Does anyone have this hood? Post pictures if you have them! Are there any issues with it? How is the quality & the finish? I'm thinking about pullin the trigger & getting one for my vert!
I got a response from an Email I sent to Driven By Style LLC (seller of the hood) & they say that you should use hood pins along with the latch. Not really liking the idea of pins. Car is not a d.d. and is used for shows & short cruses (100 miles or less)are they really necessary? Do you guys use hood pins on you glass hoods?
ANY IMPUT would be appreciated! THANKS, jnman

 

i dont use pins on mine. got it from american sports car design

i think they say that becuase some of the low quality hoods have been known to come apart after awhile

 

pins are a good idea with any glass hood because they are all a 2pc design (except the pin on ones), so they are glued together and they have the possibility of delaminating.

 

Spend a little more, buy from a reputable seller & you won't have any worries about delamination of 'glass hoods. Not from some company that invents a new "fiberglass" & calls it Duraflex.

 

again, it doesnt matter who you buy it from, they are all glued together and can possibly delaminate. the pins are for safety

but i agree, go with a name brand hood, the cheap ones have issues with the threaded parts tearing out. I would say stick with VFN Harwood or glassteck

 

ever see their promotional video for the "duraflex" parts? its a riot

 

Yes, they are all 2-piece and "glued" together. But quality manufacturers glue them together better & stronger.

I have a spare 3" Cowl Induction fiberglass hood from Harwood that has never had hood pins & I will never put pins in it. If I wants pins, I'll sell this one & buy the lightweight, pin-on version.

I had one from http://www.extremecomposites.com/ A relatively small place that started in making fiberglass parts for aircraft, so he knows his stuff about building fiberglass parts that can withstand strong forces & vibration. Had one on my truck I used to have & never questioned its strength.

I'm just saying....Some places cut corners, some places don't. Those who cut corners & know their products are not high quality, tell you to use hood pins.

I haven't seen their video.

 

Nope,i don't use it.

 

I bought a Duraflex SS Hood just like the one shown above.... that Hood was such Garbage lol. The body lines wasn't straight and needed way too much body work to deal with..... I sold it and currently looking for other ideas.

If you want any suggestions? Don't buy Duraflex.

 

Everybody has their own opinions on hood pins. Mine: If its a lift-off hood, then use pins. If it has hinges, dont. Simple.

 

American Sports Car Designs

 

THANK everybody for the imput! 92WhiteMaro, thats what I needed to know! I'll be looking @ another mfg. Looks like ASCD is the one I'll go with. You guys that have the ASCD, you are happy with it?