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KQQL IT · 02-06-2010, 05:58 PM

Do they make quality stuff? Im sure they will need finish work before paint. Is the gel coat decent or...

Keith Seymore · 02-06-2010, 07:10 PM

It's ok - not as high quality as VFN or Glasstek but not as expensive, either.

I have their liftoff cowl hood, their bolt on flat hood, and their glass front bumper, all for my '74 Chevelle. I went with them mostly because they had a lot of parts for my "unusual" (a little bit, anyway) car.

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KQQL IT · 02-06-2010, 07:28 PM

So far its the only manufacture i can find of a step down hood. Like vic hickey used to make back in the day.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-06-2010, 08:16 PM

I love that malibu Keith... i used to have a 74..mine was burgandy with a black top.. another of many i wish i hada kept if only i had a place to store the old heaps i drove back in the day when i was a teenager lol

Restrorob · 02-06-2010, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

I love that malibu Keith... i used to have a 74..mine was burgandy with a black top.. another of many i wish i hada kept if only i had a place to store the old heaps i drove back in the day when i was a teenager lol

I'm with ya Bob, Had a 74 as well.... Medium blue with white vinyl top and SS wheels, Those were the days !

andrewmp6 · 02-06-2010, 11:07 PM

You might wanna look at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348616

Keith Seymore · 02-07-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewmp6

You might wanna look at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348616

I took a look at that thread and, unfortunately, I think that's probably the case no matter where you get glass from.

(The customer service and production delays are/were inexcusable, but any glass I've seen takes a lot of work to make it fit).

In fact, I just remembered this story: after I got the flat glass hood installed I was at the racetrack and a guy walked up. He said "...is that a glass hood?".

I halfway proudly said "yeah".

He said, "I could tell. It fits like shi@t!".

This is of course after I spent weeks and $100's of dollars to get it on there

K

BLE 'BURBAN · 02-07-2010, 01:39 AM

My first car was a 74 cutlass 442. had the same size quarter glass as your chevelle.

Restrorob · 02-07-2010, 10:05 AM

Sorry for the thread jack !

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

My first car was a 74 cutlass 442. had the same size quarter glass as your chevelle.

My second car was a 74 442, The girls liked that one !

Keith Seymore · 02-07-2010, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Restrorob

Sorry for the thread jack !

My second car was a 74 442, The girls liked that one !

Looks like it's the right color...

Pyrotechnic · 02-07-2010, 04:41 PM

What about this company ? http://www.up22.com/chevytruck.htm

The prices look good but I'd like to know about the quality.

Restrorob · 02-07-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

Looks like it's the right color...

Yep, Imron black-black vinyl top-black interior !

andrewmp6 · 02-07-2010, 06:02 PM

I have had some mustang fiberglass that fit great but paid a lot for the parts.

KQQL IT · 02-07-2010, 10:44 PM

The unlimited looks great is kinda local to me but their hoods dont have the reveal down the middle of the hood and the only do a 4" cowl if i get a cowl id like a 2" . Id love to find A Vic Hickey center drop hood. That why i was looking at us body source.

bigblock73 · 02-07-2010, 11:18 PM

Unlimited = JUNK.

Had one of their hoods...never again.

Pyrotechnic · 02-08-2010, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bigblock73

Unlimited = JUNK.

Had one of their hoods...never again.

What was wrong with it ?

Also, has anyone used Harwood ? http://www.eharwood.com/catalog/cata...category=HOODS

rigon4 · 02-08-2010, 03:20 AM

I have a Harwood 4 inch bolt on and it fits better than my stock hood did. I was going to get one than the fan blade went threw the hood so that was the push I needed

Restrorob · 02-08-2010, 07:14 AM

I have a Harwood on my 97, I don't know if I could find a better fitting hood.....

Pyrotechnic · 02-09-2010, 12:25 PM

rigon4 and Restorob, did you buy the bolt on/latch hoods ? If so, what does the underside look like ?

I looked at fiberglass bolt on hood from VFN and it appears to have the stock steel under structure with fiberglass skin on top.

Are the Harwood bolt on's built this way also ? Or are they 100% fiberglass ?

bigblock73 · 02-09-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyrotechnic

What was wrong with it ?

