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red86chevy · 09-20-2005, 10:09 PM

Where is the best place to purchase a fiberglass cowl hood for my '86? I want about a 2" scoop. Is there any drawbacks when using fiberglass vs. Steel?

86 Red_Bowtie · 09-21-2005, 01:05 AM

Try this place http://shop.eharwood.com/cgi-bin/harwood/B-46201.html

**Captkaos** · 09-21-2005, 02:59 PM

My recommendation is http://www.usbody.com

bigarmzz · 09-21-2005, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Captkaos

My recommendation is http://www.usbody.com

thats an interesting site kaos....i scrolled down there to the cab section, and it said that the long wheel base cab was a different size than the short wheelbase cab...

heck, i always thought the cabs were the same

stepside454 · 09-21-2005, 04:50 PM

I know its worded funny, but those measurements are wheelbase...not cab size

**Captkaos** · 09-22-2005, 01:20 PM

Yeah definitely a cool site. I have one of their tilt frontends for my truck.

piecesparts · 09-22-2005, 07:15 PM

I have a Harwood cowl hood on my 84 and I would say that it has one of the best fitments that I have seen on an aftermarket hood. I have had the hood on the truck since 1996 and it is still fitting good and is solid (no seperation issues). The lighter weight is also a plus. I did have to trim it some to fit the edges to the truck, also had to trim the cowl hood edge so that there was plenty of clearance around the wipers. It is necessary for the company to sell it this way because no vehicle sets the same. If you work slowly and carefully it will fit right and set good.

74 shorty · 09-22-2005, 08:18 PM

Here are a couple of sites I came up with on a search.

http://www.gmcpauls.com/cowl_hoods.htm
http://www.trendesignautosports.com/...oods_GMC_T.htm
http://www.eastcoastcustoms.com/
http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/Refl...owl_Hoods.html

Peelin_Dealer370 · 10-03-2005, 11:48 PM

try up22.com

C&C Chevy · 10-06-2005, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Peelin_Dealer370

try up22.com

No. Don't.

Unless they have dramatically changed in the last few years, their products have a horrible reputation for being uneven and bad fittment.

**Captkaos** · 10-06-2005, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by C&C Chevy

No. Don't.

Unless they have dramatically changed in the last few years, their products have a horrible reputation for being uneven and bad fittment.

I will second AND third that opinion.

John39671 · 10-05-2005, 08:51 PM

I bought this one off ebay for $396. That was total price shipped to my work. Other than it being dirty it looks good. I just bolted it on and I think it fit prety well.

bigblock73 · 10-06-2005, 08:31 PM

Don't spend your money on an Unlimited hood either. I had one..."had" being the key word here.

09-20-2005, 10:09 PM	#1
red86chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sc Posts: 77	Cowl Hood Question Where is the best place to purchase a fiberglass cowl hood for my '86? I want about a 2" scoop. Is there any drawbacks when using fiberglass vs. Steel? __________________ 86 c-10 383 w/ sportsman II heads comp 286h cam Edlbrock RPM Performer intake Holley 750 th350 w/2400 stall 3.73 gears with powertrax No-Slip posi unit. Just broken in good. Will get a 1/4 time this week.

09-21-2005, 01:05 AM	#2
86 Red_Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wichita,KS Posts: 698	Try this place http://shop.eharwood.com/cgi-bin/harwood/B-46201.html __________________ Sean Midwest All Truck Nationals, Riverside, MO - 2008 - 2015

09-21-2005, 02:59 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	My recommendation is http://www.usbody.com __________________ 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

09-21-2005, 04:50 PM	#5
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	I know its worded funny, but those measurements are wheelbase...not cab size __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

09-22-2005, 01:20 PM	#6
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Yeah definitely a cool site. I have one of their tilt frontends for my truck. __________________ 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

09-22-2005, 07:15 PM	#7
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	I have a Harwood cowl hood on my 84 and I would say that it has one of the best fitments that I have seen on an aftermarket hood. I have had the hood on the truck since 1996 and it is still fitting good and is solid (no seperation issues). The lighter weight is also a plus. I did have to trim it some to fit the edges to the truck, also had to trim the cowl hood edge so that there was plenty of clearance around the wipers. It is necessary for the company to sell it this way because no vehicle sets the same. If you work slowly and carefully it will fit right and set good.

09-22-2005, 08:18 PM	#8
74 shorty Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bowling Green, Mo Posts: 98	Here are a couple of sites I came up with on a search. http://www.gmcpauls.com/cowl_hoods.htm http://www.trendesignautosports.com/...oods_GMC_T.htm http://www.eastcoastcustoms.com/ http://www.sporttruckdirect.com/Refl...owl_Hoods.html

10-03-2005, 11:48 PM	#9
Peelin_Dealer370 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 5	try up22.com

10-05-2005, 08:51 PM	#12
John39671 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Baker City,Oregon Posts: 278	I bought this one off ebay for $396. That was total price shipped to my work. Other than it being dirty it looks good. I just bolted it on and I think it fit prety well. Attached Images __________________ Dissabled Veteran U.S.M.C 1985-1989 Last edited by John39671; 10-05-2005 at 08:53 PM.

10-06-2005, 08:31 PM	#13
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Don't spend your money on an Unlimited hood either. I had one..."had" being the key word here. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale



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