FIFE, WA – October 19, 2007 was a milestone day for Art Morrison Enterprises, as the Washington-based chassis and suspension components manufacturer shipped its 500th GT-Sport chassis for Tri-5 Chevrolets. Morrison’s GT Sport chassis, which is a complete bolt-in replacement for the OEM Chevrolet frame, features a computer-designed IFS, triangulated 4-bar rear suspension, and through-frame exhaust passages that combine to provide sports car-like handling and a contemporary stance for the venerable “shoebox” Chevys.

Morrison’s GT-Sport chassis has been a major impetus in the burgeoning “Resto-Mod” movement, which combines the classic lines of the host vehicle with a modern suspension and powertrain. The prototype chassis was used in the building of Art’s own ’55 Chevy, which carded acceleration, braking and handling (skid pad and slalom) numbers that bettered those of many exotic sports cars. It was also a Goodguys “Street Machine of the Year” finalist in 2005.

The phenomenal success of the GT-Sport chassis has come as a pleasant surprise to Morrison —who has been building performance chassis components since the early 1970s. “We’d been offering bumper-to-bumper 2x4 frames for many years that required the builder to install their own body mounts, but at the urging of my son, Craig, we decided to offer a complete bolt-in chassis that had everything from the bumper mounts and radiator core support on back. As I had recently acquired a pristine ’55 Chevy for a project car, it made the Tri-5 a logical first target. Needless to say, we have thousands of hours labor and lots of computer time into this project, but the finished chassis makes it all worthwhile. The many compliments we’ve received from respected people in the industry and our own customers has been the frosting on the cake. ”

Among the 500-plus customers for Morrison’s Tri-5 GT-Sport chassis have been many of the nation’s premiere professional car builders. However, the bulk have been sold to do-it-yourselfers who are now able to construct a top-notch ride in the comfort of their home garage.

The strong initial reception of the Tri-5 GT-Sport chassis prompted AME to continue along a similar path for a chassis designed for first generation
(1953-62) Corvettes, with the 1949-54 Chevy on the drawing board. Morrison also offers a GT-Sport front subframe for 1967-69 Camaros/Firebirds and 1968-74 Novas.

For additional information contact Art Morrison Enterprises, Inc., 5301 8th St. East, Fife, WA 98424. Call 800-929-7188 or visit the firm’s website at: www.ArtMorrison.com.

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