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Topic: Who makes the best fiberglass hoods?
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 290
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 11-15-2002 03:59 PM
   
I know they are never perfect, but who makes the strongest hoods?I'm looking for a standard (to add a scoop) or '67 Shelby style. ------------------
Alton 68 GT FASTBACK J code
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 914
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 11-15-2002 04:54 PM
Hey Alton,It's really hard to tell who makes "the best". Honestly. I've heard good and bad about Maier Racing and I live 5 miles away. I hear good from the locals (I think they get to choose) and bad from the out of staters. I've also heard good from Cobranda ('66 Shelby style). Rumor also has it that Mustangs Plus gets their stock from Maier Racing. I've also heard good and bad from Mustangs Unlimited. Mostly bad from up22.com or ushoods.com Your best bet would be to go to your closest dealer and "hand pick" the hood of your choice (if the allow it). What I plan to do is get a factory steel hood and cut a hole and prep it for a GT-350 style scoop. Just me... Erik ------------------
1966 Ford Mustang 2+2
Mine - Restomod in Progress 1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
Dad's - Original Unrestored
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 3894
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-15-2002 06:34 PM
The bad thing about "strong" fiberglass hoods is by time they add all the extra ribbing to reinforce them, they end up weighing almost as much as a steel hood, but never look quite as nice. It's real hard to make a 'glass hood look perfectly smooth like a steel hood. Most end with a few small waves or ripples in them. That being said, US Body Source does make some nice pieces. The hood on my dad's racecar is from US Body and it's a nice peice of 'glass.
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 1367
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 11-15-2002 06:59 PM
If you're shopping for later model stuff, it's tough to beat Cervinis. They offer quality parts.I had a Maier hood for the mustang shipped across the country, and it fits like $hit! I guess they send their crappy parts across the country, where it would be too expensive to send it back!  Good Luck! ------------------
Mike Burch
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