Light weight hood ??????

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Oct 15, 2003 | 03:54 AM

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Re: Light weight hood ??????

Larry,thanks for the info.

What exactly is up with the edges? Could you post a picture? Thanks.

So,I would drop about 25 pounds getting rid of my SS hood,sounds good.

Oct 15, 2003 | 05:14 AM

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Larry,thanks for the info.

What exactly is up with the edges? Could you post a picture? Thanks.

So,I would drop about 25 pounds getting rid of my SS hood,sounds good.

I think you can see the edge and how the fiberglass resin looks. Almost like a bead of glue around the edge. I think VFN could have done a little better. It is very noticable with the hood open and not so bad closed. I'm sure if I took it to a body shop that specializes in fiberglass they could make it look better. probably at extra cost.

http://www.mustangmods.com/data/440/vhnhood.jpg

As best I could weight the difference in my stock (not SS) 98 Camaro hood and the VHN, I removed 26 pounds. About 25.5 after painting.

One note of mention. I only use one hood shock now. Another pound of savings. With both it raises too fast! Takes quite a bit more effort to close the hood too. That's a pretty strong spring in the latch. It was designed for the extra weight of the factory hood.

Oct 15, 2003 | 01:57 PM

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Re: Light weight hood ??????

I bought a 14lb Pin on SS hood a few days ago.. I'll post pics and weight savings when I get it.

Oct 16, 2003 | 12:32 AM

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I bought a 14lb Pin on SS hood a few days ago.. I'll post pics and weight savings when I get it.

From who?

Oct 16, 2003 | 11:03 AM

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Re: Light weight hood ??????

VFN SS 3 INCH HOOD THAT BOLTS ON FOR A WEIGHT SAVINGS OF AROUND 27 POUNDS. IT HAS BEEN FINE FOR ME THUS FAR.

Oct 17, 2003 | 09:13 AM

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"I bought a 14lb Pin on SS hood a few days ago.. I'll post pics and weight savings when I get it."

Ya, from who?

I'm still looking for a lightweight stock appearance SS hood. Any out yet?