Real Deal Steel FAQ

  1. General
  2. Privacy Policy
    1. Interpretation
    2. Definitions
    3. Acknowledgment
    4. Placing Orders for Goods
    5. Your Information
    6. Order Cancellation
    7. Your Order Cancellation Rights
    8. Availability, Errors and Inaccuracies
    9. Prices Policy
    10. Payments
    11. Sales Tax Policy
    12. Promotions
    13. User Accounts
    14. Intellectual Property
    15. Your Feedback to Us
    16. Links to Other Websites
    17. Termination
    18. Limitation of Liability
    19. "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" Disclaimer
    20. Governing Law
    21. Disputes Resolution
    22. For European Union (EU) Users
    23. United States Legal Compliance
    24. Severability
    25. Waiver
    26. Translation Interpretation
    27. Changes to These Terms and Conditions
    28. Contacting Us
  3. Shipping & Returns
    1. Why do you charge a handling fee?
    2. When will my order ship?
    3. What shipping options are available?
    4. What is your full return policy?
    5. Is there a cost on returns?
    6. Do you ship outside of the USA?
    7. What if an item is out of stock?
  4. Registration Questions
    1. What kind of records and paperwork do I need to register the car?
    2. What is an MSO (MCO)?
    3. What if I have an existing title and VIN?
    4. More helpful tips for you:
    5. How do I title and register a car built using a Real Deal Steel body?
  5. Body Questions
    1. What sequence should I replace the floor, trunk floor and inner quarters on my rotted '57 convertible? - Dwayne
    2. I'm interested in a 1969 Camaro coupe body. How does your build compare to that done by Dynacorn?
    3. I'm in the process of restoring a '57 Chevy 2-door sedan that will require some extensive sheet metal replacement -- including the full floor, both rear quarters, tail pan, fin panels, and possibly the inner quarters. My plan was to go with the pre-widene
    4. I have one of your new '57 2-door sedan bodies. Would you mind telling me the 57 model frames that will fit the 2-door sedan body?
    5. I have a 1957 Chevy 2-door post. It was a race car most of its life and I'd like to convert it to a convertible/roadster. I know the door line on the post is straight across, rather than gently sloping, like the bel air and convertible.
    6. Do you offer any special order modifications for the 1968 Camaro? I was thinking along the lines of shaving drip rails and filling side marker lights.
    7. Do you have bodies in stock?
  6. Parts Questions
    1. Would Buzzkil sound deadener be suitable for insulating the roof over the headliner in a 56 Chevy? Would it stay attached to the roof and NEVER fall down onto the headliner even when sitting out in the hot sun all day?
    2. Why don't you manufacture all of your parts in the US?
    3. Where are your parts manufactured?
    4. Just wanting to know what a complete body for a 56 Bel air 210 sedan (post car) would run. with the wider tubs?
    5. I am interested in your 1955-57 Chevy Nomad Right Door but was wondering if they can be ordered with the trim holes pre-drilled for a 1956 Nomad?
    6. Does Real Deal make their own parts?

Privacy Policy

Q: Interpretation

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Q: Definitions

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Q: Acknowledgment

These are the Terms and Conditions governing the use of this Service and the agreement that operates between You and the Company. These Terms and Conditions set out the rights and obligations of all users regarding the use of the Service. Your access to and use of the Service is conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms and Conditions. These Terms and Conditions apply to all visitors, users and others who access or use the Service. By accessing or using the Service You agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If You disagree with any part of these Terms and Conditions then You may not access the Service. You represent that you are over the age of 18. The Company does not permit those under 18 to use the Service. Your access to and use of the Service is also conditioned on Your acceptance of and compliance with the Privacy Policy of the Company. Our Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use and disclosure of Your personal information when You use the Application or the Website and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. Please read Our Privacy Policy carefully before using Our Service.

Q: Placing Orders for Goods

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Q: Your Information

If You wish to place an Order for Goods available on the Service, You may be asked to supply certain information relevant to Your Order including, without limitation, Your name, Your email, Your phone number, Your credit card number, the expiration date of Your credit card, Your billing address, and Your shipping information. You represent and warrant that: (i) You have the legal right to use any credit or debit card(s) or other payment method(s) in connection with any Order; and that (ii) the information You supply to us is true, correct and complete. By submitting such information, You grant us the right to provide the information to payment processing third parties for purposes of facilitating the completion of Your Order.

