Hood Hood.
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Informed speculation is that the steel TII hoods were after-market replacement parts that were spec'd by Insurance companies. Some of the hoods were used in crash replacement found their way into the market.
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I was pretty sure it was vehicle weight dependent. some lighter cars got the steel because it was cheaper. they were trying to get the weight in a certin ball park. same reason all convertables got aluminum hoods.
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Well I'm asking cause there is a dent on my hood that looks like it was shot with a 22 that didn't pierce through. Someone is selling me one and he says it's aluminum and it's white. I have S5 and I'm not sure what car he got that hood off of. How can. Tell if it's actually aluminum?
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Take a 90 # weakling with you. If the hood is steel, he won't be able to lift it. If the hood is aluminum, he will lift it with one finger.
Seriously, there is a huge difference. The aluminum hood will feel dramatically lighter. If you have a steel hood currently, you will NOT be able to mistake the difference.
Seriously, there is a huge difference. The aluminum hood will feel dramatically lighter. If you have a steel hood currently, you will NOT be able to mistake the difference.
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like someone already said, in the front by the hatch hook, the AL hood is riveted and the iron hood is welded.