K.A.R. Fiberglass quality? Anyone put thier newest units on?

68converted

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• Dec 18, 2008

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My son and I decided to put on a 67 Shelby hood. I read as many posts as I could and it sounds like these guys make some darn good quality that requires very little work to finish. I guess they made their own form and it is working out pretty good for them.

Can anyone tell me how it worked out, looks, and quality from experience? Thanks

 

spirockp

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Dec 19, 2008

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I purchased a 2 1/2 Inch Cowl for my 66 Coupe from KAR. First this is the first fiber glass part I have ever purchased but I was happy with what I received. The fit and the quality of the outside of the hood was nice. However if you plan on making a show car you will have to do some work on the underneath.

 

68converted

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My son was a bit undecided; he liked the cowl hood first, but decided on the Shelby style when he saw another convertible with it. Thanks for the input 'spirockp'

 

68converted

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Well, my son is working his grandmother, mother, cousins, Uncles and Aunts to just give him money for the hood. So funny. Looks like he will have about $200 in gift money, and I will throw in the rest.

So now we are looking for the best quality we can get for around the $375-$450 range. The K.A.R. units can be had, off of their Ebay site, for $375. Anyone else want to chime in on other options that have great fit with a hi quality gel coat?

 

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Ive never used them, but have heard alot of good about them.

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