Fiberglass Hoods - Mk.1 Fenders?

[mkii@nycap.rr.com (Josh Able)]

Should be 20 pounds or less.

How much does a metal one weigh?


Josh Able

----- Original Message ----- 

> On Sun, 20 Jan 2002 19:43:10 -0800 "Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com> writes:
> > Having some experience in 'glass, I'd be willing to bet that a 
> > fiberglas hood, if it's beefy enough to stand up to use on a daily
> driver, 
> > will weigh nearly as much as the stock, steel hood it replaced. 
> Sorry.....
> > 
> > Larry  sandiego16V
> 
> I think it would still be lighter, but the weight reduction is not going
> to adversely affect the handling or the traction.
> What is it, 20 lbs or so?
> 
> Whenever I've removed weight from the front end, like removing the A/C,
> it has always improved the handling.
> 
> I'm all for something that's lighter, won't rust, and can be bolted on.
> 
> Does anyone sell fiberglass Mk.1 fenders?
> 
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