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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: seventy5GMC on May 02, 2015, 02:58:20 pm

Title: parts hood review
Post by: seventy5GMC 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

Title: Re: parts hood review
Post by: Irish_Alley on May 02, 2015, 05:34:16 pm

what hood replacement part?

Title: Re: parts hood review
Post by: seventy5GMC 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?

Title: Re: parts hood review
Post by: Irish_Alley on May 03, 2015, 03:28:56 am

reg hood or cowl?
http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=7&Category_Code=7H

Title: Re: parts hood review
Post by: seventy5GMC on July 16, 2015, 12:54:13 am

sorry for late reply,,, looking for stock hood

Title: Re: parts hood review
Post by: fitz 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.

Title: Re: parts hood review
Post by: 85c10stepcustom 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 .

Title: Re: parts hood review
Post by: VileZambonie 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.