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gldevall · 07-15-2003, 11:35 AM

I'm getting ready to order a cowl induction hood. I want fiberglass, no steel. I also, want one without the ridge down the center. Does anyone know where I can find this? I think I've found one at www.usbody.com . It's the 2" Indy cowl hood. Has anyone ever dealt with these guys or know anybody who has?

gldevall · 07-15-2003, 11:41 AM

Here's a pic of the one I'm talking about. In the center it is a valley instead of a ridge. It looks like the one Greg had on his truck. Speaking of Greg where has he been?

Jonboy · 07-15-2003, 12:54 PM

Have you looked at www.eharwood.com? I know they redid their 82-92 camaro hoods without the peak, maybe the truck ones are similar? The quality is very good on their hoods, in my experience.

**Captkaos** · 07-15-2003, 12:58 PM

USBody has Excellent quality stuff. I have a tilt front end from them. Their hood are finished on the underside, I don't think Harwoods are.

bigblock73 · 07-15-2003, 01:03 PM

Whatever you do, don't get Unlimited hoods! Their quality is not that great, the undersides are not finished, and the hood had a bow in it...had to fab bars to pull it straight.

...Jeff

gldevall · 07-15-2003, 01:29 PM

I had a Harwood on my S-10 blazer and the quality of it was excellent. As far as the Unlimited, you get what you pay for huh.

sider68 · 07-15-2003, 03:44 PM

I saw in a magazine that you would probaly have to change hood springs if you go from steel to fibreglass

bagged81 · 07-15-2003, 05:31 PM

I think that mine is Harwood. I picked it up from a local rod and custom shop for $350, and no its not finished on the underside. The hood is relatively heavy and I have not had any problems regarding the springs. I havent heard of the other companies, but that is not saying much.

lbbdoc · 07-15-2003, 07:49 PM

i have one from Harwood and i havent had any problums with it but it has the ridge...

Jonboy · 07-15-2003, 08:47 PM

Harwood also has the low tension springs necessary when you go to a fiberglass hood. I know the 82-92 Camaro hood is finished underneath (quite nicely, I might add) but I have not seen one of theit truck hods. I ordered the last one I got from Summit, if that helps. They are made in Tyler (about 2 hours from DFW) but they will not let customers pick them up there.

07-15-2003, 11:35 AM	#1
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Cowl hood I'm getting ready to order a cowl induction hood. I want fiberglass, no steel. I also, want one without the ridge down the center. Does anyone know where I can find this? I think I've found one at www.usbody.com . It's the 2" Indy cowl hood. Has anyone ever dealt with these guys or know anybody who has? __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

07-15-2003, 11:41 AM	#2
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Here's a pic of the one I'm talking about. In the center it is a valley instead of a ridge. It looks like the one Greg had on his truck. Speaking of Greg where has he been? Attached Images __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

07-15-2003, 12:54 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Have you looked at www.eharwood.com? I know they redid their 82-92 camaro hoods without the peak, maybe the truck ones are similar? The quality is very good on their hoods, in my experience. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-15-2003, 12:58 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	USBody has Excellent quality stuff. I have a tilt front end from them. Their hood are finished on the underside, I don't think Harwoods are. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

07-15-2003, 01:29 PM	#6
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I had a Harwood on my S-10 blazer and the quality of it was excellent. As far as the Unlimited, you get what you pay for huh. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

07-15-2003, 01:03 PM	#5
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Whatever you do, don't get Unlimited hoods! Their quality is not that great, the undersides are not finished, and the hood had a bow in it...had to fab bars to pull it straight. ...Jeff

07-15-2003, 03:44 PM	#7
sider68 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: newmarket,ontario,canada Posts: 936	I saw in a magazine that you would probaly have to change hood springs if you go from steel to fibreglass

07-15-2003, 05:31 PM	#8
bagged81 Signals in the bumper. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 856	I think that mine is Harwood. I picked it up from a local rod and custom shop for $350, and no its not finished on the underside. The hood is relatively heavy and I have not had any problems regarding the springs. I havent heard of the other companies, but that is not saying much. __________________ Jeff C. 1981 Chevrolet Silverado - Under major construction...again. link 1962 Chevrolet Impala 4D Sedan moredoorclassics.com 1936 Ford Pickup - Frame-off in progress link 1979 Chevrolet Camper Special Flatbed link

07-15-2003, 07:49 PM	#9
lbbdoc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 113	i have one from Harwood and i havent had any problums with it but it has the ridge...

07-15-2003, 08:47 PM	#10
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Harwood also has the low tension springs necessary when you go to a fiberglass hood. I know the 82-92 Camaro hood is finished underneath (quite nicely, I might add) but I have not seen one of theit truck hods. I ordered the last one I got from Summit, if that helps. They are made in Tyler (about 2 hours from DFW) but they will not let customers pick them up there. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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