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AAR Fiberglass - UPDATE #1468897 07/16/13 06:06 PM 07/16/13 06:06 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California L Lefty OP master
Lefty OP master L Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California	UPDATE - The hood weight is 23.6 lbs measured on a +/- 1 lbs scale. I thought some might want to see what you get when buying from AAR/Stinger. More expensive for sure, but I can't find anything to complain about. 66 Coronet bolt on. I have not weighed it yet, but it's lighter than it looks. I'll post the weight when I do. https://www.aarqualityfiberglass.com/cart/product_info.php?cPath=188_39&products_id=501 Now if I can cut the hood scoop into 4 pieces and put it back together in the hood without ruining everything I'll be a happy camper.

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: Lefty] #1468898 07/16/13 06:23 PM 07/16/13 06:23 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa 1967dartgt master
1967dartgt master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa	Yes was just looking at a front end in Carlisle at the show really nice stuff. Need to order some now. Brett Miller W9 cnc'd heads STR Chassis fabraction

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: Lefty] #1468899 07/16/13 06:23 PM 07/16/13 06:23 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation dOc … The village idiot's idiot
dOc … The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation	What does it weigh ?.....and what does it cost ? .... GOOD stuff ? ... I don't think many people have complained about the quality .... but the WEIGHT and the PRICE .... well I will let people who have had that direct experience take-it-from-here .....

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: dOc …] #1468900 07/16/13 06:49 PM 07/16/13 06:49 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,991 new jersey usa 1 11secdart master
11secdart master 1 Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,991 new jersey usa	I have one of their bolt on fiberglass trunk lids on my Dart I even have the stock lock in it. Really nice piece you can`t even tell its a glass trunk lid by looking at it. 68 Dart 410 / 904 92 D150 original owner 21 Ram 1500 Quad Cab, Big Horn , Hemi ,4x4 23 Audi Q5 16 Honda HRV

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: 11secdart] #1468901 07/16/13 06:54 PM 07/16/13 06:54 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,911 Ontario, Canada S Stanton Don't question me!
Stanton Don't question me! S Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,911 Ontario, Canada	AAR (Stinger), VFN and Glasstek ... you can't go wrong with either one of them.

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: dOc …] #1468902 07/16/13 07:03 PM 07/16/13 07:03 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,686 W. Kentucky justinp61 I Live Here
justinp61 I Live Here Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 11,686 W. Kentucky	Quote: What does it weigh ?.....and what does it cost ? .... GOOD stuff ? ... I don't think many people have complained about the quality .... but the WEIGHT and the PRICE .... well I will let people who have had that direct experience take-it-from-here ..... Heavy.........sure is . The AAR bolt on 6 pack hood on my Dart is over 31 lbs lighter than the factory flat steel hood it replaced. Customer service? Not good. Pricey? You get what you pay for when it comes to quality.

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: justinp61] #1468903 07/16/13 08:02 PM 07/16/13 08:02 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,401 Wi. old_racer pro stock
old_racer pro stock Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,401 Wi.	please post the weight, I've been thinking of one also.

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: dOc …] #1468904 07/16/13 08:03 PM 07/16/13 08:03 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa 1967dartgt master
1967dartgt master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa	Was hold the front fenders and they are a lot lighter then the junk us body source ones on my car! Hood was lighter also? Sorry you need to pay for quality in this world.

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: old_racer] #1468905 07/16/13 08:09 PM 07/16/13 08:09 PM
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,285 okla. sam64 pro stock
sam64 pro stock Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,285 okla.	I got a stinger hood and scoop for my 65 coronet over the winter,fast service nice quality,a little over 1k for both pieces and shipping.i didn't weigh it but I can tell you it is lighter than the gutted steel hood and scoop I had before.

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: 1967dartgt] #1468906 07/16/13 08:31 PM 07/16/13 08:31 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation dOc … The village idiot's idiot
dOc … The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation	Quote: Was hold the front fenders and they are a lot lighter then the junk us body source ones on my car! Hood was lighter also? Sorry you need to pay for quality in this world. JUNK vs quality ? ... explain the difference you saw in the two diff manufacturers ...

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: sam64] #1468907 07/16/13 08:32 PM 07/16/13 08:32 PM
Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,302 Nebraska 72Swinger master
72Swinger master Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 4,302 Nebraska	I have an AAR lift off hood I bought from him at the Indy swap meet in like 1998. I think I gave him 200 for it then about 5 years later bought the scoop. Even being race weight, the hood is excellent quality. I wouldnt hesitate to buy again. 7779195-003.JPG (81 downloads) Mopar to the bone!!!

