Thread: Opinions to buy a '32 Roadster

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Street Rods, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars at HotRod HotLine.com

Street Rods, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars at HotRod HotLine.com

Opinions about either?

Either worth buying? Is the asking price fair?

Anyone know either of these cars?

Thanks!!!

I personally like the solid black car. does either one come with the top? Just my thinking both cars look really nice, but to me it would be easier to make the solid colored car yours. (if you know what iam trying to say)

I think the question should be.. Do I want flames or no-flames?

Both look awsome!

Yup, I'd go with the solid black as well. I like the interior and the engine better than the one with flames.

At first I thought the laid back windshield was a bit different, but after looking at sg4356's avatar...

Matt,
Both roadsters are fine looking cars, at least from the pictures that they took. Are there warts that cannot be seen?? Impossible to tell. On the flamed unit one thing that jumps out at me is the statement, "Motor and tranny are a fresh setup and function as they should..." What does "fresh setup" mean? The second one has a "...new crate engine" which is only as good as the builder. As for looks, the flamed one jumps out at me a little more and the guy gives a lot of details; but that laid back windshield on the plain one is nice, too. The only opinion that matters is yours, beauty is in the eye of the beholder, etc, etc. Worth buying? Fair price? Only you can decide once you see "the one", fall in love, and negotiate your best price.

IMO the only question that is really meaningful is, "Anyone know either of these cars?", and I do not. Best of luck in your search for your dream car.

Looks wise I like the flames. But I wanted an open side hood. I can always add flames to the all black.

I'm more interested in your guys opinion of build, chassis, parts, equipment and accessories. I would be freaking thrilled with either i think, as long as they don't have issues.

The all black car ad says it has a 9" Ford rear end. What kind of 9" has a back cover plate? Currie has the Track 9, but this doesn't look like one. No big deal, just idle curiosity. I would have liked to see a front end shot on the flamed car. Also, the flames on the outside AND in the upholstery panels was a bit much for me - but that's just me. Buying without an upfront inspection and a test drive is always a risk. Either find someone who knows the cars, or perhaps there is a local NSRA inspector in each area that could do an inspection for a reasonable fee.

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

The all black car ad says it has a 9" Ford rear end. What kind of 9" has a back cover plate? Currie has the Track 9, but this doesn't look like one. No big deal, just idle curiosity. I would have liked to see a front end shot on the flamed car. Also, the flames on the outside AND in the upholstery panels was a bit much for me - but that's just me. Buying without an upfront inspection and a test drive is always a risk. Either find someone who knows the cars, or perhaps there is a local NSRA inspector in each area that could do an inspection for a reasonable fee.

Jack's idea of a local NSRA inspector is a good one - impartial, but schooled in safe fabrication. On the cover, is that maybe one something like those from OTB that glues on?
9" Ford rear end cover

Roger kinda got it, the cover is made by ET (the wheel guys)
The windsheild (layback) is a Dick rodwell (Hi $$$$$$ Item)
If you could combine parts from both cars ya's have a killer car.
Just my 2 cents, but a bobbed hiboy don't get it 4 me.
Gas tank in the trunk means no trunk space.
Just a couple of the many I've built attached

I'll take the black one in the middle in S002!

I love the look of the open side hood, with the chrome windshield and red interior.

I think I prefer the standard upright window over the layback.

But I really prefer manual. Is that a "No-No" with these cars? Most seam to come automatic.

Is the Snug Harbor Hot Rod Engine a decent engine? I have never heard of it.

Originally Posted by Mattnshilp

....But I really prefer manual. Is that a "No-No" with these cars? Most seam to come automatic.

Is the Snug Harbor Hot Rod Engine a decent engine? I have never heard of it.

Automatics are much easier to build, and many prefer their "convenience". I too prefer a manual, opting for the old saying "Real Hot Rods have three pedals", but would definitely advise a five or six speed with a strong overdrive for the road. I run 4.11's with a Tremec TKO600, scary strong through the gears but cruises 2000rpm at just a hair over 70mph.

Can't help you with Snug Harbor. They're an Oklahoma company with good web advertising. Might call them and ask for some references?

Originally Posted by Mattnshilp

I'll take the black one in the middle in S002!

I love the look of the open side hood, with the chrome windshield and red interior.

I think I prefer the standard upright window over the layback.

But I really prefer manual. Is that a "No-No" with these cars? Most seam to come automatic.

Is the Snug Harbor Hot Rod Engine a decent engine? I have never heard of it.

Sold all 3 of those a few years ago @ the L A Roadster Show.
Re: 3 pedals. How biga shoe ya wear?
Not much room down there with 3 pedals.
I'm a builder, and have built and sold over 40 32's in the last 7 years.
Got any other ????'s
Give me a call @ 580-SUM-C00L (786-2005)

I plan on building eventually. But I don't even know enough to know what I want and don't want yet. And I am assuming that building will cost me more $$$ then a pre-owned purchase in this economy.

I figured the best thing to do is get into a sub $30K (hoping closer to $27K'ish) pre-owned glass '32 and learn what I like and don't like.

I am in the process of selling a very good quality Backdraft Racing Cobra replica. And one of the big things I learned is that I don't like driving cars with side pipes or really LOUD cars. I enjoy the beautiful rumble or wine of a properly muffled rear exhaust. Gonna have one built now that I know what i want and like... But a lot of the things I thought I wanted before I owned and drove one, I don't want or don't like...

And I live in NJ where out laws are crazy. So I need the car to be titled as a '32 so I can get historic or hot rod plates. Otherwise it will need Cat's and a good exhaust system to pass emissions.

What I THINK I want so far is:
'32 Roadster High Boy
Black with flames (blue purple or red yellow)
Open side, top covered hood (don't now what that's called) - maybe a 1 piece hood I think...
Enough power to make it fun, but not so much that I can't let a buddy drive it and worry about him hurting us.
Under car exhaust with mufflers (might need cat's if the state gives me issues)
enough chrome all around to make me smile
Upright front windshield
Red interior
Prefer manual, but I think I would get automatic for the first buy since it will definitely be sold and needs to have good resale potential. If I build one eventually, I'll definitely put in manual. If A manual transmission is a PLUS, then I'd go for manual from the start...

And whatever I buy needs to be a good price to I can eventually sell it and not loose anything, or at least not lose a lot...

From a looks standpoint, I like the one with the flames and think it could be a good learner/starter car. But he's asking $32K (which is just too much) and I think the other car offers more for my money (especially at $3K asking price less before haggling begins).

Oh, and I'm small. 5'6" and I wear a size 8.5 or 9 shoe. I don't think the snug 3 pedals would be an issue...

If you can build me what I just described for $27K, I'm in!

PS - you do beautiful work DA34guy!

Sorry Don mine is a pedal car and I have no problem with three pedals. Don builds a badass car IMO, and we will not say anything about him being a really good guy. He trys to act like he is mean but he is not. As far as a big horse power engine forget it and save your money, they are really light and scary fast agian IMO