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gregbr · 11-28-2005, 02:16 AM

Who makes the best fitting & best quality 67/68 cowl hood? I don't want to spend $400 to have it bend across the middle. Thanks, Greg

Joe67 · 11-28-2005, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by gregbr

Who makes the best fitting & best quality 67/68 cowl hood? I don't want to spend $400 to have it bend across the middle. Thanks, Greg

I believe there is only one company making the cowl hoods for the 67-72 trucks. It may be Tri-Plus

**tnblazerk5** · 11-28-2005, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gregbr

Who makes the best fitting & best quality 67/68 cowl hood? I don't want to spend $400 to have it bend across the middle. Thanks, Greg

what do you mean bend across the middle ?
yes tri plus is it they make goodmark ones to as far as i know

72MARIO · 11-28-2005, 02:02 PM

I would be more worried about the fit than them bending. The only reason it would bend is because you hinges are sized. The cowl hoods dont fit anywhere near as nice a stock 67-68. I brought one home for my 67 it was back in the box about 1 hour later. Buy local that way if you dont like it you can bring it back.

Mudder · 11-28-2005, 03:04 PM

I agree. Mine doesnt fit like the original. Some fit good some don't.

stueber68 · 11-28-2005, 03:11 PM

The Goodmark is the best I've seen so far. They all have their problems. Best idea that I have is to go local like mentioned above and make sure the measument across the front from fender to fender is right. Some of the new ones can be just a bit short. I had to go through three to get mine and it still took some adjustment to get the curve right at the front.

gregbr · 11-29-2005, 11:39 PM

Not sure I have anybody local that carries that kind of stuff. Sounds like alot of hassle for something they should be able to mass produce correctly.

72MARIO · 11-30-2005, 05:21 PM

Any Body shop can get you the hoods thru there body pannel supplier. Tri Plus and Goodmark hoods are supposto be made by the same company.

gregbr · 12-01-2005, 06:32 AM

Thanks

11-28-2005, 02:16 AM	#1
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Best 67/68 Cowl hood? Who makes the best fitting & best quality 67/68 cowl hood? I don't want to spend $400 to have it bend across the middle. Thanks, Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

11-28-2005, 02:02 PM	#4
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Best 67/68 Cowl hood? I would be more worried about the fit than them bending. The only reason it would bend is because you hinges are sized. The cowl hoods dont fit anywhere near as nice a stock 67-68. I brought one home for my 67 it was back in the box about 1 hour later. Buy local that way if you dont like it you can bring it back. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

11-28-2005, 03:04 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Best 67/68 Cowl hood? I agree. Mine doesnt fit like the original. Some fit good some don't.

11-28-2005, 03:11 PM	#6
stueber68 1968 C20 Vortec Beast Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: STILLWATER,OKLAHOMA Posts: 483	Re: Best 67/68 Cowl hood? The Goodmark is the best I've seen so far. They all have their problems. Best idea that I have is to go local like mentioned above and make sure the measument across the front from fender to fender is right. Some of the new ones can be just a bit short. I had to go through three to get mine and it still took some adjustment to get the curve right at the front. __________________ Ugly or not it still kicks a**!

11-29-2005, 11:39 PM	#7
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: Best 67/68 Cowl hood? Not sure I have anybody local that carries that kind of stuff. Sounds like alot of hassle for something they should be able to mass produce correctly. __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

11-30-2005, 05:21 PM	#8
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,051	Re: Best 67/68 Cowl hood? Any Body shop can get you the hoods thru there body pannel supplier. Tri Plus and Goodmark hoods are supposto be made by the same company. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

12-01-2005, 06:32 AM	#9
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Re: Best 67/68 Cowl hood? Thanks __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424



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