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?
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.
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.
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.