fiber glass vs metal fenders
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fiber glass vs metal fenders
Im starting my project and I was wondering what everyone thought about the fiber glass fenders vs metal fenders, also I would like to know if anybody has used paddoc products or B.A.P products.
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Glass parts suck
I prefer to go all steel for personal reasons even on a race car. But I kinda had to go glass on the hood of my 67 firebird as my stock 400 hood would not clear the Victor manifold, 4500 series carb and NOS system I have with a air cleaner installed. I went glass and I would bet there are over 40 hours in it to make it look good on the car. I can see where its not to par but most think it looks great. Same thing every time I bought glass parts. The chev guys have it good because the are manufacturers out there that make some nice Steele hoods and fenders with good dies.
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Fibreglass fenders? Going to take you a fair bit to contour the fit, install mounting brackets and do the cutouts for the side marker lights. IMO far better to go metal. Just coat the inside of the fenders with a really good rust inhibitor and pay special attention to the lower gussets and drain areas. Goodmark fenders are a good choice, but if you're looking for a bargain, check evilbay. Sometimes theres good shipping deals to be had. Ask b4 you buy.
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rust inhibitor
You're right on Dan. BAP is Brothers Automotive Products. I would steer well clear of them. Got screwed twice by them, never again. I don't mind putting this in print because they can't touch me for their part on poor performance on a contract.
Fibreglass fenders? Going to take you a fair bit to contour the fit, install mounting brackets and do the cutouts for the side marker lights. IMO far better to go metal. Just coat the inside of the fenders with a really good rust inhibitor and pay special attention to the lower gussets and drain areas. Goodmark fenders are a good choice, but if you're looking for a bargain, check evilbay. Sometimes theres good shipping deals to be had. Ask b4 you buy.
Fibreglass fenders? Going to take you a fair bit to contour the fit, install mounting brackets and do the cutouts for the side marker lights. IMO far better to go metal. Just coat the inside of the fenders with a really good rust inhibitor and pay special attention to the lower gussets and drain areas. Goodmark fenders are a good choice, but if you're looking for a bargain, check evilbay. Sometimes theres good shipping deals to be had. Ask b4 you buy.
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I don;t know this from personal experience, but have heard this - supposedly you cannot put a stock steel hood on fiberglass fenders as they do not hold the hinges and weight and I think some fiberglass fenders don't even have provisions for hood hinges - i.e. you need to use a lift off fiberglass hood that is pinned on 4 corners.
Anyway, I would go with steel fenders unless you are drag racing or something.
Anyway, I would go with steel fenders unless you are drag racing or something.
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