Best source for Mustang fiberglass parts?

[Lenz]

I could pick it up and save shipping.

You would also likely save on destruction   Don't know about you but I get an uneasy feeling when I need something that large shipped undamaged.  That includes windshields and quarter panels by the way-

[cjshaker]

Len, if I went with Crites, that would be my main reasoning for picking it up, because I'd likely have as much in fuel as what it would cost to ship. But I also like the idea of being able to visit the place beforehand, just to check it out.

[Heo]

Its always nice to see the parts before you buy. And dont
have two holes  from a forklift through the hood

[Lenz]

Agreed on checking the place out Doug, I purchased a fan shroud for my '64 through Crites, good quality piece and ready to ship when I ordered.  It's a whole 'nother thing when you are looking at something as large as a hood though.  FYI they were easy to deal with, no complaints.

Heo, we might add "folded in half" to that list of possible surprises 

[Heo]

 

[AlanCasida]

I got a Crites Teardrop hood for my '65 Mustang and it was pretty decent quality. I did have a couple of issues with it though. The top surface of the teardrop was pretty flimsy and I needed to reinforce it underneath to keep it from sagging in the middle. Also the rear crown of the hood did not match the crown(arc) of the cowl on the car. The hood was higher in the middle by about 3/8". I never did figure out a good way to flatten it out so I left it. It's not real noticeable(except to me!) and since my car is mainly going to be a race car I decided not to worry about it too much. On a side note I bought a used Maier Racing tear drop hood locally and the quality compared to the Crites unit was night and day. I ultimately declared the Maier hood unusable and ordered a Crites hood. 

[Heo]

I think i have said it before, but when you buy
fiberglass parts try to get hem fresh from the
mold. And dont buy them two years before you
need them and store them leaned against a wall
or flat on a table, they change shape of that.
Buy them when you are ready to mount them
on the car

[cjshaker]

Thanks for the feedback, Alan. I'd still like to check out the Crites business, but as of now I'm kinda leaning towards the Glasstek stuff. I haven't seen one bad word about their products.

[afret]

My Crites hood fit pretty well with no work done to it.  Just cut a hole in the hood, sprayed it satin black, and bolted it on.  It sat around for a few years before we got around to putting it on but it didn't warp.

[cjshaker]

Earl, thanks for that picture! That is the first actual picture I've come across showing the exact product on the same car I'm using it on. Yours looks to have good gaps and a good fender contour. Looks like I may be giving Crites a try after all.

[afret]

One part that is a little off is the front passenger side corner.  I think you can see it in this photo.  It's not enough that it bothers me.

[cjshaker]

Not unusual, even when using factory parts. I noticed that the center peak isn't a perfect match for the nose trim either. I have that same issue and I used an NOS hood AND NOS nose trim piece. Minor issues, all things considered. Thanks again for the input.

[afret]

And I took the hood springs off and decided not to mess with a rod to prop the hood open.  I just use a steel cable on each hinge to hold the hood open.

[Dubs1]

I purchased a 67 shelby hood  with the big scoop from Cobra performance in CT.  Fits great, excellent quality,no problems.

Larry  in Denver 

[cammerfe]

Brother Lon put a Crites hood on his '67 Mustang. The fit was OK, and we put it on with four pins, so we saved the weight of the latch in the front and the hinges and springs in the back. What's not to like? (He had a pair of worn-out original 'clip-clop' electric fuel pumps and arranged an even trade for the hood.)

KS