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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 02:53 AM
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got hood on

So I finnally got a new hood still need it painted but I love the way it looks.
Not the best pics.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 04:23 AM
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Looks great. I have always liked the cowl hoods on 3rd gens.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 08:50 AM
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I haven't seen too many cowls on GTAs, I like it...what size, 3"?
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:41 AM
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not a big fan of cowl's on firebirds or trans ams, but the hood gaps look nice.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:46 AM
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Its a 4 Inch.
It looks mean know more people look at the car now.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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Same project here 'cept with Formy hood (and smaller cowl induction):






Waiting to get it out of paint soon.

Don't you love looking into the cowl and seeing an engine?
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:58 AM
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Yes that is cool seeing the engine and your hood will lokk awsome when its done painted I still have to drop my hood off for paint need it done soon for a car show.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 10:06 AM
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I like the way it looks, get it painted and post up some pics.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 11:24 AM
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I will do that
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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looks good
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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both cars look good, and sheesh I thought my garage was a mess.
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:17 PM
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Nice, Looks like you did a great job lining them up, both of ya...

I think I see a second gen buried in there! Dig that bad boy out!
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 09:54 PM
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Thank you and yes dig that bad boy out
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Old May 1, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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That's the garage of the guy I got the hood from. You can see the rear quarter of his third gen in the picture.

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Old May 2, 2006 | 05:25 AM
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both cars look good, and sheesh I thought my garage was a mess.

haha yeah theres lots of spare parts im gettin rid of, thats why i gave my 84 z28 to vindeezl for free.

its spring cleaning. its just taking a while =X
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Nice, Looks like you did a great job lining them up, both of ya...

I think I see a second gen buried in there! Dig that bad boy out!

yeah my brothers had that in there for about 10 years. its a 70 1/2 Rally Sport. the engine block back there is for her..... its a goodwrench 350 with ZERO mileage

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Old May 2, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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if you want to get rid of anymore spare parts say, i don't know, that 70 1/2 camaro let me know.
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Old May 4, 2006 | 08:42 PM
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got it painted!!!!!!!!!
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Old May 4, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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Almost looks too big, but I still like it. How is it for driving?
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Old May 4, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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Its fine to see when driving.I wanted a 4 " cause the 2" was to small I thought.
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Old May 4, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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what brand?
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Old May 4, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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LTDFiberglass its a place in Illinois .
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Old May 4, 2006 | 10:17 PM
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I see an early 70s Camaro in the garage too...
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Old May 4, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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always have liked the way cowl hoods look on the birds!
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Old May 5, 2006 | 11:44 PM
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looks hott, excellent cosmetic upgrade.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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Mine was painted last week too!





I'm still mucking with the fit... not as easy as the first time I put it on.
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Old May 7, 2006 | 02:28 PM
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Both the hoods look good. IMO, the cowl is a bit too big and thats a 2" you said? Hmm, I wanted a 3" for mine, lol!
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Old May 7, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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your hood looks nice I know what you mean the first time goes smooth but the second time sucks.but it looks pretty sweet
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