FREIGHTLINER CLASSIC HOOD - AFTERMARKET VS FACTORY

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  1. dynamo440

    dynamo440 Bobtail Member

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    2001 Freightliner Classic XL. I want to replace my original hood soon because it has water damage and "droopy" fenders.
    Does anyone have experience with aftermarket hoods? ie Jones Performance or other brands in regard to fit and finish?
     
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  3. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Yes. Much experience. Go good used or factory. The aftermarket will not fit like oe
     
  4. pavrom

    pavrom Road Train Member

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    I had jones hood on my w900 with shaved headlights and it fit like factory, quality as well
     
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  5. Dave_in_AZ

    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    I saw one several years ago the fenders and headlight mounts were made out of plywood.
    Fully custom.
     
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  6. Magoo1968

    Magoo1968 Road Train Member

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    Was that the one with duct tape stripes
     
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    Dave_in_AZ Road Train Member

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    It was pink. Not hot or cold, just pink.
     
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  8. Dave_in_AZ

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    That place where I used to rent a spot in Phoenix, Halberslaben, had 4 of them. All strait.

    He bellied up when e log went in full effect.
     
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  9. Rideandrepair

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    The Jones hood is much better. It’s thicker, and heavier.
     
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