Cevini or Cobra Auto Designs?

Stang_ROTY · 04-23-2001, 04:21 PM

I need a hood and am looking for the best deal, but not necessarily a hassle. When looking in the Mustang mag's I see price ranges from $200-$400 for the same hood. Why?? What could be the difference between a fiberglass hood? They all come reinforced and "completely finished underside"

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In progress for Spring:

93 GT less motor and tranny, 8 pt cage, chute,
Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, 3.73's
'69 393 stroker Edlebrock Performer heads, Performer RPM Upper & Lower Manifold..Crane Gold 1.6 Rollers..BBK 70MM TB & cats..30lb Injectors..Cartech Fuel System..

04-24-2001, 01:52 AM

Get the Cervini hood!!

They cost more than other hoods,but it shows in their quality--perfect fit and finish.

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Paxton Blown 87GT
ICQ#112698436

joe4speed · 04-24-2001, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mustanguy:
Get the Cervini hood!!

They cost more than other hoods,but it shows in their quality--perfect fit and finish.

I absolutely agree with that!! It makes a world of difference! I got the Stormin Norman hood with the ram air attached... I love it!

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Joe!
1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.71@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:
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1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS

NoSlow5.0 · 04-24-2001, 12:33 PM

My new Cobra Auto Design 4' cowl should be arriving soon. I will let you know how the fit and finish is on it. Manufacturers make thier own molds for hoods. Some take more time and have better craftsmanship, thus producing a better mold and a better hood. But just because one is cheap doesn't meen it is crap. Cinncinatti hoods tend to be crap, but these CAD hoods may be decent. Light Em Up!!!

stangsrule · 04-25-2001, 04:01 AM

Another vote for the Cervini hood... I just installed the Stormin Norman also, excellent fit and finish!!!

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92GT all the free stuff and a few bolt-ons, lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, etc.

Mach 1 · 04-25-2001, 09:00 AM

I just bought a cowl hood from Mustang Parts specialties ( www.stangparts.com ) and it fits decent, and has ok quality. The reason I got it was because I got a good deal on it at a show, and didnt have to pay truck freight.
However, I am not completely satisfied with the fit of this hood, and If I had to do it over again, would spend the extra money on a Cervinis, based entirely on thier excellent reputation for quality and fit.

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1993 GT/AOD
'93 Mustang GT

FiveLiterGT · 04-26-2001, 12:51 AM

Get a hood from Cervini. My husband bought his from them, and it was pricey, but the fit and finish is perfect, and he couldn't be happier. You asked what the difference is between two fiberglass hoods. Simply put, one has waves, and needs alot of prep....the other is wave free, and needs paint

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1995 GT
1991 LX AOD
www.wingard.stangnet.com

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04-23-2001, 04:21 PM	#1
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	Cevini or Cobra Auto Designs? I need a hood and am looking for the best deal, but not necessarily a hassle. When looking in the Mustang mag's I see price ranges from $200-$400 for the same hood. Why?? What could be the difference between a fiberglass hood? They all come reinforced and "completely finished underside" ------------------ In progress for Spring: 93 GT less motor and tranny, 8 pt cage, chute, Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, 3.73's '69 393 stroker Edlebrock Performer heads, Performer RPM Upper & Lower Manifold..Crane Gold 1.6 Rollers..BBK 70MM TB & cats..30lb Injectors..Cartech Fuel System..

04-24-2001, 01:52 AM	#2
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Get the Cervini hood!! They cost more than other hoods,but it shows in their quality--perfect fit and finish. ------------------ Paxton Blown 87GT ICQ#112698436

04-24-2001, 12:33 PM	#4
NoSlow5.0 YOU HAVE NO MARBLES!!!!!! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Jonesboro,Georgia,USA (Providence, Ri) Posts: 868	My new Cobra Auto Design 4' cowl should be arriving soon. I will let you know how the fit and finish is on it. Manufacturers make thier own molds for hoods. Some take more time and have better craftsmanship, thus producing a better mold and a better hood. But just because one is cheap doesn't meen it is crap. Cinncinatti hoods tend to be crap, but these CAD hoods may be decent. Light Em Up!!!

04-25-2001, 04:01 AM	#5
stangsrule Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Indiana Posts: 512	Another vote for the Cervini hood... I just installed the Stormin Norman also, excellent fit and finish!!! ------------------ 92GT all the free stuff and a few bolt-ons, lowered with Ebiach's and Koni's, Kenny Brown subframe connectors, lower G-brace and jacking rails. BBK upper and lower control arms, polyurethane bushings all around and Ken Bell blower, ram-air, 80mm mass air, etc.

04-25-2001, 09:00 AM	#6
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	I just bought a cowl hood from Mustang Parts specialties ( www.stangparts.com ) and it fits decent, and has ok quality. The reason I got it was because I got a good deal on it at a show, and didnt have to pay truck freight. However, I am not completely satisfied with the fit of this hood, and If I had to do it over again, would spend the extra money on a Cervinis, based entirely on thier excellent reputation for quality and fit. ------------------ 1993 GT/AOD '93 Mustang GT

04-26-2001, 12:51 AM	#7
FiveLiterGT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Amherst, OH Posts: 14	Get a hood from Cervini. My husband bought his from them, and it was pricey, but the fit and finish is perfect, and he couldn't be happier. You asked what the difference is between two fiberglass hoods. Simply put, one has waves, and needs alot of prep....the other is wave free, and needs paint ------------------ 1995 GT 1991 LX AOD www.wingard.stangnet.com