Cowl hoods for a 72 gmc

[wwotr]

I've comprised a set of Prices/Links to Companies and the Cowl Hoods they sell.
My list is below and I was wondering if anyone else had some feedback on Companies that maybe I havent listed/thought of, that carry them too.
Also if anyone has one they want to get rid of, contact ME. \

The prices below are what I'd expect to pay........................................ BUT THE TRUCK FRIEGHT IS KILLING ME!!!


BROTHERS: $449.99 + $150.00 shipping.
http://www.brotherstrucks.com/prodin...number=COWL772


CLASSIC INDUSTRIES: $394.99 + Shipping
http://www.classicindustries.com/con...rchCatalogId=4


CLASSIC PARTS: $399.95 + Shipping
http://www.classicparts.com/1969-72-...ctinfo/38-826/


LMC TRUCK: $399.99 + $125.00 Shipping
http://www.lmctruck.com/features/CB/CBCH.htm


EARLY CLASSIC:$489.99 Looks like shipping "MAY" be included in the price
http://www.earlyclassic.com/catalog.aspx


MANES TRUCK PARTS: $424.95 + $125.00-$250.0 Shipping
http://www.manestruckparts.com/store...Category_ID=10

Roger

[chevlwb68]

Cowl hoods take away from the natural lines of our 67-72 trucks. Just my .02 cents.

[spinning wheels]

Have you checked out Unlimited Products? They are located in So. Cal. out in the high desert. My brother purchased one of their cowl hoods for a V8 Luv truck that he built. He was happy with the hood, but then he built it for drag racing and not a show truck. Their addy is up22.com

[muddobber]

i bought mine from a local body shop for 425 with tax and it fits perfect. body shop will order it and since they get panels every other day delivered shipping was free

[wwotr]

Chevlwb68,

If it were up to my Wife, she'd say the SAME THING too.
She LOVES Stock,refurbished Muscle Cars.
Me I like the Hot Rod/Rat Rod look.

Roger

[ZombieWeinerDog]

i got mine from LMC. i had to trim it a little to get it to close all the way, but it looks great and fits nice now

[trick68]

Just ordered my fiberglass 4" cowl hood from unlimited products, cant wait to get it. glad to see someone else has used them and like it. put a supercharger on, and now need a hood to cover it.

[wwotr]

Trick68,

Of course your going t post pictures after you put it on.....correct?

Roger

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by ZombieWeinerDog

i got mine from LMC. i had to trim it a little to get it to close all the way, but it looks great and fits nice now

Zombie,
Just sent you a Private Message through the Forum.

Roger
"RATIKLE"

[Fastfun]

I purchased mine at the Pamona swap meet for $350.00 fits great. I don't know where Cobb, Ca is but if you can make it to Pamona they always have them there.

[jbristo67]

I am a big cowl hood guy on 73 to 98 but I would never have one on my 67. They just dont look right to me

[Mayo]

I have always loved cowl hoods. I would never put one on my current 68 but I would love to get a shortbed 68 and get a 4 inch cowl hood on it. I think just about anything under 4 inches just looks stupid.

[scottwcook]

I like a cowl hood.

May try to make my own, then buy one when that goes wrong...

[mbgmike]

We are $375.00 plus $125.00 shipping

http://estore.websitepros.com/126980...Categories.bok

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by mbgmike

We are $375.00 plus $125.00 shipping

http://estore.websitepros.com/126980...Categories.bok

Thats a great price but I'm leaning towards LMC because it come installed with a "Bug Catcher Screen" that I REALLY like the looks of.

P.S. Don't tell me I can make my own, because I'm an inept retard when it comes to ANY type of Fabrication!

Roger
"RATIKLE"

[Classic Heartbeat]

They all have that screen. I would be more concerned about the manufacturer. There are a few companies stampig these out. WES

[wwotr]

Wes,
Yes they may all have the screens, but LMC was the ONLY ONE to show it.
No one else had it in their Pictures or their Descriptions.
If that be the case, then they should update it, because I'm ready to buy one on MONDAY!

Roger
"RATIKLE"

[Jbham88]

Cant wait to see this about to get one myself

[b-rad]

cant go wrong with LMC they always did me good

[wwotr]

Tracked my Cowl Hood and it will be at my Mechanics TOMORROW

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Roger
"RATIKLE"

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by b-rad

cant go wrong with LMC they always did me good

So I had my Cowl Hood shipped directly to my Mechanic, (20 miles away).
He opened the very top and already noted 3 Dents that are 2"-3" in Diameter.
I called LMC, but unfortunatly I'm on the Left Coast and they're only there untill 4PM (PDT), so I'll have to call back tomorrow.
My Mechanic noted it on the Bill Of Lading and I'm going down tomorrow to take pictures of the damage.

