dirtydave289

do they make any hoods besides the fiberglass cowl induction hoods for a '66 coupe?
if so, where can i find one?

i'm hoping they make metal hoods that have some kind of scoops built in the hood already but i can't seem to find any

JamesW

Except for the few original Shelby hoods, I don't think I've ever seen one out of anything but fiberglas.

dirtydave289

Dang, i guess that brings me to my next question

anyone know if adding a scoop is a difficult process?

JamesW

Like a Shelby scoop? If you want to bolt it to the hood and leave the seam around it like a modern car..it's a quick job. If you're wanting to blend it in and make it look like a fiberglas hood, then that's a little tougher. The metal and plastic heat/cool at different rates and over time, whatever you use to fill the seam will crack.

dirtydave289

Hmm

maybe i'll end up taking the fiberglass hood to a shop and getting them to fit it

i REALLY like scoops/cowl induction over the stock hood but the fiberglass is a bad fit

ninteen66mustang

I have seen the 67 shelby style hoods that are fiberglass but enforced with metal. That might be a little better.

middiepride

exactly.. if ur gonna get a fiberglass hood, get it steel reinforced, almost no weight penalty and its stronger and better in many ways

easier hood pin installation and better, firmer closing. maintains shape a bit better too over just straight fiberglass

67 evil eleanor

Check out Branda, he has a couple to select from. As stated before, the steel renforced is a better choice. Also, you will need to buy a set of hood springs designed for the lighter fiberglass hood, if you don't use a prop rod.
http://www.cobranda.com/

dirtydave289

The only one's i can see close to '66 are the '67s

were '66 and '67 front ends the same/able to use the same hood with a good fit?

67t5ponycoupe

67 won't work on a 65 or 66.