97 cobra hood

[GreenCobra]

Hi you all knowledgeable peeps, just discovered that my Hood (Bonnet to us Brits!) is I believe Fibreglass!
Is this a Stock feature?
Thanks

 

[CC'S95GT]

YES.

 

[Z06killinsbf]

Well isn't it actually some form of other fiber? I remember someone recently getting into a long discussion about this. But yes, the "fiberglass" hood is factory and should have a Ford stamp on the driverside brace.

 

[GreenCobra]

Thanks

 

[Orange 94]

Moved to exteriors, had nothing to do with a 4v

 

[JKady]

Well isn't it actually some form of other fiber? I remember someone recently getting into a long discussion about this. But yes, the "fiberglass" hood is factory and should have a Ford stamp on the driverside brace.

It's sheet molded composite "SMC" it's basically fiberglass but with much longer fibers and is pressed/stamped instead of laid up into a mold. Same stuff Corvette bodies and lots of 4th gen F-body panels are made out of. Strong but usually heavier than fiberglass. I believe the long discussion you speak of was the one surrounding me violating my stock hood with a cut-off wheel to save weight. There are 3 big steel plates in the stock hoods, one around the latch, and one that each hinge bolts to.