Performance Fabrication

Full builds & Conversions

From Bare Metal to Race Ready

Full builds bring every part of the car into alignment.

Chassis, suspension, drivetrain, and supporting systems are designed, fabricated, and assembled under one roof so everything works together from the start.

We handle the full scope in sequence, from layout and structural fabrication to final assembly and setup. Mounting points, clearances, and load paths are considered before anything is cut, which keeps the build cohesive and eliminates rework later.

The details you don't see are the ones we care about most.

BUILD TYPES

Different Platforms. Same Approach.

Every build has unique constraints. The process stays consistent: design it correctly, fabricate it accurately, and assemble it to be trusted.

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ROAD

Chassis stiffening, cage design, suspension pickup points, and cooling systems built for sustained load. Components are placed and reinforced to maintain consistency across long sessions and repeated cycles.

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HOT RODS

One-off components, non-standard fitment, and clean integration across mixed platforms. Brackets, mounts, and structures are fabricated specifically for the build, not adapted from something close.

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DRAG

Rear suspension geometry, drivetrain mounting, and chassis reinforcement designed around launch forces and driveline shock. Built to transfer power cleanly and repeatably.

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DUAL-PURPOSE

A car that has to be two things at once requires careful planning. We build street-driven cars that are capable at the track, with proper attention to cooling, drivability, and reliability—without compromising performance when it matters.

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OUR PROCESS

Built in Sequence, Not in Pieces

Every project starts by defining constraints: platform, intended use, space limitations, and performance targets. From there, layout, mounting strategy, and system integration are mapped before any fabrication begins.

Materials are inspected, measured, and test-fit at each stage, so nothing makes it downstream unless it exceeds our standards. As we go, we make adjustments in real time based on fitment, alignment, and function, not guesswork.

We start with what you want to accomplish and work backward to the reality of the build. Budget, timeline, intended use. All mapped out before any parts are ordered.

If we're working with an existing vehicle, we tear it down and assess what's salvageable, what needs replacement, and what hidden issues need addressing.

Chassis work, drivetrain installation, custom fabrication, plumbing, wiring. This is where the build takes shape.

Everything comes together: body panels, interior, final wiring, fluid systems. All the details that turn a collection of parts into a functional vehicle.

We don't deliver a car and hope it works. Road testing, alignment verification, systems check. Everything validated before handoff.

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The true hero is Schmalz and his crew, who managed to squeeze the rear axle, tires, an amazingly wide 500ci Cad motor, two turbos, dry-sump, and everything else within the confines of an area equivalent to a 29-inch-diameter circle.

JEFF SMITH

HOT ROD MAGAZINE

IN-HOUSE CAPABILITIES​

How Builds Come Together

Keeping work under our roof gives us tighter control over fit, finish, and function.

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Chassis & Structural Welding

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Tube Bending & Forming

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Plate & Bracket Fabrication

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Suspension Mounting & Geometry

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DRIVETRAIN INTEGRATION

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CNC MACHINING

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CAD MODELING

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Test Fitting & Final Assembly

Built in-house, built to last. Let’s talk.

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SHOP HiSTORY

Still Here. Still Building.

Forty-plus years in one trade, with one standard.

The racing world is small — word travels fast when a shop cuts corners, and just as fast when it doesn’t. We’ve built relationships with drivers, teams, and builders that have outlasted entire racing programs. Some of our longest clients started with a single job and never looked anywhere else. That’s the kind of reputation you can only earn one build at a time.

The Best Builds Start Before The First Cut

A full build is a significant investment of time, money, and trust. The best place to start is a straightforward conversation about what you’re trying to build and what it needs to do.