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Used 379 hood or aftermarket fiberglass hood

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by greaseburner, Nov 14, 2018.

  1. Nov 14, 2018 #1
    greaseburner

    greaseburner Light Load Member

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    Have 2000 379 Pete that needs a new hood. Not spending $6k+ for a hood.

    Choice #1. Found a decent used one with no headlights and fenders are bad for $3k. Needs paint cleaned up in several places, so a fair amount of prep work to get it ready for paint.

    Choice #2. Found an after market fiberglass hood with stainless grill for just under $3k. This style is complete with fenders and extensions.

    What would any of you recommend?

    Thanks
     
    greaseburner, Nov 14, 2018
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  3. Nov 14, 2018 #2
    TankerYankr

    TankerYankr Medium Load Member

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    Check with 4 State Trucks in Joplin, MO.

    They carry aftermarket fiberglass hoods that are awesome, good fit and apperance. One of their kits comes with a stainless steel grill and surround.
     
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  4. Nov 14, 2018 #3
    wore out

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    I personally would stay with an aluminum hood with OEM grill surround.
     
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  5. Nov 14, 2018 #4
    stillwurkin

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    I will sell you a 2001 hood for 30k and throw the truck in with it.JK .Seriously though i would stay with aluminum also. Think would be better resale, if that time should come.
     
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  7. Nov 14, 2018 #5
    wore out

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    It would take more than 30 to get my 91. The thing about fiberglass is you can spot them at a half mile. They don't have Huck bolts. Also they are one piece usually so a fender may all but total one out. Several boys around here run out and bought a stainless grill. Believe it or not the grill surround is a structural piece. The stainless grills are just thin metal, doesn't take long for things to start to sag from what I seen.
     
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  8. Nov 15, 2018 #6
    McMahons Trucking

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    Where are you located? A guy here in vegas has a couple for sale
     
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  9. Dec 5, 2018 #7
    Mississippi129

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    God Question!! I have been thinking about the same thing. I have a 1994 379. The braces / supports under the hood have broke. I took some metal and bolts to reconnect and reinforce them. Peterbilt won’t sell one of them. They sell the complete set.
     
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