1972 cutlass ram air hood
March 1st, 2015, 10:10 AM
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Bolt Ons are relatively inexpensive. Google is your friend - just use keywords " oldsmobile w25 bolt on hood". Lots of vendors, pick the one closest to you. Glasstek is a popular vendor, so is VFN.
March 1st, 2015, 04:16 PM
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Problem is that some vendors DO label their bolt on hoods as 'Ram Air' even though it's not technically correct. So you might have to give those vendors heck too.
Hakeem - welcome to the site, should have said that the first time. Try clicking on these links. They should take you to vendors you might be interested in dealing with.
There are likely more vendors but this will get you started.
Hakeem - welcome to the site, should have said that the first time. Try clicking on these links. They should take you to vendors you might be interested in dealing with.
EDIT: There are 2 different types of hoods and I mistakenly posted links for the 'pin on' ones as I misinterpreted your initial request. The following ones are for the 'bolt on' hoods and they range in price and quality. Some are only fibreglass construction, one has reinforcement in some key areas, but the most expensive ones are from Thornton Industries and distributed now through various vendors. Cost and shipping is commensurate with the product and development costs. Consequently prices vary and there is no 'average cost' for these hoods. As noted by droldsmorland, there are other components needed to change the function of the air breather and hood hardware too. If you go with a fibreglass only hood, chances are you'll need lightweight hinges. If you elect to go with the steel lined (expensive) hoods the stock hinges will be just fine. All the underhood components are reproduced by Thornton industries BTW.
Links: (clik on blue font to go to the web page)
Parts Place now carries both the Thornton and all fibreglass 71/72 OAI hood. Use the keyword (ram air hood) in your search.
BP5094T (1971 - 1972 Cutlass/442) FIBERGLASS W-25 442 RAM AIR HOOD - BOLT ON (CORRECT LOOKING FIBERGLASS UPPER TOP PANEL, AIR BOX WITH FACTORY LOOK FIBERGLASS FRAME) $589
(1971 - 1972 Cutlass/442) W25 RAM AIR STEEL FRAMED HOOD KIT (FIBERGLASS HOOD WITH STEEL FRAME, SCREEN, HOOD PINS WITH SCUFF PLATES, PIN RETAINERS & UPPER MOUNTING BRACKET) MADE IN THE USA $2495.00
Fibre Concepts CHA-442 '71-'72 Olds/Cutlass/442 Stock Original Ram Air Hood with Air Chamber. Shmpt /Lbs/ Price - TRK-45 $849.00
VFN Fibreglass Performance - 71-72 442 Ram Air Bolt On Hood W/ Airbox. Price=595.00 Weight=38 Ship: Truck Freight.
Thornton - 2499.00
Glasstek - Cutlass 1971-1972 H6002 442 factory reproduction bolt on hood View Images (4) TR $690.00
Links: (clik on blue font to go to the web page)
Parts Place now carries both the Thornton and all fibreglass 71/72 OAI hood. Use the keyword (ram air hood) in your search.
BP5094T (1971 - 1972 Cutlass/442) FIBERGLASS W-25 442 RAM AIR HOOD - BOLT ON (CORRECT LOOKING FIBERGLASS UPPER TOP PANEL, AIR BOX WITH FACTORY LOOK FIBERGLASS FRAME) $589
(1971 - 1972 Cutlass/442) W25 RAM AIR STEEL FRAMED HOOD KIT (FIBERGLASS HOOD WITH STEEL FRAME, SCREEN, HOOD PINS WITH SCUFF PLATES, PIN RETAINERS & UPPER MOUNTING BRACKET) MADE IN THE USA $2495.00
Fibre Concepts CHA-442 '71-'72 Olds/Cutlass/442 Stock Original Ram Air Hood with Air Chamber. Shmpt /Lbs/ Price - TRK-45 $849.00
VFN Fibreglass Performance - 71-72 442 Ram Air Bolt On Hood W/ Airbox. Price=595.00 Weight=38 Ship: Truck Freight.
Thornton - 2499.00
Glasstek - Cutlass 1971-1972 H6002 442 factory reproduction bolt on hood View Images (4) TR $690.00
Last edited by Allan R; March 2nd, 2015 at 10:26 AM.
March 1st, 2015, 07:14 PM
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Whether you call it OAI or W25 is moot. We know what Hakeem is looking for. With some encouragement, maybe he'll post a few pics of his build. Hakeem, clik on this blue link and it will give you instructions on how to install pictures on this site.
March 2nd, 2015, 03:59 AM
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"Average cost for a bolt on W25 look OAI hood is much cheaper than one that needs hinges."
