yellowbusman

Anyone have comments or recomendations on the quality of fiberglass parts from GT or Better bodies etc.
I am looking to install a glass bumper/valnce on my 74 so I can use a front mounted oil cooler.

Barry Schultz

I have a front air dam from AIR that is extremely well built (nice laid fiberglass -quite sturdy and thick) and their service was great. They advertise in Pano. Just a FWIW. Pics on my Rennlist website, Bazzaland.

Bill Verburg

I used one from BW Motorsport and am very pleased with its durability, fit and finish.

Works great with a front mounted B&B.

Bill Gregory

I have a fiberglass tail from MA Shaw, and it's a quality piece - dropped right into the grill opening, as advertised. He also makes parts in carbon fiber, if you want. On the front I went with a RUF valance/cooler, as theirs is made from polyurethane. PU being flexible doesn't crack like fiberglass, which was a consideration for my very lowered daily driver. The RUF cooler is nice, as the oil enters on one end and flows the length of the cooler for maximum cooling.

yellowbusman

Is the RUF oil cooler a bolt in or does it require bracket fabrication for the cooler it self?
Also what does this combo run cost wise?

Thanks to all who responded
Chris

Bill Verburg

If you have a genuine Ruf valance and cooler, the mount is part of the valance, the cooler comes off with it, unlike most aftermarket setups where the cooler is mounted on the chassis(like mine!) each design has its plus and minus. They were very pricey items when available I think ~$2200 for both, as far as I was able to determine they haven't been available in years, perhaps someone else has more current info? Interestingly only the the valance was pu, the full bumper cap was fiberglass just like all of the aftermarket ones and required a separate lip spoiler, ala Porsche oem. Pics are at my sites.