I built this 1932 Ford 3 window coupe ... BUT I started with a original Henry built 32 3W coupe.
You can go to my project journal and see how I did mine. Link below.
http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/journal.php?action=view&journalid=3880&page=1&perpage=5&reverse=1
A few questions need to be addressed ...
1 ) Do you plan on running fenders or NOT ?? Bumpers ?
2 ) Do you want to run a HOOD ?
3 ) How complete a chassis are you prepared to BUY ?
4 ) Are you planning on Air Conditioning ?
Stretch1 said:
And what is a general cost of building something like this with say a chevy 350 no engine upgrades?
Answers
1 ) Fenders require fender braces, running boards and a headlight bar.
That can ADD $2,000
2 ) A hood is another $500 for a repro hood and as high as a few grand ( 2 to 4 ) for a original 25 vent hood.
3 ) Fuel lines, brakes lines ECT can ADD another grand ... stuff easily done at home
4 ) Air Conditioning can easily ADD another $1,000 to $1,500 ... because in addition to the unit ... you need a compressor, brackets, lines, a dryer and a more expensive radiator.
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Frame $5,000 to $10,000
350 Chevrolet Engine ... used/junk yard/crate varies from a few hundred to 5/6 grand
Transmission = a few hundred for a used T-350/T-400 or PowerGlide. A few thousand for a 700R4 built by a reputable rebuilder
Fiberglass 3W body ... 3/4 thousand for a CHEAPIE ... a LOT more for a GOOD 3W body from Wescott ( IMHO the
BEST fiberglass 3W body ...
but also the most expensive :embarrass
Radiator ( Walker = with A/C ) $750 or so
Fuel Tank = $450 or so
Running boards, fenders and related parts ( frame horn covers and front splash apron ) = $2,000
Headlights and headlight bar = $500 and up if you go with the original style lights and bar ( but still repro ... originals COST MORE ... much MORE )
Wheels and Tires ... can easily ADD $1,500 or more.
Steering column = junk yard $$$ to $500
ADD another $1,000 for bumpers and bumpers braces
Add in all the little small stuff ... plus the body work ( YES ... it will require body work and fitting ). Paint, upholstery, ... glass ... Windshield frame ... interior ... ALL
ADD UP
I have a very talented friend who is very GOOD at finding deals and swapping for the pieces he needs. He recently built a 32 3W over a period of 3 years and he has 38 grand in receipts. He painted his own coupe ... but hired out the upholstery.
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You can BUY one a LOT cheaper than you can built one ... :thumbup: :thumbup:
Deuce ... General Rodding Tech Moderator