Q: Order Cancellation

We reserve the right to refuse or cancel Your Order at any time for certain reasons including but not limited to: Goods availability Errors in the description or prices for Goods Errors in Your Order We reserve the right to refuse or cancel Your Order if fraud or an unauthorized or illegal transaction is suspected.

Q: Your Order Cancellation Rights

Any Goods you purchase can only be returned in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and Our Returns Policy. Our Returns Policy forms a part of these Terms and Conditions. Please read our Returns Policy to learn more about your right to cancel Your Order. Your right to cancel an Order only applies to Goods that are returned in the same condition as You received them. You should also include all of the product's instructions, documents and wrappings. Goods that are damaged or not in the same condition as You received them or which are worn simply beyond opening the original packaging will not be refunded. You should therefore take reasonable care of the purchased Goods while they are in Your possession. We will reimburse You no later than 14 days from the day on which We receive the returned Goods. We will use the same means of payment as You used for the Order, and You will not incur any fees for such reimbursement. You will not have any right to cancel an Order for the supply of any of the following Goods: The supply of Goods made to Your specifications or clearly personalized. The supply of Goods which according to their nature are not suitable to be returned, deteriorate rapidly or where the date of expiry is over. The supply of Goods which are not suitable for return due to health protection or hygiene reasons and were unsealed after delivery. The supply of Goods which are, after delivery, according to their nature, inseparably mixed with other items. The supply of digital content which is not supplied on a tangible medium if the performance has begun with Your prior express consent and You have acknowledged Your loss of cancellation right.

Q: Availability, Errors and Inaccuracies

We are constantly updating Our offerings of Goods on the Service. The Goods available on Our Service may be mispriced, described inaccurately, or unavailable, and We may experience delays in updating information regarding our Goods on the Service and in Our advertising on other websites. We cannot and do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any information, including prices, product images, specifications, availability, and services. We reserve the right to change or update information and to correct errors, inaccuracies, or omissions at any time without prior notice.

Q: Prices Policy

The Company reserves the right to revise its prices at any time prior to accepting an Order. The prices quoted may be revised by the Company subsequent to accepting an Order in the event of any occurrence affecting delivery caused by government action, variation in customs duties, increased shipping charges, higher foreign exchange costs and any other matter beyond the control of the Company. In that event, You will have the right to cancel Your Order.

Q: Payments

All Goods purchased are subject to a one-time payment. Payment can be made through various payment methods we have available, such as Visa & MasterCard or online payment methods (PayPal, for example). Payment cards (credit cards or debit cards) are subject to validation checks and authorization by Your card issuer. If we do not receive the required authorization, We will not be liable for any delay or non-delivery of Your Order.

Q: Sales Tax Policy

Real Deal Steel collects and remits sales tax as required by U.S. law, for transactions on realdealsteel.com. If you're a tax-exempt entity, you can take advantage of tax- exempt status for applicable purchases made at realdealsteel.com.

Q: Promotions

Any Promotions made available through the Service may be governed by rules that are separate from these Terms. If You participate in any Promotions, please review the applicable rules as well as our Privacy policy. If the rules for a Promotion conflict with these Terms, the Promotion rules will apply.

Q: User Accounts

When You create an account with Us, You must provide Us information that is accurate, complete, and current at all times. Failure to do so constitutes a breach of the Terms, which may result in immediate termination of Your account on Our Service. You are responsible for safeguarding the password that You use to access the Service and for any activities or actions under Your password, whether Your password is with Our Service or a Third-Party Social Media Service. You agree not to disclose Your password to any third party. You must notify Us immediately upon becoming aware of any breach of security or unauthorized use of Your account. You may not use as a username the name of another person or entity or that is not lawfully available for use, a name or trademark that is subject to any rights of another person or entity other than You without appropriate authorization, or a name that is otherwise offensive, vulgar or obscene.

Q: Intellectual Property

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Q: Your Feedback to Us

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Q: Links to Other Websites

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Q: Termination

We may terminate or suspend Your Account immediately, without prior notice or liability, for any reason whatsoever, including without limitation if You breach these Terms and Conditions. Upon termination, Your right to use the Service will cease immediately. If You wish to terminate Your Account, You may simply discontinue using the Service.

