Birdman

Looking for a good condition, or new, LT1 style hood.

I don't care what color, but needs to be in good structual condition.

I also don't mind if it doesn't have the chrome/polished inserts, but would prefer them.

Thanks!

Birdman

Bump..

70BBvert

I have a brand new reproduction BB/LT1 hood. Bought it for my 70 then found an original in great shape. It requires a 68 catch for the right side.

Asking $850 plus shipping. If you interested I'll take some pictures for you

Jim

Birdman

I think I have someone else who has an original for sale as well, so I'll let you know if that falls through.

Thanks.

ghoastrider1

there is mone on the Indy Craig list,auto parts/corvette, for sale.Say its an org. factory one. thats all i know about it.

Birdman

Are you referring to the one that the guy calls an LT1 hood, and yet also says 454??

I'll have to get a pic of it...I'm pretty sure he meant 427 though. Seems like a decent deal..maybe I can talk him down a hundred.

Thanks for the heads up!

Birdman

Ok, so there are two hoods listed in Indy that say LT1 and yet both mention 454 as well. Am I wrong in thinking that the LT1 hood only came on the cars with the 427??

70BBvert

The LT1 hood and big block hoods are the same. Only difference is the big block hoods were drilled for the numbers. Not sure if the placement of the holes were different for 427 vs. 454

There are differences on the underside of the hood where the catches mount on the passenger side. 68 is one style while 69 - 72 are another. The bump outs and rivet placements are reversed requiring a different style catch.

Jim

vettebuyer6369

Plus I think there's a difference in the bump outs on the repro vs the original. 69+ repros are like the '68s, I believe. Plus within 68- early 69 theres a change in the center cable placement which requires one bolt hole or 2, in different places.

70BBvert

Yep, that's how I learned about the differences, bought a repro hood Have pictures somewhere. Think I even put them up on a post here.

Jim

ghoastrider1

armed with the excellent info that has been posted, chances of getting the wrong one grow slimmer.

70BBvert

Let me know if anything changes. A good quality original is always better than a repro. Make sure you look closely for evidence of repairs, especially around the area of the hinge mounts. They always seem to crack in this area.

Jim

Terry Lanham

How does a New BB Sermersheim hood compair to an original? this could be an option for you

Birdman

Are you saying that you have one? Or just that it would be a good option?

Do you have pics of it? I don't even know what a BB Sermersheim hood is/looks like..

Terry Lanham

Here is their phone number 812-424-4701. Talk with Alan. They make a press-molded hood similar to the original. I think the only difference is the rivets used to attach the hardware which is hidden when the hood latches and hinges are installed, and the Sermersheim's hood has both molded locations and hardware for the short hood prop and long hood prop. I have looked for 3 years to find a hood in good shape and finally gave up. I purchased a hood from these guys and I have not picked it up yet. I asked Alan to only install the hardware for long hood prop attachment and fill in the area for the short hood prop location as the original 70 hood. The glass is black as original and it takes about six weeks to make hood. I going to pick my hood up next week.

my72coupe

I have a friend with an original LT1 hood in CT if that helps. Very reasonable

riverracer au

only 5 years too late.