Question about 69-72 cowl induction hoods - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BT Classics · 03-09-2004, 09:51 PM

I am thinking about putting a cowl induction hood on my 1972 shortbox stepside but have a couple questions.

1. Do the stock hinges and hood latch bolt on like the originals or do you have to drill your own holes?

2. If I go with the cowl hood, I would like a steel hood instead of fiberglass. There are many manufacturers/suppliers out there and was wondering who carries the metal hood for the best:
- fit?
- cheapest price?

I know cheapest is not always best but do all the suppliers get their hoods from the same place/ same couple places?

For example:
the truck shop carries the 69-72 cowl induction hood for $368 but it does not list steel or fiberglass
MotherTruckers - steel $359
GMCPauls - steel $389.95
Christians - non specified $395
Classic Heartbeat Pickup - steel $409.95
Southern Kentuck Classics - steel $415
Golden State - not specified $419
Brothers - steel $419.95
Athey's Classic Truck parts - steel $425
Early Classics - steel $439
American Classic - steel $445
Truckers - steel $449
LMC - steel $449.95
Goodmark - steel $449.95

Thanks for the help. Just trying to get the best quality for the best price.

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-09-2004, 10:48 PM

I'M GETTING MINE FROM TIM CHRISTIAN AT THE MEMPHIS, TN.
SUPER CHEVY SHOW IN APRIL. ( THAT IS MY $.02 WORTH )
AND YES IT IS A STEEL COW HOOD ( AT LEAST HE SAID IT WAS )

BT Classics · 03-10-2004, 12:59 AM

Do you know who manufactures his hoods and is that for the $395?

Shipping is probably another variable cost depending on where each is located. It would not be very practical to save $20 on a hood if you have to spend an extra $50 on shipping for the added distance.

Does anyone know what chevy truck dealers go to Spring Carlisle? Maybe this could save big on shipping costs.

**too much stuff** · 03-10-2004, 01:05 AM

I have heard good things about the goodmark hoods and even bought one, but haven't been able to use it yet.

**smitty62** · 03-10-2004, 01:24 AM

I think they all come from Goodmark---do they make them themselves????? I doubt it.

meathead95 · 03-10-2004, 02:29 AM

i bought one from christians and it is a steel goodmark hood

D-Money · 03-10-2004, 03:39 AM

This was a steel goodmark hood and it fit perfectly! I took this pic about 2 years ago.

Alexis · 03-10-2004, 03:41 AM

i got my cowl induction hood for 350 from ECE. it was a goodmark hood.

BT Classics · 03-10-2004, 03:42 AM

This is why I asked the question. I figured that all the parts dealers must get the steel hoods from only one or two manufacturers. (I was kind of hoping that someone knew who these manufacturer(s) were.) There is a big difference in prices so I was not sure if I was comparing the same quality and type of cowl induction hoods ie. whether some are very nice fitting quality units and others were cheap, flimsy, and required modification to get it to fit correctly.

I do not mind spending a little extra money to get a nice quality hood that all I have to do is paint and install. But say if it turned out that all the steel hoods are supplied by Goodmark, why should I spend $504 at YearOne when I could get the same exact hood at MotherTruckers for $359?!

I guess I will have to call around and see where each of these parts suppliers get their hoods from. It sounds like the Goodmark units are nice. If anyone else sells these and will deliver to Spring Carlisle in April, I am probably better off going that route.

Meathead95,
Do you remember what Christians get for their steel goodmark hoods?

BT Classics · 03-10-2004, 04:17 AM

Alexis,
$350 for a Goodmark hood from ECE?
Early Classic Enterprises or is there another ECE?

Just curious because that is a good price. On Early Classic Enterprises website they list them for $439.

The cheaper I can find a Goodmark, the better!

Alexis · 03-10-2004, 04:41 AM

Early Classic Enterprises. I got it a while back for 350 maybe about 2 years agos. i remember they we not on everyones list at the time so they knocked me a deal on it. Now it seem alot of guys want them.

meathead95 · 03-10-2004, 10:06 AM

you would have to pm tim christian to see what kind of price he would give you.

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 03-10-2004, 10:26 AM

We can now ship from CA, TX, OH, PA, FL, NJ and Toronto Ont Canada.

butter · 03-10-2004, 10:46 AM

I bought mine from Ed At MOTHERTRUCKERS and it came from Ohio and I think it was called Fit-right are something like that but it fit great. It came shipped truck freight.

kingparts · 03-10-2004, 11:27 AM

You are going to get your best price at a show. That way you do not have to pay shipping. I know Goodmark has a fixed price of 95.00 shipping to anywhere in the continental US to a business. Usually at a show hoods go for around 375 give or take a few dollars. At a show make sure to take it out of the box and really look at it.
David

