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Topic: glass hoods, quality vendors?
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Greenstang
Gearhead Posts: 906
From: its all a fog..
Registered: May 2001
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posted 10-15-2001 02:51 AM
   
Anyone?
I'm looking for a galss hood that would require minimal prep, and ideally came in a black gel cost so I could bolt it on and use it, with paint and true fitment to come later.
Extra points for the ability to use stock hood latch (and not crack out after many miles...) and having steel reinforced hinge sections.
Thanks guys  ------------------
Marcus
"We are coming after you. God may have mercy on you, but we won't," Sen. John McCain
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JAAZZY
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-15-2001 11:14 AM
The Maier racing hood has all the features you are looking for. Like all the glass hoods it does require prep though. The area around the scoop usually need to be built up a bit if you want smooth lines. I've purchased two hoods from them. You can see it in the pics I posted a few days ago. It has steel inserts and I'm using the stock latch as well as hood pins.
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 876
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 10-15-2001 03:42 PM
I use a Maier 2.5" cowl hood, and am not impressed with the fit. Yes, it bolts to the hinges and latches at the front, but if you are looking for show quality fit and finish, you'll be disappointed.------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
http://www.geocities.com/carbedstangs/cmml_mburch.html
http://www.fortunecity.com/silverstone/healey/367
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7DMACH1
Gearhead Posts: 875
From: PHILA. PA.
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 10-15-2001 03:48 PM
How about Charles Crites, Crites Restorations. My friend bought on for his 66 Fairlane. It is beautifully finished top and bottom. RAY------------------
RAY . FLY THE FLAG, SHOW THE WORLD WE ARE PROUD AMERICANS!70 MACH 1 351C NOW 408 STROKER 4SPD.
86 MERCURY CAPRI 5.0 RUNS 12.86 @107 1.65 60 ft.
2001 LINCOLN LS V8 1997 MUSTANG
SHOW THE WORLD, LIGHT A CANDLE.
http://www.geocities.com/slariviere/7DMach1.html [This message has been edited by 7DMACH1 (edited 10-15-2001).]
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Greenstang
Gearhead Posts: 906
From: its all a fog..
Registered: May 2001
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posted 10-15-2001 04:38 PM
Thanks for the input guys
I'm not looking for show quality, its more about function over form as I'll need it to clear the intake and carb combo on the new motor, but having it fit well is important ------------------
Marcus
"We are coming after you. God may have mercy on you, but we won't," Sen. John McCain
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JAAZZY
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 10-15-2001 05:11 PM
My hood had some work done by the body shop to look good. It also needed to be sanded on the edges to get a good fit.
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Greenstang
Gearhead Posts: 906
From: its all a fog..
Registered: May 2001
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posted 10-15-2001 07:16 PM
I expect some prep work, I just need to make sure the thing is clse enough to fitting that I can bolt it on and go till I get the motor sorted, then take it off and get it painted.
Anyone have side view pics of a tear drop on a 67-8?  ------------------
Marcus
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