Q: Limitation of Liability

Notwithstanding any damages that You might incur, the entire liability of the Company and any of its suppliers under any provision of this Terms and Your exclusive remedy for all of the foregoing shall be limited to the amount actually paid by You through the Service or 100 USD if You haven't purchased anything through the Service. To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, in no event shall the Company or its suppliers be liable for any special, incidental, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever (including, but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, loss of data or other information, for business interruption, for personal injury, loss of privacy arising out of or in any way related to the use of or inability to use the Service, third-party software and/or third-party hardware used with the Service, or otherwise in connection with any provision of this Terms), even if the Company or any supplier has been advised of the possibility of such damages and even if the remedy fails of its essential purpose. Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, which means that some of the above limitations may not apply. In these states, each party's liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law.

Q: "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" Disclaimer

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Q: Governing Law

The laws of the Country, excluding its conflicts of law rules, shall govern this Terms and Your use of the Service. Your use of the Application may also be subject to other local, state, national, or international laws.

Q: Disputes Resolution

If You have any concern or dispute about the Service, You agree to first try to resolve the dispute informally by contacting the Company.

Q: For European Union (EU) Users

If You are a European Union consumer, you will benefit from any mandatory provisions of the law of the country in which You are resident.

Q: United States Legal Compliance

You represent and warrant that (i) You are not located in a country that is subject to the United States government embargo, or that has been designated by the United States government as a "terrorist supporting" country, and (ii) You are not listed on any United States government list of prohibited or restricted parties.

Q: Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision will be changed and interpreted to accomplish the objectives of such provision to the greatest extent possible under applicable law and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Q: Waiver

Except as provided herein, the failure to exercise a right or to require performance of an obligation under these Terms shall not affect a party's ability to exercise such right or require such performance at any time thereafter nor shall the waiver of a breach constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach.

Q: Translation Interpretation

These Terms and Conditions may have been translated if We have made them available to You on our Service. You agree that the original English text shall prevail in the case of a dispute.

Q: Changes to These Terms and Conditions

We reserve the right, at Our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If a revision is material We will make reasonable efforts to provide at least 30 days' notice prior to any new terms taking effect. What constitutes a material change will be determined at Our sole discretion.

By continuing to access or use Our Service after those revisions become effective, You agree to be bound by the revised terms. If You do not agree to the new terms, in whole or in part, please stop using the website and the Service.

Q: Contacting Us

If you have any questions about these Terms and Conditions, You can contact us:

  • By email: info@realdealsteel.com

  • By visiting this page on our website: https://realdealsteel.com/contact.html

  • By phone number: 407-585-1957

  • By mail: 1220 East 30th Street Sanford, FL 32773


Shipping & Returns

Q: Why do you charge a handling fee?

Our shipping calculator communicates directly with Fedex to obtain your shipping rate. The capability of our calculator is limited. It will not account for multiple boxes, drop ship items or backordered items. To make certain we break even on shipping (unlike other companies we do not treat shipping as a profit center!), we have added a Handling Fee to all transactions.

Q: When will my order ship?

Many of our products ship the same day or the next day. Once shipped, you will receive a tracking number along with the carrier name. Some of our products (bodies, floor assemblies) are built-to-order and may take 2-4 weeks to assemble. Some of our items may be on backorder or in transit from the supplier. Some of our items are shipped from other locations in the USA resulting in longer lead times. If you do not receive a tracking number(s) for your order within 5 days, feel free to send us an email requesting an update.

Q: What shipping options are available?

Online orders will be shipped via Fedex Ground, Fedex Express or Truck Freight. For all Truck Freight shipments, please provide a commercial (business) ship-to address for optimal service. We do not ship to P.O. boxes.

Q: What is your full return policy?

If you are unsatisfied with a product or purchase and would like a refund or store credit, please click the Contact Us Now link below and we will assist you.

We accept returns or exchanges within 60 days from the date the item is shipped. All merchandise we offer is guaranteed against defects in workmanship and materials for 60 days from the date you received it. Liability of Real Deal Steel is limited to the replacement of defective parts. Non Defective/Damaged returns will be subject to a 20% restocking fee. Each returned product must be in its original, unused condition. Merchandise that has been painted or altered is non-returnable. Purchaser is responsible for return shipping of non-defective items. Items damaged in shipping, or are deemed to be defective by our experts, will be returned at no cost to you. Under no circumstances are we able to accept returns after 60 days of the item shipping.

Exchanges are for the identical item only should it be damaged or defective. We are not able to substitute items. Should the item no longer be available, you will be issued a refund or store credit.

