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

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I used a N&N body and frame.... I looked at all of them and if they were not the best they are damn close and for the money you can not go wrong.
I have pictures of the complete build if it helps and I also kept every receipt and hours.
Hours in this car is 1810 hours and the cost was $52385.86 We did everything in house but paint ( $13K) it is fun to do but it is a ton of work more money than you would expect and you always need more tools.
This was 2.5 years ago so things might have went up
The good news is ( for one lucky person ) is I am selling this car for $45k if you want a turn key car you can contact me at jim.stafford@exel.com

Originally Posted by iceburgh

I used a N&N body and frame....
I have pictures of the complete build if it helps and I also kept every receipt and hours.
Hours in this car is 1810 hours and the cost was $52385.86 .

Jim ...
How high did it get on eBay ... I think it was at 30 grand last I saw ... and it could not be built for that ...
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Mike52
If I wanted a fendered car ... I would build a fendered car. Never settle for something else. You will never be happy with a car you built to suit your friends or someone else. BUILD the coupe you want.

Most rodders use a 46 inch wide ( kingpin to kingpin ) axle under fenderd 32's ... but I used a 48 inch on my 32 roadster. You just have to be careful in the rim selection and backspace. Most rodders want a 56 inch wide rear end ... but I used a 58 inch rear ( wheel mounting flange to wheel mounting flange ) . Again, you have to pay attention to rim selection and back spacing.



Building a 32 without fenders and bumpers is considerably less expensive. Running boards are $500 a set ... the same for a pair of bumpers. Add in bumper braces, fender braces, frame horn covers and a splash apron and you can easily have a extra 2 grand not counting the 4 fenders.

There is a photo site with well over 750 photo images of 1932 Ford 3W coupes. Chopped/not chopped, Fendered and not fendered. I suggest you go there and look at all the different styles and builds and decide which style suits you the most.

http://www.carnut.com/photo/list/flist.html

The difference in this coupe ...



and this coupe ... is easily 3 to 5 grand in construction costs ( not counting paint ) ...



Both styles have their own fans and supporters. Just figure out what you want before you get started ... because changing your mind after the car is half done ... just adds to the cost and you can end up with a " confused " looking ride.

Deuce ...