwartz Skart  The idea for the Skart came from Dale Schwartz several years ago, to build a running/driving chassis as a display. This idea finally started coming to life in 2018. It needed to be as short as possible (to fit anywhere), so the chassis was built to an 83″ wheelbase. The exo-kart idea is not new in itself, …

1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible

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Back to Current Projects1969 Pontiac GTO Convertible  This 1969 GTO Convertible was brought to us as a complete running & driving car. The owner had bought it with plans to send it to Schwartz for the ultimate upgrades. We transformed this classic’s underpinnings to be more inline with modern cars! Take a look at the specs below & pictures following.  Frame …