How much does a hood weigh?
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Columbia Missouri
I think the later year hoods were thicker and had more 'meat' to them. I was so shocked by the weight I put it on a scale and it was between 48 and 49 lbs with insulation and mounting hardware.
I replaced it with a Vanacor L88 hood that weighed less than 20 lbs.
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Burning Brakes
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From: San Diego California
Same for me. I was really surprised how HEAVY the 80 stock hood was. Easy 50lbs. The VANAcours L88 replacement is a featherweight- I'll bet a lot less than 20 lbs.
Burning Brakes
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From: San Diego California
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: New Braunfels TX
Thanks for all the replys. I'm pulling the hood to gain more access for an engine compartment clean and repaint. I did'nt want any surprises since my wife is going to be the one on the other side when it's time to lift.
Melting Slicks
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From: Doha
St. Jude Donor '08
two persons?? .. you don't have to worry at all! .. actually today I put the hood on and off alone to set the hood level after replacing the front cross member and radiator support. Usually I ask any kid passing by in the neighborhood to help me with that just to make sure I don't scratch anything.
