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Old 03-02-2015, 10:13 PM   #1
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86 Cowl Hood Stiffner

Does any body else think that the cowl hoods could use a stiffner at the back? I just finally put mine on after it sitting in the garage for a year and while driving it seems really bouncy. Anybody out here noticed this or done something to fix the bounce?
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Old 03-04-2015, 10:14 PM   #2
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Re: 86 Cowl Hood Stiffner

I noticed the same thing after installing a cowl hood on my 87. Hood is still in primer and the truck hasn't been on the road lately while funds are being saved for an ls swap, so I haven't really pursued a fix yet. I am also interested in a solution if anybody has one.
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Old 03-05-2015, 04:40 PM   #3
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Re: 86 Cowl Hood Stiffner

I may hold off buying one till this issue is figured out. I want to make the change, but not make a mistake. Those hoods are not cheap.

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Old 03-05-2015, 04:47 PM   #4
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Re: 86 Cowl Hood Stiffner

What brand hood do you have? Fiberglass or steel? Bolt on or pin on?
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Old 03-05-2015, 05:29 PM   #5
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Re: 86 Cowl Hood Stiffner

Steel hood
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Old 03-06-2015, 01:45 PM   #6
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Re: 86 Cowl Hood Stiffner

I am also interested in others experience with this...doing body work right now to prep for paint and am weeks away away from ordering a steel cowl hood (2").

Where are people getting these from and anybody notice a flexibility difference based on 2" vs 4" rise?
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