Thread: 32 Roadster Identification

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I'm with Mick, I think Don's memory is working backward today....

This whole setup has an early '90s kind of look to it, that's probably when it was purchased originally. It looks like a mid level quality deal; not a high end body like Wescott, not a cheapo, flimsy splash body either. Same with the frame; not a stamped rail, tubular X member, but not minimum material meant to resemble a decent chassis. Not having the boxing in the center portion of the side rails isn't much of an issue if the X member legs tie into the boxed portions front and rear, the stress is transfered through the X to those areas. I don't see the stretch that Steve sees, but as he said, photo angle might be in play. As you may already know, stock wheelbase is 106", but it's not uncommon to move the front cross member forward 1" for 107. It's subtle, but more pleasing to some eyes. On the rear end housing, if you're intent on changing it you could take/send your existing housing to the fab shop to replicated the bracket placement, but with that triangulated four bar setup the shop might prefer having the whole chassis to ensure proper placement/orientation. That would be the best time to change the shock placement too.

It would be nice to know the theme you're shooting for when giving advice, particularly in detail choices. Supposedly there are no rules in hot rodding, but there are certain conventions that are a tip off. For instance, four bar/tube axle fronts are an '80s/90s thing, so would be out of place on a, say '50s traditional theme. No big deal in a practical sense, just a matter of taste.

Thanks for all the comments guys, this is a learning curve for me coming from racing. Here is an idea the wife and I are shooting for

We are not looking to long haul cruises, however, I do want to have some comfort, so please keep the ideas coming.