1984 Z28 Camaro Hood
June 5, 2008
There are two types of 1984 Z28 Camaro hoods that can be used. The first is finding a 1984 Z28 Camaro at a junk yard. This hood is going to be made of metal. The metal tends to last a bit longer, but it will rust. That could present a problem if there is too much rust already. The second option is getting a replacement hood from the factory or other auto parts store. In this case the hood is usually fibreglass. The fibreglass hood is going to weigh less. There is also the possibility of getting a bit more damage if there is an accident.
Online is a great source to find replacement products needed to re- vamp an older car. The 1984 Z28 Camaro is now 24 years old which means any hood is bound to have some issues. If there is a replacement needed accessories may also be important to getting the Camaro back in good shape. The hood is not the only part that can fail after 20 years. The first thing to go on a Camaro hood is generally the hydraulic bars that help the hood stay up right while work is being done.
Not all replacement hoods available through shops will work for the 1984 Z28 Camaro. The 1984 series of Camaro’s had a longer hood with a slope to the design. The newer models are fiberglass and have less of the sloped design that provided the earlier models with so much character. It is important when seeking a new Camaro hood that you shop or search for the correct replacement.
Once a replacement is found the work may not be over. Other aspects of the Camaro hood involve the hinges. Those also tend to rust out meaning they will need to be replaced as well. The hinges can be found through parts stores online as well. If you are replacing the hood then all accessories should be changed.
The hood may also need to be repainted. A detail shop can help with the stripping and sanding needed on the hood to get rid of most of the rust. They can also help detail the hood to look exactly like the old car or offer a new design.





