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Re: Making your own Fiberglass Parts
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01/16/19 07:09 PM
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And there is a another aspect, taking money out of the pockets of the fiberglass shops, just means they will shy further away from the oddball parts, and its a viscous downward cycle. I don't think they are overcharging, UPS maybe.
My learning to do something and be self sufficient is not going to effect their day to day.
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Re: Making your own Fiberglass Parts
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01/16/19 08:16 PM
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And there is a another aspect, taking money out of the pockets of the fiberglass shops, just means they will shy further away from the oddball parts, and its a viscous downward cycle. I don't think they are overcharging, UPS maybe.
My learning to do something and be self sufficient is not going to effect their day to day. HEY!! You could pump out bumpers with all your spare time....... 
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Re: Making your own Fiberglass Parts
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01/18/19 09:40 AM
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STEFFster ... AT FIRST - jsta clarify that shipping situation - what is the width, length and depth specs on that bumper ? Don't sweat it Doc. I ordered the Bumpers from Unlimited last night....$279.90 for the 2 Bumpers, $179.26 for UPS shipping from CA to SC. Thanx Everyone for all the input!! I'll experiment with mold making somewhere down the road.
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Re: Making your own Fiberglass Parts
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01/18/19 10:16 AM
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That is still pocket change, when you consider the weight loss per dollar. Add in some Lingenfelter brackets, and you are all set.
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Re: Making your own Fiberglass Parts
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01/18/19 09:11 PM
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Steff if you are looking for a science project maybe look into plastic/fiberglass chrome plating.
The prices I have seen make my head hurt.
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Re: Making your own Fiberglass Parts
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01/18/19 11:21 PM
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Steff if you are looking for a science project maybe look into plastic/fiberglass chrome plating.
The prices I have seen make my head hurt. I was thinking about seeing If they can be wrapped in a "chrome" vinyl.
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Re: Making your own Fiberglass Parts
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01/18/19 11:25 PM
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That is still pocket change, when you consider the weight loss per dollar. Add in some Lingenfelter brackets, and you are all set. No doubt Jeff! And I've just ditched the steel decklid, hinges and springs for a lift off fiberglass decklid with dzus fasteners. 35 lbs difference! I'm figuring at least another 50lbs off with the bumpers.
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Re: Making your own Fiberglass Parts
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01/19/19 11:36 AM
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STEFF something tells me you have some skill in this area. What you are taking on is incredibly difficult and If your bumpers were readily available in high quality Id say buy them no matter the $ but sounds like they are not. I am a guy that made my own beef jerky once....determined it was easier more convenient just to pay the high $$$ per lb and buy it!!
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