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Fellas I need help. I am looking to buy a 32 roadster and need help in some decisions. I am looking at a Kilbourne body and
chassis built and sold by Fastlane speed and rod shop of
Kansas City Ks. Does anyone have any experince with these people? They are in the price range I can afford.
I would also like to know if rack&pinion is worth the extra bucks?
Any comments or suggestions pro or con will be helpful.
Thank you
Look up "dangerous toy" on the members list and send him an email or private message, he's got a Kilbourne bodied roadster. I don't think he got it from Fastlane, but he'll have to tell you that.
If you're doing a beam or tube axle I'd vote against the r&p, they can get a bit twitchy. If you're going independent front then they're fine.
He's correct about r & p steering on a beam. I know someone will come forward and say it has been on their car for a zillion years, but overall they steer badly. Bump steer as the front travels up and down is the biggest flaw, plus the twitchiness he mentions.
If you are referring to the frame mounted Uni-steer rack and pinion system that is DESIGNED for use with a straight axle front suspension, then YES it is a great improvement over the Vega unit.
I think Don and Bob are referring to axle-mounted homebrew crap from the 70's. And they are correct, those setups are no good.
Don't know if your interested but the roadster shop has alot of nice pieces
roadstershop dot com
You are correct Uncle Bob... I did not get my Roadster from Fastlane... Les check your email and let me know if you have any other questions I might be able to help with...
Dave Brisco
You might want to check the dimensions, mostly the cockpit ones, on the Kilbourne body - they're about 1 1/2" -2" narrower than original ones and pretty much all of the other after market ones. No idea why they would do that! I make top frame kits for roadsters (Topsters) and any we've sold to owners of Kilbourne bodies have to be narrower than the rest. That diference could cause other problems too.
This outfit offers roadster packages at a good price. Premium chassis and an excellent body. And, if you live in Ottumwa, IA they are a few miles closer. rjays dot com
Killiborn sells direct and they are just across the river in Illinois. A fiend of mine has had a Killiborn body for many years and he is very satisfied.
RJays sells the Show Me Rod and Custom body with 2" stretched doors and cockpit. 2" does not sound like much but it is a real enhancement. If you are 6'2" like me it makes a huge difference. Doug White, the owner is a good guy and he can also put a package together for you. showmerodandcustom dot com
what is the address for bear fiberglass you speak of
First time on here, I also plan on buying a 32 Ford from Fastlane
Is this a mistake or what??
Can someone fill me in
Thanks
I've heard of Fastlane but I've never heard anything about them. Didn't even know they did 32 Ford bodies! What model of 32 body are you after? My roadster is a Wescott and it's been on the road ( and driven LOTS of miles!) and it's still perfect - no cracks etc. DA34Guy is right - watch what you buy, check the measurements etc out closely ( to see how close to a real body it is), and spend the extra few bucks for a good well known body. DON'T go cheap, you'll regret it bigtime! I just did a coupe and it cost me an extra $2000 in body work to get it right. Bottom line - stay with the well known, well sold bodies.
Thanks for the help, I am looking for a Coupe. Can you recommend a builder?
kennyd is one of the best around, but I understand he has quite a backlog and I might be wrong about the backlog. He's a member of the forum.
If you want to deal locally there contact Carl Brunson, 702-651-0133. He doesn't build complete cars, but does custom paint, located in the industrial park at LVMS around the corner from Shelby. He'll know the guys in the area who do good and honest work. Okay to use my name as a reference.Quote:
Originally posted by 1956f100
Thanks for the help, I am looking for a Coupe. Can you recommend a builder?
sweet
Sent you an email. See my 32 in the for sale section if interested in a 400 mile done coupe.Quote:
Originally posted by 1956f100
Thanks for the help, I am looking for a Coupe. Can you recommend a builder?
I just want to clarify that there are two FastLanes out there.
The first is FastLane Rod Shop in Iowa. This is Dave Lane. This is the shop that turned out Poteet's ultra-sano black 5w with the cream yellow wires and interior that was Goodguys street rod of te year....and Alan Button's red 3w that was on the cover of Rodder's Journal....etc
Then there is a FastLane Rod and Custom. They are in Missouri and are selling these rolling chassis packages......
I'm building a 32 copy of the Dearborn duce in fiberglass, this is my first time to do this. I have a good friend here in Meridian Ms. that has a rod shop and he builds cars for peple all over the states. he has helped me a lot on this. he is building one at the same time I am. we both used Pet&Jakes chassis. we both are finished with the chassis and waiting on the body to get here. he is a dealer for Coast to Coast and they are the ones building the body. there is been a few delays getting it because of a few changes that are being made on the body. windshild has been changed a tad from the dearborn. the top bows are being made somewhere else. I saw the 1st model down at Turkey run and its going to be nice. comes with electric windows installed at the factory and the top bows installed. we will have full weather 32's, air, heat, etc. if you would like to talk to him about these bodys his site is mikegoldmancustoms.com and his phone is (601) 681-9900 the folding top is what sold me and the price of the body against steel. fiberglass is just fine with me. I'm 65 and have made it back to the 50;s doing this build--:~), Richie
John at Las Vegas Rod and Custom
702.433.1932
His work is top notch and will build you what ever you want.
He gets his coupes from www.nnfiberglass.com
problem is I am guessing he is 8 month out at leats. Some times he builds spec cars and will put them up for sale. Call and ask him