fiberglass and lightweight parts
 

I would love to get some weight off the front end. does anyone know where to get quality light weight hoods and fenders? i dont know if my hood is original or not but i do know its heavy as hell and it flops in the wind like crazy. also does anyone know the exact weight of steel fenders, steel hoods, and grills and the weight that can be saved by using fiberglass?

We have cowl hoods, fenders,tilt front ends etc in our catalog. e-mail if interested.

how much weight does fiberglass take off? 50%? more? less? anyone know for sure?

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i'm going with fiderglass inner fenders on the gmc. save a few pounds, and they won't rust from the rocks being thrown up. i may consider a fiberglass hood as well. depends on what happens.

I have noticed there are different kinds of fiberglass parts.


First you have the racing type, this is very light, but at a price, it won't last too long and is kind of flimsy, this is probobly the type availible for 67-72 chevy pickups, except the cabs (I've seen full cabs for sale IIRC). Then you have the daily driver type, that is the type availible for IH's, it weighs the same amount as the steel it replaces, the sole purpose is a body part that will not rust.

We are putting a tilt front end on a 67 and it weighs 180 lbs, hoods 40, fenders 22, inners 6, doors 30. These are USBODY heavy duty glass parts in our catalog. call or e-mail me about light weight parts and discounts on all USBODY parts.