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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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Easy noobish question

What model had the different hood?
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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the turboII has a steel hood w/ hood scoop. the convertable has an alluminum hood. and all others have a steel hood.
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 10:49 PM
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all of about 2 seconds could have found this.
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 11:32 PM
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If you look at the top of the 2ng gen page you will see a FAQ. read it. then learn to search. You will get yelled at if you don't....Trust me, it will make your life so much easier
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by KingCobraV9
the turboII has a steel hood w/ hood scoop. the convertable has an alluminum hood. and all others have a steel hood.
hmmm no, TIIs also have alum hood
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Old Nov 23, 2004 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by KingCobraV9
the turboII has a steel hood w/ hood scoop. the convertable has an alluminum hood. and all others have a steel hood.
No, only some Turbos had a steel hood. 90% of the Turbos had a aluminum hood. And all of Turbo models had a scoop.

And alum hoods were found on some 86 Luxurys and GXLs as well as some 88 GTU models and the 89-90 GTUs models.

But you were right on the vert. All verts came with a aluminum hood.

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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 06:42 PM
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my old 90 GTU (base) came with an aluminum hood.
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by KingCobraV9
the turboII has a steel hood w/ hood scoop. the convertable has an alluminum hood. and all others have a steel hood.

BLASPHEMY!!! My 86 base has an aluminum hood. This subject has been killed to death already and mark should close this thread, I just felt my baby was insulted by the steel hood remark.
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 09:29 PM
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my 87 base 5 sp has a steel hood,
and then im mad my friends 87 base auto had an aluminum hood,
my friends turbo II has alluminum,
then my 86 "sport" has aluminum
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 09:52 PM
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More Blasphemy!!! My Vert Came With A Stock Steel Hood!@
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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tII aluminum hood here
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 10:33 PM
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I haven't tried this but look for weld spots to see what the hood is made of.
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 11:43 PM
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or use a magnet
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 12:02 AM
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my 88 GXL has a steel hood
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 12:16 AM
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More Blasphemy!!! My Vert Came With A Stock Steel Hood!@
I can second this.
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Old Nov 29, 2004 | 02:55 AM
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my buddy has his vert with a aluminum hood.. so ... so.... IT MAY BE RANDOM!
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