Would you trade a glass32 for a 57 nomad

[roadstar]

I have a chance to sell my glass bodied roadster that is completely dissasembled right now and not painted for a restored 57 Chevy Nomad.

The Nomad has been restored to original. But the paint is not an original color. it's close to the factory copper color for that year but it is a late model ford color. It's a real nice paint job but just not the "Right" color.

The car came from Arizona and is rust free. The original 283 powerpack engine has been rebuilt and the interior is nice but not perfect. It needs the dash restored to be real nice and a new carpet set. But the seats are new( repo covers) and the door panels have been replaced as well.

I think it's a cool car. Just thought I would run it by some of my HAMB buddys.

[Germ]

YES........... in a MINUTE, Not BECAUSE the ROADSTER is ""GLASS" But because GLASS ROADSTERS are EASY TO REPLACE,,,,...

The 57 NOMAD, if it is an ACTUALLY NOMAD,,, Is already rare,,,,,

and not to mention really cool...

So I WOULD MAN..

you can ALWAYS BUILD another ""GLASS"" 32 ford,,
they will never stop making those

[John B]

In a heart beat.

[Dirty Dug]

Glass is glass but a '57 Nomad is forever. What the germ said.

[Byron Crump]

If you love Nomads I would not pass it up...like Germ said a glass 32 can be replaced, but adding to that a glass 32 that is blown apart and being redone can be replaced...the big question is do you like Nomads enuff to give up a roadster of any type...can you afford to build another one someday...do you want a repro steel one someday...ect. ect....those are the questions you gotta answer for yourself...

[roadstar]

That is EXACTLY what I thought. I can replace the roadster over the phone. Well almost, I did built the chassis but I can reproduce it with new parts again.
This Nomad is super solid and I am thinking investmant grade. And I can still drive it.

Also I do plan on building another roadster. And I have most of the parts and they are all VERY nice original parts.

Hell the Nomad would(will) Make a great tow vehical for a lakes inspired 32 roadster.

HAve you guys seen Vic Edelbrock Sr's restored roadster http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[CharlieLed]

It's not often that I agree with germ but in this case there's no doubt...take the Chebby!

[Levis Classic]

GO NOMAD!!!!! Nomad is good - Glass is bad!

[choprods]

I would do it.

[AHotRod]

Hell Yes I'd trade!

[roadstar]

[ QUOTE ]
GO NOMAD!!!!! Nomad is good - Glass is bad!

[/ QUOTE ]

I knew I should have tried to find a Steel Corvette instead of setteling for a glass one http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[BLAKE]

Consensus seems to be that most would be willing to trade a glass '32 for a nice Nomad... if true, should make it easier to trade back if you change your mind down the road! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Germ]

Do it you HOMO,,
Or else you will also BE included in the MICHIGAN GAY ASS BITCHES(tm(.

I spared you and your SON, cause of WHISKEY'S WORDS...

I wish T-MAN lived in MICHIGAN..

HAHAHAHAH

[roadstar]

[ QUOTE ]
Do it you HOMO,,
Or else you will also BE included in the MICHIGAN GAY ASS BITCHES(tm(.

I spared you and your SON, cause of WHISKEY'S WORDS...

I wish T-MAN lived in MICHIGAN..

HAHAHAHAH

[/ QUOTE ]

HAHAAH You just know there are some "Families" that you don't mess with in Detroit.

I may flash back and have urges to smoke weed again and have sex with highschool girls in the back. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


P.S. I love Whiskey like a daughter http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[BARNETT]

Yes, definitely! Hell just the fact that Germ made a completely coherent post speaks volumes for just how right the switch is!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[traveling boot ho]

[ QUOTE ]


Hell the Nomad would(will) Make a great tow vehical for a lakes inspired 32 roadster.



[/ QUOTE ]

sounds PERFECT,,,

kisses

[ChuckleHead_Al]

Hum, I surely would!

