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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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pics of my harwood 4" cowl

Sorry teh pics are kinda crappy, me and my girl were drivign around looking for a place to take some but couldnt find any, we had to go to some friend of hers house to show the car so i just took em there as it was getting dark.


Harwood is A+++++ approved by me the hood fits awesome and the finish is great. Got it friday in awesoem condition delivered to the door so today i was planning on just fitting it but after finding out how heavy the stock hood is i just decided ot leave it on for now its getting painted within the next two weeks or so. I still have to put on the new bumper and gfx but other than that the cars ready for the booth.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 10:38 PM
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The only trimming that had to be doen was the side and front edge as they leave it long for shipping. If you dont know anythign about glass work dotn worry about it it was real easy. WE marked off about 3/8" down from the hood as the stock hood has about a 3/8" lip on it then masked it off to get a good reference line. Took a air grinder with a 80 grit sandign disc on it and knocked it down to just a hair above the tape line then finished off with the pneumatic block sander for a good straight edge. Took a little time to perfect it but as i said minor work

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Yes the bumper is getting replaced the pieces are in my basement
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 10:40 PM
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i like the look of the cowl .....is there a reason you went with 4" instead of something a little shorter ?

but i like it alot myself
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 10:42 PM
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From the inside it is definately right there when your driving it but me and the chick drove around for a few hours and it really isnt that bad anymore. It is defiantely alot louder when you get on it being open now. The gelcoat isnt even wavy its just gonna be a slight amount of sanding and then primer and paitn and it will be cool. I definately recommend harwood. THe under side is show finsihed and it bolted right into place no hassle.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 10:43 PM
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looks good. But its too much.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 10:54 PM
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it looks pretty good
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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here's a pic of my dad's car after the new paint. we are really pleased with the quality of the hood as well. i am still debating whether to go with this one or a slightly shorter hood. my dad is either too lazy or has reasons he hasn't shared with me to keep the lip on his hood...wierd
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 11:24 PM
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I like it. good job. If harwood would make that style of hood, (the outlaw Z28 4inch right?) in a 3 inch it would be perfect. I like how the cowl rises quickly with the front end lines of the car.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 11:56 PM
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Did you paint the sides of the cowl in a different color from the rest of the body?
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 01:39 AM
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The hood is still in its black gel coat stage like when i got it. Apparently the sun and heat form the engine is supposed to fully cure the gelcoat and fiberglass so your not supposed to paint it all the way.

I looked at a ton of hoods since i bought the car but the shorter ones just dotn do it for me. I have always been around my dads cars with big pro stock scoops and such and i always thought that was kinda old skool lookign and with the spoielr out back it loosk great. I just think the 2.5" hood dont really look that great on thirdgens but thats jsut me.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 01:50 AM
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Looks good......

Although i would have opted for the SS hood, that still looks good regardless.....It flows really well with the 5" spoiler out back....

So what's in the works to back up this mean machine?
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 02:36 AM
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way too big. liked the last hood better.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 09:11 AM
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3" or smaller would look much better IMHO. Nice though.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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Originally posted by FLYNLOW92rs
Looks good......

Although i would have opted for the SS hood, that still looks good regardless.....It flows really well with the 5" spoiler out back....

So what's in the works to back up this mean machine?

The ss hood is nice but i wanted somethign totally different.

I guess i have teh same problem as you did all looks and a little go. I'm going to toy and get as much power as i can outta this now then hopefully next year i can start on the supercharged 406 i have planned out to build for her.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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Looks good with the 5" spoiler.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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Sweet. Your car is coming together nicely and its making me want a teal car lol Cant wait to see it after paint.
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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Originally posted by FyreLance
3" or smaller would look much better IMHO.
speak for yourself man,

I just replaced my harwood 2.5" hood with a new 4" hood.
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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looks nice, but you should get a bigger engine to back that hood up , any plans?
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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Nice bottled is that a harwood hwo was the fit and finsish on yours looks awesome bro!

87 yes i have plans to build a supercharged 406 on nitrous but thats next year when i get soem more cash
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 12:08 AM
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mine has like 1 1/4 in gap in the front it might be the nose peice tho because my old hood had a like 1 in gap. any suggestions
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Old Jul 29, 2004 | 01:43 AM
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i think the 4inch looks great but personally i think 6 inch would be too much!!!
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