Can i lock a fiberglass hatch?

dragstang86 · 11-07-2002, 01:39 AM

Do they make a fiberglass hatch that uses the factory latch and lock. Somebody backed in to my car in a parking lot and dented my hatch and i rather replace it then put a ton of body filler on it so i was thinking about a fiberglass hatch. But this is my daily driver so i dont want a pin on hatch and i want to be able to lock it. Who makes the best fiberglass hatch? How much weight will i save by going to a fiberglass hatch and lexan rear window?

thanks for the help

Falcons Talon · 11-07-2002, 02:43 PM

I would like to see some responses to this as well as my hatch is rusting out and I would rather replace it w/ a weight saving Fiberglass hatch than have to repatch and repaint until the whole hatch is fiberglass anyways.

dragstang86 · 11-08-2002, 07:32 AM

anybody know???

RPM427 · 11-08-2002, 10:27 PM

I know cervinis makes a fiberglass hatch, and its probably the best one on the market. Try sending them an email asking if it can be locked.

Bob · 11-08-2002, 10:43 PM

Yes they latch just like the stock ones. Several companys make 'em. Check out an issue of MM&FF or 5.0 for dealers. I have a hatch that's made of ABS plastic. It mounts and latches the same as stock, and unless you look from the inside you can't tell it from a stock one. The ABS is very light. The fiberglass ones are a little heavier but still much lighter than a stock one. I used the stock glass in mine, but lexan will work fine. Never have to worry about rust!

speedytang · 11-11-2002, 02:06 AM

Who makes a ABS plastic hatch all I have purchased have been fiberglass and I would always rather have plastic than fiberglass.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 11-11-2002, 03:43 AM

I think a may have to pick one up before i get my car repainted with a new hood too hehe. Now where this money is coming from i have NO idea

Bob · 11-11-2002, 08:49 PM

Speedytang....I got it at a Motorsport dealer in S.C. about 10 years ago. I'm not positive, but it may have been Lumberton Ford Motorsport. It's held up real well, but it does rattle some on a bumpy road.

Bob · 11-11-2002, 08:52 PM

A pic.....

11-07-2002, 01:39 AM	#1
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	Can i lock a fiberglass hatch? Do they make a fiberglass hatch that uses the factory latch and lock. Somebody backed in to my car in a parking lot and dented my hatch and i rather replace it then put a ton of body filler on it so i was thinking about a fiberglass hatch. But this is my daily driver so i dont want a pin on hatch and i want to be able to lock it. Who makes the best fiberglass hatch? How much weight will i save by going to a fiberglass hatch and lexan rear window? thanks for the help __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen

11-07-2002, 02:43 PM	#2
Falcons Talon T.P.M. President Join Date: May 2002 Location: Brownsville Posts: 265	BUMP! I would like to see some responses to this as well as my hatch is rusting out and I would rather replace it w/ a weight saving Fiberglass hatch than have to repatch and repaint until the whole hatch is fiberglass anyways.

11-08-2002, 07:32 AM	#3
dragstang86 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 220	anybody know??? __________________ 90 LX Hatchback 306, AFR 165's 58cc, E303, 1.6 roller rockers, 70mm throttle body, cobra intake, bbk fenderwell, bbk longtubes, x-pipe, flowmasters, pullies, msd 6a, crane ps-92, stock MAF sensor, electric fan, No AC, No air pump, flaming river quick ratio rack C-4, 3500 stall, 373's, aluminum driveshaft SSM Lift bars, , sub frame connectors, strut tower brace 12.57 @105.12mph w/ 1.686 60ft before bbk longtubes (with equal shorties) ----------------------------------------- 86 tube chassis coupe - the trailor queen

11-08-2002, 10:27 PM	#4
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	I know cervinis makes a fiberglass hatch, and its probably the best one on the market. Try sending them an email asking if it can be locked. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

11-08-2002, 10:43 PM	#5
Bob "Old School Gearhead" Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Peru, Illinois Posts: 617	Yes they latch just like the stock ones. Several companys make 'em. Check out an issue of MM&FF or 5.0 for dealers. I have a hatch that's made of ABS plastic. It mounts and latches the same as stock, and unless you look from the inside you can't tell it from a stock one. The ABS is very light. The fiberglass ones are a little heavier but still much lighter than a stock one. I used the stock glass in mine, but lexan will work fine. Never have to worry about rust! __________________ 1985 Mustang GT '85 GT "Red302" 12.96@107.1 N/A ... Sprayin' for the 11's 2003 Torch Red Mach1 '68 Fastback ...331 Stroker "Restomod"

11-11-2002, 02:06 AM	#6
speedytang Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Marengo, Ohio.USA Posts: 135	Who makes a ABS plastic hatch all I have purchased have been fiberglass and I would always rather have plastic than fiberglass.

11-11-2002, 03:43 AM	#7
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I think a may have to pick one up before i get my car repainted with a new hood too hehe. Now where this money is coming from i have NO idea __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

11-11-2002, 08:49 PM	#8
Bob "Old School Gearhead" Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Peru, Illinois Posts: 617	Speedytang....I got it at a Motorsport dealer in S.C. about 10 years ago. I'm not positive, but it may have been Lumberton Ford Motorsport. It's held up real well, but it does rattle some on a bumpy road. __________________ 1985 Mustang GT '85 GT "Red302" 12.96@107.1 N/A ... Sprayin' for the 11's 2003 Torch Red Mach1 '68 Fastback ...331 Stroker "Restomod"

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