If an item is damaged in shipping, we must be notified within 72 hours of delivery. Please email your name, order number and pictures of the damaged item and its packaging to info@realdealsteel.com

The following products are not returnable under any circumstances

  • Instruction and informative books or manuals
  • Special orders
  • Wiring harnesses
  • All electrical parts
  • Interior components that have been installed incorrectly

All returns are subject to damage inspection. Please note returns cannot be processed online. If you would like to return an item, please contact our customer service team at 1-407-585-1957 or info@realdealsteel.com for further assistance.

 

Q: Is there a cost on returns?

If an item needs to be returned the shipping fees are the customer's responsibility. All returned items must be in as-new condition with original packaging. Primed, painted, cut or installed items cannot be returned. All returns are subject to a 20% restocking fee.

Click HERE for our full return policy.

Q: Do you ship outside of the USA?

We ship anywhere in the continental USA plus Alaska and Hawaii . We are happy to ship orders outside the USA to your shipping consolidator, agent, broker or border representative.

Q: What if an item is out of stock?

.Items not in stock at the time of your order will be placed on backorder. You will be notified immediately via email if an item is out of stock and you will be advised of the expected ship date.


Registration Questions

Q: What kind of records and paperwork do I need to register the car?

A bill of sale (invoice issued by selling dealer) is acceptable if the manufacturer didn’t issue an MSO. Completed Application For Certificate Of Title (from your state DMV). Notarized affidavit, stating that the vehicle is able to be operated on public roads. The statement must also list the repairs made to the vehicle. Bills of sale or receipts for all parts and equipment that weren’t part of the body. All documents must include name and address of seller. Components may include front end, rear end, doors, engine, transmission, frame, cowl assembly, or any parts of those elements. Applicable sales tax (or fill out the statement on sales tax on the application form). License plate number for the vehicle (If using an existing plate), or an affidavit of non-use. Applicable title fees.

Q: What is an MSO (MCO)?

An MSO or MCO is short for a manufacturer’s statement (or certificate) of origin. At Real Deal Steel, we are not a vehicle manufacturer. We are a body assembly company, thus we do not issue an MSO or MCO. We do, however, issue a body number and invoice (by selling dealer) that will take the place of the MSO when registering your vehicle in your state.

Q: What if I have an existing title and VIN?

We DO NOT suggest using the VIN plate from an original car transferred onto a Real Deal Steel body. Particularly if you are a shop building the car for a customer. This practice can get you into a heap of trouble. However, if you hold clear title to an original frame to be used under your Real Deal Steel body, have the state inspect the frame and verify the VIN before assembly. For 1955-57 Chevrolet passenger car frames, the VIN is stamped in two places on top of the driver’s side frame rail. In most cases, your state will issue you a readable VIN plate/tag that matches your frame and title that may be displayed on the body.

Q: More helpful tips for you:

Just like any dealing with the government, proper record-keeping is the secret to making this process easy! In addition, we recommend:

  1. Before you do anything on your project, know what kind of documentation that the state is going to require for issuing title. Get fact sheets from your state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. Many times, these are available from the state website. Or if you don’t like downloading stuff, you can probably get them or find out how to order at your local DMV office. Once you get the fact sheets, read them carefully, and keep all of that information in mind as you buy your parts and build your car.
  2. Always get proper documentation when you purchase a part. Whenever you buy any part, and especially for major parts like engines, frames and probably transmissions, make sure you get adequate proof of purchase documentation. You can never have too much, so keep all bills of sale, invoices (especially mail order parts), and even canceled checks, and credit card receipts or statements. As applicable, make sure each document accurately records the relevant information. For example a bill of sale should have the vendor’s name and address, your name, a description of the part, and the amount and date of purchase. For major components like engines, make sure the bill has the VIN or serial number on it.
  3. Keep a build diary. From the very first part you buy keep a build diary. Each entry in the diary should be dated. When recording a purchase of a part, all relevant information should be written into the diary, including vendor’s name and address, date of purchase, description of part (including condition), price paid, and any identifying marks. Each major step in the build process should be recorded in the diary. Things like major component disassembly/assembly, sanding/blasting, painting, etc. should be recorded. If you send a part out to a contractor, record a description of the part, purpose for sending out (e.g., painting), date out and back, and costs (in order to get a title, you probably will have to get an appraisal of the finished car, and this kind of information can prove to be indispensable). All major steps in the build process should be documented with photographs before and after. VIN and serial numbers should be documented by photographs or rubbings, or both. Finally, keep the build diary current and up to date. Keep in mind that the diary is your document made to augment things like bills of sale, invoices and etc. Because it is your document the argument could be that you can make it say anything you want it to say. However, there is a long and strong tradition in American law to treat such records as reliable evidence as long as certain criteria are met.
  4. Simple adherence to the above principals should go a long way to avoiding problems in getting the finished car titled. It’s really not that hard as long as you keep good records and follow the rules your state has set forth.

