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

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Just a couple more thoughts along the lines we're going. Though my sentiments are more aligned with Randy's view than Dave's these points will work either way.

This is neither a negative comment on N&N, Redneck (who might be out of business or changed hands), or any of the other brands lauded here, nor an endorsement, but if I were in the glass 3W market I'd lean heavily toward the Wescott. True they cost more, but when you're flirting with $40k total, a few grand more for the extra quality is a comparative drop in the bucket. It's sometimes tempting to save a buck here, save a buck there (which is not all bad because it contains "bracket creep"), but sometimes a few bucks more is a wise move.

Another point is, you're in full control of your outcome. Take the time, as it appears you're doing, to learn, learn, learn. Then mix that with some practical investigation, or hands on investigation. I'll point to another thread that's running currently. It asks about what's the "right" length for a deuce steering column. There's somewhat of a consensus there, but also some deviation. My point in that thread was that we can point an individual in a good general direction, but it's up to them to test what we've done against their specific situation, needs, tastes and so on. This is a custom built car..........emphasis on the custom (or tailored if you prefer)

In a similar vein, try out things like seats as an example. Randy mentioned Tea's Design. These are a very popular item, lots of rods have them. The one's I've seen look very well built and if they had any construction issues we'd likely have heard of them. That being said, I got my first chance to sit in one at the '96 Nats. They had a mock up display and I parked my butt in the seat for about 10 minutes. That little "scoopy back" thing they do may work well for most folks, but it gave me a heck of a back ache. I'm obviously incompatible with what might work for many others. So spend some time, as suggested earlier, at some of these larger events, and don't be afraid to talk to folks with parts that interest you at local events, and try stuff on "for size" and see if it works for you.