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Old 09-14-2003, 08:14 PM   #1
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Fiberglass Parts?

I wanna find some Fiberglass parts..I got the hood taken care of. But I really really wanna find a Fiberglass bed. I have never seen anyone with this or a website that sells one. So if anyone knos where I can find one thatd be just great. Anyone kno how much it would cost?....With my truck slowly turning into my Track Truck...i want it to be light weight. Looks i could cre less about and price neither..i save money well lol. Anyone kno a price range maybe?
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Old 09-15-2003, 02:28 AM   #2
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Never seen a fiberglass bed for a 73-87. Don't think that anyone produces them.
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Old 09-15-2003, 02:40 AM   #3
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Old 09-15-2003, 06:45 PM   #4
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Why would you want to put less weight on the back wheels? That would also change the front/back weight ratio too.
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Old 09-16-2003, 01:20 PM   #5
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Jus to make it more light weight thats all....I was just putting it out there...I might, might not do it. I jsut wanna see wat my options are. Plus..if i do that back I will do the front to so. Anwyas..thx for the link Rock HQ!

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Old 09-16-2003, 09:43 PM   #6
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I say go with front fiberglass & leave the back metal.
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Old 09-16-2003, 10:11 PM   #7
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Or go with all fiberglass and a all aluminum engine!!
Just kidding!
I second the steel rear as these trucks have a nasty weight split now.
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Old 09-17-2003, 12:29 AM   #8
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problem with fiberglass body pannels doors and stuff like that is if you get hit you are screwed. just another thing to think about.

This site has lots of fiberglass parts and stuff, also i think they have a heavy duty section, not sure if those are stronger or what

http://www.usbody.com/

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Old 09-17-2003, 09:38 AM   #9
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problem with fiberglass body pannels doors and stuff like that is if you get hit you are screwed. just another thing to think about.

This site has lots of fiberglass parts and stuff, also i think they have a heavy duty section, not sure if those are stronger or what

http://www.usbody.com/

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