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: 72Swinger] #1468908 07/16/13 09:58 PM 07/16/13 09:58 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,882 MI, usa dvw master
dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,882 MI, usa	The quality on my AAR hood for my 64 Belvedere was very nice. 21 lbs w/o scoop. Doug 7779287-518.jpg (190 downloads)

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: dvw] #1468909 07/16/13 10:12 PM 07/16/13 10:12 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 893 illinois R rbkt65 super stock
rbkt65 super stock R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 893 illinois	very, very good stuff-I have front fenders, front bumper and hood and scoop from them. will try to weigh it sunday.it is also for 65 coronet only it is s/wagon. walt sorrie stuff is not very good, vfn very good had some of their stuff on my 65 coronet sedan. but there is guy on here that can make perfect stuff but is "retired" .

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: rbkt65] #1468910 07/16/13 10:49 PM 07/16/13 10:49 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	I bought the LAST hood for my Rampage from them.. its a nice piece... it was originally a 2" scoop and I wanted 4" so he cut it and added 2".. turned out very nice... I I would have had the time I would have made a mold and did it in carbon fiber but time is short for me.... it took a little work to make it perfect but the size was right on to fit the hole it goes in.. it measured dead on to my stock hood.... it was a pin on hood but I glassed in mounting points so now its a bolt on that can slip off in a matter of 2 minutes... I can still pull the engine and trans as a assembly with the hood on 7779363-DSC00234.JPG (77 downloads)

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: dOc …] #1468911 07/17/13 12:08 AM 07/17/13 12:08 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa 1967dartgt master
1967dartgt master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa	Quote: Quote: Was hold the front fenders and they are a lot lighter then the junk us body source ones on my car! Hood was lighter also? Sorry you need to pay for quality in this world. JUNK vs quality ? ... explain the difference you saw in the two diff manufacturers ... My drivers side bowed in the passenger side bowed out. The drivers side also was a 1/2 inch short of the door. The head light bezels did not fit the fenders without major reshaping. And they are heavy, junk . The aar was straight and light, well worth the extra money. In the long run they are really cheaper because there is 22 hours of body work to make the "cheaper" ones fit. So they were really more expensive. Brett Miller W9 cnc'd heads STR Chassis fabraction

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: 1967dartgt] #1468912 07/17/13 02:01 PM 07/17/13 02:01 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,942 Metro Detroit OUTLAWD top fuel
OUTLAWD top fuel Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,942 Metro Detroit	Good quality compared to the other junk out there...only complaint with my hood was the entire thing had a bow to it....sits ~3/4" higher in the center when the front/rear are even with the fenders. but all I did was scuff it and shoot it...paid ~$350 for a bolt on 6-pack hood back in the early 2000's Faster, Faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death... 71 Swinger - slowly collecting dust/parts 66 Belv. II - just a streetcar 88 Mustang - turbo LS beater

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: OUTLAWD] #1468913 07/17/13 02:05 PM 07/17/13 02:05 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,826 las vegas 70AARcuda master
70AARcuda master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,826 las vegas	Just got front and rear bumper for a 71 Duster back in May...look like they glued one of the ends on after they took them out of the mold... Good quality..LOL... 7780032-IMG_0879.JPG (102 downloads) Tony 70 AARCuda Vitamin C 71 Dart Swinger 360 10.318 @ 128.22(10-04-14 Bakersfield) 71 Demon 360 10.666 @122.41 (01-29-17 @ Las Vegas) 71 Duster 408 (10.29 @ 127.86 3/16/19 Las Vegas)

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: 70AARcuda] #1468914 07/17/13 02:08 PM 07/17/13 02:08 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,527 PA moparacer master
moparacer master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,527 PA	I just put a AAR bolt on 6 pack hood on my 67 Barracuda last week. Its definitely good stuff! 67 Barracuda street/bracket car 11.27-119 68 Dart 502 BB 8.70s-152 414 cid SB Dragster 7.65-174

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: moparacer] #1468915 07/17/13 03:42 PM 07/17/13 03:42 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,582 Rust Belt, SW PA Silver70 I Live Here
Silver70 I Live Here Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 18,582 Rust Belt, SW PA	Originally I wanted to get a hood from aar but sounded like a long wait and I was too cheap to spend that much on a 7k dollar build I was definitely impressed with the stuff aar had on display a few years back when I last checked the stuff out. I used a Unlimited(up22) ta style hood scoop on a steel hood. It was the only place I could find who sold them. I do a lot of body work and it was as good as a glass piece I've ever worked with. My biggest issue with fiberglass places has been the wait and lies they feed you of why it takes so long to make a hood. Luckily I haven't had an issue with anywhere like that in years. 68 Road Runner, 69 Belvedere, 71 Challenger Vert 340 barracuda, 01 Ram CTD, 95 Ram, 04 Ram, 85 Daytona turbo Z 66 GTO, 06 Magnum RT AWD. 07 Ram CTD, 07 Ram

Re: AAR Fiberglass - Good Stuff [Re: 70AARcuda] #1468916 07/17/13 04:57 PM 07/17/13 04:57 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation dOc … The village idiot's idiot
dOc … The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation	Quote: Just got front and rear bumper for a 71 Duster back in May...look like they glued one of the ends on after they took them out of the mold... Good quality..LOL... ...ALL that is ...is where the mold is split so they can get the part out of the mold. Now for the kind of money they get for the part ... that "seam" should have been body-finished.

