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Where to get GRP bodywork??
Gear Monkey - 25/5/14 at 10:58 PM

The build is flying! I'm looking at fitting the various components to the 99% finished chassis and so will soon be needing the GRP bodywork / panels. There seem to be a few variants our there suitable for a chassis made to the book dimensions but some have a nicer look than others, obviously there is cost and customer service. I've done plenty of research but think it would be a great resource if we could have a few of the current manufacturers listed in one place.

Many thanks

Paul


Ben_Copeland - 26/5/14 at 05:08 AM

Is it a locost or haynes roadster or something else?


Gear Monkey - 26/5/14 at 06:38 AM

It's a Haynes roadster mate with mods made to hold a bike engine and freelander diff.


Ben_Copeland - 26/5/14 at 06:48 AM

Depends on your budget. Gilham do cheap seconds but they are pretty ropey. They do body kits but I've heard there's a long wait and it's pretty thin.

Equinox produces only top quality sets, no seconds. Again they are pretty busy and there's a bit of a wait.

Don't really have any experience of anyone else's but they are the 2 main players.

If it was my money I'd go equinox again, they are worth the little extra and it'll last better.