Need help finding a good chassis shop in NJ.

3969 Nova · 01-12-2009, 12:37 PM

I am in need of some direction from anyone who can help. I have a 396 69 Nova that needs to get a cage welded. After some research i decided on an S&W kit. I am in the Middlesex NJ area. Could anyone help with a recommendation to a shop that does good welding and chassis work. I realize that many good shops will be busy at this time of year. Thanks in advance for any help. Good luck to all in the upcoming season.

Jim Carter · 01-12-2009, 12:49 PM

Try Randy, at Half Scale Dragsters in Phillipsburg New Jersey, About 40 miles from Middlesex.
The number is 908-213-0111.

They are great people and do quality work. If you haven't already bought the kit, they can make you one from scratch to fit perfectly.

He did a nice cage in Bobby Twynam's Nova two years ago and Bobby won the very next race he entered.
And that's a stick car.

Tell him Jimmie Carter sent ya!!

Chad Rhodes · 01-12-2009, 01:36 PM

I have heard very good things about Carroll's Rod and Racecraft. I know they are in that area and a google search should find them

Pistol Pete · 01-12-2009, 04:29 PM

3969 NOVA you have a PM

njk53 · 01-14-2009, 05:01 PM

If you havent bought the kit yet I would wait. A lot of fabricators like to use their own material and bend the tube themselves.

Mike Pustelney did my roll bar and said he doesn't like to use other peoples tubing because you don't know where it came from and sometimes the integrity of the tube is questionable.

S&W has been around a long time and I'm sure their material is good but, check with your fabricator first.

Charlie Yannetti · 01-15-2009, 06:21 PM

If you have a kit from S&W, you might just want to talk to Scott Weney at S&W and see if he will install it for you........ OR........ you can give Kurt at ProStart Race Cars a call to see how busy he is....... he is a little further east on Rt 78 than Phillipsburg...... I think it's Asbury, NJ......... google for a number......

01-12-2009, 12:37 PM	#1
3969 Nova Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Need help finding a good chassis shop in NJ. I am in need of some direction from anyone who can help. I have a 396 69 Nova that needs to get a cage welded. After some research i decided on an S&W kit. I am in the Middlesex NJ area. Could anyone help with a recommendation to a shop that does good welding and chassis work. I realize that many good shops will be busy at this time of year. Thanks in advance for any help. Good luck to all in the upcoming season.

01-12-2009, 12:49 PM	#2
Jim Carter Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 190 Likes: 10 Liked 19 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Need help finding a good chassis shop in NJ. Try Randy, at Half Scale Dragsters in Phillipsburg New Jersey, About 40 miles from Middlesex. The number is 908-213-0111. They are great people and do quality work. If you haven't already bought the kit, they can make you one from scratch to fit perfectly. He did a nice cage in Bobby Twynam's Nova two years ago and Bobby won the very next race he entered. And that's a stick car. Tell him Jimmie Carter sent ya!!

01-12-2009, 01:36 PM	#3
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Need help finding a good chassis shop in NJ. I have heard very good things about Carroll's Rod and Racecraft. I know they are in that area and a google search should find them __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

01-12-2009, 04:29 PM	#4
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,588 Likes: 2,916 Liked 704 Times in 186 Posts	Re: Need help finding a good chassis shop in NJ. 3969 NOVA you have a PM

01-14-2009, 05:01 PM	#5
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Need help finding a good chassis shop in NJ. If you havent bought the kit yet I would wait. A lot of fabricators like to use their own material and bend the tube themselves. Mike Pustelney did my roll bar and said he doesn't like to use other peoples tubing because you don't know where it came from and sometimes the integrity of the tube is questionable. S&W has been around a long time and I'm sure their material is good but, check with your fabricator first. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

01-15-2009, 06:21 PM	#6
Charlie Yannetti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 562 Likes: 183 Liked 184 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Need help finding a good chassis shop in NJ. If you have a kit from S&W, you might just want to talk to Scott Weney at S&W and see if he will install it for you........ OR........ you can give Kurt at ProStart Race Cars a call to see how busy he is....... he is a little further east on Rt 78 than Phillipsburg...... I think it's Asbury, NJ......... google for a number......