The Ford Barn

Krylon32 · 11-15-2017, 02:53 PM

Just announced, Chassis Engineering closing it's doors after the passing of it's founder Roy Lewis. Sad day for old Fords.

V8 Bob · 11-15-2017, 02:57 PM

Very sad.

Ford Freak · 11-15-2017, 04:02 PM

Is there another company making similar products ?

38bill · 11-15-2017, 04:19 PM

That is a bummer. I used many of their parts in my truck.

http://www.chassisengineeringinc.com/

V8 Bob · 11-15-2017, 04:20 PM

No other company has the inventory of chassis parts as CE. Their front/rear suspension kits and engine/trans re-enforced tubular cross members are unique, along with many other specialty and very well designed items.

V8COOPMAN · 11-15-2017, 05:09 PM

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This really is sad to hear. This is actually a kick in the gut to guys with no fabrication experience, nor an idea as to what to fabricate in the first place.

This MAY (or may not) be a huge opportunity for the right person to step-up and grab a huge bull by the gonads. DD

40cpe · 11-15-2017, 05:14 PM

That is so sad to hear. When I think old Ford chassis I think of them first.

Bored&Stroked · 11-15-2017, 05:40 PM

That is too bad . . . they've been a great friend to this industry for 53 years. I can see how Jeanne is ready for new chapters of her life.

Talkwrench · 11-15-2017, 06:49 PM

WTF..No they have some great stuff ; (

petehoovie · 11-15-2017, 06:56 PM

It has been a fun 53 years of Street Rodding, but today we are closing our garage doors, packing up our tools, and preparing for new adventures.
To all our loyal customers, dealers and friends, we would like to say thank you, it has been an honor.
Keep your eyes on the Chassis Engineering Inc. website and Facebook page (link) after Thanksgiving to check out our

for remaining kits AND some historic treasures found in the attic.
Sincerely,
Jeanne Lewis,
Chassis Engineering Inc.
PS. Keep your wheels on the road !

19Fordy · 11-15-2017, 07:14 PM

Wow! That is really bad news. Any hope that another company will absorb them?

hotrodA · 11-15-2017, 09:27 PM

That's as bad for the old car hobby as Dick Spadaro's passing.
Just hope that if a company steps up, it won't be like Ecklers taking over Macs.

Ritzy1 · 11-15-2017, 09:35 PM

I was afraid that would happen. Sorry to see that. Leaves a big hole in the hobby. Lucky for me I happened to be near there recently on business and made a special trip to pick up some parts for my 48. Glad I did. Great opportunity for an entrepreneur to capitalize on the brand, the years of good will and keep building on it.

JM 35 Sedan · 11-15-2017, 11:20 PM

That's too bad. They made some very nice kits for bolt on conversions. Hopefully other fabrication shops will pick up and produce some of their designs.

36tudordeluxe · 11-16-2017, 12:45 AM

I couldn't have completed my project without the help of CHASSIS ENGINEERING; this is devastating news to hobbyists like myself who lack fabrication skills. Hope someone steps up and fills the void.

JSeery · 11-16-2017, 08:51 AM

A lot of the Chassis Engineering stuff would be fairly easy to copy and fab IF there is not an infringement issue.

alanwoodieman · 11-16-2017, 09:01 AM

ecklers and mac's is one and the same co.

tubman · 11-16-2017, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwoodieman

ecklers and mac's is one and the same co.

Yeah, you can now get crap parts for your old Ford as well as for your Corvette.

supereal · 11-16-2017, 01:42 PM

Chassis Engineering was located just half a block from my office. I did know Roy passed away, but I assume someone, somewhere, will pick up the operation, as well as the very large inventory on the site. I will post any news that develops.

36coupe · 12-19-2017, 08:32 AM

I visited the factory/shop 10 years ago and had a tour.
I was planning on buying their dropped axle kit for my 36 this winter. I wanted a complete kit to take the guesswork out of what works with what?
Any ideas who else sells a complete kit for a reasonable price?

11-15-2017, 02:53 PM	#1
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,471	Chassis Engineering Just announced, Chassis Engineering closing it's doors after the passing of it's founder Roy Lewis. Sad day for old Fords.

11-15-2017, 02:57 PM	#2
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,520	Re: Chassis Engineering Very sad.

11-15-2017, 04:02 PM	#3
Ford Freak Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Pittsford NY. USA Posts: 1,096	Re: Chassis Engineering Is there another company making similar products ?

