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Offline seventy5GMC

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parts hood review
« on: May 02, 2015, 02:58:20 PM »
hello
wondering if anyone has an opinion on aftermarket replacement hoods. I have a 75 gmc c25, the price is reasonable but the shipping is almost more than the product...
thanks
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Offline Irish_Alley

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Re: parts hood review
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2015, 05:34:16 PM »
what hood replacement part?
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Offline seventy5GMC

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Re: parts hood review
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2015, 01:24:49 AM »
im pretty much wondering if any aftermarket hood for a 75 gmc pickup (new) is comparable to an original, same gauge?, quality?
are they made in US?
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Re: parts hood review
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2015, 03:28:56 AM »
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Offline seventy5GMC

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Re: parts hood review
« Reply #4 on: July 16, 2015, 12:54:13 AM »
sorry for late reply,,, looking for stock hood
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Offline fitz

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Re: parts hood review
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2015, 04:52:45 AM »
The stock style aftermarket hoods that I've seen appear to be made of thinner gauge sheet metal  than the original GM hoods. I'd look for a good used GM hood if you can find one.
I have a Goodmark cowl induction hood  on my 81 and it is a high quality hood. I'm very happy with it.
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Re: parts hood review
« Reply #6 on: July 25, 2015, 12:47:50 PM »
When I bought my truck It had a aftermarket hood , it's wasn't that bad just not as heavy and a tad bit more flexible , it's your call there .
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Re: parts hood review
« Reply #7 on: July 25, 2015, 02:29:53 PM »
I don't think anyone makes an aftermarket stock replacement 75 hood. I think they're all the 79-80 style for replacement 73-80 hoods.

I have an aftermarket one in stock that seems pretty stout. If I ever need it I won't hesitate to use it.
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