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Ken I sold RatPack one of those hoods.Found it in California.

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Here's a source:

http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/site.htm

$300 for pin on. $400 for bolt on.

http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/stingraytop.JPG

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The hood copolocater sold me is an original "Mr. Bardahl" hood and was brand new, no paint ever! Thanks again Tim...............RatPack......................

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Rat Pack,

Would you consider selling your hood? How about some pics.

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Ask Mark Hassett. He has one of the few "real" hoods left. He can comment on how to tell the originals from the later repops. Motion installed this type in 1968 for sure. [img]/ubbthreads/images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

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That's funny! If they use the original (same) mold, what's the difference?

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How can you tell the early vs later style hoods?
Usually the outside is the same. Underneath the hood is where you can tell the difference between early & late styles. Much of the early fiberglass pieces from the '60'/70's was done by a "chopper gun" hence a very rough underneath surface etc. Today fiberglass pieces are of much better quality & fit. They are hand laid and in may cases use a smooth panel underneath which is bonded to the outer layer. The '71 Motion Super Vega that was featured on this site several years ago has the original hood and it is very rough underneath because it was made via chopper gun. The chopper gun literally sparayed on the resin/fiberglass so you can imagine the fiberglass did not lay down that well.
Dave

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Chopper guns are still available & used today.

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Dave I agree but most of the reputable fiberglassers will not use them.
Dave

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Thanks for the info. I'm just now venturing into the world of making my own molds & fiberglass parts. One article I have recommends using a chopper gun. None of the books that I have even mention a chopper gun. I can see how the strength of the part could be compromised by using shreds as opposed to sheets of cloth (glass, carbon fiber, etc).

I've got a question then why is there discussion about that anyway? If you didn't originally have one of these hoods on your car and you are just now putting one on, it seems like the only reason to go with the old style is to DECEIVE people into believing you have something you don't.