Who in here runs a fiberglass hood? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lyrikz · 09-20-2007, 08:34 PM

Im in need of a hood, and want to go fiberglass. Anyone in here run fiberglass hood? Any recommendations. I found one that has latches and what not, really good price buy have no idea on how well it will hold up.

Pics? Anything?

djracer · 09-20-2007, 10:19 PM

east coast customs builds a nice 69 to 72 hood!

lyrikz · 09-20-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by djracer

east coast customs builds a nice 69 to 72 hood!

I dont need to know where to get them, i need to know how they are. They crack easily? Distort from heat? Reliable?

glock35ipsc · 09-20-2007, 10:59 PM

Do a search for member Mike Nutt and his build thread. He used a glass hood on his truck, and it looks awesome!

CrashEd · 09-20-2007, 11:30 PM

I will never buy another one after the one on my truck warped and looks like sh!t now. Metals the only way to go for a none racer.
Just my 2 cents.
Well i should add that my hood never warped tell i pulled my 30 foot camper a 1000 miles i guess the heat was to much.
Ed

70c10 · 09-21-2007, 06:51 AM

I think bigjimz111 has a glass hood on his drag truck.

mike nutt · 09-21-2007, 07:59 AM

here's a couple of pics of mine. it's came from eastcoast custom , but i bought it used from djracer (kevin).it is a great quality product. no cracks so far .i did have to change hood springs though , i used stock '68 camero hood springs,

ChevLoRay · 09-21-2007, 12:27 PM

Harwood in Texas makes all kinds of fiberglass hoods. Check 'em out at www.eharwood.com

chevy72blu · 09-21-2007, 01:13 PM

Id love to slap some fiberglass pannels and a hood up front for weight...

Anyone know how much lighter the fiberglass would be over the steel pannels?

djracer · 09-21-2007, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy72blu

Id love to slap some fiberglass pannels and a hood up front for weight...

Anyone know how much lighter the fiberglass would be over the steel pannels?

Street weight glass is still heavy! The race weight stuff I run is light. But the company went out of business!

corn · 09-21-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

I dont need to know where to get them, i need to know how they are. They crack easily? Distort from heat? Reliable?

Half of knowing how good they are does sometimes depend on where you get it. There is a HUGE difference in quality between certain brands. Ive had good ones & some real crap...

Simonstrucker · 09-21-2007, 10:48 PM

USbody makes a real nice hood and other parts.

09-20-2007, 08:34 PM	#1
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,052	Who in here runs a fiberglass hood? Im in need of a hood, and want to go fiberglass. Anyone in here run fiberglass hood? Any recommendations. I found one that has latches and what not, really good price buy have no idea on how well it will hold up. Pics? Anything?

09-20-2007, 10:19 PM	#2
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Who in here runs a fiberglass hood? east coast customs builds a nice 69 to 72 hood! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

09-20-2007, 10:59 PM	#4
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Who in here runs a fiberglass hood? Do a search for member Mike Nutt and his build thread. He used a glass hood on his truck, and it looks awesome! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-20-2007, 11:30 PM	#5
CrashEd 72 chevy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Il Posts: 725	Re: Who in here runs a fiberglass hood? I will never buy another one after the one on my truck warped and looks like sh!t now. Metals the only way to go for a none racer. Just my 2 cents. Well i should add that my hood never warped tell i pulled my 30 foot camper a 1000 miles i guess the heat was to much. Ed Last edited by CrashEd; 09-20-2007 at 11:34 PM. Reason: add some

09-21-2007, 06:51 AM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Who in here runs a fiberglass hood? I think bigjimz111 has a glass hood on his drag truck. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

09-21-2007, 07:59 AM	#7
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: Who in here runs a fiberglass hood? here's a couple of pics of mine. it's came from eastcoast custom , but i bought it used from djracer (kevin).it is a great quality product. no cracks so far .i did have to change hood springs though , i used stock '68 camero hood springs, Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:51 PM.

09-21-2007, 12:27 PM	#8
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Who in here runs a fiberglass hood? Harwood in Texas makes all kinds of fiberglass hoods. Check 'em out at www.eharwood.com __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was. Last edited by ChevLoRay; 09-21-2007 at 12:31 PM.

09-21-2007, 01:13 PM	#9
chevy72blu Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,188	Re: Who in here runs a fiberglass hood? Id love to slap some fiberglass pannels and a hood up front for weight... Anyone know how much lighter the fiberglass would be over the steel pannels? __________________ RIP EastSideLowLife '72 C20 SWB convert. 5 lug, LS1/4l60e

09-21-2007, 10:48 PM	#12
Simonstrucker Big Block Short Bed Stepside Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Port Saint Lucie Posts: 138	Re: Who in here runs a fiberglass hood? USbody makes a real nice hood and other parts. __________________ Big Block Club Short Bed Stepside Club Disk Brake Club Last edited by Simonstrucker; 09-21-2007 at 10:48 PM.



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