Looking for hood with scoop...fiberglass?

[great_RA]

My MK I is nearing completion, at least it is running again after a long rest. Soon ready for paint and I'd like to acquire a spare hood with scoop.

In Oregon.

 

[michael-king]

Are you wanting a fibreglass LAt hood with scoop and vents, or just a bonnet scoop?

There are several suppliers of the LAt style, and made in fibre, carbon and kevlar.

off the top of my head:

Dale A
Jeff Haworth (though someone in the USA)
Kent (?) Wilcox
US fibreglass.

 

[great_RA]

Are you wanting a fibreglass LAt hood with scoop and vents, or just a bonnet scoop?

There are several suppliers of the LAt style, and made in fibre, carbon and kevlar.

off the top of my head:

Dale A
Jeff Haworth (though someone in the USA)
Kent (?) Wilcox
US fibreglass.

What I had in mind is a complete hood, prefer Fiberglas. Any further details, such as cost, would be appreciated. Thanx for the prompt answer!

RAK

 

[0neoffive]

Guestimates Etc.

What I had in mind is a complete hood, prefer Fiberglas. Any further details, such as cost, would be appreciated. Thanx for the prompt answer!

RAK

The averages on reinforced glass LAT style bonnets $600 - $800 depending upon base price/shipping/etc. All glass (even the best) require some fitting & trimming to the opening. Shimming is common plus a method of mounting the hood prop rod. I've learned to use a central set of bump stops to minimize vibration/flex at highway air speeds. Paint finish requires a guy who speaks glass to get the finished surface looking the same as the surrounding metal . . . .my 2 cents. amen

 

[norm1]

http://www.e-bodyparts.com/Car-Hoods/Product-Pages/FSTH-1.htm

 

[cadreamn67]

The averages on reinforced glass LAT style bonnets $600 - $800 depending upon base price/shipping/etc. All glass (even the best) require some fitting & trimming to the opening. Shimming is common plus a method of mounting the hood prop rod. I've learned to use a central set of bump stops to minimize vibration/flex at highway air speeds. Paint finish requires a guy who speaks glass to get the finished surface looking the same as the surrounding metal . . . .my 2 cents. amen

Randy, I never thought of adding a separate set of bump stops. Great idea, thanks for sharing.

BTW, on my original LAT hood, they just drilled a hole in the side of the hood for the prop rod tip to fit into... No bracket or anything. Got to admit that is a cost effective and functional solution.

Gene

 

[0neoffive]

Prop Rod

Randy, I never thought of adding a separate set of bump stops. Great idea, thanks for sharing.

BTW, on my original LAT hood, they just drilled a hole in the side of the hood for the prop rod tip to fit into... No bracket or anything. Got to admit that is a cost effective and functional solution.

Gene

Didn't take photos, but, we did gently "V" a groove and epoxy a metal tube for the prop rod (pre paint) in one project. The tube was size just short enough to allow a safety pin thru the rod hole.

 

[cobrakidz]

Does that hood come with a square corner and you make it a round corner??

 

[331Mark2]

LAT Fiberglass hood

Kent Wilcox is still making hoods in El Cajon, CA. I own 2 of his hoods and they are very nice quality. He now installs the threaded inserts and supplies the hood rod bracket. His fiberglass work is first class.

 

[1fineAlpine]

Hood scoop

I'm sure it's been asked before, but where would be a good place to get a rivet on Cobra style hood scoop? I've googled it a bit and found one that bolts on from the bottom, but I like the way the rivets look.

-Kyle

 

[chirodoc]

Cobra style hood scoop

Visit Cobra Restorers in Georgia

 

[cobrakidz]

I'm sure it's been asked before, but where would be a good place to get a rivet on Cobra style hood scoop? I've googled it a bit and found one that bolts on from the bottom, but I like the way the rivets look.

-Kyle

I purchased mine from Branda and riveted it on--I wanted that look.

http://www.cobranda.com/accofihosc.html

 

[1fineAlpine]

Sweet! I think that'll do just fine. Thanks!

-Kyle

 

[George Simpson]

Hood Scoop

Mr. 1finealpine, look up Branda (Shelby/Cobra) parts. Hood scoop you want is from there Cobra parts. Good luck!

 

[cobrakidz]

Here is the Cobra scoop.......

 

[1fineAlpine]

Thanks guys! Both scoops look great and are the styles I'm looking for. I've got a gasket set, cam, and intake i need to purchase for my motor, then I'll be ready to start gearing up for body work.

Thanks again guys!
-Kyle