need help geting new hood

93lx · 02-01-2001, 04:52 PM

hi all i am really hot for a new cowl hood but with everything else the car needs it's not in the budget, i need an ideaa of how to "DAMAGE" the hood so the insurance co will pay, i have a few ideas but i'm sure some of you have thought the same thing so any ideas would be greatly apreciated.

302 LX Eric · 02-01-2001, 05:05 PM

First, that's illegal.

Second, that makes every other law-abiding citizen's insurance go up.

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1991 5.0 LX Coupe -37,800 miles

13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

Pro-Charger D-1SC on the way!!!

88COBRA · 02-02-2001, 01:59 AM

93lx

I would not suggest going that route.

Fraud = Jail = Big Guy making you his *****

Do like the rest of us, save your money and buy a new hood when you can afford it.

Ian

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Ian Sim
webmaster@stangpower.com
STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded
WANT XENON HEADLIGHTS AND WHITE FACE GAUGES? $49!! Visit my site:
http://www.stangpower.com

[This message has been edited by 88COBRA (edited 02-02-2001).]

Lizard King · 02-02-2001, 12:47 PM

I agree, damaging your hood is not a good idea.

Look on e-bay... some are sold from $150-200 which is probably lower than your deductable.

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Lizard King - 00GT

>> 13.698 @ 101.2MPH - BONE STOCK, yes BONE(even air filter) stock.

"I can do anything, I'm the Lizard King." - The Doors

AxemanZZ · 02-02-2001, 01:28 PM

I agree. Risking a raise in your insurance premium isn't worth it. Especially for a $200-$300 hood.

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90 Mustang LX 5.0
My Ride*My Site

Gautam · 02-02-2001, 06:06 PM

Hi,
At one point I was so frustrated with my car (after I had spent $2100CDN in parts/service since buying it 4 months ago) that I felt like having it 'accidentally' totaled. But now I love the car and I look at the 'problems' as a reason for me to learn how to work with cars.

As for your hood situation, see if you can find a junk store that would consider buying your current hood. The 79-93 Mustang parts store near mine has all sorts of used 'stang parts, and I've seen a white 2" (or 1.5") cowl that I want to buy. If I do get around to it, I'll prolly sell my current hood. Problem is I will need to get it repainted which will cost another $300-$500CDN. Something I don't exactly have.

Good luck, and don't fraud, or you're outta the family!

Bye!

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Gautam N. Lad
http://www.cubicdesign.com
http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/

02-01-2001, 04:52 PM	#1
93lx Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: mass Posts: 35	need help geting new hood hi all i am really hot for a new cowl hood but with everything else the car needs it's not in the budget, i need an ideaa of how to "DAMAGE" the hood so the insurance co will pay, i have a few ideas but i'm sure some of you have thought the same thing so any ideas would be greatly apreciated.

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02-01-2001, 05:05 PM	#2
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	First, that's illegal. Second, that makes every other law-abiding citizen's insurance go up. ------------------ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe -37,800 miles 13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60' Pro-Charger D-1SC on the way!!!

02-02-2001, 01:59 AM	#3
88COBRA STANGPOWER.COM Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,045	93lx I would not suggest going that route. Fraud = Jail = Big Guy making you his *** Do like the rest of us, save your money and buy a new hood when you can afford it. Ian ------------------ Ian Sim webmaster@stangpower.com STORED: 1988 Mustang GT "Canadian Cobra", stock, AOD, loaded WANT XENON HEADLIGHTS AND WHITE FACE GAUGES? $49!!** Visit my site: http://www.stangpower.com [This message has been edited by 88COBRA (edited 02-02-2001).]

02-02-2001, 12:47 PM	#4
Lizard King midnightruns.com Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 584	I agree, damaging your hood is not a good idea. Look on e-bay... some are sold from $150-200 which is probably lower than your deductable. ------------------ Lizard King - 00GT >> 13.698 @ 101.2MPH - BONE STOCK, yes BONE(even air filter) stock. "I can do anything, I'm the Lizard King." - The Doors

02-02-2001, 01:28 PM	#5
AxemanZZ Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Indiana Posts: 984	I agree. Risking a raise in your insurance premium isn't worth it. Especially for a $200-$300 hood. ------------------ 90 Mustang LX 5.0 My Ride*My Site

02-02-2001, 06:06 PM	#6
Gautam Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Posts: 298	Hi, At one point I was so frustrated with my car (after I had spent $2100CDN in parts/service since buying it 4 months ago) that I felt like having it 'accidentally' totaled. But now I love the car and I look at the 'problems' as a reason for me to learn how to work with cars. As for your hood situation, see if you can find a junk store that would consider buying your current hood. The 79-93 Mustang parts store near mine has all sorts of used 'stang parts, and I've seen a white 2" (or 1.5") cowl that I want to buy. If I do get around to it, I'll prolly sell my current hood. Problem is I will need to get it repainted which will cost another $300-$500CDN. Something I don't exactly have. Good luck, and don't fraud, or you're outta the family! Bye! ------------------ Gautam N. Lad http://www.cubicdesign.com http://www.cubicdesign.com/mustang/