Thread: ’32 3W Coupe roller package advise/opinions wanted

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Build one like the red roadster, it's perfect!

IFS look like ass on any 32.

JMO

I never did the RC cars much Mike, did play with the airplanes for a while....
Looks like some way kewl RC stuff there.... I got to the point I had tooooooo many hobbies, had to give some up...RC's, Jet Boats, and Sprint Cars were the first to go--man, did that help the budget!!!!!

Anyway, I've really grown to like building with the scales handy...Takes a lot of the guesswork out of the build for positioning components, etc. The cheapest horsepower is still lightening the car, 100 pounds = 1/10 second....

Well, I'm certainly no purist. Did the resto thing for a number of years and chose to get out of it... I much prefer the free wheeling creativity of Hot Rodding, so many more options.... Kind of got out of the deuces and 33-34's about 10 years back cuz there was just so dang many of them!!!! Think I'd get bored to tears if that was all I built!

Anyway, though most will tell you differently, have fun with your build!!!! Do what you like rather just then what the majority think the car should have.... I do agree that the Wescott's are the best bodies, but a bit of fabricating a steel cage, and working the 'glass shell can still yield a high quality body..... Is it better to buy it or build it??? Dunno, I like building all mine, and doing a bit of restyling on the body to make it a bit unique. If the original deuce was perfect, then I guess Ford would still be building 'em just like they were!!!!!!

Always good to meet up with somebody else who isn't doomed to build one that is "just like everybody else's". Which instantly brings to mind the engine and drivetrain...maybe a V-10 and a 5 speed?????

Regardless, I would rather build one than buy one.

Iceburgh has over 52 in his ... and a bunch of time.

If I remember correctly, $13k was for paint, and I've got plenty of time.

I have a guy I know who is at 70 grand with a fiberglass 32 Vicky and he still needs wiring and upholstery.

I'm sure the amount of money you're willing to spend can be related to all the 'bling' you desire and having someone else turn the wrenches, but as with any hobby, you can spend as much as you want or as little as you need to. Some of us prefer the challenge of the build process, the learning experience that comes with it, and the satisfaction in knowing that you built it yourself. I'm not knocking those that prefer to stroke a check and ride off into the sunset, but I like knowing my rides inside and out, it makes me appreciate them a lot more.

Lynn, thanks for your opinion. Can you post a few pics of your Deuce or give me a link to pics that are already posted?

Mike

Thanks, Mike. Click on the link beneath my signature.

Lynn, you've got a great looking coupe, I see some things on your car that I'd like to ask about, would it be OK if I asked some questions thru the Private Messages?

Thanks,
Mike

Absolutely!

Mike.... I build all of my cars and or trucks. The '32 is over the top in some areas but I knew that going in. The only thing I did not do on the '32 is the flames and the mural on the back.
One thing I think we have all agreed on in this thread is to each their own.
I have a entertainment system in my car I am sure Deuce would never ever consider but that is what make the world go around

Originally Posted by iceburgh

One thing I think we have all agreed on in this thread is to each their own.
I have a entertainment system in my car I am sure Deuce would never ever consider
but that is what make the world go around

In my old roadster ... with the wind noise
You could never hear it anyway.

I am actually shopping for a nice sound system for the 3W.
I want something with the XM type radio and a multi-disc CD player. I need one that installs remote and has a little remote control to work it, as I do not want to hang it where it can be seen.



I just had the dash and all the garnish moldings woodgrained by Bob Kennedy of Whittier California.

Unfortunately ... I am not very knowledgeable about all the XM, CD and remote stuff but will have to rely on someone else more knowledgeable than myself to help make the selection. I do not need or want a big ... bump, bump, bump system. Just a decent, clean sound with decent reception and the ability to hold 3 or 4 CDs.

Is yours mounted remotely ??

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Okay Mike, before you pull the trigger on that glass body here's one more chance to "get your head right".............. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...EF:MOTORS:1123

Bob, your timing is impeccable. I appreciate that you are looking out for me. Just last night I read an article in one of the rodder magazines about Walden's Brookville chop jobs. Hey, it’s only about $14k more that the standard Brookville Deuce, what a bargain. This one is more in Deuce’s territory, he’s a steel fanatic, he can add another one to his collection when he’s finished with the current coupe. I think I’ll stick to a ‘glass car for my first project, I wouldn’t feel as bad butchering a $9k ‘glass body as I would a $38k steelie .

Mike

Originally Posted by Mike52

This one is more in Deuce’s territory, he’s a steel fanatic, he can add another one to his collection when he’s finished with the current coupe.

I do not need another 3W ... have one
got a roadster also ...

Might be interested in a Victoria

I was at Bobby's shop party the Friday night of the LA Roadster show - and that car is so nice Randy....the F&F is impeccable. I took about 50 pics of it.

At one point, I just say on the edge of the table nearby and stared at it.

Mike -

Are you totally set on buying a body and chassis from the same people? Mixing resin and laying up a body is a pretty dissimilar skill set from TIG welding and geometric suspension theory.....

Originally Posted by SirSpeedy

Mike -

Are you totally set on buying a body and chassis from the same people? Mixing resin and laying up a body is a pretty dissimilar skill set from TIG welding and geometric suspension theory.....

Tim, no, I'm not set on getting the chassis from the same people that builds the body. The reason I asked the N&N body is because I've read lots of very positive comments about the quality, fit, and finish on numerous boards. The 1st post in this thread mentioned another opinion that nobody touched on except to say that P&J makes a good chassis. It referred to a Show Me Rod & Custom body and P&J chassis. I also considered an N&N body and a Roadster Shop chassis. I think you're referring to the N&N Fiberglass body and chassis combo, correct? To help clarify that, N&N does not produce the chassis, they are made by another company near N&N. They use American Stamping rails, build the tubular center crossmembers, and build the front & rear crossmembers based on your suspension choices.

One of the things I like about the N&N body/chassis combo is that N&N doesn't put the floor into the body until after your chassis is built and delivered to them. Then they mount the floor to 'your' chassis, and then they attach the floor to your body. This seems like a good process to me, I'd be interested to know what you think, care to comment?


Mike

My Outlaw body was built on an Outlaw chassis. What appealed to me about a body on a rolling chassis from Outlaw was the fact that they assemble your body on your chassis, and as a result, you do not have to shim the body to get the doors to fit correctly. I found the Outlaw frame well made and quite strong. We have not talked much here about Outlaw bodies, but they are super straight. My painter was impressed with the quality of this body and said it took less than a cup of bondo to prep the entire body. You can always tell an Outlaw body because of the 3 3/4 inch chop. In addition, the body moulding around the windshield has been smoothed out and the rear window is from a '33 Chevy which was grafted into the original body on which the molds were taken. If I build another '32, I would not hesitate to order another one of these bodies.