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yotaman96 · 11-20-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamEL

For whatever reason, I didn't even think he was keeping the old one. I don't know what the hell is wrong with me.

lol

motorhead · 11-20-2013, 08:04 PM

I say go for it. We use to run with the entire front clip off to test a new motor or set up on the hot rods in the old days. My only worry would be if it's going to fit properly and that you will have everything you need to install it.

DwRed1LTV6 · 11-20-2013, 08:04 PM

Rent a truck from home depot or some where
carry the new hood home in the bed.

Casper954 · 11-20-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AdamEL

Why not just ride down there as normal and remove your old hood when you get to the destination and then install the new one right there? Seems logical to me...

Problem with that is I wouldn't get my hood back

Casper954 · 11-20-2013, 08:29 PM

Thanks everyone for the help. The hood is a zl1 hood so hopefully it mouts directly and I was planning on just bringing my whole tool set and whatever mounting hardware is on my current hood just in case his doesn't have it already. I installed a hood before on my buddy's Camaro so it shouldn't be too hard the second time

Learjetguru · 11-20-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper954

Problem with that is I wouldn't get my hood back

Common sense has left the building.... You are not going to damage your camaro driving with out a hood. Pull the old one off at home and drive down and get the other one. Don't forget to bring your video camera. There will be a lot of idiots on the way asking where is your hood. Should make for a nice you tube moment.

Angrybird 12 · 11-20-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Learjetguru

Common sense has left the building.... You are not going to damage your camaro driving with out a hood. Pull the old one off at home and drive down and get the other one. Don't forget to bring your video camera. There will be a lot of idiots on the way asking where is your hood. Should make for a nice you tube moment.

He could say, I was sitting in my bathroom looking out the window and saw a UFO come down and hover over my Camaro...next think I knew both the UFO and my hood were gone.....

Sorry I just kind of stole the idea from this..
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...9&postcount=64

kevinw · 11-20-2013, 09:44 PM

its not a retarded question, just mentally challenged lol

daveagogo1 · 11-20-2013, 10:14 PM

I drove around with my blown 454 in my Monte for 3yrs with no hood. You will be quite fine.

eymang · 11-21-2013, 12:37 AM

Dont know what the new hood has on it but I would make sure the latching hardware is in place if you do install it at destination.

MikeSVX · 11-21-2013, 10:17 AM

Goto home depot and rent a truck. They are cheap as crap (about $20 per hour) and you just return them with the same amount of gas you left with.

GnyaTek · 11-21-2013, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan01

You might also want to check and see if your new hood needs hood pins, or if they are recomended- don't want your new hood flying up to meet you.

Also when removing, use two people- it is so easy to slip and crack your windshield.

Actually, I posted up a DIY on how to easily and safely remove and replace a hood by yourself without damaging the fenders or windshield!

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=288380

I would have no issues with driving the car without the hood ... as others mentioned, remove the engine cover and verify that the fuse box cover is securely closed and zip-tie the wiper washer hose in place... and then drive slower than you normally would (and if passed by semi's, shift lane position away from them to lessen the wind buffeting).

Recommended tools to take:

1) small flat head screwdriver to loosen the clip on the support prop

2) Ratchet (palm ratchet is easiest to use in the tight spaces) with appropriate sized shallow socket (stock hood is 13mm). - I would take the full set in case the hardware is different (metric vs English)

Optional tools if using my method for removing hood solo:

3) Twin air mattress

4) Air pump

5) Pad (optional - to keep air mattress clean)

Other tools that I would take (as just in case):

6) Adjustable wrench (some hood latch adjustment may be needed to get the hood to close and latch)

7) Medium/large screwdriver (in case you need to loosen the front fascia to remove the cover plate for the latch area)

8) Torx 30 socket or Torx 30 screwdriver (if needed for removal of plate)

9) 10MM socket for bolts at plate edge - not sure what size bolt the hood latch was, but think it was 13MM

10) Flashlight

11) Tape (electrical or duct tape) - in case needed to temporarily secure fuse cover if it attempts to take flight during the trip!

JCunningham · 11-21-2013, 09:30 PM

does the ZL1 hood fit the SS front end

Angrybird 12 · 11-21-2013, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

does the ZL1 hood fit the SS front end

Yes just the cowl lines don't line up with the lines on the front Fascia because the ZL1 cowl is wider.

11-20-2013, 08:04 PM	#17
DwRed1LTV6 Drives: '11 VR 2LT HHr Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gateway to the West Posts: 2,721	Rent a truck from home depot or some where carry the new hood home in the bed. __________________ 2011 Hhr Formerly known as Silver85IrocZ !!

11-20-2013, 08:29 PM	#19
Casper954 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: South Florida/ Orlando Posts: 450	Thanks everyone for the help. The hood is a zl1 hood so hopefully it mouts directly and I was planning on just bringing my whole tool set and whatever mounting hardware is on my current hood just in case his doesn't have it already. I installed a hood before on my buddy's Camaro so it shouldn't be too hard the second time __________________ Appearance: Blacked out tail lights, Oracle Plasma fogs, SLP Carbon Fiber splitter, Carbon Fiber Hash Marks, Carbon Fiber ZL1 hood, 20" Giovanna Kilis rims, Eibach lowering springs Performance: Straight-piped magnaflow exhaust, K&N intake

11-21-2013, 10:17 AM	#25
MikeSVX The magic smoke genie.... Drives: Jewels (2010 RJT 1SS) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 2,294	Goto home depot and rent a truck. They are cheap as crap (about $20 per hour) and you just return them with the same amount of gas you left with. __________________ Support Search & Rescue. Get Lost.

11-21-2013, 09:30 PM	#27
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	does the ZL1 hood fit the SS front end __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

11-20-2013, 08:04 PM	#16
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	I say go for it. We use to run with the entire front clip off to test a new motor or set up on the hot rods in the old days. My only worry would be if it's going to fit properly and that you will have everything you need to install it.

11-20-2013, 09:44 PM	#22
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	its not a retarded question, just mentally challenged lol

11-21-2013, 12:37 AM	#24
eymang Drives: 2011 2SS/RS & 1991 Vert Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 397 View My Garage	Dont know what the new hood has on it but I would make sure the latching hardware is in place if you do install it at destination.