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When Mark Smith founded Factory Five Racing, he changed the way the world looked at DIY performance. At Smyth, we’ve taken that same engineering philosophy and applied it to the modern "Ute."
The Engineering
This isn't a "body kit." It’s an all-aluminum structural evolution. Our Kits trade the rust-prone steel of the donor car for a lightweight, rigid, and rust-free bed structure that actually reinforces the vehicle. You retain your factory safety and your modern HEMI or TDI power—now with the utility of a world-class pickup.
The result is the head-turning Ute the factory should have built—but they didn't. You did. It’s a project whose keys you can throw to anyone with the total reassurance that they are driving a safe, modern machine. It is a true game-changer in the kit car world.
Discontinued legacy kits ARE BACK
for a limited time
Engineered to stand the test of time.
From Track to Trail
With over 30 years of a race-bred engineering legacy from Factory Five Racing, FFR founder Mark Smith has applied the same design principles to Smyth kits: an elegant combination of aluminum, fiberglass and hardware that turn Dodge Chargers/300's and VW New Beetles into terrific "Utes" or sport trucks. That same engineering philosophy—focused on an elegant, lightweight structural design with a simple build process—is what led us to our latest line of products available now: Two sizes of all-aluminum, bolt-together DIY teardrop trailers.
The Smyth Teardrop Trailer
We've brought our proven DIY brand to the small trailer "Teardrop" DIY crowd. The Smyth teardrop trailer is a project that is built to take you anywhere, but it’s still simple enough to be constructed in your own driveway. A blank canvas for the hands-on builder, this all-aluminum framed shell is forged with the same high quality race-bred engineering that all of Mark's products over the years are famous for. It’s our fastest project yet, often completed in a few weekends.
The Original Smyth Ute Kit
The Smyth reputation is built on the back of our wildly popular "Ute" conversion kits. We believe they are the ultimate way to get the astounding performance and styling of a car with the utility and incredibly unique looks of a custom Ute. Our all-aluminum panels are engineered to further strengthen the base car, providing a structural, rust-free base for your hot rod pickup build. Unlike many custom cars, Smyth truck conversions are designed to retain the original vehicle's modern advanced safety features, and reliable drivetrains, allowing you to enjoy a unique project with the confidence of modern speed, handling, comfort, safety and reliability.
Aluminum
under glass
“I didn’t want to build an all-fiberglass beauty queen. The high-end aluminum bed/braces and the functional tailgate sold me.”
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Smyth Performance, Inc. 43 Eagleville Road, Tiverton RI 02878 508-801-5871
Smyth Performance, Inc. is not connected to the Jeep, Volkswagen, Audi, Subaru or Chrysler/Dodge brands in any way. We make products that fit these cars and we are fans of each. If you would like to buy a VW, Jeep, Audi, Subaru or Chrysler/Dodge please see your local authorized dealer for more information. Mark sold FFR over a decade ago to his brother Dave and enjoys his role as the "father" of FFR to this day.
