Quote Originally Posted by IC2 View Post
Then you also have to consider the Brookville steel version if what you want is close to stock. If not, the Wescott bodies are very nice and would have been my second choice. There are some manufacturing quality problems with the Brookville (Deuce, no comments please)
I am surprised you would suggest them ... after your experiences with them.

Brookville = 25 grand
Wescott = about 19 grand
The others cost LESS but then ... they do not really look like a original 32 3W body to a LOT of folks.

Some of the less expensive bodies are TRASH ... but the mid range to upper
range bodies are basically pretty good bodies. Even the older, non Darlington SC built Gibbons bodies are pretty nice. You just have to decide if you want a glued in windshield ( I do not ) or hidden hinges. Most do not have a cowl vent and have a filled roof.

I have found that the only real difference in building a 32 3W ... final cost wise is the cost of the body. Most everything else costs about the same. Engine, transmission, rear end, wheels/tires and upholstery. The end VALUE ( resale price ) is really affected by the body manufacturer. Way more money than the difference in purchase cost was.

Look at the features and the COST and then decide ... which body suits the " LOOK " you want and your ability to pay for it.





Both are called 32 3W coupes ...
BUT ... two very different build styles. The upper coupe would require
a more original style body while the bottom coupe could use a lesser, cheaper body