Fiberglass 72 GOOD idea or BAD? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jjthomas6810 · 02-02-2008, 07:01 AM

im looking to restore my 72 chevy and want to just go nuts and replace the doors box sides and front clip with fiberglass i have found a site that will sell me the parts. But was wondering if anyone knows of a better site or place and if anyone has done a job like this before and had any good tips. Or just what you think about a fiberglass street machine any ideas or comments are welcome.

Oh yah that site is http://www.usbodysource.com/

*Shane* · 02-02-2008, 07:40 AM

do some research here concerning those guys ... the reputation isn't so good.

PanelDeland · 02-02-2008, 10:24 AM

Most of what I know about them is from other people.With that said they generally make body parts for race cars.Traditionally race parts are thin and lightweight but will not hold up to street use.

jjthomas6810 · 02-02-2008, 01:55 PM

thanks for all the good points i have been told by the sales person over the phone that they have different kinds of panels drag race panels which are very lightweight and your right would not be good for street use and then they have offroad panels which they assured me would be strong enough for any replacement i gues it seems that this is the olny place i can find the replacement panels i was looking for maybe a different site to compare it to or some one that has done a similiar project

Mondo · 02-02-2008, 02:29 PM

I think a one piece tilt front end would be nice (don't know how hard to line up right). Don't think I'd do the doors or anything else..

02-02-2008, 07:01 AM	#1
jjthomas6810 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Davenport IA Posts: 6	Fiberglass 72 GOOD idea or BAD? im looking to restore my 72 chevy and want to just go nuts and replace the doors box sides and front clip with fiberglass i have found a site that will sell me the parts. But was wondering if anyone knows of a better site or place and if anyone has done a job like this before and had any good tips. Or just what you think about a fiberglass street machine any ideas or comments are welcome. Oh yah that site is http://www.usbodysource.com/ __________________ 1996 Chevy S-10 Blazer 4-wheel drive(Factory) 1980 Chevy 1/2 ton 4-wheel drive(Factory) 1980 Chevy 4-door malibu(Factory) 1978 Chevy 2-door malibu(Project) 1976 GMC 1/2 ton 2-wheel drive(Factory) 1972 GMC 3/4 ton 4-wheel drive 355/4-speed/6in lift 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton 2-wheel drive(Project) 1966 GTO 389/4-speed all Factory 1957 Chevy Bel-air 4-door (Project)

02-02-2008, 07:40 AM	#2
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Fiberglass 72 GOOD idea or BAD? do some research here concerning those guys ... the reputation isn't so good.

02-02-2008, 10:24 AM	#3
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02-02-2008, 01:55 PM	#4
jjthomas6810 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Davenport IA Posts: 6	Re: Fiberglass 72 GOOD idea or BAD? thanks for all the good points i have been told by the sales person over the phone that they have different kinds of panels drag race panels which are very lightweight and your right would not be good for street use and then they have offroad panels which they assured me would be strong enough for any replacement i gues it seems that this is the olny place i can find the replacement panels i was looking for maybe a different site to compare it to or some one that has done a similiar project __________________ 1996 Chevy S-10 Blazer 4-wheel drive(Factory) 1980 Chevy 1/2 ton 4-wheel drive(Factory) 1980 Chevy 4-door malibu(Factory) 1978 Chevy 2-door malibu(Project) 1976 GMC 1/2 ton 2-wheel drive(Factory) 1972 GMC 3/4 ton 4-wheel drive 355/4-speed/6in lift 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton 2-wheel drive(Project) 1966 GTO 389/4-speed all Factory 1957 Chevy Bel-air 4-door (Project)

02-02-2008, 02:29 PM	#5
Mondo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Ca Posts: 538	Re: Fiberglass 72 GOOD idea or BAD? I think a one piece tilt front end would be nice (don't know how hard to line up right). Don't think I'd do the doors or anything else..



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