new hood
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Georgia
new hood
The hood on my 88 is toast. It has 2 holes in it. Where can i get a replacement? I dont want to spend the $1500 on a stock factory one. Is there someplace i can get one for around $500 or less??
Racer
Joined: May 2006
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From: Alpine California
Try eBay or Craig's list. There was one here in San Diego recently off eBay that the guy had a hard time selling for $250.00, it did finally sell though. I would have bought it but I already have a 10 x 20 storage unit full of cars (disasembled) & parts, and just didn't have room for it. But their out there and if you bide your time, you'll find one. Try to get it local, cause the shipping will eat your lunch on one of these!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Edmonton AB
There are two vendors on the forum who offer used
parts. As mentioned, depending on where you are, they
might be able to help.
From time to time, members part out cars in the C4 Parts for Sale
section of the forum.
If you do decide to buy new, Melrose offers hoods with stock,
2-3/4" and 4" scoops. Toledo Pro is another possibility.
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parts. As mentioned, depending on where you are, they
might be able to help.
From time to time, members part out cars in the C4 Parts for Sale
section of the forum.
If you do decide to buy new, Melrose offers hoods with stock,
2-3/4" and 4" scoops. Toledo Pro is another possibility.
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Instructor
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Montanja Noord Aruba
Originally Posted by Slalom4me
If you do decide to buy new, Melrose offers hoods with stock,
2-3/4" and 4" scoops. Toledo Pro is another possibility.
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2-3/4" and 4" scoops. Toledo Pro is another possibility.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 9,036
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From: Edmonton AB
Originally Posted by dr.juice
Do you know if they are lighter than stock??? How much lighter???
jojo88C4, Are there any marine shops in your area? They will be able
to suggest who does hull repairs and you can follow up to see whether
patching is an option.
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Georgia
the holes are pretty big. One is maybe 1 sq foot and the other maybe 8x6 inches. I dont think the big one is repairable. As for why the holes are there. The engine caught fire and the fire dept. smashed a hole in it with an axe
Anyways, Im looking for a carbed 350 and it will be ready to go. I just want to get the hood fixed soon.
Anyways, Im looking for a carbed 350 and it will be ready to go. I just want to get the hood fixed soon.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 9,036
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From: Edmonton AB
Originally Posted by jojo88C4
The engine caught fire and the fire dept. smashed a hole in it with an axe.
If so, my vote is to buy the boys a round of their favorite
beverage, I think there usually is not too much left of C4's
after a fire.
Doesn't hurt to see an expert for an estimate, but my lay opinion
is in agreement with yours.
Hope you find a satisfactory solution.
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