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1981_c10 · 11-17-2020, 03:54 PM

Does anyone have suggestions for a vendor for a cowl hood? I have one currently on my 81 that i bought 15 years ago and it seem to bow in the middle and never fit super well. I really like the look and would like to buy another. I am in DFW area and know southwest classics sells them but not sure on fit.

Any suggestions?

**EricU** · 11-17-2020, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 1981_c10

Does anyone have suggestions for a vendor for a cowl hood? I have one currently on my 81 that i bought 15 years ago and it seem to bow in the middle and never fit super well. I really like the look and would like to buy another. I am in DFW area and know southwest classics sells them but not sure on fit.

Any suggestions?

Sorry, but I have no idea where this one came from but I will be pulling it off soon and replacing it with a factory flat hood. It is metal and in really good shape.

But I am in Nor Cal.

bigdisplay442 · 11-17-2020, 07:15 PM

When I did the research for my purchase. I ended up finding the best deal, including shipping and taxes, was to go to Summit in Arlington and pick it up. If you do that, make sure to inspect the hood right there inside the store before you accept it.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-17-2020, 07:44 PM

the last couple i got were goodmark.. they use a different name but it says "by goodmark" on the box i forget the exact name

bigdisplay442 · 11-17-2020, 08:07 PM

Not sure if I'm mistaken, but I thought the OP asked for a vendor, not a manufacturer for the hood. I took it that he was looking for a place to buy the hood? Sorry, if my reply was incorrect.

1981_c10 · 11-18-2020, 05:20 PM

This is all helpful! I will try out Summit. Very close to me so would nice to pick up in store!

1981_c10 · 11-19-2020, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdisplay442

Not sure if I'm mistaken, but I thought the OP asked for a vendor, not a manufacturer for the hood. I took it that he was looking for a place to buy the hood? Sorry, if my reply was incorrect.

Do you remember which manufacturer you used from Summit? Was it Keyparts? There are a few others. Looks like keyparts is the only one in stock.

I talked to southwest classic and they use triplus and said they have no issues with the fit of their cowl hoods. Just more expensive.

bigdisplay442 · 11-19-2020, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 1981_c10

Do you remember which manufacturer you used from Summit? Was it Keyparts? There are a few others. Looks like keyparts is the only one in stock.

I talked to southwest classic and they use triplus and said they have no issues with the fit of their cowl hoods. Just more expensive.

I'm 75% sure mine is the Keyparts. I'm not home this week or I'd go check and see for sure. It is getting fitted and painted this weekend. I'll be sure to post a picture and my thoughts as soon as it's done.

SCOTI · 11-19-2020, 03:49 PM

I picked up some 67-72 wheel tubs (widened & stock width) from Summit & both were from AMD. Point being, there are probably multiple 'sources' that Summit distributes for.

1981_c10 · 11-19-2020, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdisplay442

I'm 75% sure mine is the Keyparts. I'm not home this week or I'd go check and see for sure. It is getting fitted and painted this weekend. I'll be sure to post a picture and my thoughts as soon as it's done.

That would be great! Look forward to seeing pictures.

bigdisplay442 · 11-21-2020, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1981_c10

Do you remember which manufacturer you used from Summit? Was it Keyparts? There are a few others. Looks like keyparts is the only one in stock.

I talked to southwest classic and they use triplus and said they have no issues with the fit of their cowl hoods. Just more expensive.

Ok, I checked my box/hood and it's a Keyparts brand. The painter picked it up this morning. He won't have it finished for install until next weekend, so it'll be sometime after that before I get it on and pics posted.

gvchevy · 11-22-2020, 08:58 AM

Get the Key parts hood, most of the Goodmark and private labeled hoods are the Key Parts brand. I used to sell them and was a goodmark dealer 75% of the boxes were keyparts. Probably sold over 200 of them never had a come back.

11-17-2020, 03:54 PM	#1
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 315	Cowl Hoods Does anyone have suggestions for a vendor for a cowl hood? I have one currently on my 81 that i bought 15 years ago and it seem to bow in the middle and never fit super well. I really like the look and would like to buy another. I am in DFW area and know southwest classics sells them but not sure on fit. Any suggestions? __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

11-17-2020, 07:15 PM	#3
bigdisplay442 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Whitehouse, Texas Posts: 21	Re: Cowl Hoods When I did the research for my purchase. I ended up finding the best deal, including shipping and taxes, was to go to Summit in Arlington and pick it up. If you do that, make sure to inspect the hood right there inside the store before you accept it. __________________ 1966 C/10 swb LS 5.3L/4L60 1988 Chevy C/C R/30 dually LBZ Duramax conversion 1991 GMC C/C V3500 454/4L80 1993 C/2500 E/C swb 5.7L 2003 K1500HD quadrasteer C/C 6.0L 2004 K2500 quadrasteer C/C 6.0L

11-17-2020, 07:44 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,261	Re: Cowl Hoods the last couple i got were goodmark.. they use a different name but it says "by goodmark" on the box i forget the exact name __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

11-17-2020, 08:07 PM	#5
bigdisplay442 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Whitehouse, Texas Posts: 21	Re: Cowl Hoods Not sure if I'm mistaken, but I thought the OP asked for a vendor, not a manufacturer for the hood. I took it that he was looking for a place to buy the hood? Sorry, if my reply was incorrect. __________________ 1966 C/10 swb LS 5.3L/4L60 1988 Chevy C/C R/30 dually LBZ Duramax conversion 1991 GMC C/C V3500 454/4L80 1993 C/2500 E/C swb 5.7L 2003 K1500HD quadrasteer C/C 6.0L 2004 K2500 quadrasteer C/C 6.0L

11-18-2020, 05:20 PM	#6
1981_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 315	Re: Cowl Hoods This is all helpful! I will try out Summit. Very close to me so would nice to pick up in store! __________________ Builds: 1962 C10 Recreating Dad's High School Truck 1981 C10

11-19-2020, 03:49 PM	#9
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,910	Re: Cowl Hoods I picked up some 67-72 wheel tubs (widened & stock width) from Summit & both were from AMD. Point being, there are probably multiple 'sources' that Summit distributes for. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-22-2020, 08:58 AM	#12
gvchevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: jefferson city Missouri Posts: 23	Re: Cowl Hoods Get the Key parts hood, most of the Goodmark and private labeled hoods are the Key Parts brand. I used to sell them and was a goodmark dealer 75% of the boxes were keyparts. Probably sold over 200 of them never had a come back.



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