Fiberglass hood fitment problems?

Saleen0101 · March 7th, 2009, 11:59 PM

I have on order a custom fiberglass hood on the way for my 2001 mustang and wondering if anyone has had any fitment problems with their stang? I have heard horrible stories of the hood not lining up right . I was planning to take the hood to the body shop(hood not on car) and have them paint it then pick it up and install it myself. It would be a royal pain if I get it and it doesnt fit right or line or correctly..

moosenuk17 · March 8th, 2009, 12:53 AM

where did you get the hood?

i took mine in to get painted and had them istall it, they said it fit like a dream tho, got my hood from HO fibertrends

ajm · March 8th, 2009, 03:14 AM

Mostly just depends on where you get it from.

M.P. Cobra Fan · March 8th, 2009, 03:25 AM

Kaenen, Cervini's you will have a good fitting hood. Watch out for most off brands ecspecially ABC.

Saleen0101 · March 8th, 2009, 08:23 PM

Got it off of ebay from a respectable guy named Poncho, He has the best figerglass and has been in business for years. His feedback speaks for itself as other mustang owner have bought from them before too. I hope there wont need too much tweeking to get it to fit right. Should I take it in and have them paint it and install it then?

xXJayManZXx17 · March 8th, 2009, 08:34 PM

i would just to avoid the pain in the ass of installing a hood... put one on my bros camaro what a damn project that was

Saleen0101 · March 8th, 2009, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by xXJayManZXx17

i would just to avoid the pain in the ass of installing a hood... put one on my bros camaro what a damn project that was

lol, how was it a project?Pain in the ass huh? Did the bolts not line up right? That is what the main concern it I think..

M.P. Cobra Fan · March 9th, 2009, 02:06 AM

My last car I ran 6 different hoods on it I think. All of them lined up fine. Just bolted right on. Some of them I had to loosen the fenders to get the gaps right. The one on my current car fit pretty darn good. The only time I could ever see it being a project is if the car had bent hinges or the hood was bad.

mylilboostedpony · March 9th, 2009, 02:08 AM

i would avoid things from ebay and from off brand names. imo

Chance · March 14th, 2009, 11:27 AM

You might luck out, but I can tell you my gt is in the shop right now and I had horrible problems with one of the most expensive hoods out there. It cost me $600 to bring it into a usable condition and it's still not perfect. When you get your hood bolt in on and see how it fits. If it looks like there may be issues deal with the manufacturer BEFORE any paint or prep.

NO_PI_NO_POWER · March 20th, 2009, 10:00 PM

I just ordered a Cervini's 95 Cobra R hood, hope it fits lol

1StockGT · March 21st, 2009, 11:18 AM

Inspect the hood thoroughly before letting the delivery guy leave, just incase it's damaged. I just sold my Cerevini 95 Cobra hood to a guy locally and it bolted right up with to problems, just like it did on my old Gt. I recommend a better quality hood, but it's your money.

March 7th, 2009, 11:59 PM	#1
Saleen0101 Regular 2001 Saleen 281 #0101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 174 iTrader: 0 reviews	Fiberglass hood fitment problems? I have on order a custom fiberglass hood on the way for my 2001 mustang and wondering if anyone has had any fitment problems with their stang? I have heard horrible stories of the hood not lining up right . I was planning to take the hood to the body shop(hood not on car) and have them paint it then pick it up and install it myself. It would be a royal pain if I get it and it doesnt fit right or line or correctly..

March 8th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#2
moosenuk17 MM Fanatic 2000 ford mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: san diego CA Posts: 4,011 iTrader: 0 reviews	where did you get the hood? i took mine in to get painted and had them istall it, they said it fit like a dream tho, got my hood from HO fibertrends __________________ 2000 kenne bell GT (440HP-432TQ) Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com dyno vid:http://youtu.be/lr3xpxw2_v8 2011 escape MUSTANG TAT CREW

March 8th, 2009, 03:25 AM	#4
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	Kaenen, Cervini's you will have a good fitting hood. Watch out for most off brands ecspecially ABC. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

March 9th, 2009, 02:06 AM	#8
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	My last car I ran 6 different hoods on it I think. All of them lined up fine. Just bolted right on. Some of them I had to loosen the fenders to get the gaps right. The one on my current car fit pretty darn good. The only time I could ever see it being a project is if the car had bent hinges or the hood was bad. __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

March 9th, 2009, 02:08 AM	#9
mylilboostedpony Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 783 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would avoid things from ebay and from off brand names. imo __________________ Отряд милиции особого назначения White Mustang Crew Co-Founder

March 8th, 2009, 03:14 AM	#3
ajm Banned Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7,966 iTrader: 4 reviews	Mostly just depends on where you get it from.

March 8th, 2009, 08:23 PM	#5
Saleen0101 Regular 2001 Saleen 281 #0101 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 174 iTrader: 0 reviews	Got it off of ebay from a respectable guy named Poncho, He has the best figerglass and has been in business for years. His feedback speaks for itself as other mustang owner have bought from them before too. I hope there wont need too much tweeking to get it to fit right. Should I take it in and have them paint it and install it then?

March 14th, 2009, 11:27 AM	#10
Chance Newbie 2006 GT CONVERTABLE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Broomfield Colorado Posts: 23 iTrader: 0 reviews	Buyer Beware You might luck out, but I can tell you my gt is in the shop right now and I had horrible problems with one of the most expensive hoods out there. It cost me $600 to bring it into a usable condition and it's still not perfect. When you get your hood bolt in on and see how it fits. If it looks like there may be issues deal with the manufacturer BEFORE any paint or prep.

March 20th, 2009, 10:00 PM	#11
NO_PI_NO_POWER Granny Shifter 1997 Mustang GT 12.297@113.47 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 752 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just ordered a Cervini's 95 Cobra R hood, hope it fits lol __________________ 1997 GT 2.6L Kenne Bell Build Thread 1989 LX

March 21st, 2009, 11:18 AM	#12
1StockGT Enthusiast 2003 Cobra Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport News,VA Posts: 628 iTrader: 1 reviews	Inspect the hood thoroughly before letting the delivery guy leave, just incase it's damaged. I just sold my Cerevini 95 Cobra hood to a guy locally and it bolted right up with to problems, just like it did on my old Gt. I recommend a better quality hood, but it's your money.

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Fiberglass hood fitment problems?

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