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FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
« on: February 27, 2024, 02:36:52 PM »
When AOSmith made fiberglass parts for 1968-1969 Shelbys they did it in a very specific manner. The parts should be smooth on both sides. If you are seeing "kitty hair" or fibers, most likely its been repaired or is reproduction.

I thought this might be helpful in light of a recent discussion on BaT

http://www.thecoralsnake.com/FRP.html



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Re: FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2024, 05:46:59 PM »
I have been asked to post some pictures of reproduction fiberglass. coming up....

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Re: FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2024, 07:18:54 PM »
Notice the fibers in the underside of this hood.  Its a reproduction. Tony Branda sells these for $1464.



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Re: FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
« Reply #3 on: February 27, 2024, 07:19:47 PM »
Same here, not even close to the original texture.


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Re: FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2024, 07:21:09 PM »
Reproduction lower scoops. Branda price $140


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Re: FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2024, 07:23:00 PM »
These upper panels were originally made of steel .

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Re: FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2024, 07:25:43 PM »
If you need help identifying original fiberglass (FRP) please ask the forum.

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Re: FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2024, 06:54:53 AM »
Dave sent some additional pictures, which I can post later.

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Re: FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2024, 02:03:48 PM »
Original scoops from Dave. thanks...

Note pink fiberglass (bottom) and thickness of part compared to reproduction above


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Re: FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2024, 06:01:34 PM »
"Thanks for helping me avoid a BIG mistake" -Bob H via email

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Re: FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
« Reply #10 on: February 29, 2024, 11:30:18 AM »
Hope to have more NOS pictures this afternoon
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Re: FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
« Reply #12 on: February 29, 2024, 04:18:19 PM »

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Re: FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic
« Reply #13 on: February 29, 2024, 04:19:24 PM »