Hot Rods Got a Roadster Cowl For Dirt Cheap!

Well I got this cowl for reaaaly cheap Saturday at Canfield so I guess I HAVE to build a roadster now! So lets see how long it takes to build a roadster body from swap meet only parts !! I have a feeling I am going to be using some very rough parts to keep it under budget but hey its something different and fun for me to do ! Dont expect this one to go together quick . I am going to try my hardest to stay away from ordering any parts from a store/buisness !!



I also got a cowl side from a tudor with nice subrail extensions on the passenger side and some roadster stanchions!


I wanna try and keep the total build for the body under 1500 dollars in parts not including my time . I am going to try and use as much Henry as I can!

I will keep a running tally here .

cowl 60
tudor cowl side 10
stanchions 20
door/hinges 60
firewall 0

 

score!!! Show us what you can do Flop!!! As if you haven't already! hahaha

 

That's the way to start. Keep it in pieces; easy to store.

 

I knew it was just a matter of time before you started on a roadster for yourself. I am already on the search for parts for you.

 

A car always takes up more space in pieces than it does in complete form! But somethings you just have to deal with!!

 

The doors, quarters and deck lid are the hard parts, is the problem.

 

I have a 28-29 for $75 i just need 1 door and a decklid inner

Door $25
Quarters free
tulip pan free
d-lid skin free
structure free
cowl $50
It's all rough, hence the free or almost free prices, but nothing all the patch pannels know to man wont fix

 

Not when you hang it on the walls of the shed!!

 

Hmmmmm I think I know were there is a rear axle, front axle and 5 wheels and tires! LOL

But they aren't the kind you are lookin for!!

Going to be fun to watch this one!

 

You sure have talent and skills to meet your goals. I'll watch along always enjoy your work.

 

hey thanks everyone!! this should be a fun thread . It will take a while and has a back seat to my customers ,my coupe and my 47!

some details





the piece from a tudor cowl ?



mocked up hahaha

 

awesome a must to follow build thread

 

I have several cowls Ive collected. They always sell them as "yard art" and look stuned when I tell them its a future hot rod. Nice find.

 

thanks captain !

lawn art is just an excuse!!!

you are doing well skidmarks !1


more parts !!

60 cash spent today

doors .. rough but ver very very fixable



and some hinges



thanks Dave!!

 

Knowing you... That'll be a roadworthy roadster before July 4th! Nice score.


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firewall= free

all the way from new jersey from my customer ralph who scored it in a bunhc of parts he got