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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 01:24 AM
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Didn't want to fork over $600 for a high rise hood so glassed in a stinger scoop. First time messing with fiberglass. Does it look OK? Its a 74 hood that already has a 2 inch rise.
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this is exactly what i want to do with my high rise hood...










where did you buy the scoop? it looks killer...glass work seems perfect too

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speedway motors $60.00
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Old Nov 25, 2006 | 02:35 AM
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That looks really great ...I like how you've kept the vents at the cowl
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NICE!

Any more pics?
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Looks great!! I've been messing with glass for a long time and thats looks like a jam up job.
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Looks very Nice job
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What the dimensions of the scoop?
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Didn't want to fork over $600 for a high rise hood so glassed in a stinger scoop. First time messing with fiberglass. Does it look OK? Its a 74 hood that already has a 2 inch rise.

CAREFUL, IT STINGS.........!!
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Dimensions are - Stingray Corvette Hood Scoop
36" x 24" x 3 1/2"
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