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Old Mar 26, 2020 | 08:09 PM
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84 Z-28 tribute extractor hood

I’ve decided to make an extractor hood that mimics the original 84 Z-28 hood. I picked up a flat hood at the salvage yard for $40, so there’s not a lot of cash outlay, just my time.

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Demurred and prepped for welding

Leveling the center rib
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Old Mar 28, 2020 | 08:28 PM
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Welding finished. The concept has become clear compared to the original hood.

Original hood


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Old Mar 29, 2020 | 01:04 PM
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Re: 84 Z-28 tribute extractor hood

Nice work! As a welder myself, I think it looks great!
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Old Apr 15, 2020 | 07:43 PM
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Re: 84 Z-28 tribute extractor hood

That hood came out really nice. Great job!
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Old Apr 15, 2020 | 09:39 PM
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Transmission: Magnum F, RTX clutch, Tick shifter
Axle/Gears: DANA 44 IRS, Tru Trac, 3:73 gears
Re: 84 Z-28 tribute extractor hood

Thank you, I wanted to do something no one else had done. I think it will be another unique part of my very unique project.

In primer
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Old Apr 16, 2020 | 07:42 PM
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Impressive.
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Old Apr 19, 2020 | 09:16 PM
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Ok.....that's pretty damn cool. Great work, and excellent idea! It looks like it totally belongs, yet completely custom and one off. Very, very awesome.
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Old Mar 31, 2022 | 09:16 PM
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Re: 84 Z-28 tribute extractor hood

Originally Posted by soloc4
Thank you, I wanted to do something no one else had done. I think it will be another unique part of my very unique project.

In primer
Sneek peek of a different approach on the same theme.


I wanted something a little more aggressive.
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