Q: How do I title and register a car built using a Real Deal Steel body?

If you do not have a new or original chassis with a title or MSO, you will need to register the car built with a Real Deal Steel body as a “Newly Assembled” vehicle with your state. While we do not issue an MSO, you will be issued a Bill Of Sale (your purchase invoice) by the dealer you purchased your body from. This invoice will be considered as an MSO by your state DMV (check your local laws and regulations). In most cases, the body number issued by Real Deal Steel for your body will be used as or incorporated into the vehicle identification number (VIN) assigned by your state DMV when you register the car. You can find state specific information by visiting the SEMA Action Network’s page, Click here (opens a new window).


Body Questions

Q: What sequence should I replace the floor, trunk floor and inner quarters on my rotted '57 convertible? - Dwayne

Replacing both the floors and the inner quarters is a big job. Before you remove the floor and trunk floor, you should build a simple x-brace fixture in the main inner floor area and brace front-to-rear between the base of the A&B-pillars (hinge pillar and rear door jamb) to keep your door gaps from moving. You should build yourself a simple fixture on the existing body before you cut the original inner quarters out so you can locate the new ones in the same spot. I would built it to have several touch/clamp points at the upper and lower rear and at the b-pillar (rear edge of doors) area. The fixture should tie into your a-pillars (front door pillars) and the rear of the top structure (on a closed car). Also be sure it maintains the width of the inner quarter at the trunk opening. All of this is best completed with the body on the frame and not on a rotisserie. Build your fixtures with the body on the frame, then remove it from the frame when cutting everything out. Replace the inner quarters with the body removed from the frame Then place your floor and trunk floor on the frame and sit the body down over it until all land in the right spot and weld away!Once your fixtures are in place and will not move, remove the floor, trunk floor and inner quarters. Install the inner quarters first, then the front floor then the trunk floor. It is a good idea to re-hang your doors and deck lid as soon as you can to check and correct any door or trunk gap issues. Best of luck!

Q: I'm interested in a 1969 Camaro coupe body. How does your build compare to that done by Dynacorn?

Good and often asked question! We like to think our bodies are much superior to those offered by Dynacorn (Dii), and based on customer feedback, it is true. First, our bodies are entirely built in the US by US workers. Dii assembles their bodies in Taiwan. We are much fussier about fit and finish than the assemblers of the Dii bodies. We are all car guys, so we like for the end product to be something that we would want to build into a finished car. The other major difference is the exterior skins. We use only 18 gauge quarters, doors, deck lid, rear panels etc. from AMD. The Dii cars use much lighter weight 20 gauge skin panels.

Q: I'm in the process of restoring a '57 Chevy 2-door sedan that will require some extensive sheet metal replacement -- including the full floor, both rear quarters, tail pan, fin panels, and possibly the inner quarters. My plan was to go with the pre-widene

The main floor has a vertical "pinchweld" flange (points up) along the entire edge that attaches to the top of the outer rockers in the door area and to a similar "pinchweld" flange on the bottom of the inner quarters in the quarter window area. This attachment is exactly the same as for hardtop and convertible. You can simply stitch weld this flange from the top with your wire feed welder. The trunk floor has a vertical "pinchweld" flange (points down) that attaches to the lower flat walls of the trunk floor/wheelhouse areas. The 2-door sedan quarter tops are more complex. The quarters were actually installed on the body before the drip rails and top skin were installed. First the roof (top) structure, then the quarters (there is a 1" extension on the upper quarters you cannot see hidden by the top skin/drip rails), the the drip rails and last the top skin. If you are careful, you can weld the new quarter to the underside of the drip rail flange and hide the repair with seam sealer without disturbing the original sips and top!

Q: I have one of your new '57 2-door sedan bodies. Would you mind telling me the 57 model frames that will fit the 2-door sedan body?

Any 1957 2-door sedan, 4-door sedan, 2 or 4-door station wagon, Nomad or 2-door hardtop will work fine. Avoid the 4-door hardtop and convertible frames. If you use a 2-door hardtop frame, there will be two extra mounts on the frame just behind the B-pillars that will need to be removed (or ignored).

