Old sheet metal on newer coupes was Re: Hood 83 Ur-Q?

[John Karasaki <johkar@teleport.com>]

Harrison,

I've been hitting the u-pull yards looking for a front core support for the
coupe.  The ones from the earlier cars look like they will fit, but there
are less or smaller cut-outs in the lower sheet metal.  Did they increase
the size of these openings to increase airflow into the engine compartments
or to reduce weight (both?) or some other purpose?

I'm looking for any BTDT to address the negative aspects of using the older
sheet metal on the newer cars.  e.g. "you will never get the alternator
bolts out with the older style sheet metal"  or similar remarks based on
experience.

TIA.




At 02:26 PM 8/17/98 -0400, you wrote:
>It is the same hood on any 79-87 4k, 82-85 ur-q, and 81-87 Coupe GT.
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>harrison
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>David Ritter wrote:
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>> I am interested in replacing the hood on my 83 Ur-Q. I have found a
>> used hood from a 83 Coupe, can someone confirm or deny that this will
>> fit?
>> Anyone else got an extra hood for the Ur-Q they want to sell?
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> David Ritter
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Best Regards,

John Karasaki
Portland, OR