Fiberglass bolt-on hood? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thirdstreettito · 08-21-2010, 04:00 PM

Does anyone have any links to bolt-on fiberglass hoods? Thanks.

Restrorob · 08-21-2010, 04:33 PM

This is the same brand I have on my 97, Nice hood that fits very well; http://www.jegs.com/i/Harwood/487/B4...oductId=745278

*nbpro* · 08-21-2010, 04:36 PM

http://www.summitracing.com/search/B.../?autoview=SKU
may not be Fiberglass
http://www.gmcpauls.com/cowl_hoods.htm
http://www.classicparts.com/Hood/products/1027/

BLE 'BURBAN · 08-21-2010, 05:05 PM

Guys the keyword was "FIBERGLASS"
Check out us body source below

http://www.usbody.com/ShopOn-Line/

GMC Guy · 08-21-2010, 05:12 PM

what's better for a daily driver, a steel hood or a fiberglass hood? the price for a fiberglass is like $150 more

thirdstreettito · 08-21-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GMC Guy

what's better for a daily driver, a steel hood or a fiberglass hood? the price for a fiberglass is like $150 more

Whoa, not really. Fiberglass hoods have been cheaper from what I've seen. But they arent bolt-on, they are pin-on.

GMC Guy · 08-21-2010, 05:18 PM

well a bolt on fiberglass is like $540 from summit. the steel goodmark is $400. plus $99 shipping.....

**N2TRUX** · 08-21-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Whoa, not really. Fiberglass hoods have been cheaper from what I've seen. But they arent bolt-on, they are pin-on.

That is correct "Pin on" hoods are cheaper because they are much lighter. They don't require as much material or bracing. On the other hand "bolt on " hoods are as much or more expensive than steel, and in most cases are heavier.

thirdstreettito · 08-21-2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

That is correct "Pin on" hoods are cheaper because they are much lighter. They don't require as much material or bracing. On the other hand "bolt on " hoods are as much or more expensive than steel, and in most cases are heavier.

Heavier than steel?

thirdstreettito · 08-21-2010, 05:12 PM

US Body is a joke, they think they make gold.

storked82 · 08-21-2010, 05:51 PM

Hey Brad

Check out advantagefiberglass,net They may have what your looking for
I have a 4 inch fiberglass cowl hood on mine and I like it I used the stock
Hood hinges on mine and it works fine on my 82

Good luck

Jeff Main

chance76 · 08-22-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by storked82

Hey Brad

Check out advantagefiberglass,net They may have what your looking for
I have a 4 inch fiberglass cowl hood on mine and I like it I used the stock
Hood hinges on mine and it works fine on my 82

Good luck

Jeff Main

I am looking at hoods too! DO you have any close up pics of your truck with the 4in on it. Thanks

thirdstreettito · 08-21-2010, 06:01 PM

Thanks so much Jeff! That is awesome! Dad will be so happy!

ont_guy_38 · 08-21-2010, 10:00 PM

My buddy has a harwood show series on his nova , did take a little trimming but otherwise an awesome hood , just as smooth underneath as the top is

piecesparts · 08-21-2010, 10:01 PM

I know of some that are listed in the trucking magazines that are not very well Quality Controlled during manufacture. I have seen body shops try their best to fit them. It is expensive to have to pay for someone to try to remanufacture something that you paid good money for to fit. I would not be scared of the brand that the initial post asked about. My Harwood is solid and fits well.

**N2TRUX** · 08-21-2010, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by piecesparts

..... My Harwood is solid and fits well.

I will say that your not the first person that has said that about Harwood. Looks like that might be the hood to consider.

benoit454 · 08-22-2010, 12:27 PM

It definately is I have their 4 inch bolt on show series for my 85 monte carlo and love it. Only thing I had to do was file the side edges down, they make them long to protect the sides during shipping and were about 3/4 or 1/2 long and I had to trim them down so the hood would sit flat and not hit those edges. it lined up perfectly with bolt holes and latch. It's been there for over 3 years now and still looks the same no change, I even had it off switching motors and put it back on no changes, no cracked paint or anything. it's also alot lighter then any steel hood.

08-21-2010, 04:00 PM	#1
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Fiberglass bolt-on hood? Does anyone have any links to bolt-on fiberglass hoods? Thanks. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-21-2010, 04:33 PM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Fiberglass bolt-on hood? This is the same brand I have on my 97, Nice hood that fits very well; http://www.jegs.com/i/Harwood/487/B4...oductId=745278 __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

08-21-2010, 04:36 PM	#3
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Fiberglass bolt-on hood? http://www.summitracing.com/search/B.../?autoview=SKU may not be Fiberglass http://www.gmcpauls.com/cowl_hoods.htm http://www.classicparts.com/Hood/products/1027/ Last edited by nbpro; 08-21-2010 at 04:39 PM.

08-21-2010, 05:05 PM	#4
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: Fiberglass bolt-on hood? Guys the keyword was "FIBERGLASS" Check out us body source below http://www.usbody.com/ShopOn-Line/ __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

08-21-2010, 05:12 PM	#5
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: Fiberglass bolt-on hood? what's better for a daily driver, a steel hood or a fiberglass hood? the price for a fiberglass is like $150 more __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

08-21-2010, 05:18 PM	#7
GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: Fiberglass bolt-on hood? well a bolt on fiberglass is like $540 from summit. the steel goodmark is $400. plus $99 shipping..... __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

08-21-2010, 05:12 PM	#10
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Fiberglass bolt-on hood? US Body is a joke, they think they make gold. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-21-2010, 05:51 PM	#11
storked82 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vandalia IL Posts: 149	Re: Fiberglass bolt-on hood? Hey Brad Check out advantagefiberglass,net They may have what your looking for I have a 4 inch fiberglass cowl hood on mine and I like it I used the stock Hood hinges on mine and it works fine on my 82 Good luck Jeff Main

08-21-2010, 06:01 PM	#13
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Fiberglass bolt-on hood? Thanks so much Jeff! That is awesome! Dad will be so happy! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-21-2010, 10:00 PM	#14
ont_guy_38 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 1,006	Re: Fiberglass bolt-on hood? My buddy has a harwood show series on his nova , did take a little trimming but otherwise an awesome hood , just as smooth underneath as the top is

08-21-2010, 10:01 PM	#15
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Fiberglass bolt-on hood? I know of some that are listed in the trucking magazines that are not very well Quality Controlled during manufacture. I have seen body shops try their best to fit them. It is expensive to have to pay for someone to try to remanufacture something that you paid good money for to fit. I would not be scared of the brand that the initial post asked about. My Harwood is solid and fits well. __________________ Frank

08-22-2010, 12:27 PM	#17
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Fiberglass bolt-on hood? It definately is I have their 4 inch bolt on show series for my 85 monte carlo and love it. Only thing I had to do was file the side edges down, they make them long to protect the sides during shipping and were about 3/4 or 1/2 long and I had to trim them down so the hood would sit flat and not hit those edges. it lined up perfectly with bolt holes and latch. It's been there for over 3 years now and still looks the same no change, I even had it off switching motors and put it back on no changes, no cracked paint or anything. it's also alot lighter then any steel hood. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454



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