Thread: Pros and Cons of glass?

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Not that I know anymore than anyone else...but I would ask "what you are wanting in the end?" to tell you my choice of glass or steel. One common overlooked fact by many "project starters" is the differences between 2 finished cars usually ends up only being the same differences which set them apart to begin with. Engines, chassis components, paint, and interior can all cost about the same no matter what car you choose to start with. So the main difference in what you end up with is what you start with. The same argument could be made between glass and steel. Make sense???

In other words, two different buddies could start building their dream cars. One starts with a 32 _________(insert your favorite non-Ford name here) and the other with a 32 Ford. The Ford probably costs $3-5K more than the alternative. They both install small block engines, trannys, chrome chassis, rear ends, aluminum wheels, paint, and interior. In the end, both cars look great, could run down the street equally fast, get about the same gas mileage, and make both the owners smile. Even though the two cars cost the same to build (excluding the initial body/frame choice), one car is more desireable than the other to the mainstream public. And thus is worth more $. So which builder is the smarter one? Depends on who you are. I like them all so its no matter to me. But others build for other reasons.

If you are building a keeper, ask yourself if you would be proud to say to someone..."yeah, its a glass car!". If so, save yourself the added expense and call Wescott, Redneck, or Outlaw (They all build really good products. I might suggest buying from whoever is closest to you). But if this is a potential problem, spend the money now as you wont regret it later.

If you are building it to sell, the steel cars tend to bring more end the end than the cost difference of their fiberglass alternatives. But ther are more buyers at the lower price range, so its a trade off.

Either way, your on the right track with the pictures you posted. I happen to think that black highboy is one of the best looking 32s ever built.

One thing is for sure, you'll never know unless you get started...so out to the garage!