11-17-2020, 03:54 PM | #1 |
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Does anyone have suggestions for a vendor for a cowl hood? I have one currently on my 81 that i bought 15 years ago and it seem to bow in the middle and never fit super well. I really like the look and would like to buy another. I am in DFW area and know southwest classics sells them but not sure on fit.
Any suggestions?
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11-17-2020, 07:08 PM | #2 | |
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But I am in Nor Cal.
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11-17-2020, 07:15 PM | #3 |
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When I did the research for my purchase. I ended up finding the best deal, including shipping and taxes, was to go to Summit in Arlington and pick it up. If you do that, make sure to inspect the hood right there inside the store before you accept it.
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the last couple i got were goodmark.. they use a different name but it says "by goodmark" on the box i forget the exact name
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Not sure if I'm mistaken, but I thought the OP asked for a vendor, not a manufacturer for the hood. I took it that he was looking for a place to buy the hood? Sorry, if my reply was incorrect.
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This is all helpful! I will try out Summit. Very close to me so would nice to pick up in store!
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I talked to southwest classic and they use triplus and said they have no issues with the fit of their cowl hoods. Just more expensive.
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11-19-2020, 03:49 PM | #9 |
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I picked up some 67-72 wheel tubs (widened & stock width) from Summit & both were from AMD. Point being, there are probably multiple 'sources' that Summit distributes for.
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That would be great! Look forward to seeing pictures.
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Thanks for your insight. Dig your truck btw.
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I used up22 in Victorville, but shipping will likely be a deal killer.
On a side note a 2.5 inch version didn't obstruct my view, and a 4 inch version was fine by me. Although my friend who is quite a bit taller 6'3" hated it, and I am only 5'9". Depending on the line up. Depending on what you want to do with it. You can seal the carb to the cowl for cool air to the motor. Or vent hot air out of the engine compartment. |
11-19-2020, 09:31 PM | #13 |
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Hey SCOTI, Almost related...lol
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11-20-2020, 08:18 AM | #15 |
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Got mine in that box that said goldmark but wasn't all super badged up goldmark.
Fit great and no major problems .
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Looks great!
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thanks . going to get white down middle for 2 tone look . and its getting stock rally wheels in white and no trim rings .
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I dig it. I will be painting mine silver with a red stripes to match the interior. Havent decided on wheels yet.
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11-22-2020, 08:58 AM | #20 |
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Get the Key parts hood, most of the Goodmark and private labeled hoods are the Key Parts brand. I used to sell them and was a goodmark dealer 75% of the boxes were keyparts. Probably sold over 200 of them never had a come back.
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11-23-2020, 09:26 AM | #21 |
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Great input! Thank you! Will be buying this week.
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My opinion..... I give it 3.5 out of 5. It would be a 4.5, but the front to back measurement is about a 1/4" shorter on the Keyparts hood from the OEM hood. This leaves a gap at the wiper cowl that is too big IMO. The pros of the hood are it's very straight and smooth. While not perfect, It fits the same as the OEM hood did from side to side.
For those who might ask, I did black because I plan on doing a Black over red paint scheme, Sequoyah special style, eventually.
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Thanks for the input! I think i could live with the gap on the back.
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