Question about 69-72 cowl induction hoods

[BT Classics]

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.