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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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Cowl hood

Looking at a 5" cowl from VPN fiberglass and they offer a pin on for 315 and bolt on for 475.. I really want the bolt on just because its more practical but the pin on hood is only 15lbs so would it really be that much of a pain? I do get in and out of the engine compartment a lot so I'm stuck here.. Could a pin on be converted to bolt on?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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I dont think it would be worth the trouble. And the bolt on hoods are a little more reinforced. Ive had both kinds on my car and the pin on was flimsy going down the highway always seemed like it was gonna fly off.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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Okay thanks ill save up the $ won't be hard, but they offer both hoods that extend to the windshield and some tha don't, I'm assuming that's more of a personal taste but what looks better?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 01:56 PM
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I have no experience with aftermarket hoods, but my personal preference would be to have one that extends back towards the windshield. I think it will look nicer.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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just ask sidewinder lol he lost his cervini fiberglass lift off hood going down highway lol
 
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