Looking for hood with scoop...fiberglass?
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Are you wanting a fibreglass LAt hood with scoop and vents, or just a bonnet scoop?
There are several suppliers of the LAt style, and made in fibre, carbon and kevlar.
off the top of my head:
Dale A
Jeff Haworth (though someone in the USA)
Kent (?) Wilcox
US fibreglass.
There are several suppliers of the LAt style, and made in fibre, carbon and kevlar.
off the top of my head:
Dale A
Jeff Haworth (though someone in the USA)
Kent (?) Wilcox
US fibreglass.
What I had in mind is a complete hood, prefer Fiberglas. Any further details, such as cost, would be appreciated. Thanx for the prompt answer!
RAK
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The averages on reinforced glass LAT style bonnets $600 - $800 depending upon base price/shipping/etc. All glass (even the best) require some fitting & trimming to the opening. Shimming is common plus a method of mounting the hood prop rod. I've learned to use a central set of bump stops to minimize vibration/flex at highway air speeds. Paint finish requires a guy who speaks glass to get the finished surface looking the same as the surrounding metal . . . .my 2 cents. amen
The averages on reinforced glass LAT style bonnets $600 - $800 depending upon base price/shipping/etc. All glass (even the best) require some fitting & trimming to the opening. Shimming is common plus a method of mounting the hood prop rod. I've learned to use a central set of bump stops to minimize vibration/flex at highway air speeds. Paint finish requires a guy who speaks glass to get the finished surface looking the same as the surrounding metal . . . .my 2 cents. amen
cadreamn67
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Randy, I never thought of adding a separate set of bump stops. Great idea, thanks for sharing.
BTW, on my original LAT hood, they just drilled a hole in the side of the hood for the prop rod tip to fit into... No bracket or anything. Got to admit that is a cost effective and functional solution.
Gene
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Prop Rod
Didn't take photos, but, we did gently "V" a groove and epoxy a metal tube for the prop rod (pre paint) in one project. The tube was size just short enough to allow a safety pin thru the rod hole.
Randy, I never thought of adding a separate set of bump stops. Great idea, thanks for sharing.
BTW, on my original LAT hood, they just drilled a hole in the side of the hood for the prop rod tip to fit into... No bracket or anything. Got to admit that is a cost effective and functional solution.
Gene
Didn't take photos, but, we did gently "V" a groove and epoxy a metal tube for the prop rod (pre paint) in one project. The tube was size just short enough to allow a safety pin thru the rod hole.
1fineAlpine
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Hood scoop
I'm sure it's been asked before, but where would be a good place to get a rivet on Cobra style hood scoop? I've googled it a bit and found one that bolts on from the bottom, but I like the way the rivets look.
-Kyle
I'm sure it's been asked before, but where would be a good place to get a rivet on Cobra style hood scoop? I've googled it a bit and found one that bolts on from the bottom, but I like the way the rivets look.
-Kyle
cobrakidz
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I purchased mine from Branda and riveted it on--I wanted that look.
http://www.cobranda.com/accofihosc.html
1fineAlpine
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Sweet! I think that'll do just fine. Thanks!
-Kyle
-Kyle
George Simpson
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Hood Scoop
Mr. 1finealpine, look up Branda (Shelby/Cobra) parts. Hood scoop you want is from there Cobra parts. Good luck!
Mr. 1finealpine, look up Branda (Shelby/Cobra) parts. Hood scoop you want is from there Cobra parts. Good luck!
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1fineAlpine
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Thanks guys! Both scoops look great and are the styles I'm looking for. I've got a gasket set, cam, and intake i need to purchase for my motor, then I'll be ready to start gearing up for body work.
Thanks again guys!
-Kyle
Thanks again guys!
-Kyle
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