SA hood vs. FB hood?

Whizbang · 02-25-2009, 09:10 PM

is there a difference between the two? If so what is it? I have stared at pictures but did not make anything out. Can they at least swap between if there are just cosmetic things?

j_tso · 02-25-2009, 10:38 PM

I don't see any difference either.

Parts catalog has them at different numbers, but Mazda could've just changed their numbering scheme.

Atkins Dan · 02-25-2009, 11:12 PM

the only difference that I am aware of is the 1978 & Early 79 hoods as the hood prop rod was on the right side.. Where in the mid 79 production run Mazda moved the hood prop rod to the Left side of the car ..

Dan

Rotarydave · 02-26-2009, 01:08 AM

yep Dan is right and I am looking for a perfect early hood for a resto

Whizbang · 02-26-2009, 01:13 AM

well that is good to know then. I hoping to get a nice 79 here soon but the hood is dented.

Banzai · 02-27-2009, 04:30 AM

I also believe the prop rods on the early RH models pivot and stow on the hood itself. On the LH types this changes to the inner fender.

Atkins Dan · 02-27-2009, 10:11 AM

Banzai that right..

BTW Welcome to RCC.. RCC is the light @ the end of the Tunnel..

Dan

Rotarydave · 02-27-2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atkins Dan

RCC is the light @ the end of the Tunnel..

Dan

Nope that is my S/C'd rotary coming to eat ur A$$ up LOL

quick note point on the hoods, all of the ones i used to see that were aftermarket metal ie certifit made, were early style. I used to commonly find them on the later 7s that had been involved in accidents

Atkins Dan · 02-27-2009, 11:59 PM

Well Dave just for you here is all 4 brake light bulbs coming on so you can tap my A$$ {Lol}

Dan

kansei · 02-28-2009, 09:42 PM

I had a 1980 RHD that had the prop on the right side, but the rod stowed on the fender well, while a late '78 US car I had had the prop rod on the right side as well, but stowed on the hood. For what it's worth.

Neal.

Banzai · 03-03-2009, 07:03 AM

Just goes to show, you never know. So the 80 was an actual right hand drive vehicle? If so, it would still kind of make sense. I'd guess that the design changed in 79 from stowing on the hood to stowing in the fender and the props location was intended to be on the same side as the driver, then a 79 or later RHD vevicle would have a prop rod on the right that stowed in the fender. Who's on first?

fire85gslse · 03-12-2009, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banzai

I also believe the prop rods on the early RH models pivot and stow on the hood itself. On the LH types this changes to the inner fender.

Exactly! My 79 had that style hood.

rx4ur7 · 03-14-2009, 03:05 AM

One of those engineering opps, someone missed that on the cars going to the states. Caught it halfway through the first run. Will let you know the VIN split when I get in next week to check the fiche.
If anyone needs good straight hoods I have a few. All are Mazda no aftermarket.

rx4ur7 · 03-19-2009, 02:43 PM

OK here it is.
There were 4 bonnet part #'s.
8871-52-310B VIN 1 to 134
8871-52-310C VIN 135 to 1799
<A>8871-52-310D VIN 1800 to 31148
8871-52-310E VIN 31149 -

5-- prefix

<A> one way -> A new part can be used in place of former part, but former part cannot be used in place of a new part. (Mazda fiche)

Bonnet Stay pre A were attached to RS bonnet, post A LF side inner fender.

02-25-2009, 09:10 PM	#1
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	SA hood vs. FB hood? is there a difference between the two? If so what is it? I have stared at pictures but did not make anything out. Can they at least swap between if there are just cosmetic things? __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

02-25-2009, 11:12 PM	#3
Atkins Dan Premium Vendor Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 265 Rep Power: 18	the only difference that I am aware of is the 1978 & Early 79 hoods as the hood prop rod was on the right side.. Where in the mid 79 production run Mazda moved the hood prop rod to the Left side of the car .. Dan __________________ 82 SuperCharged rx-7 {my toy not the daily driver anymore now under restoration} 88 B2200 rotary powered with a 7inch Camden SuperCharger !RIP! Jan/4/2007 2001 626 5-speed 80k on the clock all stock {Truck replacement} 2005 MAZDA6 V6 WAGON now that is a pimping ride all stock for the moment.. Paid off WWW.AtkinsRotary.com

