Thread: Gibbon Fiberglass

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Now that SirSpeedy mentioned Heritage, I ask this question. Suppose I visit both Heritage and Bebops sites and compare their '29 roadster bodies. What am I looking for in terms of quality? Probably the '29 body is much simpler than a deuce coupe so all I would check is the interior bracing and the fit of the doors and trunk lid, but I am learning and I certainly am not a talented body man who can easily fix imperfections. Although the Brookville metal body looks great, the problem I have encountered is that the repro fenders are sold with a warning that a lot of fitting is necessary and require metal body work. So although the all-in-one fenders and floor 'glass setup is potentially fragile, it looks good to me assuming I protect the fenders with bumpers. Comments on '29 roadster bodies?

Don Shillady
Retired Scientist/teen rodder

Recently bought a 32 Roadster I believe its a Gibbons body, any way to tell? Also I want to try an original hood, do they match up? thanks...

Originally Posted by Haulzee

Recently bought a 32 Roadster I believe its a Gibbons body, any way to tell? Also I want to try an original hood, do they match up? thanks...

You've tagged onto a thread last updated in 2005, nearly 17 years ago. You'll get better response by starting a new thread.

Originally Posted by Haulzee

Recently bought a 32 Roadster I believe its a Gibbons body, any way to tell? Also I want to try an original hood, do they match up? thanks...

I got my '34 from Gibbons in 2002 and it had a Gibbons ID tag on the firewall ... I'm sure you would have seen that tag if it were ever installed.

Point of fact: the name is Gibbon, not Gibbons. It is named for Gibbon, Nebraska, where the bodies were originally built. I see a lot of people making that error.

And I have an old Gibbon 33 3w Ford body. No tags on mine. I liked the 34 front more so that's what I installed and call it.
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