How Art Morrison Reinvents First-Gen Camaro Handling

Upgrading the chassis on a first-gen Camaro is a major step forward for anyone serious about performance. Whether you’re building a show car with modern ride quality or planning to carve up corners with 1g+ of grip, the stock subframe and leaf-spring combo won’t cut it. That’s where Art Morrison enters the chat. Their lineup of complete chassis and front subframes has become the gold standard for builders chasing next-level handling and stance, without compromising street manners.

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Built by Z-Rodz, this Camaro was the first to receive Art Morrison’s revised GT Sport subframe, now with a 1-1/4-inch lower ride height and updated geometry.

Art Morrison’s GT Sport chassis system is built from the ground up for ’67–’69 Camaros and Firebirds. It includes an all-new 2×4-inch mandrel-bent steel frame that bolts directly to factory body mounts, meaning you don’t have to cut up your car to bolt in serious capability. What sets it apart from many universal chassis kits is that it’s vehicle-specific and geometry-corrected, with laser-cut brackets and TIG-welded crossmembers that don’t just fit, they optimize everything from wheel position to ride height.

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You get a proven front suspension design with coilovers, performance sway bars, and a selection of spindles, rack-and-pinion options, and big brake compatibility. Out back, buyers can choose from triangulated four-bar or IRS configurations, depending on whether their priorities lean more toward dragstrip launches or autocross agility. The entire system can be configured to sit slammed without sacrificing suspension travel, which makes it popular for SEMA builds and Pro-Touring applications alike.

Built For LS Swaps, Tuned For The Street

Every Art Morrison GT Sport chassis is built with modern powerplants in mind. The motor mounts, crossmember, and driveline angles are all designed to accept LS and LT engines with zero firewall modification, which makes it an easy win for anyone looking to modernize without over-fabricating. Their optional headers, brake packages, and accessory drives are spec’d to clear tight engine bays while maintaining proper geometry.

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Beyond just function, the aesthetic matters too. The craftsmanship in every weld, bracket, and seam is worthy of a mirror-finish undercarriage. That’s part of why so many award-winning builds ride on Morrison chassis, it’s not just about speed, but how cleanly it’s executed.

Whether your goal is to build a corner-carving monster or a refined driver with vintage looks and modern control, Art Morrison’s Camaro chassis lineup delivers a serious foundation to do it right the first time.

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Caecey Killian

I’d rather spend a night in the garage than a night out on the town. With over 10 years of experience building cars and going fast, I am still just as excited to keep learning and keep going faster.
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