WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

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WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

Post by signsup » Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:36 am

Getting ready to pull the trigger on a complete speedster body kit sold from one of the major suppliers in the $5,300 price range, plus shipping. Rootlieb is in CA, Langs is in MA and I am in GA, so not looking forward to that shipping freight number. So checking here to see if, perhaps, someone has given up on a project and might have something that would make a road trip to pick up worth while.
I've got a 1920 roadster project that the running ger and chassis have been restored, but the body parts are toasty and the commander in chief says she could live with a speedster, so easier on me but more painful to the wallet.

If you have anything or some direction for this project, I take advice very easily. Thanks in advance.
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Re: WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

Post by Quickm007 » Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:55 am

Hi, Ray Well did my 1911 Touring and I am really please with his work. He's in California. I'm sure it is easy for him doing speedster as well.

http://www.the-craftsman.biz/home.html
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Re: WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

Post by Model T Mark » Thu Nov 25, 2021 11:04 am

Tom Butterworth who is a poster here used to live in Michigan is the builder of what I would consider one of the best speedster bodies around. He now is in Florida. Try contacting him here for speedster advice. I have two of his and couldn’t be happier.


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Re: WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

Post by Model T Tom » Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:16 pm

Thanks Mark I'm thinking about building a few more bodies . No boattail speedster any more ,

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Re: WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

Post by TRDxB2 » Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:43 pm

signsup wrote:
Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:36 am
Getting ready to pull the trigger on a complete speedster body kit sold from one of the major suppliers in the $5,300 price range, plus shipping. Rootlieb is in CA, Langs is in MA and I am in GA, so not looking forward to that shipping freight number. So checking here to see if, perhaps, someone has given up on a project and might have something that would make a road trip to pick up worth while.
I've got a 1920 roadster project that the running ger and chassis have been restored, but the body parts are toasty and the commander in chief says she could live with a speedster, so easier on me but more painful to the wallet.

If you have anything or some direction for this project, I take advice very easily. Thanks in advance.
There are two ways to go with a speedster: what I call the "stutz" look or the "racer" look. Depending on what you have and your skill set either one can be a DIY.
"Stutz" look is what the vendors are selling. should be easy to replicate. Wour fenders or I believe member Hank Lee in Tennessee, still has a set of speedster fenders up for sale. The rest is plywood.... and you can DIY.
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Re: WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

Post by Model T Tom » Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:53 pm

This is what I need to build
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Re: WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

Post by Model T Mark » Thu Nov 25, 2021 1:10 pm

Just like the body Tom build for my son. I trimmed ours in aluminum and painted it body color. Ours is on a 15 chassis and has car production fenders on it. I have a trunk and a 11 torpedo tank.

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Re: WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

Post by Henry K. Lee » Thu Nov 25, 2021 1:25 pm

I have fenders/aprons for a 1915/16 new old reproductions of the late 1970’s in Tennessee.

$1,000.00 you collect.

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Re: WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

Post by TRDxB2 » Thu Nov 25, 2021 2:33 pm

signsup wrote:
Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:36 am
Getting ready to pull the trigger on a complete speedster body kit sold from one of the major suppliers in the $5,300 price range, plus shipping. Rootlieb is in CA, Langs is in MA and I am in GA, so not looking forward to that shipping freight number. So checking here to see if, perhaps, someone has given up on a project and might have something that would make a road trip to pick up worth while.
I've got a 1920 roadster project that the running ger and chassis have been restored, but the body parts are toasty and the commander in chief says she could live with a speedster, so easier on me but more painful to the wallet.

If you have anything or some direction for this project, I take advice very easily. Thanks in advance.
Check out Hanks Fenders he is only 3 hrs away from Winston GA, he's South Pittsburg TN. He likely has many other things that you'd be interested in as well! Trust me - I have a few of them
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Re: WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

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Re: WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

Post by Quickm007 » Fri Nov 26, 2021 10:01 am

Richard, I didn't know you before last year. You doing amazing body and you are not so far from my home. If I have another project, I will use your services as well for sure
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Re: WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

Post by olebmw » Sat Nov 27, 2021 1:08 pm

Check out Ron Covel's bomber seat video. Lots of good info if you want to build your own.


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Re: WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

Post by Rsandman » Mon Mar 28, 2022 11:46 am

Here you are:

https://mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=26434

Had every intention to finish, however my plans changed. To finish you would need front torpedo style curved fenders (to match the rears which are included), your choose of seat(s) and gas tank. Everything else is there including wiring harness, aprons, short steps, new torpedo long hood, steering column, monocle, etc etc.


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Re: WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

Post by Caswell » Mon Mar 28, 2022 12:32 pm

Just listed my speedster, you could always build your own body.

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=28003

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Re: WTB: Complete Speedster Body Kit

Post by TRDxB2 » Mon Mar 28, 2022 12:59 pm

Caswell wrote:
Mon Mar 28, 2022 12:32 pm
Just listed my speedster, you could always build your own body.

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=28003
Robert............... That is a deal! Buy it and sell what your old stuff. Do the math! Time is money too.
May be only 6hrs away - not bad
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