01-10-2018, 02:19 PM | #1 |
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Repop hoods
How well do the repop 28-29 hoods fit.
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01-10-2018, 04:10 PM | #2 |
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Re: Repop hoods
I've never heard anything bad about Rootlieb's hoods
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01-10-2018, 06:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: Repop hoods
just curious why you wouldnt install an original?
they are very affordable in nice condition. |
01-10-2018, 08:12 PM | #4 |
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Here in the Northwest, a bent up model A hood will still cost one about $100, I have found that it takes a lot of work to get rumpled up hood straightened out again. For me, a new hood was the most affordable way out.
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01-11-2018, 12:35 AM | #5 |
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Those were my thoughts as well.....my hood needs a lot of work. Thought a repop would be more economical. My phaeton is a driver not a points build. Nice original hoods are hard to find.
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01-11-2018, 08:14 AM | #6 |
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Marshall Last edited by Marshall V. Daut; 01-11-2018 at 08:56 AM. |
01-11-2018, 08:15 AM | #7 |
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Thanks Marshall.
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01-11-2018, 08:45 AM | #8 |
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Re: Repop hoods
also I replace the handles with originals. the Rootlieb 28-29 hoods fit pretty nice.
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01-12-2018, 08:37 AM | #9 |
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Re: Repop hoods
For those that drive them, and hate the paint chip problem at the hinges, you may want to consider adding thin nylon washers to alleviate the chips. File the hood hinge for fit.
McMaster-Carr Nylon Plastic Washer, Number 12 Screw Size, 0.25" ID, 0.375" OD, 0.026"-0.036" Thickness |
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And also use the stainless rod set the vendors sell. Ive bought and seen a few really nice original hoods at swap meets for $125-150...
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