[hotrodladycrusr]

Nope, not me. I'd never give up cruzn topless for an old mans station wagon. Your roadster kicks ass, I love that car!

[fishtank]

All day long, and twice on sunday.

[overspray]

I put 60,000 miles on a 55 Nomad--LOVED every mile. You won't be sorry if you go with the Nomad. overspray

[CherryBlossom]

[ QUOTE ]
Yes, definitely! Hell just the fact that Germ made a completely coherent post speaks volumes for just how right the switch is!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I thought the exact same thing. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I like the Nomad idea.... Nomads are cool http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[John B]

[ QUOTE ]
Nope, not me. I'd never give up cruzn topless for an old mans station wagon. Your roadster kicks ass, I love that car!

[/ QUOTE ]

Even if you get to play the high school girl in the above post? You remember what it feels like to be a teenage girl, it was only a few years ago.

[thirtytwo]

im not sure on value of the nomad ? between 20-30k??? isnt that about the value of the roadster? i guess it would be a fair deal if you didnt want to put it back together and you wanted a nomad....wheres the pics.......of both....

[Fat Hack]

Aw, Hell, I'd trade the plastic roadster for a MALIBU wagon! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Seriously, like everyone sez...you can buy another glass Deuce anytime...but a steel Nomad is WAY cooler!

BUT...(and this is IMPORTANT!)...mind what the lady thinks, too!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

(psssst, Denise....lots of room in a Nomad! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif)

[nailhead60]

Sure would miss ridin in that roadster, with the smell O tire in the air.....
But that Nomad couldnt find A better home !!
Whats Race think ??
DBF
Ron

[pj 32]

Hi fella's, like Nike said and everybody else, Just do it!!

[fuel pump]

I agree with GERM .... wait..... did I say that http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

HAMBer Danny (from Midland but now from St. louis MO) is doing a gasser Nomad. One nice thing about the Nomad is you have option on how you want to do.
You can always replace the glass roadster like I could always replace my glass 32 5W. That's why I sold mine and got the shoebox.

[beatnik]

True you could always build another roadster right out of a catalog, and probably improve upon anything you thought you would have done differently, but before I'd go trading I'd make sure the Nomad, doesn't need a bunch of work, or maintenance. I've always gone through any car I got just so I was confident in driving it and driving it hard. I know how happy you are with the way the roadster drives and rides, make sure you will be just as happy with the Nomad.

And just because it's a glass car, doesn't mean it's not worth a bunch of money to the right buyer, there's a whole world of non-gearheads out there that just buy turn key cars.

[Petejoe]

Oh hell yea. How often are you ever going to get an opportunity to have a car like that. Glass roasters grow on trees.
http://www.artie.com/20030826/arg-nomad-blackbg-flip-70-url.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

Here's a photo of his bad ass roadster.
There is no comparing the fun factor, the roadster would blow the Nomad right outta the water. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[oldandkrusty]

Denise, thanks for posting the pic. While I love Nomads and I know that they ain't making anymore-whether steel or fiberglass, I love Deuce roadsters even more. So, unless the plan is to off the Nomad for a BIG bag of money, I have to agree with Denise. Keep the roadster!

[hatch]

All cars are replaceable...some are more expensive...but still replaceable...they made thousands of the nomads and thousands of the glass roadsters....now for my opinion...what do you want?...do that!!!....if this is just a way to turn some cash, I would go with the nomad...the market is kinda flooded with glass roadsters and nomads have a smaller buying public, but they aren't as available.

[tinyelvis]

DO IT.. seriously.. You can't build a nomad from scratch (not really..) and it's a wagon! You can tow my imperial when it breaks down. BUHAHA

You better drive that thing over when you get it!!