11-15-2017, 04:19 PM	#4
38bill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,165	Re: Chassis Engineering That is a bummer. I used many of their parts in my truck. http://www.chassisengineeringinc.com/

11-15-2017, 04:20 PM	#5
V8 Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granger (Northern) Indiana Posts: 1,520	Re: Chassis Engineering No other company has the inventory of chassis parts as CE. Their front/rear suspension kits and engine/trans re-enforced tubular cross members are unique, along with many other specialty and very well designed items.

11-15-2017, 05:09 PM	#6
V8COOPMAN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Shore of LAKE HOUSTON Posts: 11,106	Re: Chassis Engineering Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This really is sad to hear. This is actually a kick in the gut to guys with no fabrication experience, nor an idea as to what to fabricate in the first place. This MAY (or may not) be a huge opportunity for the right person to step-up and grab a huge bull by the gonads. DD __________________ *Click Links Below* __ ▼ *'35-'36 W/8BA & MECHANICAL FAN* *T5 W/TORQUE TUBE*

11-15-2017, 05:14 PM	#7
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Chassis Engineering That is so sad to hear. When I think old Ford chassis I think of them first.

11-15-2017, 05:40 PM	#8
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,062	Re: Chassis Engineering That is too bad . . . they've been a great friend to this industry for 53 years. I can see how Jeanne is ready for new chapters of her life.

11-15-2017, 06:49 PM	#9
Talkwrench Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 2,687	Re: Chassis Engineering WTF..No they have some great stuff ; ( __________________ *"Came too close to dying to stop living now!"*

11-15-2017, 06:56 PM	#10
petehoovie Senior Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 8,081	Re: Chassis Engineering It has been a fun 53 years of Street Rodding, but today we are closing our garage doors, packing up our tools, and preparing for new adventures. To all our loyal customers, dealers and friends, we would like to say thank you, it has been an honor. Keep your eyes on the Chassis Engineering Inc. website and Facebook page (link) after Thanksgiving to check out our for remaining kits AND some historic treasures found in the attic. Sincerely, Jeanne Lewis, Chassis Engineering Inc. PS. Keep your wheels on the road ! __________________ The only thing nice about being imperfect is the joy it brings to others.... *"Silver rings, your butt! Them's washers!"* "We shot our way out of that town for a dollar's worth of steel holes!" - from 'The Wild Bunch' - 1969 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NReUd2_0u0

11-15-2017, 07:14 PM	#11
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,925	Re: Chassis Engineering Wow! That is really bad news. Any hope that another company will absorb them?

11-15-2017, 09:27 PM	#12
hotrodA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rogersville, TN Posts: 797	Re: Chassis Engineering That's as bad for the old car hobby as Dick Spadaro's passing. Just hope that if a company steps up, it won't be like Ecklers taking over Macs. Last edited by hotrodA; 11-16-2017 at 09:42 AM.

11-15-2017, 09:35 PM	#13
Ritzy1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 207	Re: Chassis Engineering I was afraid that would happen. Sorry to see that. Leaves a big hole in the hobby. Lucky for me I happened to be near there recently on business and made a special trip to pick up some parts for my 48. Glad I did. Great opportunity for an entrepreneur to capitalize on the brand, the years of good will and keep building on it.

11-15-2017, 11:20 PM	#14
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: Chassis Engineering That's too bad. They made some very nice kits for bolt on conversions. Hopefully other fabrication shops will pick up and produce some of their designs. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

11-16-2017, 12:45 AM	#15
36tudordeluxe Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,260	Re: Chassis Engineering I couldn't have completed my project without the help of CHASSIS ENGINEERING; this is devastating news to hobbyists like myself who lack fabrication skills. Hope someone steps up and fills the void.

11-16-2017, 08:51 AM	#16
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Chassis Engineering A lot of the Chassis Engineering stuff would be fairly easy to copy and fab IF there is not an infringement issue.

11-16-2017, 09:01 AM	#17
alanwoodieman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: upstate SC Posts: 2,963	Re: Chassis Engineering ecklers and mac's is one and the same co.

11-16-2017, 01:42 PM	#19
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: Chassis Engineering Chassis Engineering was located just half a block from my office. I did know Roy passed away, but I assume someone, somewhere, will pick up the operation, as well as the very large inventory on the site. I will post any news that develops.

12-19-2017, 08:32 AM	#20
36coupe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Eastcoast Posts: 863	Re: Chassis Engineering I visited the factory/shop 10 years ago and had a tour. I was planning on buying their dropped axle kit for my 36 this winter. I wanted a complete kit to take the guesswork out of what works with what? Any ideas who else sells a complete kit for a reasonable price?