Thread: Hagan steel hood or Rotlieb?

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Which of these two custom hood/side panel manufactures puts out the best quality and fitment? Price is not so much of a concern as long as they are fairly comparable. I am planning on using a triple opening hood hinge set up. Thanks for your experience and advice regarding this issue.

My only experience was with Rootlieb on a '30 A-bone. It was excellent.

I'm using a 4 piece Rootleib on my '31 A and the fit is excellant. Rootleib will make a custom hood same as Hagen advertises - plus they have been around a very long time. I bought mine with the '32 style SS hinge plus handles, stationary latches and the holes drilled for the rest of the hardware. If I were to do it again, I would not have holes drilled, handles or latches installed. Their handles are the standard 31 Ford painted CR steel, I have added stainless hardware, but prior to painting will remove all, fill the holes, and design a new latch system for a cleaner look. See my AVATAR ( I think) in the upper left.

i have used both and never had any problems with either one.