Thread: Fiberglass Bodies

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Originally Posted by vht

Seen a 30/31 model A truck cab, with doors on ebay for $1700. Showtimerods is the seller, money back guarantee, and it looks pretty good according to the pics. He said $350 shipping to Ky. I would like to build 1 later down the road, and this got me thinking. It's stretched 8 in, and has a 2 in chop. Channel is a extra $150. Fiberglass is a pain to fool with, I've had some experience with it, but finding a workable body around here is pretty much impossible, you'd have to travel to get something decent. What kinda problems turn up from those of you that have done this?

Do you have a link to that body, sounds interesting

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

Molded in two halves with a center seam, rough edges, unfinished edges, warped roof, glass sticking out of the gelcoat, etc., etc. And that's just what I can see in the photos. Also, there's no indication of how the body is braced - wood, metal? It's your nickel, but I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole. Just my not-so-humble opinion.

If thats it I second the opinion, the last pick you can zoom in and see the sag in the roof, starting with a project like that might make you want to end your hobby! Firewall is not even bonded to the body on the engine side and lots of glass strands showing, not built or stored on a solid frame either. Best of luck but beware! Matt hyj

Originally Posted by roadster32

Do you have a link to that body, sounds interesting

Steve, look back in Post #13, where Lynn posted an evilBay link to what it appears is the body offered. VHT hasn't confirmed that yet, but all of the details match, and the thing is BAD in the worst way.

The price is $1,700 and the phone number traces to Showtime Rods, so that has to be the body in question.

Sorry, I've been busy and haven't been on here. That's the body, and that's why I asked. I have worked on a lot of drag cars and even some of the good companies turn out some bad stuff. The light wt stuff would still look terrible after a few week ends in the sun. I've never had any experience with the hot rod bodies. I'd way rather have original steel. Even if I'd have to drive a long ways to get something that wasn't rusted away.

How about this one, Jack? 30-31 closed cab

Originally Posted by rspears

How about this one, Jack? 30-31 closed cab

That's pretty funny, Roger.

Why not? Let's order something from a company who bought out He-who-shall-not-be-named, based on an incomplete website put up by a guy named "Shooter" who gives out no information about himself, his experience . . . or even his real name. A company who also suggests that you correspond by email, but says you can call if you MUST.

I'm not judging the quality of his work, because I haven't seen it. Just saying what I know.

Originally Posted by Henry Rifle

That's pretty funny, Roger.

Why not? Let's order something from a company who bought out He-who-shall-not-be-named, based on an incomplete website put up by a guy named "Shooter" who gives out no information about himself, his experience . . . or even his real name. A company who also suggests that you correspond by email, but says you can call if you MUST.

I'm not judging the quality of his work, because I haven't seen it. Just saying what I know.

I knew when I saw the "G" name that it would stir strong emotions, Jack. For those who may not recall or have been around at the time, Jack invested a ton of time and talent turning a pigs ear into a silk purse lowboy coupe. Some of his tales of frustration were bordering on tragic, but we smile about them now, right Jack?