32 Roadster Body Detail
Filled or Functional Cowl
Steel Inner Structure
Optional Seat Insert
Trunk or Rumble Seat Lid
Reverse Latch and Striker Pin
Hidden Hinges
Recessed Ribbed Firewall
The ‘32 Roadster body features a steel reinforcement package along with a trunk/rumble seat insert for maximum body support. The doors are hung using hidden hinges which utilize brass bushing to ensure years of quiet, smooth and trouble free operation. The latch and striker pin are reversed to allow for a obstacle free full 90 degree door opening. It can be built with a filled or functional cowl vent. It features a recessed ribbed firewall that can be adjusted during construction for additional engine clearance. The body features a smooth, filled style dash that can be removed to gain access to cowl area or it can be laminated in permanently. The ’32 Roadster is the next step up from the “Model A” in terms of leg room and driver comfort, yet it’s body lines and styling have made it one of the more popular roadsters with street rodder fans.

Basic Body Package - $4950.00
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Cowl Detail Cowl Vent Package - $185
Includes cowl lid, pivot assembly, mounting package. Welds to the dash bar and offers air flow into the passenger area.

Seal - $10.00
Handle - $14.95
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Inner Structure Detail Steel dash bar, steel b-pillar, optional top mounts, rumble lid latch, floor plate with safety belt anchor point, dash bar mout plate, wire routing hole, optional door impact bar.
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Seat Detail Seat Insert Package - 199.95
The seat insert is the basic building block for the upolstery package. It can be adjusted during installation to accomodate different driver heights. Extremely useful during car build up locating other components such as steering column, gas and brake pedals, etc. Also allows for quick test drives before going to the upolstery shop.

Package includes fiberglass seat insert, wooden Seat Riser & Hardware Package..
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Trunk Detail Our trunk insert is installed during construction to provide controlled attaching points for upolstery packages, battery storage, and it greatly increases the integrity of the body.

Trunk Release Package - 180.00Latch Detail Includes the following:
VW Latch,Floating Cage Nut Assembly, Billet Handle Assembly, Striker Pin Assembly, 10’ cable/Housing, Hardware Package, Mounting Bracket, Installation Instructions. Conveniently mounts Inside Release Handle in car for easy trunk opening. Installs in approximately one hour.
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Latch Detail The Bear Claw latch has become the industry standard when it comes to latching doors on most fiberglass bodies.Latch Detail The usual order allows the striker pin to protrude into the door opening. The new design reverses the locations of the latch and striker pin. This feature provides a door opening free of obstacles that may injure the driver or passenger when entering the car. The striker pin utilizes a floating nut design for easy adjustment.
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Hinge Detail Hidden Hinges - Features laser cut and CNC bent parts designed with the correct geometry to allow a full 90 degree door opening. Hinges are fully adjustable for easy door alignment. Door pins are machined from 3/8" cold rolled steel for added strength. They utilize brass bushings for years of smooth, quiet and trouble free service.

Adjustable Positive Stop Package - $24.95
Added to our hidden hinge package to gain better control of door opening. Used in different environments (windy or hilly) where doors may accidently open beyond 90 degrees and come in contact with body.
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Firewall Detail Stock looking firewall can be adjusted during construction to allow more room for larger engines. This design allows for larger bonding surface around the perimeter. The lower foot area is also bonded to the floor. The interior of the firewall is also hand laid to the body interior. With these three features the firewall supports the entire front of the body.