82' hood modification
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Melting Slicks
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From: Fort Pierce Florida
82' hood modification
Has anyone cut out the clean air duct out of an 82' hood. I have to do this later this week for clearance and was hoping someone had some pointers. Any ideas? I'd hate to cut a hole in my hood on accident!! :cry
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From: Near Raleigh NC
Re: 82' hood modification (SuprJames)
I agree, you'd be better off to buy a aftermarket with a high enough rise, and save the OEM hood. That way all the time and effort can be spent getting your paint right rather than trying to mod something that may not work like you want anyway. :smash:
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Fort Pierce Florida
Re: 82' hood modification (81VETTOM)
I've measured the hood many times and know that the original will work. I was just hoping someone might have a better way to remove the old inner hood panel then simply cutting it.
That's what I'll do though. I don't think it is worth me buying an aftermarket hood. Doubt I could sell my old hood for the money I would put into a new one.
Anyone interested in an 82' hood solonoid??
That's what I'll do though. I don't think it is worth me buying an aftermarket hood. Doubt I could sell my old hood for the money I would put into a new one.
Anyone interested in an 82' hood solonoid??
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Re: 82' hood modification (SuprJames)
Hold on to the hood solenoid. They might become rare, if they already aren't.I've got a couple o them too, maybe some day they will be worth something like that rusty braket that showed up here some time ago (can't recall what it was but it was said to be worth a lot of $$$ even in a non working state)
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