Open cars under construction

Crosley.In.AZ · December 02, 2006, 10:17:18 AM

Seems like there are more roadsters under construction lately? No? Yes?

GPster · December 02, 2006, 11:08:59 AM

I'm working on my Willys Jeepster again but it would have to fit in the phaeton ( touring ) classification. Roll-up windows and headliners are an unneccesary option (along with radios and air conditioning) GPster

Dave · December 02, 2006, 03:17:29 PM

Quote from: "Crosley"Seems like there are more roadsters under construction lately? No? Yes?

Im doing the 32 roadster just because. Last night i told sue maybe ill keep it then all i need to do is a vicky ,a sedan fendered.a fenderless sedan.. a cabroliet.... A tub...... More with fenders amnd more without. Oh ya id love a good woody

I think im in way over my head :?:
:!:

Dave :!:

donsrods · December 02, 2006, 04:43:50 PM

It's because of Global Warming.

We roadster people are a different breed. Rain, bugs hitting us at 70 mph, and freezing temperatures are all taken in stride. Guys with roofs over their heads have no idea what they are missing. (rain, bugs hitting you..........)

Don

Charlie Chops 1940 · December 02, 2006, 04:56:33 PM

Sure. I'm finishing the '26 track roadster pickup and starting the chassis for the '32 roadster.

Charlie

enjenjo · December 02, 2006, 05:05:56 PM

QuoteOh ya id love a good woody

Sue mentioned that at the Zoo

Bib_Overalls · December 02, 2006, 05:33:30 PM

Friend built a 32 Ford roadster this spring and sold it at the NSRA Nats. He has another one going. Along with a 46 Buick rag top. But other than that, most of the cars under construction around here are coupes or sedans. So, I'd say the mix is about the same. If there is a trend right now it is muscle cars. Another friend has a rod shop and he has had three Cameros, a GTO Judge, a Chevelle, and two 57 Chevys in for rebuilds this year. He has done some repair work on older rods but only built one, a 32 Ford three window. Shop across town also built one 32 three window this year but no roadsters. But this ain't sunny Arizona.

Carnut · December 02, 2006, 06:16:19 PM

Quote from: "jusjunk"
Quote from: "Crosley"Seems like there are more roadsters under construction lately? No? Yes?

Im doing the 32 roadster just because. Last night i told sue maybe ill keep it then all i need to do is a vicky ,a sedan fendered.a fenderless sedan.. a cabroliet.... A tub...... More with fenders amnd more without. Oh ya id love a good woody
I think im in way over my head :?:
:!: Dave :!:

Yeah, I got a friend who started thinking like that. Then he had to start building garages.

Crosley.In.AZ · December 09, 2006, 12:25:31 PM

Quote from: "Bib_Overalls"Friend built a 32 Ford roadster this spring and sold it at the NSRA Nats. He has another one going. Along with a 46 Buick rag top. But other than that, most of the cars under construction around here are coupes or sedans. So, I'd say the mix is about the same. If there is a trend right now it is muscle cars. Another friend has a rod shop and he has had three Cameros, a GTO Judge, a Chevelle, and two 57 Chevys in for rebuilds this year. He has done some repair work on older rods but only built one, a 32 Ford three window. Shop across town also built one 32 three window this year but no roadsters. But this ain't sunny Arizona.

Mayb I am just imagining this...... kinda seems like many roadsters going together around here. Rode in a friend's convertible 32 this AM. One of those tops that fold up under the rear deck area...... top was 'up'

Carps · December 09, 2006, 05:04:18 PM

Quote from: "GPster"Roll-up windows and headliners are an unneccesary option (along with radios and air conditioning) GPster

Spounds just like my four door sedan.

Carps · December 09, 2006, 05:05:52 PM

Quote from: "jusjunk"[ Oh ya id love a good woody

Not much use if ya aint got someone to share it with.

C9 · December 10, 2006, 08:07:17 AM

Quote from: "Bib_Overalls"But this ain't sunny Arizona.

Raining here now - in the N/W corner of the state.

Supposed to leave about 0800 for the 2 x 4 mile dry lake north of town.

A little SKS shooting, some home-built cannons - known as mortars, but we call em cannons - and one guy is supposed to bring a machine gun.

Must be a 50 caliber cuz he needed help to load it into his truck.

C9 · December 10, 2006, 08:08:22 AM

Quote from: "Carps"
Quote from: "GPster"Roll-up windows and headliners are an unneccesary option (along with radios and air conditioning) GPster

Spounds just like my four door sedan.

How do you keep the windows so clean?

Roadstar · December 10, 2006, 10:26:27 AM

Here's my new one.

Carps · December 11, 2006, 07:03:00 AM

Quote from: "C9"How do you keep the windows so clean?

Special Ozzie window polish.