Re: AAR Fiberglass - UPDATE [Re: Lefty] #1468917 07/22/13 08:41 PM 07/22/13 08:41 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California L Lefty OP master
Lefty OP master L Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California	Bump cause I weighed the hood...

Re: AAR Fiberglass - UPDATE [Re: Lefty] #1468918 07/23/13 12:08 PM 07/23/13 12:08 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 16,546 On the run… BloFish I Live Here
BloFish I Live Here Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 16,546 On the run…	It really doesn't matter whether you win or lose… as long as you look good doing it! ‘65 A100 ‘69 ‘Cuda ‘73 Vega GT ‘06 Mega Cab ‘14 Mercedes SLK

Re: AAR Fiberglass - UPDATE [Re: BloFish] #1468919 07/23/13 02:22 PM 07/23/13 02:22 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa 1967dartgt master
1967dartgt master Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,978 Hilltown Pa	Brett Miller W9 cnc'd heads STR Chassis fabraction

Re: AAR Fiberglass - UPDATE [Re: 1967dartgt] #1468920 07/23/13 02:38 PM 07/23/13 02:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,354 Aurora, Oh. M max_maniac master
max_maniac master M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,354 Aurora, Oh.	Quote: he updated the FIRST post UPDATE - The hood weight is 23.6 lbs measured on a +/- 1 lbs scale. Russ

Re: AAR Fiberglass - UPDATE [Re: Lefty] #1468921 07/23/13 04:22 PM 07/23/13 04:22 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation dOc … The village idiot's idiot
dOc … The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation	Quote: Bump cause I weighed the hood... Just curious ....why did you go with a bolt-on hood ? .... and was one of the reasons why you went with a FG hood ...to save weight?

Re: AAR Fiberglass - UPDATE [Re: dOc …] #1468922 07/23/13 06:42 PM 07/23/13 06:42 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California L Lefty OP master
Lefty OP master L Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California	Quote: Quote: Bump cause I weighed the hood... Just curious ....why did you go with a bolt-on hood ? .... and was one of the reasons why you went with a FG hood ...to save weight? Is that some kind of bait? Of course it was to save weight. How much does the stock metal 66 Coronet hood weigh?

Re: AAR Fiberglass - UPDATE [Re: Lefty] #1468923 07/23/13 11:00 PM 07/23/13 11:00 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation dOc … The village idiot's idiot
dOc … The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation	Quote: Quote: Quote: Bump cause I weighed the hood... Just curious ....why did you go with a bolt-on hood ? .... and was one of the reasons why you went with a FG hood ...to save weight? Is that some kind of bait? Of course it was to save weight. How much does the stock metal 66 Coronet hood weigh? Mr Quackster ... no bait .... I am not that typea' guy .. BUTTTT if it was to save weight .. then why did you get a bolt-on hood ? .... A stock metal hood ?.... 50 lbs - a savings of maybe 25 lbs or so. But a lift-off hood would have saved another 10 or so ...and been cheaper to buy ...and the car would have been EZier to work on.

Re: AAR Fiberglass - UPDATE [Re: dOc …] #1468924 07/24/13 05:49 PM 07/24/13 05:49 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California L Lefty OP master
Lefty OP master L Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 6,516 Santa Cruz, California	A lift off would have been a lot more work to install properly. 10 lbs is not worth that much work to me with my current work load. I have to build cars for others to pay for parts for my car and I'm getting too old and sore to build cars anymore. Time is not on my side and I don't have a lot to go around. We'll see about the stock steel hood and spring weight as I'll weigh them when they come off. If it's only 50lbs my hats off to you but I think you're off by at least 25%

Re: AAR Fiberglass - UPDATE [Re: Lefty] #1468925 07/24/13 08:44 PM 07/24/13 08:44 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation dOc … The village idiot's idiot
dOc … The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,490 Florida STAYcation	Quacky ..... how do you see the hood being a lot more work installing it as a liftoff ? And you didn't say anything about the springs before ... but there is another consideration ... the weight of those springs and the hinges.

Re: AAR Fiberglass - UPDATE [Re: dOc …] #1468926 07/24/13 09:17 PM 07/24/13 09:17 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	I bought a pin on hood for the Rampage but I turned it into a bolt on and its working great.. no springs so I use a prop rod to hold it open.. I have the prop rod on a heim joint on the one end and the other end I put a rubber cap on it.. I also put a hole in the reinforced area in the front for the prop rod to fit into so it doesnt slip and have the hood crash down... the rod itself is 3.8 stainless tubing that I polished on my buffer.... I didnt even have to pull the hood when I pulled the engine and trans

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