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Live466 Feb 22nd, 01, 7:23 PM I am wanting to put a cowl induction hood scoop on my stock 66 chevelle hood. I have been told that fiberglass scoops always end up cracking. Does any one know anything about the new steel cowl hood scoops that are out? Big Block Dave. If you are out there, Your scoop is just what I am looking for. Thanks in advance. red2rider Feb 23rd, 01, 7:32 PM Go with the metal scoop and mig it on. Then finish with fiberglass. Not bondo filler. Make sure it's sanded really good to hold the filler you use. The fiberglass scoops crack because of too much flexing. TracyP Feb 24th, 01, 1:52 PM I would deffinately stay away from putting a fiberglass scoop on a steel hood. Either go all steel or all fiberglass. I don't have one but I hear Glass tech carries excellent fiberglass hood replacements with all kinds of different scoops. ------------------ need to get the wife to work to buy more chevelle parts. Live466 Feb 24th, 01, 9:08 PM Thanks for the reply's. Anyone out there use fiberglass hoods? jester Feb 25th, 01, 7:10 AM I have a glasstek on my 65 and I bolted on in 20 minutes, by myself. Fits perfect (just had to trim the back edge to clear the wiper arms 1/4"... used the light springs from glasstec and used the stock hinges and hood latch. I also am installing hood pins as added insurance... ------------------ Jester http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/jester1.jpg 65 Chevelle 350, 2004r, 3.73 posi Drive it like you stole it. Live466 Feb 25th, 01, 8:28 AM Jester, did the hood take much finish work to get it straight? Also what did it cost? Thanks. wes migletz Feb 25th, 01, 10:42 AM Could you please post contact information for Glasstec, such as web or phone? Thanks, Wes Jimmy P Feb 25th, 01, 7:45 PM Steel, steel, steel. Did I say steel? Seriously, A steel hood is easier to align, looks better and just IS BETTER. I've done plenty of glass, but steel is the wat to go in my opinion. jester Feb 26th, 01, 3:38 PM the number for glasstec is 630-978-9897 .. the price is $360 + shipping.. aligned perfectly with no problems.. i haven't started to get the car ready for paint yet but it is at least as straight as my stock hood was.. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif ------------------ Jester http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/jester1.jpg 65 Chevelle 350, 2004r, 3.73 posi Drive it like you stole it. | ||