We are very familiar with this chassis as we build complete reproduction 1937 and 1938 Chevrolet Cabriolet and Sedan Delivery bodies and chassis to match. We have also built many to go under original steel bodies. The 1938 and 1939 chassis are exactly same, and the 1937 chassis differs only in the taper of the chassis as it comes down from the rear-axle kick up. We produce both ('37-specific or ’38-’39 style) and original steel bodies will bolt up without any issue. For all years, the trunk floor will require some modification to accommodate the rear shock crossmember not found in the original suspension design.

Unlike some other chassis on the market, we use 4-piece rails assembled in our fixtures to reproduce the exact curves and tapers of the original frame. Each frame includes the four original body mounts at the cowl and just forward of the rear wheels. We have also eliminated the lip found at the bottom of this original frame design which is not only cleaner looking, but adds some additional tire clearance in the rear..

Our recommended front suspension is a Heidts or TCI Mustang II IFS. A traditional axle front end, Kugel Komponents IFS or Heidts Superide IFS is also available. In the rear, we recommend parallel leaf springs which we feel provide superior ride quality for these larger cars. We use a custom made spring pack which lowers the rear of the car and provides a nice hot-rod rake when combined with the IFS. To further lower the rear another 2”, we can mount these springs inboard of the frame, rather than under. A triangulated or parallel 4-bar is also an option.

Our technical staff will discuss your ideas and goals with you to determine the best combination of components for your project. We offer a well-equipped Complete Rolling Chassis to use as a starting point, optioned a follows:

• Perimeter Frame

  • Steel frame rails, fully boxed

  • motor mounts and removable transmission drop-out installed (to your spec)

  • tubular X-member center section

  • stock body mounts, 2 on each frame rail

• Mustang II Independent front suspension, including:

  • Tubular A-arms

  • Hubs, 2” dropped spindles, and 11” disc brakes

  • Coil springs and shocks

  • rack and pinion steering

• Complete rear suspension, including

  • New Currie Ford 9" housing (no 3^rd member)

  • New Dutchman axles

  • Wilwood 12” disc brakes with integral emergency brake

  • Leaf springs and shocks

• Power Brake Package, including:

  • Dual power booster/master cylinder, mounting bracket, and brake pedal

PRICE: $9,500

Additional Chassis Options

• Power rack and pinion steering - $150

• New Currie Ford 9” 3^rd member - $825 - $1100

• Steel brake lines installed with residual valves, brake light switch, and Earls braided lines to calipers - $525

• Triangulated rear 4-bar with QA1 or Alden coil-over shocks - $200 ($425 polished stainless bars and chrome springs)
  

• TCI dropped axle front-end with Vega steering box – $1000

• Kugel Komponents Phase I IFS with rack and pinion steering - $1200

• Kugel Komponents Independent Rear Suspension – starting at $3000

• Chassis powder coat (includes rear axle and misc brackets) - $1000

• Inboard leaf spring mounting - $250

• Perimeter frame only - $3500
  

Many other options are available, so ask if you are interested in something you don’t see. Please contact our technical staff to discuss your project and we’ll put together a custom quote for your chassis.