Q: I have a 1957 Chevy 2-door post. It was a race car most of its life and I'd like to convert it to a convertible/roadster. I know the door line on the post is straight across, rather than gently sloping, like the bel air and convertible.

Often asked question! If you want to build a true convertible with roll-up quarter windows and a convertible top rack, you'll need to purchase one of our "Clipster" bodies with quarters CL57C-12. The entire rear body tub on the convertible is unique thus your sedan body tub cannot be used. The Clipster allows you to use your sedan cowl and firewall and convert it to convertible using the windshield frame included with the Clipster.

You can also use your sedan chassis under your new convertible body after upgrading it with our tubular frame kit TFK-567 and frame brackets SFB-567

Q: Do you offer any special order modifications for the 1968 Camaro? I was thinking along the lines of shaving drip rails and filling side marker lights.

Filling the side markers is easy - we use 1967 quarters instead of 1968. We have done this for several customers to date. We have been asked to shave the drip rails on several Camaro orders but have not been able to offer this. The top skin actually overhangs the roof structure by 1/4" to 3/8" (hangs down) so the edge/gutter portion of the top skin actually attaches to the drip rail fairly far down/away from the top structure. Shaving the drips can be done, but that is heavy custom work best handled by your bodyman.

Q: Do you have bodies in stock?

Most often, no. We usually build all bodies to order with anywhere from a 30-day to a 120-day lead time depending on time of year and parts availability. Rarely, a single component part may be unavailable for up to 6-months which can cause additional delays in body builds. The best time to order a body is during the summer months - this is when we have fewer orders and can process new orders more quickly. Our busiest time is November - March.

Parts Questions

Q: Would Buzzkil sound deadener be suitable for insulating the roof over the headliner in a 56 Chevy? Would it stay attached to the roof and NEVER fall down onto the headliner even when sitting out in the hot sun all day?

It is prefect for top (roof) panels before headliner installation. Thicker sound deadeners create issues with the headliner wires fitting where they are supposed to but not a problem with Buzzkil. Buzzkil has much better adhesion than any other sound deadener we have ever used, however, the underside of your top panel must be clean and frre of rust and the old felt mat and any residue. If not perfectly clean, we recommend using 3M Super Trim Spray Adhesive on the underside of the top and on the backside of Buzzkil. This will improve adhesion if you do not have a clean surface to attach it to.

Q: Why don't you manufacture all of your parts in the US?

We often submit samples to a US manufacturer and an overseas manufacturer. Depending on the material the part is made from and the complexity of the part, sometimes it makes sense to have the part made in the US and sometimes it is smarter to make the part overseas. For example, all of the complex stampings for our full bodies are made overseas. Could we have had the parts manufactured in the US? Yes, but instead of a quarter panel that can be sold for $899. that same item manufactured in the US might cost $2000. Having these types of parts manufactured in the US would drive the cost of our parts and bodies above what a customer can afford to pay. Additionally, most of the US stamping plants (located in Ohio and Michigan)are so busy stamping parts for the "Big Three" as well as foreign makes that manufacture bodies in the US that scheduling production runs in the US is very difficult.

Q: Where are your parts manufactured?

Real Deal sources parts from Taiwan, ROC as well as the US. Most of our body sheet metal is manufactured in Taiwan. Don't let this scare you - as the quality is very good to excellent. The sheet metal we stock and sell is the very same sheet metal we use to build our new steel car bodies.

Q: Just wanting to know what a complete body for a 56 Bel air 210 sedan (post car) would run. with the wider tubs?

We do not offer complete bodies for any of the 1956 cars except for convertible. Full quarter panels are unavailable for 1956 hardtop and sedan. We can, however, build the skeleton with dash for $12,500 add the tubs $1,250. total $13,750. The body would come with drip rails and a top skin, but you would need to add quarters at your end.

Q: I am interested in your 1955-57 Chevy Nomad Right Door but was wondering if they can be ordered with the trim holes pre-drilled for a 1956 Nomad?

The Nomad doors come with no trim holes so they can be universally used for 1955-57 Nomad and Pontiac Safari. You can use your original door to make a large craft paper template and drill holes in the new door. The new holes will be round and not square as the originals, but the new style clips work fine in round holes.

Q: Does Real Deal make their own parts?

Yes. Though we do not manufacture in Florida, we have over 100 items that are proprietary to us. That means we submitted the sample, approved or made corrections to the prototype, approved the final sample and instructed the manufacturer to run production for us. Those items are available only from us or through one of our dealers.