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Steve Bennett 12-04-2010 10:37 PM

Repop hood for a '54
 
Has anyone bought one of the steel repop hoods for the '53 - '56 F-100's? I need a hood and I may have to resort to a repop. Not having much luck finding a replacement in my part of the country (South Mississippi). Any info on what you think of the fit or so forth would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Steve

CharlieLed 12-04-2010 11:21 PM

I saw one at the last F100 Western Nationals...looked good sitting on the table but I can't vouch for how it fits.

Stephen67 12-04-2010 11:33 PM

Have you tried Craigslist? I see them every now and then, usually rather cheap. Post a want ad, you'll find more.

And look around, might find one pretty much free and the shipping will still land you on top of the price of a new one.

tacson 12-05-2010 10:35 AM

Steve I have one I just havent installed it yet. From what I hear the fit is pretty good. Mine will be going on an ALL REPOP sheetmetal front end. So I expect some tweaking to be necessary. How good of a used hood are you looking for? I know of 4 sources that might have one but the shape might or might not be what you desire. PM me and I will share them with ya

56panelford 12-05-2010 05:57 PM

Hey Donald, when you start fitting all that repopped sheet metal be sure to set up a gallery if you don't mind. I was thinking of going the same route when the time comes to do my pickup. It will be good to see how everthing fits and what one will have to watch out for.

tacson 12-05-2010 06:41 PM

Ok I will.

sdetweil 12-05-2010 07:03 PM

i have one sitting in the shop as well. for my 54..

will post up some pics, but it will be a couple months..

Sam

carnut122 12-05-2010 07:54 PM

I'm glad somebody is guinea pigging the hood.

coopdagook 12-05-2010 08:10 PM

Glad to see some more Mississippi folk here, thought I was the only one lol

grumpy46 12-05-2010 08:15 PM

put one on my 56. fit real good. got it from mid-fifty.

tacson 12-05-2010 08:38 PM


Originally Posted by grumpy46 (Post 9646670)
put one on my 56. fit real good. got it from mid-fifty.

Your front fenders and gravel pan is original type or aftermarket repop?

Aussie 53 12-06-2010 02:42 AM

I have a repo hood on my 53, they fit pretty good and not much tweaking is needed to get the gaps even.

Steve Bennett 12-06-2010 04:06 AM

Thanks for all the replies. At least now I know my options. Steve

grumpy46 12-06-2010 07:18 AM


Originally Posted by tacson (Post 9646767)
Your front fenders and gravel pan is original type or aftermarket repop?

everything else is original


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