Five Star Fabricating Deck Lid

Five Star Fabricating Deck Lids: Race-Proven Rear Body Panels

When every pound and every airflow detail counts on the track, the deck lid is far more than a cosmetic cover — it is a critical aerodynamic and structural component of the rear clip. Five Star Fabricating, operating under the well-known Five Star Race Car Bodies banner, has been engineering race-ready body panels since the late 1970s, and their deck lids reflect decades of refinement for circle track and short track competition.

Materials Engineered for the Demands of Racing

Five Star's approach to deck lid construction centers on a deliberate choice of materials. Five Star deck lids are made from .040 thickness high-quality aluminum material. This gauge strikes the right balance between panel rigidity and weight savings — a critical consideration when building to class-legal specifications without sacrificing durability through a full race schedule.

Quality materials such as lightweight painted aluminum, sturdy polycarbonate, and the company's famous Ultraglass composite are what Five Star is known for, used to balance light weight and dimensional stability. The Ultraglass™ Composite technology, in particular, represents Five Star's in-house innovation: Ultraglass™ Composite is described as a high-tech alternative to standard fiberglass, combining unmatched strength with superior surface finish for professional performance.

Designed for Proper Fit Across Race Body Platforms

Five Star deck lids are designed for proper fitment into all current ABC and LMSC bodies. This broad compatibility makes them a go-to choice whether you are running an American Bowtie Chevrolet-style body or a Late Model Stock Car configuration. Alongside the deck lid itself, Five Star also produces complementary components that complete the rear clip assembly. The ABC Decklid Filler Panel is designed to provide optimum aerodynamics at the junction of the rear window and deck lid, completing the rear clip by connecting quarter panels on a traditional-style roof. That filler panel also features a mounting recess specifically engineered for easier rear window installation — details that matter when pit lane time is limited.

Aerodynamic Performance Built In

Five Star body panels have been designed for superior aerodynamics while still staying strong and durable. The deck lid sits at the convergence of rear downforce management and body stiffness, and Five Star's CAD-driven manufacturing process ensures consistent panel geometry across every unit produced. Five Star bodies are engineered using a combination of Advanced Composites and High-Impact Thermoformed Plastics, delivering unmatched durability, aerodynamic performance, and weight reduction.

Supporting the deck lid are bolt-on accessories like aluminum hold-down strips and adjustable body braces. Five Star adjustable body braces support the deck lid, quarter panels, spoiler, roof support, and more — constructed of lightweight aluminum, each brace weighs a mere ¼ lb. and adjusts from 8″ to 10½" in length.

A Brand With Championship-Level Credentials

Five Star has proudly served as NASCAR's official window supplier since 1992, and was named NASCAR Cup Series Supplier of the Year in both 2023 and 2024. That pedigree flows directly into every rear body panel they produce. All Five Star products are proudly engineered and manufactured in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin. Whether you are outfitting a grassroots weekly racer or a nationally competitive late model program, Five Star Fabricating deck lids deliver the fitment, durability, and aerodynamic integrity that serious racers depend on.