Re: Good, Better, Best SHAKER trim ring
[Re: mccannix]
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09/11/13 09:14 PM
09/11/13 09:14 PM
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ScottSmith_Harms
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The Trim ring of BEA's is the best by a mile. Second place goes to the ones I used to sell (now sold through www.restorick.com) distant 3rd goes to Gene Gregory's. The hoods themselves, I don't think either nailed it, the under bracing piece (both vendors) lacks the correct stamping details of an original, study an original and compare the two large oval pockets in the two front corners and you'll see the most obvious differences. Both vendors talk about using an original as a pattern, If it's true they sure didn't pay attention to the details. If you want an under brace piece that's closer than anything else out there (so close it's nearly perfect) you'll need the one www.Restorick.com sells, but they don't sell complete hoods. 
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Re: Good, Better, Best SHAKER trim ring
[Re: JRepucci]
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09/11/13 11:12 PM
09/11/13 11:12 PM
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Wisconsin
Stewpar
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I'll throw my in the hoods. You can get one of Gene Gregory's right now for less than either of the other two and be further ahead! 
Last edited by Stewpar; 09/12/13 09:31 AM.
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Re: Good, Better, Best SHAKER trim ring
[Re: ScottSmith_Harms]
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09/12/13 09:55 AM
09/12/13 09:55 AM
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Stewpar
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Right, Genes hoods are nice looking parts but when put side by side with an original there are many differences in the details. The trim rings are cast aluminum and not very accurate (they don't fit into an original hood) and are sanded and bondoed into the hood opening until they fit and blend with the surrounding hood surfaces, especially in the peak at the front of the trim ring. This is why the undersides are delivered in bare metal but the top of the hood is delivered in primer.....it hides the bodywork under the primer. So, as I said, nice parts, but more artistically detailed than correct in the details.
Agreed, but still a better option and lest costly than AMD or Sherman!
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Re: Good, Better, Best SHAKER trim ring
[Re: mccannix]
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09/12/13 01:19 PM
09/12/13 01:19 PM
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DAYCLONA
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How cheap are Gene's these days, cant be $700.00 complete ?
You can buy a Shermans' hood without the ring for $550.00, add another $175.00 for the ring....$725.00 complete for the one we got for my friend.
I think the cheapest I've seen Gene selling his hoods at the shows was $900....besides Gene's business is currently for sale, I was told he's packing up for retirement to Florida,...I don't know if his Daughter will continue running the "show", haven't heard word on that....
And on another note, if one was to purchase several hoods or more from AMD, good volume discounts do apply, i purchased several of the E body Shaker hoods recently and the break down price wise came out to about $550 and change each for a complete hood, I'm including the truck freight (I did a terminal customer/pick up) in the price also
Mike
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