FRP Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic

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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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I have been asked to post some pictures of reproduction fiberglass. coming up....

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Notice the fibers in the underside of this hood.  Its a reproduction. Tony Branda sells these for $1464.

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Same here, not even close to the original texture.

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Reproduction lower scoops. Branda price $140

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These upper panels were originally made of steel .

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If you need help identifying original fiberglass (FRP) please ask the forum.

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Dave sent some additional pictures, which I can post later.

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Original scoops from Dave. thanks...

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

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"Thanks for helping me avoid a BIG mistake" -Bob H via email

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Hope to have more NOS pictures this afternoon

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Here is a pair of NOS fiberglass scoops. As my friend, Mr. Perkins always says,

"Reproduction parts have no collector value!

Remember Genuine Ford Parts Are: "Made Right", "Fit Right", "Last Longer" and make your car more valuable!"


https://www.ebay.com/itm/334989940601?itmmeta=01HQVBDZ0H3G9MAHJNKA8EEXMF&hash=item4dfef4d779:g:HMAAAOSwZXlk27F6&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwGxC6MNI7Q3IoOnRmR9h5hV0%2B3qZsVE4kb5xirZ3XajqWkbVQOAkLgTAXwP9PdWJYfe4iHRGkBEJMaF2rLTDVpND4Sip%2BJVwiyaX2tWSZf%2FjgqoYuBqBRsF7GafTe3NHz49C9FP2BVb%2B6f8F6Q0eVfs4bembh14TdxuTTVgXNFXqjPQWe9dAOstdm%2BNk5earyqPhL4aUSp14ixfmrnJ28XVxYoSC2MS1tBsVmlwsjfCCCYa%2Frfb7%2BAjHSF8CpNkqjw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR7rwt-u-Yw

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