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09-15-2003 09:27 PM #8
I used a TCI chassis under my '32 roadster and I wouldn't use one of theirs again if it was free! It's fine now and I haven't had any problems with it in 6 years, but man did I have troubles with it in the beginning! One frame horn at the front was lower than the other, the 4-bar setup in the front wouldn't go in because the brakets were misplaced, and when they disc sanded the frame it was left so rough it took MEGA extra hours of prepping etc to get it ready for powdercoating. I also don't like their ide of welding four pices of flat steel together to make the frame rails. To top it off, when I phoned them about the 4-bar not going in place because it was too long they said to put a pry bar between the front X member and the axle and pry it into place!! Talk about spring bind! I mentioned that to him and he said "that's what we do and it's always worked." I wrote them a long letter detailing all the problems I had and they did squat! I know Roy Brizio and sevral guys that have cars done by his shop and they are second to none, and you can drive them forever! Granted I couldn';t afford to have them build me one (but I like building my own!) but if I could I would! Also I've heard SAC are good chassis."nobody likes a top on a roadster, but it's nice to have one in the trunk when you need it!"See us at www.topsters.com
I saw last night on fb about John. The world sure lost a great one. I'm going to miss his humor, advice, and perspective from another portion of the world. Rest in Peace Johnboy.
John Norton aka johnboy