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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 11:23 PM
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Hey everyone,

I met a guy this weekend here in Austin, that I am told is a amazing with fiberglass. He wants to begin making parts and building molds. What kind of items do you guys think would be desirable to be made out of glass? Body Panels, Interior Panels etc....

I mentioned to him fiberglass stock hoods (iroc, gta, formula)
Fiberglass spoilers. I dunno.. He can do just about anything. I have seen some of his, work and I was very impressed. I will definetly be getting some custom work done in the near future.


Any ideas?
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 11:25 PM
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Some front fenders would be awesome, that aren't like the complete front end that JC Whitney sells.
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 11:27 PM
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Keep em coming, I will go over there with a list this weekend. Also. try to give an idea of what the item may be worth on the aftermarket once made.
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 11:31 PM
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What about all in one nose,guard & hood that opens like a Vette??
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 11:42 PM
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How about a new firebird bumper? I love this drawing someone did, and since I'm looking to a get a new bird soon, I'd love to be able to purchase one.
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 11:44 PM
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i will find out.. he was very interested in getting parts to make molds from.. I will see if he can do a custom job for us.
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Old Sep 25, 2002 | 11:45 PM
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you guys think repro fiberglass iroc hoods or gta hoods would fly?
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 02:23 AM
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I'd definitely want vented fenders along these lines

https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/att...&postid=892770
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 03:45 AM
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Yeah, vented fenders would rock....
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 09:21 AM
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fiber glass iroc or standard would be great
or say somthing like the iroc raised in the center w/o the vents on the side(non turbo).
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 10:26 AM
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get some body kits up in here. i dont wanna rice my car but this car will be hopefully my show car with a little go to back it up. but i havent seen one body kit for this car. so i would like to see some body kits
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 11:20 AM
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I would love a one piece fiber glass nose for the sport coupe. The type that includes the fenders and hood

Door Covers too would be cool to get..
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 01:26 PM
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im not too fond of thirdgen firebirds....

Originally posted by crumblinghevens
How about a new firebird bumper? I love this drawing someone did, and since I'm looking to a get a new bird soon, I'd love to be able to purchase one.
im not too fond of thirdgen firebirds, but i think that drawing looks amazing. i would buy it
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 03:06 PM
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I would like to see the 3 piece, 5" tall rear spoiler for iroc's/camaro's. You know what I am talking about right? This spoiler is very similar to the factory iroc-z 3-piece spoiler, but it's just a little bit longer/taller in all three sections.
Anyway, that is what I would like to see, I would buy one in a second!
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Old Sep 26, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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I have an interesting request...

I'd like to have some fiberglass t-tops. Kind of like how vettes have a smoked glass top, and a body colored one. I always thought it would be nice to be able to use T's that don't let the sun pound into the car during the burning hot summer months.
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