Dave, I got your message, as far as the hood I still have it but it does need to be re-worked, if you are going to use it as an extra hood I think it would be fine that way you always have the origanal if anything wierd happens. It won't take that much extra paint and it is a great looking hood, you will need to get the scoops for it as I used those on my car. Let me know if u want to come by and get it. u can call anytime, Raz