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Glass or steel body on a period gasser?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by GOATROPER02, Jan 29, 2009.

  1. Captain Chaos
    Joined: Oct 16, 2009
    Posts: 665

    Captain Chaos
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    from Missery

    go gl*** , its an all out race car , not a show piece .the 33 willys would be kick *** .
    unless its a leftover or barnfind, its just a period styled car anyways , I love doung mine to period, even before it was cool but its still just a tribute . my g***er will have a priper cafe and disc brakes , it will have the look and a period engine but safety is kinda important
     
  2. Blacktop VooDoo
    Joined: Oct 28, 2011
    Posts: 130

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    I used to have a T Bucket. I don't recall anyone ever asking if it was steel or gl*** as most are gl***.

    My 33 Willys is gl***. I dig the hell out of it. Simple as that!
     
  3. i don't mind fibergl*** but hate vinyl wrap and patina, go with glossy paint hand lettered and gold or silver leaf on the boat i help on has vinyl it cost 1/2 the price of paint and it's easier to match and faster to do after a repair
     
  4. Hemi j
    Joined: Sep 17, 2009
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    Hemi j
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    from Colorado

    Steel !!!!!!!!!!!
     
  5. Deuced Up!
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  6. mad mikey
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    Rotten johnny is 100% right. My feeling also!! My 2 cents also.:D
     
  7. 1971BB427
    Joined: Mar 6, 2010
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    1971BB427
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    from Oregon

    Both of my cars are steel, but only because I found them cheap and gl*** would be more money. If I wanted a really rare car that was more affordable in fibergl***, I wouldn't hesitate to go that route.
    For me it's a decision based on my checkbook, not my gut.
     
  8. 8flat
    Joined: Apr 2, 2006
    Posts: 1,392

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    A long time ago Ryan said 'gl*** cars don't have any soul. Good point, and it's hard to explain how when you're working on an 80yr old car body how you somehow feel that history, wonder about where it's been and all the roads it has seen.

    But for a race car, I'd be too scared of stacking it up and smashing all that soul...haha

    I got no problems with gl***, especially if you're racing it.
     

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