Tube chassis cost

[SchulzeA]

Do you need to have every car fully inspected in Cali? Why not just put the fiero vin tag on the tube chassis and register it as a modified fiero? Here the DMV wouldn't know the differance or care either way. You would only need an inspection if your attempting to get a title for a vehicle that hasn't ever been registered.

[jamack]

You would probably be at 20k if you bought from a builder I bought my chassis in bare steel from the orginal buyer but I think you are correct on the hassle part for sure,  I will be more then happy to share any info from my build with anyone interested.

[jamack]

Here is my take form experience depending on how you set it up,

Chassis cost from fabricator 8,500.00
Powder Coating                 1,600.00   This includes prepping
Brakes Complete               2,700.00   Includes E brake
All the Lines (bradied)        1,400.00  All lines except AC
Fuel Cell                              450.00  To set up for operation
Coil Overs                         1,200.00
Chassis Gap seal                    75.00
Heat Lining                           300.00
Steering                             1,450.00 Includes Appleton Rack
Pedal Assy                             275.00

                  Total               17,950.00
I am sure I left a few things out, bolts and stuff like that are crazy cost wise. Not saying that everyone will have this much but the topic was what is the cost so just thought this may help some guys that are going the chassis build way, hope it helps...

[SchulzeA]

I think the chassis works plans say 450lbs for the chassis alone (no suspension ect). It Sure seemed heavier to move around in the shop though 

[Tallon]

I don't know that the OP works 14 hrs a day or not... or how much fuel they want to carry around.

It's 12 gal I think. I'm sure the guys using fiero chassis don't mind. Talking about chassis and it's options to save money not how long we drive before we run out of gas.

[eddie]

yeah could if I was 9-5 worker. me  doing average 14hrs a day 6 days a week. anyway Brakes are not meant as braking a wheel to stop, I meant the rear hub tingy alone is 1/4" plate, one piece bend into shape and then  welded. and drill out hole for hub bearing, blah blah.  certain job should not be done on your Home Depot bench , my opinion.
 Fiero tank is what 10 gallons?? Naerc fuel tank is what 25-26 Gal.

[Tallon]

I have plans for both chassis I was thinking about making a second one from naerc.
I asked John Watson about fuel cell he said he's just going to use a fiero tank and system as it would fit nicely in the center of the murcie chassis. I don't think I could do that with the CW chassis, though. There's alternatives for most things. For floor you could cut it manually. Mock it up with something and trace it out.

It's possible to build your own breaks and things like that as well.. we are, after all building cars.

[eddie]

ok I just checked my invoice chassis only $650 tubes only.
laser cut and bend two skids of metal  and aluminum fuel tank ( not welded together)  $2700. there are many parts that have to be fab cut and brake .
 can you bend extact for instance the floor panels, center cover bottom shields,I could not.   etc etc. oh I did not use Mike Orlando plans.

[Onewickedsvt]

I am will torn. I have amazing plans for a great chassis, I can get the metal locally and cheaper than normal, my problem is I have a fiero already cut up. Eh. Not sure.

I rather use the fiero than jump through hoops with DMV. I have welder, metal brake, grinders, you name it, only a lack of space, although I can build a frame holder in the space where the fiero is parked. Hmm. Not a bad idea! I gotta thank bottlefed for his chassis base!

Anybody know which states in the northeast or Mideast coast can register cars as per what they resemble on the title and registration, on a custom chassis?

[Tallon]

You don't have to have fancy equipment to make all the parts it just makes it look nicer. I'd rather make something myself if it costs me hundreds otherwise.. I didn't spend 3k on most of the chassis minus wheels. Maybe I did and I just don't want to add up my receipts but I know I'm not the richest person here!
Will admit I get to use my mig welder and gas at work so can't say much about that.

[SchulzeA]

it cost way more then $500 in material,I paid over 3 big ones just for the the laser/ brake bend work. it's not just the bunch of tubes welded together.
 and after the chassis is done you still need more metal to buy.20 here 30 there it adds very quickly. and do not forget about Mig and gas. total???

$500 for the tubing is correct.
3k! Yikes. We had some issues with the chassis works drawing. They may have charged you programming fees to redraw parts.

[eddie]

it cost way more then $500 in material,I paid over 3 big ones just for the the laser/ brake bend work. it's not just the bunch of tubes welded together.
 and after the chassis is done you still need more metal to buy.20 here 30 there it adds up very quickly. and do not forget about Mig and gas. total???

[Tallon]

I got more than enough tubing for $500 but I guess it depends where you are.
You can download NAERC replica plans from various places on the internet for free.
Mike O. sells his chassisworks plans on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lamborghini-Diablo-Murcielago-Kit-Car-chassis-plans/321067380434?ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&ih=011&category=6762&cmd=ViewItem

[DUBUC SLC]

What`s the real cost when your building your own chassis?
Plans? Steel? fabrication?

And weight??