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Old Mar 19, 2016 | 09:52 PM
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From: Philly Burbs
Fiberglass 442 hood

Anyone have any ideals on how to finish the inside scoop area on these hoods ? Is there any kind of trim piece available to hide the rough fiberglass look inside the scoops. Would be kinda tough getting a nice finish with bondo or something like that I would think.
Old Mar 20, 2016 | 07:06 PM
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It sounds like you have a glasstek repro hood? I don't think there's really anything you can do about that. Maybe address the question to the manufacturer, and let them know you're no happy about the finished look of the product?

The OEM W25 hoods all had a steel liner so none of the fibreglass you're seeing was visible. The steel liner also makes it a slam dunk for bolting right up with stock hood springs.
Old Mar 25, 2016 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Allan R
It sounds like you have a glasstek repro hood? I don't think there's really anything you can do about that. Maybe address the question to the manufacturer, and let them know you're no happy about the finished look of the product?

The OEM W25 hoods all had a steel liner so none of the fibreglass you're seeing was visible. The steel liner also makes it a slam dunk for bolting right up with stock hood springs.
Time to head to the metal shop to make a nice chrome insert & stake my claim cause I see this a lot. Thx
Old Mar 26, 2016 | 05:51 PM
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I'd ask Thornton if they'll sell you one of their steel liners. I have no idea what they'll say, but for sure there will be no warranty. I'd bet the cost of the liner would be close to 700.00 at a guess.
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