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Old 10-01-2013, 09:53 AM
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what year hoods will bolt directly to a 73. not for stock appearance.

looking for a bigger cowl or LT1 or L88 hood.

I see references to 73-76, 77-82, 73-82, 73-75, and everything inbetween ???
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Nothing stock LT-1 or L-88 will bolt up to a 73 or later car. If you want LT-1/BB for your 73, you will have to purchase an aftermarket hood.

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I know 72 and earlier won't work due to wiper door, but if I were to fing an after market l88 from a say 78 would it fit my 73 ???
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I know 72 and earlier won't work due to wiper door, but if I were to fing an after market l88 from a say 78 would it fit my 73 ???
Hood latch hardware is different. You want an aftermarket 73 and later hood using 73 latch hardware.
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so any 73 or later hood will fit with proper latches ?
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so any 73 or later hood will fit with proper latches ?
Size wise, yes, but you would not want an 82 crossfire hood on your 73.
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sure I would, that a 66 mustang tail lights, and a big assed CB antanee!

would wondering what might fit, so if someone had a an L88 on their 82, then I know I could use it on my 73.
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...sure I would...
That tells me you do not know about the stock underhood ducting on an 82 crossfire hood.
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o.k. , so now I am learning that a 82 won't work, unless it after market with out the stock under pinings.

maybe , it'd be better to save up and just buy a new hood.
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...maybe , it'd be better to save up and just buy a new hood...
I suggested that right from the git-go.

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