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Old 11-17-2020, 03:54 PM   #1
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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.

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Old 11-17-2020, 07:08 PM   #2
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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.

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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Old 11-18-2020, 05:20 PM   #6
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This is all helpful! I will try out Summit. Very close to me so would nice to pick up in store!
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Old 11-19-2020, 11:21 AM   #7
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
For sure. There are a number of manufacturers for the hoods as well. Just trying to make the best decision for which to go with or not go with.

Thanks for your insight. Dig your truck btw.
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I used up22 in Victorville, but shipping will likely be a deal killer.

On a side note a 2.5 inch version didn't obstruct my view, and a 4 inch version was fine by me. Although my friend who is quite a bit taller 6'3" hated it, and I am only 5'9". Depending on the line up.

Depending on what you want to do with it. You can seal the carb to the cowl for cool air to the motor. Or vent hot air out of the engine compartment.
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Hey SCOTI, Almost related...lol
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Got mine in that box that said goldmark but wasn't all super badged up goldmark.

Fit great and no major problems .
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Got mine in that box that said goldmark but wasn't all super badged up goldmark.

Fit great and no major problems .
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thanks . going to get white down middle for 2 tone look . and its getting stock rally wheels in white and no trim rings .
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I dig it. I will be painting mine silver with a red stripes to match the interior. Havent decided on wheels yet.
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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.
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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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Great input! Thank you! Will be buying this week.
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My opinion..... I give it 3.5 out of 5. It would be a 4.5, but the front to back measurement is about a 1/4" shorter on the Keyparts hood from the OEM hood. This leaves a gap at the wiper cowl that is too big IMO. The pros of the hood are it's very straight and smooth. While not perfect, It fits the same as the OEM hood did from side to side.
For those who might ask, I did black because I plan on doing a Black over red paint scheme, Sequoyah special style, eventually.
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Thanks for the input! I think i could live with the gap on the back.
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