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78' Silverado · 09-14-2003, 08:14 PM

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?
Its be great if yall could help me out on these ?'s

Thx yall!!

Tyler

kballan · 09-15-2003, 02:28 AM

Never seen a fiberglass bed for a 73-87. Don't think that anyone produces them.

RockHQ · 09-15-2003, 02:40 AM

like they say, assumption is the mother of all F**k ups

USBody

apstguy · 09-15-2003, 06:45 PM

Why would you want to put less weight on the back wheels? That would also change the front/back weight ratio too.

78' Silverado · 09-16-2003, 01:20 PM

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!

Tyler

apstguy · 09-16-2003, 09:43 PM

I say go with front fiberglass & leave the back metal.

Mike76251 · 09-16-2003, 10:11 PM

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.

Lynx · 09-17-2003, 12:29 AM

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/

Ben

*1FaastC10* · 09-17-2003, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lynx
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/

Ben

heavy duty = thicker, stronger, and heavier

09-14-2003, 08:14 PM	#1
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	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? Its be great if yall could help me out on these ?'s Thx yall!! Tyler __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

09-15-2003, 02:28 AM	#2
kballan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada Posts: 373	Never seen a fiberglass bed for a 73-87. Don't think that anyone produces them. __________________ Kent Ballan ANY MAN CAN BUILD A TRUCK, BUT IT TAKES A REAL MAN TO CUT ONE UP!

09-15-2003, 02:40 AM	#3
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	like they say, assumption is the mother of all F**k ups USBody __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild

09-15-2003, 06:45 PM	#4
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	Why would you want to put less weight on the back wheels? That would also change the front/back weight ratio too. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

09-16-2003, 01:20 PM	#5
78' Silverado \/ My Loves \/ Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Midland,Texas Posts: 462	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! Tyler __________________ 78' Silverado - Blue - (In a Coma) 04' Silverado -Red- 383 Stroker in progress for the 78'!!!

09-16-2003, 09:43 PM	#6
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I say go with front fiberglass & leave the back metal. __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

09-16-2003, 10:11 PM	#7
Mike76251 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,499	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.

09-17-2003, 12:29 AM	#8
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	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/ Ben __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

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