My 84 was originally in Texas, then in Atlanta. Now in PA. It came to me without the hood pad and I assumed it was taken out to let the heat escape a little better. I have not intalled one and have not had any problems. I suppose it would be a little quieter with a hood pad but other than that I have not seen any reason to install one. Am I missing something?

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85 300D 75K Anthracite Grey 0-60 in 13 seconds **For Sale**
84 300D 333K Black (The Velveteen Rabbit) 0-60 in 14 seconds
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98 Ford Taurus 100K (Gertie - Was Grandma's - drove it to church and shopping - really) Daughter's car now.
30 Model A Ford 2 Door Sedan (Sold) 0-60 in . . . Never reached 60

It also saves the clear coat on your hood from engine heat.

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You guys have clear coats?

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1976 240D
1976 240D parts car
1970 220D daily driver

LMFAO!

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2016 E350 4Matic Black/Black
2007 GL450 4Matic with Off-Road Pkg Silver/Black
1995 E300 Diesel White/Gray
1994 S600 Euro Black/ Black Velour
1986 560SL Blue/Blue/Gray
1986 190E Blue/Blue 93k

actually when the older cars didnt have clearcoat. The older cars were painted differently then the newer cars of today.

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1986 300SDL, 211K,Dealership serviced its whole life
1991 190E 2.6(120k)
1983 300D(300k)
1977 300D(211k)

Ok well whatever it's called, my CD used to have shiny paint on the hood

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