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Old 06-07-2005, 01:15 PM
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Does anyone know of any "good" places to get glass hoods? looking for one for 71 dart swinger. thanks
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Old 06-07-2005, 01:46 PM
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http://www.usbody.com/
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Old 06-07-2005, 05:07 PM
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aar, simply the best. IMO
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Old 06-07-2005, 07:14 PM
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I personally recomend against either US Body Source or Unlimited as well.

My personal Experience is that my old '73 Dart Sport Hood had the porrest finish I could have ever imagined. That's the part I could take. The bad part was that the understructure was off approximately 1 1/2 inches causing my hinge type glass hood to become a lift off since the original hood hinges and brackets could not possibly be used. It actually overlapped the fender by 1 1/2 inches when bolted to the stock hinge.

I have heard of "fit and finish" problems as well for Unlimited, although thier "fit" seems to be better than US Body Source.

My "new" Duster has a VFN hood and front and rear bumpers. Comparaitvely speaking they are superior to any glass parts I have seen so far; really top notch. I am unfamiliar with AAR, other than they don't have as large of selection as VFN, Unlimited, or US Body Source. That may have changed though...

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Old 06-07-2005, 10:12 PM
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Do you have the web link of VFN? Do you know if they do trucks? US Body has a hood with challenger r/t scoops for a 72-80 pick -em ups.
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Old 06-08-2005, 12:33 AM
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The best fiberglass parts I have personnally bought have come from VFN.

http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/
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I am still looking for bolt on 71 roadrunner glass fenders
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I am very satisfied with the fit and finish of the six pack bolt on hood I bought from AAR fiberglass. The hood lines up with the car perfectly, and the mounts for the hood latch and hinges are lined up and secure. All in all, a quality product. I also have a pair of their bumpers and they are of the same fit/finish and quality.

http://www.aarqualityfiberglass.com/

because of the quality of the parts I obtained from them, I highly recommend this company.
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All of them make really good parts. Most of the stuff I've seen on racecars over the years fit real well.

I can only tell you to stay away from MAS racing products in St.paul, Mn. The glass parts are junk and do not fit!
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Old 06-08-2005, 01:07 PM
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AAR has a very nice product. The fit and finnish is very good. I visited his shop in coco, You wont have to spend alot of time prep the pieces for paint.

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