Also, has anyone used Harwood ? http://www.eharwood.com/catalog/cata...category=HOODS

Underside look terrible, hood was extremely bowed and required steel tubing with well nuts on each side to pull it straight. For the money I spent, I expected better.

bigblock73 · 02-09-2010, 08:10 PM

yes, I was referring to Unlimited hoods...responding to Pyro

Wild83C10 · 02-13-2010, 05:09 PM

Here are some pics of my Harwood Hood. I have had it for 8 years now and nor problem other then I haven't painted it yet.

02-06-2010, 05:58 PM	#1
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,192	US body source? Do they make quality stuff? Im sure they will need finish work before paint. Is the gel coat decent or...

02-06-2010, 07:10 PM	#2
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,178	Re: US body source? It's ok - not as high quality as VFN or Glasstek but not as expensive, either. I have their liftoff cowl hood, their bolt on flat hood, and their glass front bumper, all for my '74 Chevelle. I went with them mostly because they had a lot of parts for my "unusual" (a little bit, anyway) car. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/ Last edited by Keith Seymore; 02-06-2010 at 07:13 PM.

02-06-2010, 07:28 PM	#3
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,192	Re: US body source? So far its the only manufacture i can find of a step down hood. Like vic hickey used to make back in the day. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

02-06-2010, 08:16 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: US body source? I love that malibu Keith... i used to have a 74..mine was burgandy with a black top.. another of many i wish i hada kept if only i had a place to store the old heaps i drove back in the day when i was a teenager lol __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-06-2010, 11:07 PM	#6
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: US body source? You might wanna look at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348616

02-07-2010, 01:39 AM	#8
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: US body source? My first car was a 74 cutlass 442. had the same size quarter glass as your chevelle. __________________ 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

02-07-2010, 04:41 PM	#11
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: US body source? What about this company ? http://www.up22.com/chevytruck.htm The prices look good but I'd like to know about the quality. __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

02-07-2010, 06:02 PM	#13
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: US body source? I have had some mustang fiberglass that fit great but paid a lot for the parts.

02-07-2010, 10:44 PM	#14
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,192	Re: US body source? The unlimited looks great is kinda local to me but their hoods dont have the reveal down the middle of the hood and the only do a 4" cowl if i get a cowl id like a 2" . Id love to find A Vic Hickey center drop hood. That why i was looking at us body source. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment " Last edited by KQQL IT; 02-07-2010 at 10:44 PM.

02-07-2010, 11:18 PM	#15
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: US body source? Unlimited = JUNK. Had one of their hoods...never again. __________________ 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

02-08-2010, 03:20 AM	#17
rigon4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: east syracuse ny Posts: 371	Re: US body source? I have a Harwood 4 inch bolt on and it fits better than my stock hood did. I was going to get one than the fan blade went threw the hood so that was the push I needed Attached Images __________________ 1981 K-5 Blazer 2wd 1985 C-10 Short step 1988 C-10 Suburban Last edited by rigon4; 02-08-2010 at 03:22 AM.

02-08-2010, 07:14 AM	#18
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: US body source? I have a Harwood on my 97, I don't know if I could find a better fitting hood..... __________________ 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" !!!*

02-09-2010, 12:25 PM	#19
Pyrotechnic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,930	Re: US body source? rigon4 and Restorob, did you buy the bolt on/latch hoods ? If so, what does the underside look like ? I looked at fiberglass bolt on hood from VFN and it appears to have the stock steel under structure with fiberglass skin on top. Are the Harwood bolt on's built this way also ? Or are they 100% fiberglass ? __________________ 1977 GMC Sierra Grande

02-09-2010, 08:10 PM	#21
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Re: US body source? yes, I was referring to Unlimited hoods...responding to Pyro __________________ 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

02-13-2010, 05:09 PM	#22
Wild83C10 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 910	Re: US body source? Here are some pics of my Harwood Hood. I have had it for 8 years now and nor problem other then I haven't painted it yet. __________________ 83 C10 Stepside (SOLD, it was a blast!) 383 MASS-FLO EFI/TKO II 600/3.90 Posi 10 bolt S475 and C4 DM running, fine tuning turbo= Douchebag Racing: Runs Fine all the Time



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