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#1420271 08/11/2021 4:56 PM
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As per the attached picture I am trying to determine if this is a Big Bolt 1.5 /2 ton hood or one for the lighter trucks.
I cannot seem to determine by just looking at comparable truck pics.
For reference the tape measure dimension is 56" .
Thanks in advance!
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You need the side view of the hood
A bit too much is out of frame of the image to tell
The curvature at the back edges makes it obvious to the experienced eye.
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As requested attached are 2 side pics to help make a determination
Will these work for you?
Thanks!
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Isn't the big bolt hood wider at the front? If you need it I can measure between the front corners of my "little bolt" hood.


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If you could send me that dimension that too will help support what I have.
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That’s a 1/2 to 1 ton hood
The 1-1/2 and larger trucks aren’t round at the back bottom they have a shape curve for the larger fenders
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Thanks 2MT for confirming that.
That response is what I was hoping for!
Much appreciated.


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Mike, I think you've got your answer, but measured my hood anyway. The front corner to corner measures right at 30 inches.

I'm not positive that's different than the big bolts, but the grilles are different in some way. I thought it was width.


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Thanks for the dimension Kevin!


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