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which hood
Looking to put on high rise hood. Which hood fits the best as a direct paint and put on hood? ACI, RK sport, ? I want a hood that doesn't take alot of time messing around. thanks for any info! 
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IMO, you won't find a better fitting hood than the Motor City Mold one. Great looks and hardly any prep needed for painting.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
IMO, you won't find a better fitting hood than the Motor City Mold one. Great looks and hardly any prep needed for painting.
..and whether you have a Maggie or not...
...use the Magna Charger MCM hood....
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The Motor City hood I got from Ken at Vette Essentials (SAME price as direct from MCM, BUT you get to support a vendor) was EXCELLANT. My painter said it was the BEST aftermarket piece he has ever seen - it required minimal preperation - it did not even need block sanding. The hood looks flat out mean as well
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I've had both the RK Sport and MCM. The MCM was by far the easiest to prep and paint. The fit was great also
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
IMO, you won't find a better fitting hood than the Motor City Mold one. Great looks and hardly any prep needed for painting.
MCM's hood is hands down the best looking hood out there IMO..
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Many to choose from.... depends on what you like.
MCM look great ... I also like mine but it is not every ones cup of tea.
More pics on my web page
MCM look great ... I also like mine but it is not every ones cup of tea.
More pics on my web page
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MCM. I've done my share of looking around as well. I'll be going with MCM asap. I'm also planning on getting a super charger, and the MCM (newer version) will supoort a SC. Plan now ...don't go back and correct mistakes ($$$$) later.
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Could some body post a pic of the MCM hood from the drivers seat. I would like to see how high the rise is.
Thanks,
Bob
Check out this hood by Lingenfelter!
http://www.lingenfelter.com/lingenfe...06&pf%5Fid=710
Thanks,
Bob
Check out this hood by Lingenfelter!
http://www.lingenfelter.com/lingenfe...06&pf%5Fid=710
Last edited by bobdt173; Feb 28, 2005 at 05:35 PM.
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Originally Posted by bobdt173
Could some body post a pic of the MCM hood from the drivers seat. I would like to see how high the rise is.
Thanks,
Bob
Check out this hood by Lingenfelter!
http://www.lingenfelter.com/lingenfe...06&pf%5Fid=710
Thanks,
Bob
Check out this hood by Lingenfelter!
http://www.lingenfelter.com/lingenfe...06&pf%5Fid=710
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Originally Posted by bobdt173
Stuart sweet Vette, and thanks for the pic. Is the rise about 3" on the MCM hood?
it just extends farther forward at this height...
The bubble is broadened to make the rise more subtle...
