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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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Hey guys, im thinking about getting a fiberglass hood on ebay an i was wondering what you guys would recommend for a prep an paint shop in the area to have it shipped too or if anyone on here does it themselves would be great, thanx in advance
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 04:54 AM
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Since you are in the yelm area Call county line they may be able to do it, either that or bernies in oly.
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 07:27 AM
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If you were up north I'd say Special Intererst Autobody in Everett....
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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nobody knows anyone in the Tacoma area?
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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I had work done awhile ago on my old T/A at a place called "Mr. G's" on M street in Tacoma. They did do an excellent job. Might be a spot to check out.
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by WAHUSKER
If you were up north I'd say Special Intererst Autobody in Everett....
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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There's a place on Pacific, just north of Kent-Des Moines Road. I don't remember the name of the place, but I stopped and talked to the owner once to see if they had fiberglass experience and it sounds like they do fiberglass regularly. The shop has a ricey feel to it, but the work I saw looked decent. I'm thinking it's called eXtreme Autowerks or something like that.
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 04:39 AM
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talk to he guy with the ls1 240 he works at a body shop
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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Ah good thinking Evan, thanx alot guys i really appreciate this
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sort of off topic so im gonna hijack my own thread, but ive been doing some research an it looks like a fiberglass WS6 hood might not be all that much lighter than my stock T/A hood? anyone else have any comments on this? I was also thinking carbon fiber but its really expensive.
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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when i had my 00 ws6 that hood was much lighter than my slp hood.... I would just got oem ws6 i know it sucks but thats the best route man
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 08:53 PM
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well i dont know, i can get a fiberglass one for 300 bucks vs an OEM one that im sure would be alot more-isnt the oem ws6 hood made out of steel? what was your slp hood made out of?
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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both were fiberglass.... slp hood was much heavier and crap quality

ps just get the oem hood you will not regret it

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