Thread: Questions about a new build

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I guess it all depends on what you want the end result to be.... I build all my own frames, on the 32's and '33-'34's I start with American Stamping rails then do all my own boxing and crossmembers. Both frames have some real swoopy lines, and require a solid chassis table or jig to put together correctly. When it comes to glass bodies, seems you can by a cheapie for $3500.00 and put another $3500.00 worth of time and materials in it...or spend $6500-$7000 and get a nice body that requires minimal tweeking.

Can't help you much about California laws, last time I lived there was '66 and I would imagine things have changed a bit since!!!!! Take a look at Jack's yellow coupe, super nice car now but the body was a real POS when he got it. He just finished his, so he will have some very current info for you on a '33-'34 build....

BTW, Jack is Henry Rifle here on CHR

Thank you everyone for the welcome and the help. I'm just getting finished with my 55 hard top that was my first foray into hot rodding, and did everything myself except for alignment. I did it for under 10k so I think I can relate to many of you guys who chimed in I put some pics of it up in the new member introduction section.

I will have to send Jack an email as this is the second time he has been mentioned in regards to a glass bodied project.

Thanks again!
Jake