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Old Jun 25, 2001 | 10:52 AM
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Lighter Hood Please!!!

Does anyone make, or who makes on the other hand, a light freakin hood for our thirdgens???? These things are heavy as hell. Also, I want it to look stock, no big scoops or rises. thanks!

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Old Jun 25, 2001 | 12:08 PM
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If I'm correct, the early 3rdgen Camaros all had fiberglass hoods. Try to get one of these from a boneyard. It will probably cost around 100.
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Old Jun 25, 2001 | 03:25 PM
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82-83 Z28's had them, the ones with cross-fire injection had functional inlets too.
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Old Jun 25, 2001 | 10:56 PM
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I agree ,someone should make a stock looking fiberglass hood.For some reason the aftermerkrt thinks if you want a light hood then you must want a 4in. cowl on it.Start calling them.

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Old Jun 25, 2001 | 11:43 PM
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Unlimited has a 'glass stock hood for 200. Only weighs 20 pounds:

http://www.up22.com/camaro82.htm#C-402/C-492



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Old Jun 26, 2001 | 06:41 AM
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EVILFACE, you beat me to it

i was gonna post the same place. cuz that's where i'm gonna get a cowl induction hood real soon
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Old Jun 26, 2001 | 11:10 AM
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http://www.unlimitedproducts.com/camaro82.htm

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Old Jun 26, 2001 | 02:08 PM
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im positive they do my dad had a iroc 'glass hood on one of his race cars.... hmm... how much does a stock IROC hood weigh?? and how much does a 'glass hood weigh..??
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Old Jun 26, 2001 | 09:16 PM
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not sure of its weight but Im sure it could kill you if the hood struts let go and you had your head around the fan area..I always use a pop rod too.anyway thanks for the link

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Old Jun 26, 2001 | 09:21 PM
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anyone know if this hood could be made to accept the iroc louvers?I assume the lines off this hood are diff. from the iroc and later z28?

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Old Jun 27, 2001 | 11:51 PM
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Cool! I think imma ****** me one of those. Thanks guys!
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Old Jun 28, 2001 | 12:01 AM
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yeah

i'm getting the 2and3/4 inch cowl hood for my camaro

the price is great 2
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Old Jun 30, 2001 | 11:51 AM
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try this place I used there glass on other cars and its light and decent quality you dont have to spend hours making it straight www.vfnfiberglass.com

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