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Old Apr 21, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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Is there a way to tell wether or not a ss hood is authentic oem? Anything like the SLP code engraved into the oem ss spoiler?
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Not sure, bump for ya.
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no carving or number or letter identification....just have to check structure and proportion I guess...also the craftsmanship of OEM is usually better in a noticeable way compared to aftermarket...I guess trust would be a main factor as well....it was with my hood anyway.....
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where is the SLP code engraved at on the spoiler?
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If I remember correctly it engraved(looks like by hand) underneath the drivers side of the spoiler where it attatches to the body. I used to have pics, dont know where they went
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^^correct....right under the driver's side wher it bolts on, it is carved in...
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Ive noticed on some of the aftermarket hoods the "fangs" are more straight then some what curved by GM. It was noticeable on the suncoast hoods, not sure about the rest
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Post a pic of the hood close up and we can tell ya if it is oem or not
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Should have an SLP # on it.
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Should have an SLP # on it.
I dont think they have numbers on them
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Well I cant yet, Im looking at a couple of options right now. Im talking to a couple of members who want to get something else and want to sell their old SS Hoods. I was just wondering if there was any way to tell. Because to be honest I dont think I would be able to tell the difference between a glasstech/ASCD/trufiber or an OEM SS hood.
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Def can tell the oem apart but I am not sure on the others. I can tell you if it is oem or glasstek is about it
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I thought there were numbers carved in under where the hood strut mounts?
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Originally Posted by 98redM6
I thought there were numbers carved in under where the hood strut mounts?
Its possible but not that I recall. I had a OEM hood and it had no numbers at all under it. Or maybe I overlooked it?
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ask to see their vin if nothing else, if no WU8 code no real SS hood . . . unless they bought one to put on the SS clone
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Originally Posted by ZMONSTER!
If I remember correctly it engraved(looks like by hand) underneath the drivers side of the spoiler where it attatches to the body. I used to have pics, dont know where they went
so the spoiler has to be off the car for you to see it?
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The spoiler has a seam that runs the entire length. It is 2 pieces put together. All aftermarket SS spoilers I have seen are 1 piece.
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Originally Posted by JTH2000SS
so the spoiler has to be off the car for you to see it?
Yep...
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Originally Posted by King Nothing
ask to see their vin if nothing else, if no WU8 code no real SS hood . . . unless they bought one to put on the SS clone
Exactly, most of the guys im talking to are trying to sell for the sunoco hood.
So, No way to tell? There has to be SOME sort of way...
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not that i know of, unless they have legit receipts where they bought the SS hood . . . or just look at their RPO codes
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