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Originally Posted by Uptown83

I think I will have in the 10k area on my car, but I would do everything my self and no billet.

I am WAY PAST 10 grand ...
Just for what's in the above photos ...
AND ... I still have a long way to go

Originally Posted by Deuce

Not to stat a POO storm ... but do you own a N&N body ?

Yes I do....becuase I looked at all of them up close and many times. I bought waht I think IMO is the best.
I like the look of the '32 Ford but I prefer it chopped and smooth.
Just got back from a show in OC and there was every type of '32 you could want there. The smooth chopped look keeps grabbing my eye.
Just my opinion

Well Im keeping track of my expenses. Ill post some time in the future with my chassis and how much I have in it.

Originally Posted by iceburgh

I bought waht I think IMO is the best.
The smooth chopped look keeps grabbing my eye.
Just my opinion

Nothing wrong with having the style street rod a person wants ... America ... I love it.
Your car turned out nice. The paint work is very eye catching and looks to be very well executed. I would imagine that having lots of Meguiars products on it does not hurt the looks either ( I know you work for them ) I really like their " Quick Detailer " and the purple gel tire stuff.

As a older type ( retired guy and 32 Ford owner for over 30 years )
I tend to be attracted to the more conservative look. Tastes vary from person to person and age bracket to age bracket.

Best ... is a matter of one's own experience and taste.
Unlike a race, a ballgame or sporting contest where a WINNER is declared ...
I believe N&N bodies may be a good buy ... for the money. A Wescott or Brookville body will cost 2 to 3 times as much more money than a N&N body. Good original steel 32 3W coupes are even more expensive unless you just get real lucky. If a builder is going to grind off the lines, remove the hinges, chop the top, glue in a windshield and smooth off all that stuff ... It would make good financial sense to start with a body that was already a smoothed off and chopped body.

There is room for all styles and all tastes IMHO ... BEST is a matter of opinion. There are a lot of different opinions on the best 3W body ...
Just as there should be

Originally Posted by Uptown83

Well Im keeping track of my expenses. Ill post some time in the future with my chassis and how much I have in it.

(A Little,... maybe a Lot O/T if that's OK )

Even though I have a bunch of projects going on ( some mine,... most other peoples), I collected a bunch of left over, discarded & Swap Meet stuff to build a 34 Ford "Beater with a Heater", I am trying to build it on a "busted shoe string budget" to see how cheap I can build a solid, safe, and bullet proof Hot Rod for daily use. I straightened up a stock 34 Ford frame, built a X member and boxed it, mounted a 351W/C-6, 9" rear end on home made rear suspension, Mor-Drop axle, split wishbones, disc's, Saginaw steering, re-chopped glass 34 3/W,(still have to do the doors) Figuring out what I have in everything, I am just over 3K at this point. I have about two weeks work in everything at this point ( haven't had time to touch it sense last year) But I am having a blast with this "budget build"

SORRY TO GO O/T,...... please forgive me,.... "Now back to our regularly scheduled topic"