Re: Got my new hood help!!

From: Mark Kuzia (flyboy01@mediaone.net)
Date: Wed Sep 13 2000 - 22:04:57 EDT


Thanks for the credit.

Mark Kuzia
flyboy01@mediaone.net
http://people.mw.mediaone.net/flyboy01/home.html
1995 Dakota 13.79 @ 99.52 mph
360ci, 5-spd, 4.11 LS, Ram-air
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sam South" <sawcut64@mediaone.net>
To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 8:50 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Got my new hood help!!

> I got it from U.S. Body Source. I didn't call them about it yet because I
> decided that the imperfections were minor enough that I could fix them
> myself. So Mark Kuzia and I fitted and installed it today, very little in
> the way of trimming but I do need to trim the opening around the cowl part
> some more and install a third pin in the front center of the hood(it
flexed
> way too much above 70 MPH). On the way home it felt stronger on the top
end
> and it also weighs about 27lbs. lighter. I'll try to get some pics up on
my
> website in the next couple of days.
>
> 95 Dak, V-8,3.90 LSD,5-speed
> 14.10@98.32
> http://people.mw.mediaone.net/sawcut64/home.html
> sawcut64@mediaone.net
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "A. S." <adakota4x4@hotmail.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 13, 2000 7:44 AM
> Subject: Re: DML: Got my new hood help!!
>
>
> > Sam,
> > Who did you get the hood from? My ram air hood was smooth when I
> received
> > it. It had the smooth sandable white gelcoat finish. The company I
> bought
> > it from recommended putting it on the truck and driving around with it
> > before painting it in case there were any "wet pockets" still in it
since
> > they make them to order. Sounds like those bubbles you have are just
wet
> > places that have surfaced. This COULD be a good things in that they are
> out
> > of it and can be sanded smooth. I would call the company though and
make
> > sure this is normal. Oh, and I'm assuming this is a fiberglass hood.
> > --Aaron--
> > 95 DSRC 4x4 V6
> > www.geocities.com/adakota4x4_95/
> >
> >
> > >From: "Sam South" <sawcut64@mediaone.net>
> > >Reply-To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > >To: <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> > >Subject: DML: Got my new hood help!!
> > >Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 15:09:40 -0400
> > >
> > >Well I got my new hood today, it's a 3" cowl induction light weight
lift
> > >off
> > >hood, but there are all these slight bumps or bubbles on it. The ad
says
> > >that it has a smooth sandable gelcoat finish but I'm wondering if these
> are
> > >going to be a problem. Any help before I fit it would be greatly
> > >appreciated. Thanks
> > >Sam South
> > >95 Dak, V-8,3.90 LSD,5-speed
> > >14.10@98.32
> > >http://people.mw.mediaone.net/sawcut64/home.html
> > >sawcut64@mediaone.net
> > >
> >
> >
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