Jim

[swazzie]

You will always be able to find patina grade fibergass 32s laying around . Yeah!!! I can see it now "FOUND! DUMPSTER FRESH glass , 32 3 window. Eleventeen thousand ,FIRM " snag the nomad 8^) . SWAZZIE

[RocketDaemon]

i bet you could trade that 57 nomad for a 32 roadster in steel even or something

[tommy]

You are the only one that can make that decision. If you want a Nomad and it's NEVER been rusted, that's a tough one to duplicate later. I'm doing the same thing right now. Selling what some people may think is more valuable to buy a never rusted truck that I really love. I say do what is in your heart. If your wants change there will always be a market for a rust free Nomad.

[deuce]

psycho-i wouldn't bet on that.

[mr.midnite]

there's one more factor here to consider. Rudy also has a fresh '40 Ford that's just tits, so it's not like he will be rodless. I stand by what I told you before, go for the Nomad. Besides, that other roadster in the back of your mind is all ready going together.

[Fast Elvis]

GO WITH YOUR HEART!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif ......but Nomads are kool!

[30roadster]

do bees buzz? do bears shit in the wooods? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[traveling boot ho]

better yet,,,,
you can adopt me,,,
(i would make a GREAT sister for RACE,,,,)
and i will happily take the nomad for a BIRTHDAY present,,,

kisses

[Jake H.]

NOMAD!NOMAD!NOMAD! Hey, there's even room for beer kegs if the high school girls don't mind squeezin' together! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

[spudshaft]

Nomad

[BELLM]

I was screaming TRADE! until Denise posted the pic of your roadster, now I am confused. That is a beautiful car! Still, I would do the trade, then build another roadster. You probably had some things you would do different on the roadster, now is your chance.

[57wagon]

Go for the wagon,,, but then again I am kind of partial to 57 wagons http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[CherryBlossom]

[ QUOTE ]
Here's a photo of his bad ass roadster.
There is no comparing the fun factor, the roadster would blow the Nomad right outta the water. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

I agree with ya there!!!!

[C9]

I wouldn't.
Now you have a choice - open or closed car.
Once the roadster is gone you'll miss it a whole lot, especially once you find some of the hidden flaws in the Nomad. They all got em and no matter how hard you look you won't find some until you've had the car for a while.

Even if you build another roadster - and it's easily done nowadays - it'll never be the same.
Not to mention that getting another roadster on the road can be difficult and for many it never happens.

Then there's the comments when you're out in public.
The Nomad: "Nice old car." "Nice restoration." Etc.
The Roadster: Wow! A roadster! Neat car. Wish I had one.

Only a small percentage of people know what a Nomad is . . . everybody knows what a roadster is . . . even civilians.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[andysdeuce]

Rudy, if the Nomad is a rust free Arizona car and does'nt need much to get it in top shape I would probably make the trade. You still have the forty to drive. You can take your time and collect the right parts for the new roadster. They are'nt repopping Nomads. Check around and see what the value is on the Nomad...you may be money ahead trading. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Smokin Joe]

Don't ask me, I traded a rust free 31 roadster for a 70 Chevelle and cash. I'd do it in a heartbeat. Do I miss that roadster? Yup. Do I like getting in the Chevelle and taking of on 2200 mile trips whenever I want? Yup. Do I miss not being able to power park at NSRA events? Nope! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

BTW, that Nomad sounds exactly like the one Dick Brooks tried to trade me for my deuce several years ago. And he sold it to a guy in Arizona! Check the inner fenders and see if they have been cut for fenderwell headers then patched. I bet it's the same damned car. It was a good car back then except for those inner fender wells and the dash needing a little work. At the time the Nomad was worth about 10/12 grand and I had over 17 grand in my Deuce chassis & Body so I passed. I really wanted a roadster so I swapped for the 31. Now Nomads have come up and deuces are common, so... Today, I'd probably take it.

[Petejoe]

Trade it and drive the shit of of it. Sell it to some Chevy Nomad Nut down the road for 35 grand and buy yourself a steel roadster later.
http://www.chevynomadclub.com/images/Members%20Cars/PerrottiV1.jpg

[Peter Pan of Chicago]

Wow! Rudy, didn't know ya had a '32 Roadster till this post. Man, the car looks Killer in that pic above.

