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Old 09-26-2008, 08:51 AM
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I have been looking for a steel SS hood for my Z and was wondering if anyone could tell me where the best deal is? Thanks.
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Old 09-26-2008, 10:07 AM
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Why do you want a steel hood? VFN makes some kick *** fiberglass ones.

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I already have a fiberglass hood and the paint is cracking. I just want to go back to a steel if I can find a good deal on one.
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I would post in the parts wanted forum like so, "WTB OEM SS Hood"

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The OEM SS hood isn't even steel . . .
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Well, I am sorry if it isn't. I always thought it was. Is it fiberglass then???
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Originally Posted by 99camy
Well, I am sorry if it isn't. I always thought it was. Is it fiberglass then???
OEM SS is Fiberglass, never even heard of a steel one being made. If the paint is cracking why do you not repaint it? Or is the actual fiberglass cracked.
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The factory SS hood is indeed fiberglass. The only metal hood offered in 98-02 is the Z28 version.
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I am sorry about that. Thank you.
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OEM is SMC if my memory serves me correctly. (Sheet Molded Composite) not quite "fiberglass"

I would just look for an OEM hood, and you should be fine (as long as it was not wrecked and fixed)

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Originally Posted by slow
OEM is SMC if my memory serves me correctly. (Sheet Molded Composite) not quite "fiberglass"

I would just look for an OEM hood, and you should be fine (as long as it was not wrecked and fixed)

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This is confirmed by Joey at SLP. I just called on this a couple of days ago....
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Thanks for the info.
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Originally Posted by Joey@TickPerf
The factory SS and ws6 hoods are indeed fiberglass. The only metal hood offered in 93-02 is the Z28 and formula versions.
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