Allan, the hoods that you referenced are all "pin on", not bolt on. Pin on hoods are retained with either Dzus fasteners or pins; hence the name. The bolt on hoods ARE the ones that attach to the factory hinges. I recently obtained two of the bolt on hoods for a couple of customers, one locally and one in Chicago. These are made by US Body Source, which I am a dealer for. The hoods take ~ six weeks from date of order and are drop shipped to the buyer.
Allan, the hoods that you referenced are all "pin on", not bolt on. Pin on hoods are retained with either Dzus fasteners or pins; hence the name. The bolt on hoods ARE the ones that attach to the factory hinges. I recently obtained two of the bolt on hoods for a couple of customers, one locally and one in Chicago. These are made by US Body Source, which I am a dealer for. The hoods take ~ six weeks from date of order and are drop shipped to the buyer.
March 2nd, 2015, 06:34 AM
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Thank you for the clarification. I'll get some new links up later. This iPad isn't as user friendly as my desktop. Are the hoods you supply all fiberglass or metal sub frames? I'm not familiar with US Body Source.
I see that Fusick and Parts Place are now carrying orders for Troys W25 71/72 hood. 2495.00 + shipping + fitting/paint makes it a relatively pricy add on.
I see that Fusick and Parts Place are now carrying orders for Troys W25 71/72 hood. 2495.00 + shipping + fitting/paint makes it a relatively pricy add on.
March 2nd, 2015, 07:35 AM
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Allan, US Body Source has been in business down here in Florida for quite awhile. I purchased my first hood from them, for my '68 Cutlass, back in 1993. I was very impressed with the quality, especially for a flat, "pin on" hood. A friend liked it so I ordered him one and the owner of the company asked if I'd like to become a dealer. I was at the track (Moroso Motorsports Park) 2-3 times a week, so I sold a number of their products. The business has been sold and relocated; however, they use the same molds and processes.
Their OAI hoods are all fiberglass and have a provision on the bolt on models to seal to the stock air cleaner.
Their OAI hoods are all fiberglass and have a provision on the bolt on models to seal to the stock air cleaner.
March 2nd, 2015, 08:59 AM
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Be aware when you do locate some hoods there is subtle differences between model years particularly between 70 and 71-72. which you may or may not be aware of?
If you do find an original hood in good shape be prepared to pay up. Some of the reproductions are better than others. Ask here when you do settle on a vendor for that advice. Your lucky if you have deep pockets and do find an OEM.
Also be aware if your installing it on a car that didnt come with a W25, OAI (outside air induction) hood originally you will need the correct hood hinge springs and the twist lock brackets which mount to the core support.
Then to make it function (if that's a concern) you'll need the air cleaner. Good luck with that one too. Expensive but they are out there. Not sure if the base is being reproduced but the foam seal and the lid are. The foam comes in 2 sizes to accommodate both big & small block W25 equipped cars.
Post some pictures of your project. Were here to help.
March 2nd, 2015, 09:00 AM
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Instead of hijacking this thread on the civility issue, please take this conversation here:
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ing-issue.html
Welcome Hakeem. I will add that in my past experience of looking at these aftermarket hoods, you do sometimes get what you pay for in fit and finish. I've seen a lot of these hoods that are raised and/or warped beyond what adjustments allow for them to sit flat. Be careful and research extensively on the products available.
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ing-issue.html
Welcome Hakeem. I will add that in my past experience of looking at these aftermarket hoods, you do sometimes get what you pay for in fit and finish. I've seen a lot of these hoods that are raised and/or warped beyond what adjustments allow for them to sit flat. Be careful and research extensively on the products available.
March 2nd, 2015, 09:41 AM
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Welcome Hakeem. This is a great site to p/u info. As for the hood, x2 to what Eric (Oldcutlass) said. There is a wide range of quality. I purchased the Glastek hood from The Parts Place. It was a reasonable price but I ended up spending $ 1000.00 in bodywork on it to make it presentable. We would love to see some pics of your car!
March 2nd, 2015, 10:29 AM
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Steve, don't scare him away with that, I'm not sure it's really a good representation of Glasstek, and it really should have been covered by warranty. There were flaws in your hood IIRC and you also elected to modify it to include metal bracing? Nice to see you're still about!
March 2nd, 2015, 05:27 PM
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Steve, don't scare him away with that, I'm not sure it's really a good representation of Glasstek, and it really should have been covered by warranty. There were flaws in your hood IIRC and you also elected to modify it to include metal bracing? Nice to see you're still about!
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