mrsnstr Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 Hello, Car has been out of commission for 2 years so im painting the car and i need a new 2 inch cowl hood. What is the best place that has quality product that is not to overly priced. Any help is appreciated. Quote
7tonemonte Posted October 2, 2007 Posted October 2, 2007 Talk to Sam.... "Bones" on the board, I think he might have one he is getting rid of, but Im not sure. Sams profile link Quote
Guest Red Rocket Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 Anybody ever use that place out of Tampa? Not sure of the name, but I think its web site is carhoods.com. Quote
Jared Richey Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 Dom, sent you a PM back thanks Sam can you post a pic of your hood?, also how was the quality of the fiberglass, was it straight? I just want to buy my hood from the best source of fiberglass parts supplier. Quote
Sam (Bones) Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 what size cowl do you want? if it's a 3 1/2-4"...I would go with the composite one like Bill (502ci) bought, this is the one I'm buying 2" go with Glasstek, do not buy the 2" from carhoods.com mine is from "USBODY" AND IT TOOK A TON OF WORK TO GET IT DECENT!!!! the amount of labor in mine is crazy Quote
Guest 72yellowmc Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 Yes glasstek makes the best glass hoods I've ever seen. Quote
Guest Red Rocket Posted October 4, 2007 Posted October 4, 2007 Do you know the web site for glasstec hoods? Quote
502ci Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 Anybody ever use that place out of Tampa? Not sure of the name, but I think its web site is carhoods.com. What size are you looking for? If it is a 4" one I am pretty sure they sell the exact "same" hood I purchased from US Body. It has the "same" pictures showing on both sites, last time I checked the price was the same also. Expensive but worth it as it is show quality particularly on the bottom which most aren't...it is listed as a 3 1/2" hood for whatever reason but it is a 4" cowl. Bill Quote
Guest Red Rocket Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 I don't see any 2" hoods on the glasstec site. Am I missing them? Quote
Guest Red Rocket Posted October 5, 2007 Posted October 5, 2007 Looks like carhoods.com and usbody.com are the same place. Quote
mrsnstr Posted October 8, 2007 Author Posted October 8, 2007 Phil is yours a glasstech hood and is that a 4 inh or a 2 inch? Quote
Guest Evil Austin Posted October 8, 2007 Posted October 8, 2007 I would love a 2" cowl, and the glasstek site only looks like it has 4" . . . ?! Anybody have any idea or just call them and ask for it ? -EA Quote
Phil Posted October 8, 2007 Posted October 8, 2007 Mrsnstr, It was on the car when I bought it and I don't know what it is. It is a 2 inch hood. It's at least 10 years old. Quote
Guest Evil Austin Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Just had a chat with a guy from glasstek, said that the 2" is no longer available, if I wanted it, it was a 12 week wait, and custom, so much more expensive. Told me to just go with the 4" -EA Quote
502ci Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Just had a chat with a guy from glasstek, said that the 2" is no longer available, if I wanted it, it was a 12 week wait, and custom, so much more expensive. Told me to just go with the 4" -EA Do not settle for a 4", shop around or wait. A 4" is for a specific look and taste or a necessity if you race and need the height. I have a 4" and it is not for the weak of heart... Bill Quote
Sam (Bones) Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 the USBODY 2" one I have, was very crude to start with Quote
Guest Evil Austin Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Oh there is no way in hell I was going to settle for a 4" cowl on a street car. . . I still have to see around it ! I will just keep my eye open. Plus the car is going to be in primer for a year or so, and I do my own body, so maybe having a rough start USBody wouldn't be too much of a pain. . . -EA Quote
680HPStroker Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 I say go 4" and then fill it up with BIG MOTOR! Seriously, I have a 4" one and unless you have plans for an engine with a tall single plain intake I'd go with 2". It's a sleek look that a SS FGMC should have came with from the factory. Quote
Guest 72yellowmc Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 I have a 4" cowl hood and it's not hard to see around at all on the streets. Quote
mrsnstr Posted October 12, 2007 Author Posted October 12, 2007 Does anyone know of anyother location to obtain said 2 inch cowl hood? Quote
Monteman1971 Posted October 12, 2007 Posted October 12, 2007 Make one yourself out of steel!!!! You can buy the cowl from an add in the back of Super Chevy Magazine for $180 shipped. You said you do your own body work so it shouldn't be a big deal. I'm making my second one right now. See my web site for ideas on the infra structure to make it a real cold air induction. Steve Quote
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