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32 3 window ford coupe
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Racer
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From: stillwater ok
32 3 window ford coupe
I am looking for a 32 3 window ford coupe. It needs to be an all steel car. We don't need the engine or tranny. It just needs to be a fairly decent roller. Thanks.
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You and every street rodder in the country is looking for one.An all steel, real Windsor body 3 window 32 coupe? You'll pay a ton if you find one.
Chuck
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I don't know a thing about those at all, but I do have a question for you: what's so special about being "all steel"? Seems like a strange requirement, especially on a Vette forum.
Good luck with your search.
Good luck with your search.
Pro
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From: McCook Nebraska
+1 You would have better luck and be a way lot cheaper if you bought a glass bodied one. I have seen one (steel) on ebay for sell this last year.
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From: Bisbee Arizona
Steel Deuce? You could get three C3's for what you'll pay.
I bought a chopped '34 body in the mid-70's for $350.00. If what I see at swaps is accurate, it would easily go for 20-30 grand today. And it's just a shell with doors, and not even a Deuce.
I bought a chopped '34 body in the mid-70's for $350.00. If what I see at swaps is accurate, it would easily go for 20-30 grand today. And it's just a shell with doors, and not even a Deuce.
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Racer
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From: stillwater ok
We want a steel body because they are worth more money. We try to stay with original bodies with our projects. I don't know why that's a strange requirement. The reason I posted it here was because best I can tell most of the guys on here are car guys. We all love our vettes but we also have a passion for other types of cars. It also helps that these guys are all over the country. If I offended anyone here for doing a post for something other than a vette I'm sorry.
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There all over the place!!!!!!!
http://www.brookville-roadster.com/3...E/infopage.htm
I think all the new steel bodies are made by Brookville. I've seen them at trade shows and they look nice (and expensive).
http://www.brookville-roadster.com/3...E/infopage.htm
I think all the new steel bodies are made by Brookville. I've seen them at trade shows and they look nice (and expensive).
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You often hear the expression "they smell like a Port A Pot inside".
You have no idea how much money you can put into one, building it from the ground up. 80-90K isn't uncommon. Chuck
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We want a steel body because they are worth more money. We try to stay with original bodies with our projects. I don't know why that's a strange requirement. The reason I posted it here was because best I can tell most of the guys on here are car guys. We all love our vettes but we also have a passion for other types of cars. It also helps that these guys are all over the country. If I offended anyone here for doing a post for something other than a vette I'm sorry.
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I've got a number of friends "into" street rods, both as owners and builders. "Real" steel is highly desireable. Fiberglass bodies are looked down on my many, especially the old timers.
You often hear the expression "they smell like a Port A Pot inside".
You have no idea how much money you can put into one, building it from the ground up. 80-90K isn't uncommon. Chuck
You often hear the expression "they smell like a Port A Pot inside".
You have no idea how much money you can put into one, building it from the ground up. 80-90K isn't uncommon. Chuck
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I build alot of street rods,you will be much happier with a glass and not having to deal 70+ year metal,a buddy of mine bought a 32 5 window cpe this summer and gave 8500 for then has spent another 8500 for metal work,when you can buy a complete glass body for 8500.I'm building a 33 3 wdw cpe,I have rats glass body,which one of the best around.checkout these two places
www.downsmfg.com
www.ratsglassbodies.com
www.downsmfg.com
www.ratsglassbodies.com
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From: Mo
We want a steel body because they are worth more money. We try to stay with original bodies with our projects. I don't know why that's a strange requirement. The reason I posted it here was because best I can tell most of the guys on here are car guys. We all love our vettes but we also have a passion for other types of cars. It also helps that these guys are all over the country. If I offended anyone here for doing a post for something other than a vette I'm sorry.
A steel body is will bring a small amount more,most guys have gotten to where they perfer glass now.
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From: Mo
I've got a number of friends "into" street rods, both as owners and builders. "Real" steel is highly desireable. Fiberglass bodies are looked down on my many, especially the old timers.
You often hear the expression "they smell like a Port A Pot inside".
You have no idea how much money you can put into one, building it from the ground up. 80-90K isn't uncommon. Chuck
You often hear the expression "they smell like a Port A Pot inside".
You have no idea how much money you can put into one, building it from the ground up. 80-90K isn't uncommon. Chuck
Glass cars have become of the standard now,because steel is not worth messing.the quality of a good glass is far better than a steel,and when correctly built they don't have the resin smell.