Oai hood
February 5th, 2019, 05:47 AM
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Oai hood
Will the rear edge hood molding on a stock hood fit on a oai hood? The reason I’m asking is because the rear of the stock hood seems way thinner than the rear on the oai hood. It’s a Thornton’s hood and it’s a 72 cutlass. Thanks in advance.
February 5th, 2019, 06:23 AM
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February 5th, 2019, 06:32 AM
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I don't think they repop these, but I could be mistaken.
Should be able to find a good used one on this site from someone here or on Ebay.
Fusick, Oldsparts.com or The Parts Place might have a used/reconditioned one.
Should be able to find a good used one on this site from someone here or on Ebay.
Fusick, Oldsparts.com or The Parts Place might have a used/reconditioned one.
February 5th, 2019, 06:34 AM
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February 5th, 2019, 07:10 AM
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February 5th, 2019, 07:23 AM
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Could do that...but sometimes the last inch or two of ends of the trim will "Flare Up" rather noticeably and would not look even with your trim on the fender.
You could put bees wax on the trim gap and the hood...use a plastic or rubber mallet with a piece of homasote board between the mallet and the trim piece and gently hit it to get on. (Typical Glaziers tools for glass FYI).
You could put bees wax on the trim gap and the hood...use a plastic or rubber mallet with a piece of homasote board between the mallet and the trim piece and gently hit it to get on. (Typical Glaziers tools for glass FYI).
February 5th, 2019, 07:49 AM
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Yes. There is only one real cowl stainless trim piece. Feather the edges of the fibreglass at the back. You might also look to gently widen the stainless trim piece by using a flat blade and carefully applying side to side wedging motions. The trim will fit especially if it's a Thornton hood.
February 5th, 2019, 11:52 AM
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Yes. There is only one real cowl stainless trim piece. Feather the edges of the fibreglass at the back. You might also look to gently widen the stainless trim piece by using a flat blade and carefully applying side to side wedging motions. The trim will fit especially if it's a Thornton hood.
February 5th, 2019, 02:08 PM
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I do not think there are two part numbers for this molding? You need to open up the molding a little to get it on. I used two putty knives together and gently pried apart a very little at a time all along the molding till it was easier to slip on.
February 10th, 2019, 12:20 PM
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