Thread: Sunday Red: A 1932 Roadster Build Log Started in 2022

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You'll have to check if the chassis you ordered will accept a stretched body.

Originally Posted by 34_40

You'll have to check if the chassis you ordered will accept a stretched body.

Someone else with more experience here can chime in but my understanding is that the body itself isn't stretched, its only the cabin area that is 2" longer. It just allows for more seat positions for longer legs. The overall body dimension is the same and, in fact, comes without mounting holes so that you can drill your own for whatever chassis you choose (Speedway doesnt even sell a 1932 chassis from what I can tell).

Originally Posted by JimBeam

Someone else with more experience here can chime in but my understanding is that the body itself isn't stretched, its only the cabin area that is 2" longer. It just allows for more seat positions for longer legs. The overall body dimension is the same and, in fact, comes without mounting holes so that you can drill your own for whatever chassis you choose (Speedway doesnt even sell a 1932 chassis from what I can tell).

The body dimension is stock, only the seating area & doors are "stretched" 2". With your nominal 30" inseam I don't think you'll have too much problem with the room, but be careful about your top and windshield selection!! My roadster body from Show Me Rod & Custom came with the body mount holes drilled, and I believe that's the standard approach because the chassis are built with stock body, cowl and fender mounting holes in place.
Speedway does sell a '32 chassis, their PN 916-57050 set up for a traditional dropped I-beam front end. I believe you'd be well advised to check out some other body suppliers like Show Me, Russ-No-More, Rat's Glass (even more stretch!) and probably more instead of concentrating on getting one fast.