Quote Originally Posted by vht View Post
Thanks Jerry, I didn't know that. Room and comfort is a major thing. I'm going to do some serious looking at some shows and cruise ins this summer.
VHT, I was in the '33 yesterday and was looking at the room compared to the '32 roadster that I'm working on, which even has a 2" stretch for increased leg room. As a point of reference I'm between 6'2" and 6'3" tall, 34" inseam so fairly long legs. Both cars have Fiero seats, but the '33 has a good 4" between the bolsters while in the '32 they are touching. In the '33 with the seat back my leg depressing the clutch is almost fully extended. The '32 is automatic, but I'm much more constrained for leg room. It's really surprising how much more room the '33 has.
I know that it's nice to go metal body, but the chances of finding original Henry's steel that's in good shape is going to be a crap shoot, and if you do find something it's going to be valued high. Sure, there's the new stuff, but you're looking at something pushing $20K or more for a body alone. Compare that to a quality fiberglass coupe body at less than $7K, and it's pretty easy to start liking the fiberglass, which brings with it zero rust concerns down the road.
With everything you've said I think you'll be a lot happier with a '33/34, and if it's what you really want I hope that you're able to find a steel body. Best of luck to you in your hunt.