What a dilema! I'm sure you will make the right decision for yourself. '57 'Mads are cool, so is your Roadster.

I'll tell ya what I would do. Get a clean sheet of paper, drawn a line down the middle. Top of the page, write Nomad in one column and roadster in the other.

Then simply Pro & Con it. The longest and most positive column wins. I made many a important decision doing it this way.

Your a sharp guy, Rudy. Gives us a update when you make your decision.

2 sheckles worth. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Joel http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[DrJ]

[ QUOTE ]
...
Then there's the comments when you're out in public.
The Nomad: "Nice old car." "Nice restoration." Etc.

...

[/ QUOTE ]

And, "Color's not right." "That thingamajig there isn't original." "If he'd only taken the time ($) to do it right." "Turquoise and white Convertibles with Continental kits are worth way more, I want one of them..." Etc.

Keep the roadster. Even the guy who wants to trade obviously agrees with that decision! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[mr.midnite]

DrJ,
it's not a trade in the conventional sense, there is someone interested in purchasing his Roadster and at the same time Rudy has been considering the Nomad. So the trade would be for Rudy only and to sell the Roadster and put the money towards the Nomad.

[Rusty]

would not even think twice. Steel is always better. those nomad guys will go crazy over that, you will probably be able to buy a used steel 32 body after you sell the nomad. or the nomad would look sweet with some wide whites bagged and in the the weeds.

[BARNETT]

I'm not sure, but I think Denise isn't crazy about the idea.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[ QUOTE ]
And, "Color's not right." "That thingamajig there isn't original." "If he'd only taken the time ($) to do it right." "Turquoise and white Convertibles with Continental kits are worth way more, I want one of them..." Etc.

[/ QUOTE ]

That's why you make it a custom! It'll be cooler as a custom AND it'll piss off the resto-nazis! I love to see those guys cringe and get all twitchy. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[roadstar]

Wow!! This post has gone on way more than I ever imagined. some very good points made on both sides.

Denise, that was a sucker punch showing me that pic http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Investment wise the chevy is a good deal for what I can buy it for. The roadster is one of the coolest and best driving cars I have ever built(well the new 40 is proving to be pretty nice so far) It would surly be missed.

I have been collecting parts for a 40's era steel 32 roadster and I'm very close, Even got a line on a pair of nos Navarro heads!

This has been lots of fun hearing what everyone thinks. Alot like hanging out in the garage and shooting the shit with a bunch of car guy(and gal) friends.

Thank you.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[MrGasser]

...mid '60's,...Rod-n-Custom cover car, '57 Nomad,...silver and gold flake, with Dennis Rickletts flames, Buick wire wheels on thin whitewalls, LOW,...one of the coolest customs EVER, and it hasn't been cloned...?

[hotrodladycrusr]

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[Django]

Ok, that's WAY too much information... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[John B]

There goes the PG rating we've been striving for.

[delaware george]

too bad it's not a 55 or 56

[hotrodladycrusr]

[ QUOTE ]
Ok, that's WAY too much information... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Rudy thought so too, I thought it was funny. Oh well.... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[Satinblack]

Ok that roadster is nice. Why not keep it and upgrade the body later? Either way I think it just depends on what you want. Satin

[mr.midnite]

[ QUOTE ]
I have been collecting parts for a 40's era steel 32 roadster and I'm very close, Even got a line on a pair of nos Navarro heads!


[/ QUOTE ]

NOS Navarro heads you say, lucky bastard

[roadstar]

[ QUOTE ]
NOS Navarro heads you say, lucky bastard

[/ QUOTE ]

yup, Very possible the only ones known to exist. For sale that is http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif But hey, there just old car parts, right? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[mr.midnite]

you never know, there may be more around

[fab32]

Rudy, I'd trade for the Nomad just because they aren't making any more. You can replace the roadster. In fact I know where there is a steel '32 roadster body just sitting waiting for touch. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Killer]

[ QUOTE ]
Very possible the only ones known to exist. For sale that is

[/ QUOTE ]

You can call Mr. Navarro and buy em new.

