I picked up this fiberglass hood for cheap recently. It needs a little work but all in all in great shape. What do you all think?

 

I like it. But then again I try to be different and can't leave anything alone.

Only concern I'd have is the hood springs and what kind of support the hood has. 2nd gen springs are tough on hoods.

 

I like being different also that's one of the reasons I decided to buy it. The hood looks like it's fairly reinforced at the bottom it has reinforced studs where the hood Springs Mountain probably the beefiest part of the hood. Where the grill support is now that's another story I might have to do some work in that area.

 

I like it too. Is the hood scoop functional?

 

Yes it is open with a mesh screen.

 

I've never saw one like that before.. Do a search on google images you might find the name on it.. Thats what I did with mine as I had to be different as well! Turns out mine was discontinued in 2008 so they are rare to see

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As far as hood springs I wouldnt run them(stock ones anyway.. I dont on mine currently.. They make lighter ones... I just never got around to running them.. All I did was disconnect the lift part that way when I put the hood up I can still use the rod just hook it back up to the spring part and it will hold my hood up.. No rod or anything in the way holding the hood...

 

I really like this hood also, im looking for a cowl hood, but, this could be the one..lol..I think I found out who makes the hood, check the link below..


http://www.bodykits.com/VIS-Racing/H...L1_010/883231/

 

That looks like that's it. Thing I don't like about cowl hoods is it seems like I see them everywhere

 

Really?

https://www.aarqualityfiberglass.com...001-ram-air-rt

I have one that i bought years ago but never put on.





They make a few for Dakotas to...

https://www.aarqualityfiberglass.com/catalog/638

 

Mine was made by ramairhood. That one is slightly different. My scoops are higher and longer and mine weighs a lot more than 25lbs. It is at least 50.