03-09-2004, 09:51 PM	#1
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Question about 69-72 cowl induction hoods I am thinking about putting a cowl induction hood on my 1972 shortbox stepside but have a couple questions. 1. Do the stock hinges and hood latch bolt on like the originals or do you have to drill your own holes? 2. If I go with the cowl hood, I would like a steel hood instead of fiberglass. There are many manufacturers/suppliers out there and was wondering who carries the metal hood for the best: - fit? - cheapest price? I know cheapest is not always best but do all the suppliers get their hoods from the same place/ same couple places? For example: the truck shop carries the 69-72 cowl induction hood for $368 but it does not list steel or fiberglass MotherTruckers - steel $359 GMCPauls - steel $389.95 Christians - non specified $395 Classic Heartbeat Pickup - steel $409.95 Southern Kentuck Classics - steel $415 Golden State - not specified $419 Brothers - steel $419.95 Athey's Classic Truck parts - steel $425 Early Classics - steel $439 American Classic - steel $445 Truckers - steel $449 LMC - steel $449.95 Goodmark - steel $449.95 Thanks for the help. Just trying to get the best quality for the best price. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-09-2004, 10:48 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	I'M GETTING MINE FROM TIM CHRISTIAN AT THE MEMPHIS, TN. SUPER CHEVY SHOW IN APRIL. ( THAT IS MY $.02 WORTH ) AND YES IT IS A STEEL COW HOOD ( AT LEAST HE SAID IT WAS ) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-10-2004, 12:59 AM	#3
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Do you know who manufactures his hoods and is that for the $395? Shipping is probably another variable cost depending on where each is located. It would not be very practical to save $20 on a hood if you have to spend an extra $50 on shipping for the added distance. Does anyone know what chevy truck dealers go to Spring Carlisle? Maybe this could save big on shipping costs. __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB Last edited by BT Classics; 03-10-2004 at 01:17 AM.

03-10-2004, 01:05 AM	#4
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	I have heard good things about the goodmark hoods and even bought one, but haven't been able to use it yet. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-10-2004, 01:24 AM	#5
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	I think they all come from Goodmark---do they make them themselves????? I doubt it. __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

03-10-2004, 02:29 AM	#6
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	i bought one from christians and it is a steel goodmark hood __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

03-10-2004, 03:39 AM	#7
D-Money Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: CA Posts: 315	This was a steel goodmark hood and it fit perfectly! I took this pic about 2 years ago. Attached Images __________________ 1969 Chevy SB Truck under construction hopefully will be done early next year! Will be posting pics soon.

03-10-2004, 03:41 AM	#8
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	i got my cowl induction hood for 350 from ECE. it was a goodmark hood.

03-10-2004, 03:42 AM	#9
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	This is why I asked the question. I figured that all the parts dealers must get the steel hoods from only one or two manufacturers. (I was kind of hoping that someone knew who these manufacturer(s) were.) There is a big difference in prices so I was not sure if I was comparing the same quality and type of cowl induction hoods ie. whether some are very nice fitting quality units and others were cheap, flimsy, and required modification to get it to fit correctly. I do not mind spending a little extra money to get a nice quality hood that all I have to do is paint and install. But say if it turned out that all the steel hoods are supplied by Goodmark, why should I spend $504 at YearOne when I could get the same exact hood at MotherTruckers for $359?! I guess I will have to call around and see where each of these parts suppliers get their hoods from. It sounds like the Goodmark units are nice. If anyone else sells these and will deliver to Spring Carlisle in April, I am probably better off going that route. Meathead95, Do you remember what Christians get for their steel goodmark hoods?

03-10-2004, 04:17 AM	#10
BT Classics Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 108	Alexis, $350 for a Goodmark hood from ECE? Early Classic Enterprises or is there another ECE? Just curious because that is a good price. On Early Classic Enterprises website they list them for $439. The cheaper I can find a Goodmark, the better! __________________ 1955 Chevy "Bobby's Girl" 1956 Stepside Harley Hauler 1972 C-10 454BB

03-10-2004, 04:41 AM	#11
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	Early Classic Enterprises. I got it a while back for 350 maybe about 2 years agos. i remember they we not on everyones list at the time so they knocked me a deal on it. Now it seem alot of guys want them.

03-10-2004, 10:06 AM	#12
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	you would have to pm tim christian to see what kind of price he would give you. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

03-10-2004, 10:26 AM	#13
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	We can now ship from CA, TX, OH, PA, FL, NJ and Toronto Ont Canada. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

03-10-2004, 10:46 AM	#14
butter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Orange Beach, Alabama Posts: 133	I bought mine from Ed At MOTHERTRUCKERS and it came from Ohio and I think it was called Fit-right are something like that but it fit great. It came shipped truck freight. __________________ 71 cheyenne 402 th400 swb 71 camper special (PARTS TRUCK) 70 Stepside swb 350

03-10-2004, 11:27 AM	#15
kingparts Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Clover, SC , US Posts: 971	You are going to get your best price at a show. That way you do not have to pay shipping. I know Goodmark has a fixed price of 95.00 shipping to anywhere in the continental US to a business. Usually at a show hoods go for around 375 give or take a few dollars. At a show make sure to take it out of the box and really look at it. David __________________ 1970 Chevrolet Suburban 1967 Chevrolet C/10 Shortbed Stepside



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