Glassworks hood scoop?

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CuriousJ0N

Discussion Starter · Dec 7, 2004 (Edited)

Just wondering if anybody has any problems with the Glassworks fiberglass hood with the scoop for the 01 and up tacos. Do you have any problems in the winter with water getting in when accidentally taking a huge puddle too fast? Thanks!

Also, they say it bolts right up, does it really?

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scottnmos

· #2 · Dec 7, 2004

I am sure corey will jump in here and tell his story, but there has been MAJOR fitment issues in the past with their hoods. I think they have gotten better lately but I cant tell you for sure. There are 5 or 6 members on here that have them. If you can work with fiberglass and have experience with body work, I dont see any major problems. If I am not mistaken, they have some fit guarantee now or something.
-Scott

aor4x4

· #3 · Dec 7, 2004

If you hit a puddle hard enough to get water though the scoop, you'll have more problems than a wet motor.. you could get the fan to pull forward and hit the radiator.

drabnor

· #4 · Dec 7, 2004

CuriousJ0N said:
Just wondering if anybody has any problems with the Glassworks fiberglass hood with the scoop for the 01 and up tacos. Do you have any problems in the winter with water getting in when accidentally taking a huge puddle too fast? Thanks!

Also, they say it bolts right up, does it really?

just adding my $.02 as this is on my 2000

my hood fit damn good for fiberglass, i do have glasswork's 3.5" bulge fenders though. the lines are as good as you are going to get with glass. the major thing people mess up when putting it on is they rush. if you take your time, line everything up good before you drill/bolt it down, youll be fine.

ive never had a problem getting watter in the scoop, but i have yet to go hood deep in standing water. i have had water/mud splash over the whole truck and have had no problems other than a dirty engine. as a whole, your motor will get more dirt on it than without the scoop, but that just means you have to wash it more often

as for bolting up , yes it does but...
it does not come pre drilled, you have to drill and tap all the holes yourself

hope that helps... :xbeer1:

DesertTRD

· #5 · Dec 7, 2004

scottnmos said:
I am sure corey will jump in here and tell his story, but there has been MAJOR fitment issues in the past with their hoods. I think they have gotten better lately but I cant tell you for sure. There are 5 or 6 members on here that have them. If you can work with fiberglass and have experience with body work, I dont see any major problems. If I am not mistaken, they have some fit guarantee now or something.
-Scott

why would i get in here and tell a story about something I dont have. I have installed a few of them, they are fine.. The fitting issue is on the installers end.

scottnmos

· #6 · Dec 7, 2004

DesertTRD said:
why would i get in here and tell a story about something I dont have. I have installed a few of them, they are fine.. The fitting issue is on the installers end.

I could have sworn that it was you that had one and had all the problems. Oh well, my mistake.

aor4x4

· #7 · Dec 7, 2004

I know of people who have had cracks form on the corners of the scoop openings. Make sure to use the poly hood pin kits from AutoFab, they will help cut down on the damage from vibration. My scooped hood has the cracks, but the hood has seen a very tough life.

tacoman13

· #8 · Dec 7, 2004

CuriousJ0N said:
Just wondering if anybody has any problems with the Glassworks fiberglass hood with the scoop for the 01 and up tacos. Do you have any problems in the winter with water getting in when accidentally taking a huge puddle too fast? Thanks!

Also, they say it bolts right up, does it really?

i had a problem with my glassworks hood for my '99. the hood was about a quarter inch high by the cowl. so i had my hood brackets cut and rewelded lower.

aor4x4

· #9 · Dec 7, 2004

I had the inserts for the stock hinges pull out, and had to pin it on all of the corners. No big deal, but it's a pain in the a$$ to check the oil if the wind is blowing.

mr.trd

· #10 · Dec 7, 2004

tacoman13 said:
i had a problem with my glassworks hood for my '99. the hood was about a quarter inch high by the cowl. so i had my hood brackets cut and rewelded lower.

Charga71 just bought one from another member for his '98 and it fits the same way. Too high in the back...............

CuriousJ0N

Discussion Starter · #11 · Dec 7, 2004

aor4x4 said:
If you hit a puddle hard enough to get water though the scoop, you'll have more problems than a wet motor.. you could get the fan to pull forward and hit the radiator.

I guess I better watch it then. This year alone, I've hit unseen puddles twice. That problem never went through my mind. Thanks!

CuriousJ0N

Discussion Starter · #12 · Dec 8, 2004

drabnor said:
just adding my $.02 as this is on my 2000

i have had water/mud splash over the whole truck and have had no problems other than a dirty engine. as a whole, your motor will get more dirt on it than without the scoop, but that just means you have to wash it more often

as for bolting up , yes it does but...
it does not come pre drilled, you have to drill and tap all the holes yourself

hope that helps... :xbeer1:

Thanks! I think those are the answers I was looking for. I'm not looking to ford through water crossings or anything, just concerned about the whole splashing thing. I've had water slow me down from 35 mph to 15 mph w/o hitting the brakes. Second thing is I don't worry about how the engine looks... as long as it runs. I don't like to wash that part of the truck.

CuriousJ0N

Discussion Starter · #13 · Dec 8, 2004

aor4x4 said:
I know of people who have had cracks form on the corners of the scoop openings. Make sure to use the poly hood pin kits from AutoFab, they will help cut down on the damage from vibration. My scooped hood has the cracks, but the hood has seen a very tough life.

So then you definately have to get pins, huh? Sorry, I'm new to the fiberglass body parts stuff. Only fiberglass I'm used to is for sub boxes. It no longer uses the stock latch?

CuriousJ0N

Discussion Starter · #14 · Dec 8, 2004

Thanks Corey! Since you've installed a couple of these, about how long does it take to actually prep the hood to fit properly? Also, do you have any input on the cowl issue described by the others?

aor4x4

· #15 · Dec 8, 2004

Mine was built to use pins in front and stock hinges on the rear. I'm not sure if there is a glass hood with the latch that would really work.

tacoman13

· #16 · Dec 8, 2004

mr.trd said:
Charga71 just bought one from another member for his '98 and it fits the same way. Too high in the back...............

yeah it sucks, i think that was the way the mold was then

drabnor

· #17 · Dec 8, 2004

CuriousJ0N said:
So then you definately have to get pins, huh? Sorry, I'm new to the fiberglass body parts stuff. Only fiberglass I'm used to is for sub boxes. It no longer uses the stock latch?

you definetly want to use at least 2 pins. when i went to put mine on, the stock latch would have had the hood sitting 1.5-2" high in the front. so i took the suker off and put two of these

up front and never looked back. my hood was never as stable as it is now. stock it used to dance and float around any time i go tover 80 mph. now its solid.

it takes a little getting used to the pins instead of the latch. just dont forget to put the pins in!! lol :xsmokin1:

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tacoman13

· #18 · Dec 8, 2004

aor4x4 said:
Mine was built to use pins in front and stock hinges on the rear. I'm not sure if there is a glass hood with the latch that would really work.

my hood latch worked fine with the fiberglass hood

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