Aluminim Hoods
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Aluminim Hoods
What cars (years and models) came with an aluminum hood (besides the TIIs)? ANy one know? Also how do you tell the difference? Is there some easy way besides the weight that can help you tell?
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a magnet is a great answer, or your own arm strength will tell, the difference in weight is about 30 lbs or more.
Here are the models that "should" or may have alum hoods.
86-87 build date "Sport" models (in Canada i think they were called GX)
Most convertibles from each year had alum hoods, although I have seen more than a few that did not have them.
89-90 GTUs (not GTU models)
91 GXL's (many came with alum hoods as production of the FC ended)
Here are the models that "should" or may have alum hoods.
86-87 build date "Sport" models (in Canada i think they were called GX)
Most convertibles from each year had alum hoods, although I have seen more than a few that did not have them.
89-90 GTUs (not GTU models)
91 GXL's (many came with alum hoods as production of the FC ended)
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I think my list is pretty comprehensive. Anyone other models GXL, GTU, Base that come with alum hoods are either swaps or factory accidents, which have been knwon to exist.
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I thought so too, but i have seen 2 original owner cars that had steel hoods.
And i have seen a couple more verts' that had them.. but were not orignial owners.. <swaps i presume>
And i have seen a couple more verts' that had them.. but were not orignial owners.. <swaps i presume>
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Originally posted by Green
I have an 86 Base That has an alluminum hood on it STOCK from the factory...
I have an 86 Base That has an alluminum hood on it STOCK from the factory...
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