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http://www.chevyspeed.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Drag Racing >> Technical Forum >> Project Super Nova Hood Install http://www.chevyspeed.com/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1158783404 Message started by Jared Black on 09/20/06 at 15:16:42

Title: Project Super Nova Hood Install
Post by Jared Black on 09/20/06 at 15:16:42

My new Harwood hood arrived a couple weeks ago.
Here are some pics from the install.

Jared

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Title: Re: Project Super Nova Hood Install
Post by Jared Black on 09/20/06 at 15:17:34

I just ordered the kit with all the fasteners and brackets included.

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Title: Re: Project Super Nova Hood Install
Post by Jared Black on 09/20/06 at 15:19:02

After measuring out the spacing, I mounted the brackets.

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Title: Re: Project Super Nova Hood Install
Post by Jared Black on 09/20/06 at 15:19:45

Next, I had to notch out the sides of the hood for the brackets.

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Title: Re: Project Super Nova Hood Install
Post by Jared Black on 09/20/06 at 15:20:41

I also had to trim some of the cowl area to that it would sit flush on the brackets.

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Title: Re: Project Super Nova Hood Install
Post by Jared Black on 09/20/06 at 15:24:59

Once I was happy with the position and fit, I measured and drilled out the holes for the dzus fasteners.
I used a stepped, or cone shape drill bit. This had the exact slope of counter sink that I needed for the fasteners to sit flush.

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Title: Re: Project Super Nova Hood Install
Post by Jared Black on 09/20/06 at 15:28:39

2nd view w/ the fasteners installed.

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Title: Re: Project Super Nova Hood Install
Post by Jared Black on 09/20/06 at 15:30:06

The final step was to install the trim piece.
It actually took more time and work than expected. I had to do some additional trimming to get everthing to fit correctly.

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Title: Re: Project Super Nova Hood Install
Post by Jared Black on 09/20/06 at 15:30:39

Finished views.

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Title: Re: Project Super Nova Hood Install
Post by Jared Black on 09/20/06 at 15:30:52

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Title: Re: Project Super Nova Hood Install
Post by Chris Smith on 09/20/06 at 16:43:05

Looks great!

Good job.

Chris

Title: Re: Project Super Nova Hood Install
Post by Jared Black on 09/21/06 at 11:00:27

Thanks Chris!

;)

JB

Title: Re: Project Super Nova Hood Install
Post by robzridez on 09/21/06 at 13:57:03

looks good Jared. I forgot about that front trim piece. It should give the hood some added support in the front to make up for not having any fasteners in the front.

Title: Re: Project Super Nova Hood Install
Post by Jared Black on 09/27/06 at 10:32:52

I think so too, it's pretty sturdy- doesn't flex much.

JB