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Hoods

Forum: C3 Electrical, Body and Interior

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Hoods

Posted: 2/9/06 9:56amMessage 1 of 8
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miket
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Vette(s): 1971 Corvette, 454 cid, Coupe, Silver w/ Black leather interior, 4 speed, AC, PS
I am restoring a 1971 big block coupe. I have a tall intake manafold on the engine. It is a Weiand Team G. I am looking for a hood for this application. Does anyone know where I can find a selection of tall hoods for C3's? The L-88 hood is not tall enough.
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Posted: 2/9/06 10:06amMessage 2 of 8
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Vette(s): 1970 LT-1 Convertible Bridgehampton Blue Metallic 1999 Convertible Nassau Blue Metallic
They now make "Stinger Hoods" for Sharks. Wonder if that might work, since they were made for the mid-year big blocks that needed more clearance? Would be an interesting look going down the street. You could also look at American Custom Industries "http://www.acivette.com". They make some interesting "hi-rise" hoods.

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Posted: 2/9/06 11:01amMessage 3 of 8
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Vette(s): 1973 t top, 454, manual trans.

[QUOTE=tricer]They now make "Stinger Hoods" for Sharks. Wonder if that might work, since they were made for the mid-year big blocks that needed more clearance?

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The stinger hood sold by ecklers height dementions: put a 3.5 inch wood block in the fender drip rails in line with the carb. run a string across,,, thats the clearancefor air cleaner/carb.

ecklers catalog usually has a side bar (info) with their heights of aftermarket hoods

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Posted: 2/9/06 11:17amMessage 4 of 8
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Vette(s): 1973 t top, 454, manual trans.
www.usbody.com  has a dominator hood (4.5 in.) should give all the clearance you need, and then some. The first hood I've seen with a finished/smooth  underside (paintable). this one might be a little to high huk_finn38757.4734837963
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Posted: 2/9/06 11:32amMessage 5 of 8
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Vette(s): 350/350 T-top 1970 Cortez silver -blue interior

making our engines so beautifull with chrome and colored spark wires , i'm just wondering WHY we still use a hood........

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Posted: 2/9/06 11:28pmMessage 6 of 8
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Vette(s): 1965-327 coupe, 1968-small block coupe, 1969-427, 1971-454 coupe and currently a 1976-ZZ4 coupe reborn again,and hotter than ever.. Add a 1996 CE LT-4 for backup

I purchased a hood for my car here..Check them out..Terry

 

http://www.acivette.com/



   "I Love all Corvettes! LifeTime Member #60..Terry"

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Posted: 2/10/06 3:04amMessage 7 of 8
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Vette(s): 1972 T-Top 350 auto, matching numbers,Blue, ac
from VFN Fiberglass ->       

 73-82 Corvette- 4inch Cowl Induction Bolt On Hood Fits 68-72 .Price=450.00 Weight=20 Ship: Truck Freight.

 

 

Just a thought , My 2 cents - I like the stinger on a LT-1 hood

Big Al


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Posted: 2/10/06 8:08amMessage 8 of 8
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Vette(s): 1978 greenwood custom vette, 468 blower motor side pipes.
I like that look.

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