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Technical => Body/Appearance/Interior => Body Repair/Metal Work/Painting => Topic started by: ZachReynolds on December 01, 2019, 04:26:32 PM

Title: Fiberglass trunk?
Post by: ZachReynolds on December 01, 2019, 04:26:32 PM
I've been searching for replacement body panels as I am starting to tackle the rust on my bird this winter.  I cam across US body fiberglass panels and was wondering if anybody has any experience with them?  My trunk lid is toast, if someone has a source for steel panels I would appreciate it.  If I go the fiberglass route does the trunk need to be pinned down or can I use the stock latch/hinges?
Title: Re: Fiberglass trunk?
Post by: kylesburrell on December 03, 2019, 10:23:38 PM
I asked the folks at Hairyglass, they make some stuff for Tbirds too. They said they don't have provisions for hood/trunk bolts. So if you got a fiberglass trunk, you'd likely need "hood" pins. Might be able to attach them to the hinges, but IDK. The fiberglass might not be strong enough.
Title: Re: Fiberglass trunk?
Post by: Aerocoupe on December 04, 2019, 01:49:06 PM
Need to know where you are located and what year of Bird you are working on if you want any suggestions on body parts.
Title: Re: Fiberglass trunk?
Post by: ZachReynolds on December 05, 2019, 11:25:30 AM
Need to know where you are located and what year of Bird you are working on if you want any suggestions on body parts.

Whoops my bad Aerocoupe!  It is a 1983 Thunderbird and I am located near Rochester, NY.
Title: Re: Fiberglass trunk?
Post by: Aerocoupe on December 08, 2019, 11:13:16 AM
www.car-parts.com

Go this this site and bang in the info.  Shows a couple of cars in your area with a trunk lid.