fibre glass beetle bodys?

[simonate]

hi guys, i was wondering if anyone could tell me the pros and cons for the fibre glass body that i've seen on e-bay uk?

 

[murphyslaw]

They are more sturdy then the plastic but crack easy when hit

 

[Bigger the Better]

They are more sturdy then the plastic but crack easy when hit

Yup, can take a beating until CRACK!. Then get out the bondo.

 

[voo2doo]

going to get a Pajero body tommorrow so I'll tell you how they stand up to a good hiding!
J.

 

[tongham runfold]

the glass shells are very strong, and they don't crack
but they are very heavy (compared to a lexan shell)
i got one off ebay and they aren't very well made (lots of airbubbles)
the guy selling 'em makes paving slabsfor a living
do what i did , buy one and make a mould from it
then you can make as many as you want 'cos it aint hard
and it only costs about £10-£15 depending where you get your gelcoat,
matting and resin from
i get mine from here
http://www.ecfibreglasssupplies.co.uk/store/laminating.php

 

[simonate]

Thanks 4 the replys fellas.

I took the plunge with the fibre glass, fingers crossed.

I have another question.......

Is there any difference between the lexan MB body and the lexan MB Pro body?

Thanks again.

 

[Bigger the Better]

Yes, one has wheel wells and the other not.

Beetle: http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.1982/.f

Pro: http://www.davesmotors.com/s.nl/c.885035/n.1/it.A/id.5872/.f

 

[voo2doo]

Wow ,how can someone justify spending that much on a shell.
J.

 

[sickboy]

well i have these shells to all types heres a few wat i can get for any one that wants them for bashing they are perfect but racing no like tongham runfold said they are heavy

 

[rc_mad]

them shells look awesome!

 

[voo2doo]

well i have these shells to all types heres a few wat i can get for any one that wants them for bashing they are perfect but racing no like tongham runfold said they are heavy
How much do you want for one?
J.

 

[sickboy]

hi voo2doo

pm sent on the prices for the bodys


Thanks RC_mad heres a few on my fg mt they are not just fiber glass layers but where the roof is and sides plus the front is extra strengthened for bashing

 

[Super654]

sickboy...im intrested too mate, in the black f150, could you pm me with price and what you think it would cost to ship to uk.
thanks....Super...

 

[sickboy]

pms sent lads

 

[sickboy]

Hi lads the shipping is is €34 that's a signed package with a tracking number ok

 

[Trip]

I would be interested in the Black F-150! I love that hood scoop!!! How much!?! What do you use for the windows?

Thanks,
Trip..

 

[slawhammer]

Hey man... love that black beetle with the scoop....What do you use for paint>
Or can you get a shell unpainted?..I could go for a extra shell my self.....
Slawhammer

 

[Super654]

Hi lads the shipping is is €20 that's a signed package with a tracking number ok

Sickboy, thats a good deal mate..

Do you make these yourself? As i would probley get 1 from you later in the year , if thats ok ?

 

[rc_mad]

i would like a red F-150 sometime how much would one be including posting to UK :blush:

 

[sickboy]

Hi all

pms sent

when you are ready let me know and ill get to work