[roadstar]

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Dude that can't be real. Must be some kind of file photo.

Or maybe photoshopped....yeah thats it hahaha http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Or maybe you ARE Barney Navarro!!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Hammer Hank]

Nope. Fuck a nomad. But thats just my opinion. Rudy, you know how I feel about that car. Hammer Hank

[flatoz]

Must say, I do like the idea of TWO roadsters http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[sedan_dad]

Dude ,If you have to ask your friends,If your not sure in your heart,DON'T.
You will regret it in this case.
If it's right ,you'll know it and you won't be asking anyones opinion.

[Deuce Roadster]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif


I would NOT trade..........

I had a Nomad (1956 red and white)....and they are OK but the times in it could not even come close to the times in the 32 I have now.

But of course you would not expect me to trade........my screen name is not 57Nomad http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


.

[bufordtjustice]

DO IT!!!!!! You have no reason not to. Even if you traded and didnt want to keep the nomad, you could sell it and easily get enough money to buy a finished glass car or whatever you wanted. A tri 5 nomad is a tri 5 nomad....and tri 5 nomads are rare. You cant afford not to in my opinion!
Greg

[roadstar]

[ QUOTE ]
Nope. Fuck a nomad. But thats just my opinion. Rudy, you know how I feel about that car. Hammer Hank

[/ QUOTE ]

Henry, You do know what could do don't ya http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Tim]

not to jack the post but my buddies gota 56 nomad that as far as i know is in stellar shape, black laquer job www caps and tons of old striping from like ummm 70s? but its defenatly 50s style

whats that matter? well hes thining out the heard and they decided to try to sell it...... if i could post some pix would anyone be intrested in it? he doesnt want to let it go cheap. but it is nice

tim

[thirtytwo]

[ QUOTE ]




I have been collecting parts for a 40's era steel 32 roadster and I'm very close, Even got a line on a pair of nos Navarro heads!

[/ QUOTE ] im building the same thing , but i think your still gonna need a roadster you can drive across country, im gonna have lots of money in the flattie..... too much to wear out....unfortunatly it will just be a stupid, short trip or around town car, but i really wanted a prewar car for some reason so thats what im gettin, its probely as close as ill ever get to a resto type car.... thats a bitchin roadster would be hard to give up choose wisely! good luck

[Travis]

You know...

I've kicked the idea around of selling my 59 impala convertible. I can't. Know why? Cuz I would never ever be able to afford another one. I'd completely regret it and everybody I know and everybody that ever knew me would go "See? I told you so" with the exception of Scott Mugford. The 59 Impala convertible is basically irreplaceable to a guy like me. Not only that, it's become my trademark kinda like Ryan's 38. People see the 59 out in public and they go "Oh there's that deaf guy's car". Went to the last two swap meets with the 40. Half of the people I knew said "Where the hell is the 59? and what are you doing with this?!" So... no. Can't sell it.

Like everybody else here says (with a few exceptions), you can build another roadster. You can't build a 57 Nomad. Plus you say you are almost done getting all the stuff you need to build ANOTHER roadster?!

Trade.

Travis

[randy]

[ QUOTE ]
.

I have been collecting parts for a 40's era steel 32 roadster and I'm very close, Even got a line on a pair of nos Navarro heads!

[/ QUOTE ]

There it is. The fun is in collecting parts and building it anyway. You've done the roadster. Unless you LOVE it, or have some serious sentimental attachment(i.e. it was your grandpappy's grandpappy's FIBERGLASS roadster) to it, trade the roadster for that Nomad.

You're building another one anyway. If you miss having a roadster THAT much, it will only be motivation to finish the steel one.

-r