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Technical => Body/Appearance/Interior => Topic started by: niizhmkwa on October 21, 2005, 02:04:41 PM

Title: Help! member's 88 hood onto an 83
Post by: niizhmkwa on October 21, 2005, 02:04:41 PM
hey guys, need a bit of help wanna put an 88 turbo hood, on my 83 t-bird, not sure if it will exchange.  thanks loads guys  Barry Stiles:canada: :canada: :dunno: added pic of an 87 and my 83
Title: Help! member's 88 hood onto an 83
Post by: thundergrowl on October 21, 2005, 02:10:07 PM
Yes it will fit (http://"http://www.coolcats.net/tech/reference/parts.html"). But you can't have that one! :giggle:
Title: Help! member's 88 hood onto an 83
Post by: EricCoolCats on October 21, 2005, 02:19:26 PM
It will fit. Sometimes there are clearance issues with the scoops, as they can get close to bracketry on the motor, depending upon the engine. Also, the 1983 hood hinges seem to be unique, meaning you may have to elongate the mounting holes or drill new ones. Or use 1984-88 hinges, whichever. But as far as the hood fitting, lining up, and generally working, go for it. Just make sure the distibutor has a cover of some sort if you're keeping the scoops open. ;)