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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 05:20 PM
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aftermarket SS hoods...

does anyone have an LT1 SS hood from http://www.fiberglassfabricatorsinc.com/?

Thats a good price, but in the one pic they give you, it doesnt appear to line up with the headlights correctly. any feedback on this? Also can this be a functional ram air hood?

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Old Dec 1, 2003 | 08:42 PM
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It doesnt look too bad to me. Without seeing the bottom of the hood its hard to tell if its functional. CAI is better anyway.
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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I have that hood pics in sig. I think it's the best hood for the $$
Old Dec 1, 2003 | 10:21 PM
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I plan on picking up there zroc hood before a paint job when i get back to jersey
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 02:22 AM
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how was the fit and finish of the hood?
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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the front of mine sits about 3/8" below the lip of the nose of the car - if I increase the spacer height so it lines up, then the sides are higher than the fenders.

I had a body shop paint and install it and they were not impress with the quality or fit.

Shipping it back and getting a new one would have been too expensive.

you can see in this picture that the front of the hood looks tucked in under the nose - it's because the nose sits higher

http://www.members.shaw.ca/bps-z28/i...0completed.jpg

so they hget a 10 out of 10 on price but a 5 on quality

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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 11:35 AM
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Re: aftermarket SS hoods...

Originally posted by JoeliusZ28
does anyone have an LT1 SS hood from http://www.fiberglassfabricatorsinc.com/

I have their hood, pics in sig.
Price was good, and since it is way below the price of other brands expect a few flaws.
I spent alot of time making my hodd fit as good as it does now, but I still would like it to fit better. I just don't see what else I could do for it though. If you notice in my pics the front corners are lifted a bit.
The hood can be made functional but I cannot find a detailed enough how-to to complete mine. I know the hood needs to be cut, I just don't know howmuch and where. So I won't make mine functional until I know this info for certain. I do have an airbox already though.
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 12:25 PM
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Try this site, www.usbody.com. Don't know of anyone who has one of their SS hoods, but it certainly looks like high quality construction and can be made functional. I bought an SS hood for my '94 z28 from fiberglass fabricators, inc. Was very disappointed in the workmanship and sent it back. My body shop's estimate to make it look good and fit right was $400! Others on this board have had excellent experience w/ their hood from FFI. Too much of a crap shoot for me!!! Hope this helps.
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Old Dec 2, 2003 | 03:32 PM
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Well, I think im gonna pass on that hood... Seems like all of you are having alignment problems with it, and I dont want to be fooling around with that -- much.

Anybody know of a better one, even its a little more? I really dont want to fork out the 800+ GM wants, and thats not including paint
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 05:00 PM
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Try suncoast, just remember that any aftermarket hood will most likely have some fitment issues.
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 05:12 PM
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Originally posted by pu12en12g
Try suncoast, just remember that any aftermarket hood will most likely have some fitment issues.
They seem to have the best rep as far as I can tell, but I dont think their revision of the hood looks as good. theres no pleasing me
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 05:50 PM
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Originally posted by JoeliusZ28
Well, I think im gonna pass on that hood... Seems like all of you are having alignment problems with it, and I dont want to be fooling around with that -- much.

Anybody know of a better one, even its a little more? I really dont want to fork out the 800+ GM wants, and thats not including paint
Did you try www.usbody.com? Their SS hood is 1.35 inches taller than OEM and costs<$700.00.
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 06:39 PM
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Originally posted by JoeliusZ28
They seem to have the best rep as far as I can tell, but I dont think their revision of the hood looks as good. theres no pleasing me

Getting a OEM SS Hood would please you. I got mine on ebay for 650.00 i think the extra 250.00 was well worth the quality and fitment. Pics in sig
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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Originally posted by fastcamz28
Did you try www.usbody.com? Their SS hood is 1.35 inches taller than OEM and costs<$700.00.
thats a possibility Im sure I could get that $100 rebate for good pics too. Anybody have any pics/feedback about this hood?

edit: yes the oem hood would work just dandy too
Old Dec 2, 2003 | 09:33 PM
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Do not buy the ASCD.. I hate it.. its super mega crappy.. .It doesnt align at all and the workmanship is CRAP!



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