Started shopping for a 32 5 window coupe fibergl*** body but I have no idea who sells a good one. I like the Australian bodies and have heard good things about them but the are expensive. Who makes a good affordable body? Which ones should I avoid? I want to build a chopped 5 window coupe hiboy.
C+W Components here in Brisbane make very good gl*** bodies. Not into gl***, so i'm not sure on who the companies to stay away from would be though.
Russ Nomore street rods looks like a pretty good body. I think they even have a channeled version.....
Down's offers a nice 5w coupe body. We sell Down's bodies and components if your interested, feel free to contact me and I can get you the info. We are in southwest Michigan, not too terribly far, a relay or shipping can be arranged. Heres a few pics...
Although I think the quality of their bodies is ok, I would stay away from Bebops if you are looking for a 5 window. Their hinges are in the wrong location (similiar to a roadster)... Sam
IMO the most authentic and a darn good quality body is made by New Age Motorsports. Looks like steel with its real drip rails, cowl vent and windshield frame. Available stock or chopped. A little more money but worth it.
Hannemann fibergl*** in Irwindale makes a *****en 3W chopped 31/3 -4 inches for about $7500 +/-. Super tough and not the lightest on the market but will save you 5K over a Austrailian body and freight. http://www.hannemannfibergl***.com/custom.asp?id=457567&page=63
Yeah, what krylon32 said. I have a New Age Motorsports body and it is very accurate. That being said, they ALL will take a fair amount of fitting, sanding, m***aging, ect. to get the right fit and look. Still, for the money gl*** can't be beat.
Ive seen two in gelcoat, the new age, which was excellent and the gibbon,which was not. With good prep, you wont tell a new age from henrys.have fun!
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