I think most of us understand that when you perform a body swap on a classic car or truck you are pulling the body off the factory chassis and setting it on a new aftermarket chassis. Is it as simple as that? Let's dive in and see what all is exactly involved. Here is our customer's 1957 Chevy that was…
Trucks have never been more popular in the classic car world than they are presently. To stereotype, trucks builds have typically either gone up or down with their suspension to create the builder's desired look. Typically 2WD trucks have gone down, and I mean really down with their stance. Many builders are not content with their trucks stance until the…
Classic looks with modern performance...it sounds nice, but is it really possible? The simple answer is "yes" and a body swap combined with LS/LT engine conversion are two excellent ways to accomplish this goal. Below is how the Corvette looked when it arrived at MetalWorks. The Vette looked great, but the owner was looking for an upgrade in overall performance…
This family heirloom went from idle to a highway cruiser after we performed a body swap onto an Art Morrison chassis and dropped in a 495hp LS3. Check out our finished build video we shot on the gorgeous Oregon coast as well as some build photos below. https://youtu.be/1qbWw_aZUUI
