As with most any other purchase, it all comes down to how much he's willing to spend on the body! I haven't built one of the steel repop bodies yet, but have done a number of Wescott bodies. With the steel cage in the Wescott's they get my vote for the top of the line 'glass cars. Done some of the other 'glass one's too that range from pure junk to quite nice.... Careful shopping is the key!!! As with anything, the choice comes down to value vs. price!!!!