Cam Shell Hood Weight?
07-15-2011, 10:34 PM
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Cam Shell Hood Weight?
Does anyone know the approximate weight of a mid 80's C4 cam shell hood. I need to know how many people I need to take it off and much whisky to buy.
07-16-2011, 12:01 AM
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The 3rd would be the guy releasing the last bolt (or two) if you want to make sure you don't crack it at the hinge point.
07-16-2011, 12:22 AM
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I believe from memory the C4 hood weighs 82 lbs or so, bare by itself
07-16-2011, 02:02 AM
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I spoke with a guy who has the molds from GM in St. Charles, Mo. nearby where I live......according to him, the C4 hood is the largest body panel on any American car built in history.....don't know if it is true, but has to be one of the largest for sure...it's part of the front fenders too really.....
07-16-2011, 01:12 PM
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07-16-2011, 01:28 PM
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07-16-2011, 02:21 PM
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07-16-2011, 10:53 PM
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Thanks for the responces. Less than 100lbs, so people 3 minumum to lift and move. A fifth will do. Going to pull the engine and the hood will be in my way. Don't know where I will put it. I also think it was the largest single car exterior part ever made. Just starting a frame on restro. Engine first. Nothing special. Just want it to look new again before I get old.
07-17-2011, 01:25 AM
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07-17-2011, 11:37 AM
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No there have been fully functional CF hoods for C4s in the past, they save between 30-50lbs based on who you listen to.
I dont know if Toledo Pro still makes one, or who else does now.
I dont know if Toledo Pro still makes one, or who else does now.
07-17-2011, 11:44 AM
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Don't know the weight exactly but two people can get it off easily. Hell once I lifted one off with my 8 year old daughter and 4 year old son on the other side.
07-17-2011, 11:45 AM
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Thanks for the responces. Less than 100lbs, so people 3 minumum to lift and move. A fifth will do. Going to pull the engine and the hood will be in my way. Don't know where I will put it. I also think it was the largest single car exterior part ever made. Just starting a frame on restro. Engine first. Nothing special. Just want it to look new again before I get old.
07-17-2011, 02:35 PM
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Can't pull it from the side. Garage is only 15ft wide and the lift posts will be in the way. Besides the radiator is also coming out. Want to pull the engine and trans as one unit if I can. Is that possible since I will pull from the front? I would think so. This is my second engine pull. Last was a 350 from a 76 C3 back in 88'.