02-26-2009, 01:13 AM	#5
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 21	well that is good to know then. I hoping to get a nice 79 here soon but the hood is dented. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

02-27-2009, 10:11 AM	#7
Atkins Dan Premium Vendor Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 265 Rep Power: 18	Banzai that right.. BTW Welcome to RCC.. RCC is the light @ the end of the Tunnel.. Dan __________________ 82 SuperCharged rx-7 {my toy not the daily driver anymore now under restoration} 88 B2200 rotary powered with a 7inch Camden SuperCharger !RIP! Jan/4/2007 2001 626 5-speed 80k on the clock all stock {Truck replacement} 2005 MAZDA6 V6 WAGON now that is a pimping ride all stock for the moment.. Paid off WWW.AtkinsRotary.com

02-27-2009, 11:59 PM	#9
Atkins Dan Premium Vendor Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 265 Rep Power: 18	Well Dave just for you here is all 4 brake light bulbs coming on so you can tap my A$$ {Lol} Dan __________________ 82 SuperCharged rx-7 {my toy not the daily driver anymore now under restoration} 88 B2200 rotary powered with a 7inch Camden SuperCharger !RIP! Jan/4/2007 2001 626 5-speed 80k on the clock all stock {Truck replacement} 2005 MAZDA6 V6 WAGON now that is a pimping ride all stock for the moment.. Paid off WWW.AtkinsRotary.com

02-25-2009, 10:38 PM	#2
j_tso Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 65 Rep Power: 18	I don't see any difference either. Parts catalog has them at different numbers, but Mazda could've just changed their numbering scheme.

02-26-2009, 01:08 AM	#4
Rotarydave Rotary Nut Case Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cibolo, TX Posts: 273 Rep Power: 17	yep Dan is right and I am looking for a perfect early hood for a resto

02-27-2009, 04:30 AM	#6
Banzai The Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	I also believe the prop rods on the early RH models pivot and stow on the hood itself. On the LH types this changes to the inner fender.

02-28-2009, 09:42 PM	#10
kansei Collector Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greenville, Michigan Posts: 37 Rep Power: 0	I had a 1980 RHD that had the prop on the right side, but the rod stowed on the fender well, while a late '78 US car I had had the prop rod on the right side as well, but stowed on the hood. For what it's worth. Neal. __________________ Neal "kansei" Swigert Greenville, Michigan www.kanseirotary.com 1973 Mazda RX-3 Wagon 1977 Cosmo 1974 REPU 1980 Mazda RX-7 GS "The Moozda" 1980 Brilliant Black Mazda RX-7 Leather Sport 1988 Mazda RX-7 10th Anniversary Edition 1993 Mazda RX-7 VR Touring Edition

03-03-2009, 07:03 AM	#11
Banzai The Newbie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	Just goes to show, you never know. So the 80 was an actual right hand drive vehicle? If so, it would still kind of make sense. I'd guess that the design changed in 79 from stowing on the hood to stowing in the fender and the props location was intended to be on the same side as the driver, then a 79 or later RHD vevicle would have a prop rod on the right that stowed in the fender. Who's on first?

03-14-2009, 03:05 AM	#13
rx4ur7 Rotary since 1972 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson Posts: 231 Rep Power: 17	One of those engineering opps, someone missed that on the cars going to the states. Caught it halfway through the first run. Will let you know the VIN split when I get in next week to check the fiche. If anyone needs good straight hoods I have a few. All are Mazda no aftermarket. Last edited by rx4ur7; 03-19-2009 at 02:43 PM.

03-19-2009, 02:43 PM	#14
rx4ur7 Rotary since 1972 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson Posts: 231 Rep Power: 17	OK here it is. There were 4 bonnet part #'s. 8871-52-310B VIN 1 to 134 8871-52-310C VIN 135 to 1799 <A>8871-52-310D VIN 1800 to 31148 8871-52-310E VIN 31149 - 5-- prefix <A> one way -> A new part can be used in place of former part, but former part cannot be used in place of a new part. (Mazda fiche) Bonnet Stay pre A were attached to RS bonnet, post A LF side inner fender.