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Does anyone have any info about this body manufacturer?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by harty, Mar 6, 2006.

  1. harty
    Joined: Dec 23, 2005
    Posts: 4

    harty
    Member

    While rebuilding a 32 3 Window Coupe I found the stickers shown in the photo inside the body, does anyone have any history regarding this company, I believe the body is likely to have been made in the late 80's.

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  2. tootallrodder
    Joined: Jan 7, 2003
    Posts: 403

    tootallrodder
    Member Emeritus

    VWT was in Wolcott CT. They are no longer in business. They sold the molds etc to OutLaw in PA quite a few years ago.

    The name came from the first project they did. A 1926/27 T roadster on a modified VW floor pan. Used a tube front axle and cur down 32 Ford Grill.

    The Fellows who owned and ran the company are Jim and Frank Briglia. Last I knew they are both in CT.

    I used to go by there on Saturdays when they were in business.

    If you have any other questions I may be able to help. PM me.
     
  3. Harms Way
    Joined: Nov 27, 2005
    Posts: 6,953

    Harms Way
    Member

    Actually, these bodies were built in the late 70's I believe they were the first company to offer a chopped 3W , in fact they were one of the first to offer a closed car. "Ai" was also very early with a closed car, I still have a VWT 3W body in the barn. the VWT booth at the 78 Nats in Ohio was one very busy place. the original price was a stagering $2,800.00, a lot of guys laughed and said who could ever afford to spend that kind of money on just a body ! ( and that goes to prove even though things change,.......... they stay the same !:D )
     
  4. harty
    Joined: Dec 23, 2005
    Posts: 4

    harty
    Member

    Thanks very much guys, the information was was usefull indeed.
     

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