Lightening Hood
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Re: Lightening Hood (stpman)
I'm going with an aftermarket L88 hood about %50 lighter than stock
Steve :steering:
[Modified by stpman, 5:52 PM 4/12/2004]
[Modified by stpman, 8:46 PM 4/12/2004]
Steve :steering:
[Modified by stpman, 5:52 PM 4/12/2004]
[Modified by stpman, 8:46 PM 4/12/2004]
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From: WI
Re: Lightening Hood (love to drive)
If anyone is interested I have an extra lightweight L-88 hood (long style) no bracing or inner structure.....$100+ shipping ..e-mail DIRECT!! redvetracr@msn.com
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Re: Lightening Hood (reidry)
Redvetracr, that's a good deal!
I bought my hood (aftermarket) from lottahp and chiseled out all the framework (was glued / joint sealed together). You just have to be carefull not to cause stress cracks. :steering:
I bought my hood (aftermarket) from lottahp and chiseled out all the framework (was glued / joint sealed together). You just have to be carefull not to cause stress cracks. :steering:
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From: Beverly Hills/Pine Ridge Florida
Re: Lightening Hood (litevette)
I have to ask why? Hoods are cheap. The minimal weight you would save would far be outweighed by the PIA factor of not being able to open it without a friend to help lift it off the car. I'm confused. A race car is one animal, a street driven car is another. Chuck :(
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From: Twin Cities Minnesota
Re: Lightening Hood (Chuck Gongloff)
Whe I pull 4 pins and lift off the hood, people know it's not just a car.:rolleyes
I have to ask why? Hoods are cheap. The minimal weight you would save would far be outweighed by the PIA factor of not being able to open it without a friend to help lift it off the car. I'm confused. A race car is one animal, a street driven car is another. Chuck :(
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From: Jacksonville FL
Re: Lightening Hood (Chuck Gongloff)
I have to ask why? Hoods are cheap. The minimal weight you would save would far be outweighed by the PIA factor of not being able to open it without a friend to help lift it off the car. I'm confused. A race car is one animal, a street driven car is another. Chuck :(
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Re: Lightening Hood (love to drive)
Chuck, don't be confused. There are all types of people in this world. Some value certain things more than others. I personally never venture over to view thr NCRS "top flight" cars. They bore me. Instead, I tend to like the ill mannered, barely streetable, in your face, half race type cars. A story in one of the rodding magazines talked of a guy who put a junkyard buick v6 into a rail and ran 9's. That should explain why someone like us would do such a confusing thing. Every ounce counts when you want a go fast ride. :steering:
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From: Beverly Hills/Pine Ridge Florida
Re: Lightening Hood (litevette)
Oops...sorry guys. Didn't realize that this WAS for a race car. The original post didn't state this. I fully understand the concept of lightening the car, and also understand the need for the better access to the engine/radiator, etc. that is gained by being able to remove the entire hood.
I can also envision the horrendous PIA that this would be on a street driven car.
Mea culpa! :D Chuck
I can also envision the horrendous PIA that this would be on a street driven car.
Mea culpa! :D Chuck