Hood Installation

[cesar1965]

Hi, you all! I'm going to change the hood on my 1998 T/A and wondering if anyone has done it and come across any issues I should pay attention too or might have any tips to make it easier!

Thanks in advance.

 

[Pontiac Trans Am]

What hood are you going to change it to @cesar1965?

 

[cesar1965]

What hood are you going to change it to @cesar1965?

I am installing a ram Air hood that came off of a 2000 T/A. At this time I'm not changing the air box to make the ram air functional, (that will come later), but since I'm thinking of a fresh paint job soon, I want to have this hood installed, aligned and ready to go.

 

[Pontiac Trans Am]

Should be an easy swap over make sure you have help and don't slam the hood until you had it all nice and aligned up.

 

[cesar1965]

Should be an easy swap over make sure you have help and don't slam the hood until you had it all nice and aligned up.

Thanks, I didn't think there was going to be anything special swapping hoods, but I figure I checked with you guys just to be in the safe side!

 

[Pontiac Trans Am]

Take pics so we can see.

 

[CRZTRBO]

Subscribed for pictures.

 

[cesar1965]

 

[cesar1965]

New hood is on, paint booth next.

 

[Pontiac Trans Am]

New hood is on, paint booth next.

We approve!

Snowman, you got your ears on?

 

[GMMAN00]

Hi, you all! I'm going to change the hood on my 1998 T/A and wondering if anyone has done it and come across any issues I should pay attention too or might have any tips to make it easier!

Thanks in advance.

What hood type are you replacing it with? That will be a big help in answering your question. If it from a donor Trans Am ( original equipment) or is it a A/M builder, the question will be much easier to answer!

 

[cesar1965]

What hood type are you replacing it with? That will be a big help in answering your question. If it from a donor Trans Am ( original equipment) or is it a A/M builder, the question will be much easier to answer!

Thanks, the hood is A/M, came off of a 2000 Firebird, I installed this weekend. No issues other than most of the stock hardware didn't work, had to find bolts with a different thread. Fortunately I had all the needed bolts in my "assorted bolts" container! lol. There are some pictures in my previews reply. Thanks for the response thought.

 

[GMMAN00]

Thanks, the hood is A/M, came off of a 2000 Firebird, I installed this weekend. No issues other than most of the stock hardware didn't work, had to find bolts with a different thread. Fortunately I had all the needed bolts in my "assorted bolts" container! lol. There are some pictures in my previews reply. Thanks for the response thought.

I am manager of a Cadillac dealership bodyshop, I work during the day so I will not be of help until the evening hours. Sounds like you already have it figured out though. If you need assistance shoot me a note & I will get back to you in the evening!

 

[CRZTRBO]

@cesar1965 looks good man.