3/4 ton build... stock hood vs 2" cowl hood

[Jermaine Smith]

I bought mine from LMC truck years ago (I believe it was Goodmark brand, but don't hold me to that).. The fit was actually spot on. I have my original hood still, but I never regretted the switch. There is some functionality, in that it allows engine compartment heat to evacuate.. Heat being one of the clear coat killers for the hood without the factory insulation (some models (89 k2500) like mine didn't have anything from the factory). It does create a funky loop in the middle of the windshield during rain/ice/snow events, but not a big deal. They are still rare enough that it gives a nice custom touch without being belligerent.

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Awesome looking ride you have there.

 

[HawkDsl]

Awesome looking ride you have there.

Thanks you.. it took allot work to get to that point!

 

[tybcr783]

I bought mine from LMC truck years ago (I believe it was Goodmark brand, but don't hold me to that).. The fit was actually spot on. I have my original hood still, but I never regretted the switch. There is some functionality, in that it allows engine compartment heat to evacuate.. Heat being one of the clear coat killers for the hood without the factory insulation (some models (89 k2500) like mine didn't have anything from the factory). It does create a funky loop in the middle of the windshield during rain/ice/snow events, but not a big deal. They are still rare enough that it gives a nice custom touch without being belligerent.

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I know this is a older thread but I got a 3/4 ton 2000 obs and am considering purchasing a 2” cowl hood but I was wanting to know how you were able to color match it to your truck as I heard if I got the hood painted the oem color it would look slightly different due to the paint everywhere else being much older. Thanks

 

[HawkDsl]

I know this is a older thread but I got a 3/4 ton 2000 obs and am considering purchasing a 2” cowl hood but I was wanting to know how you were able to color match it to your truck as I heard if I got the hood painted the oem color it would look slightly different due to the paint everywhere else being much older. Thanks

A paint shop will scan the color off the truck, and get a match that way. If they don't offer that, go to another shop. I avoided that as mine was a bare metal repaint.

 

[Erik the Awful]

I was wanting to know how you were able to color match it to your truck as I heard if I got the hood painted the oem color it would look slightly different due to the paint everywhere else being much older.

I'm not a paint and body guy, but I do know the only way to get new paint to match old paint is to completely repaint. The old paint is already aged, and the new paint will age at a different rate, especially as it's not likely to be the same formulation.

 

[HawkDsl]

I'm not a paint and body guy, but I do know the only way to get new paint to match old paint is to completely repaint. The old paint is already aged, and the new paint will age at a different rate, especially as it's not likely to be the same formulation.

That's a good point. I know allot of people simply don't have the money for such thing, but it is worth it, especially if a good shop does the work.