So from MY perspective, they need to:
1) Ship a replacement Hood IMMEDIATLY, and not
wait for this one to be returned.

2)Give me $$ in refund for fixing the Hood, (and NOT a "Credit" off my next purchase).

So my NEXT question will be, has anyone had a similar problem with a Hood or Body Panel from LMC (or any other Manufacterer) and what was YOUR problem and the outcome?

Roger
"RATIKLE"

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by wwotr

So I had my Cowl Hood shipped directly to my Mechanic, (20 miles away).
He opened the very top and already noted 3 Dents that are 2"-3" in Diameter.
I called LMC, but unfortunatly I'm on the Left Coast and they're only there untill 4PM (PDT), so I'll have to call back tomorrow.
My Mechanic noted it on the Bill Of Lading and I'm going down tomorrow to take pictures of the damage.

So from MY perspective, they need to:
1) Ship a replacement Hood IMMEDIATLY, and not
wait for this one to be returned.

2)Give me $$ in refund for fixing the Hood, (and NOT a "Credit" off my next purchase).

So my NEXT question will be, has anyone had a similar problem with a Hood or Body Panel from LMC (or any other Manufacterer) and what was YOUR problem and the outcome?

Roger
"RATIKLE"

Well I went down in person and checked out the hood.
Its NOT as bad as my Mechanic led me to believe.
I mean.....I'm going to have Bodywork done to the Truck anyway, and there's no gaurentee that a "Replacement Hood" is going to be in any better shape.
At this point I just want it on the Truck.
Told my Mechanic to "make it happen".
Roger
"RATIKLE"

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by wwotr

So I had my Cowl Hood shipped directly to my Mechanic, (20 miles away).
He opened the very top and already noted 3 Dents that are 2"-3" in Diameter.
I called LMC, but unfortunatly I'm on the Left Coast and they're only there untill 4PM (PDT), so I'll have to call back tomorrow.
My Mechanic noted it on the Bill Of Lading and I'm going down tomorrow to take pictures of the damage.

So from MY perspective, they need to:
1) Ship a replacement Hood IMMEDIATLY, and not
wait for this one to be returned.

2)Give me $$ in refund for fixing the Hood, (and NOT a "Credit" off my next purchase).

So my NEXT question will be, has anyone had a similar problem with a Hood or Body Panel from LMC (or any other Manufacterer) and what was YOUR problem and the outcome?

Roger
"RATIKLE"

So LMC calls me and gave me the option of:
1) Sending out a New Cowl Hood without waiting for THIS one to ship back.
2) A COMPLETE refund after they receive the Dented Hood Back.
3) Take it to a Body Shop, and get an Estimate and they'll send me $$ for the repairs.

They don't do "Credits" anymore as it was to much of a Paper Trail to keep track of how much "Running Credit" a Customer has.

So I chose to take Option #3 from above.

Now the unexpected pleasure of the day, was my Wife stopping by to take a couple of pictures of my Truck with the new Cowl Hood installed.
Our Mechanic is 15 Miles down the Hill from our House, but my Wife has to gas-up her Patrol Car, and drive right by there!
She sent me the 2 attached pictures this afternoon while I was at Home.\
I TOTALLY SH**T MY PANTS!
On one of the pictures, I had to do a little Photoshopping to get rid of the "Reflection" on the Front End.

Roger
"RATIKLE"

[nos81z28]

Originally Posted by wwotr

So LMC calls me and gave me the option of:
1) Sending out a New Cowl Hood without waiting for THIS one to ship back.
2) A COMPLETE refund after they receive the Dented Hood Back.
3) Take it to a Body Shop, and get an Estimate and they'll send me $$ for the repairs.

They don't do "Credits" anymore as it was to much of a Paper Trail to keep track of how much "Running Credit" a Customer has.

So I chose to take Option #3 from above.

Now the unexpected pleasure of the day, was my Wife stopping by to take a couple of pictures of my Truck with the new Cowl Hood installed.
Our Mechanic is 15 Miles down the Hill from our House, but my Wife has to gas-up her Patrol Car, and drive right by there!
She sent me the 2 attached pictures this afternoon while I was at Home.\
I TOTALLY SH**T MY PANTS!
On one of the pictures, I had to do a little Photoshopping to get rid of the "Reflection" on the Front End.

Roger
"RATIKLE"

Other than the dents how did the hood fit? I'm about to order one.

[Classic Heartbeat]

cant go wrong with LMC

Not always true. Ask a few people on the boards about that. WES