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Old May 11, 2025 | 05:44 PM
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1966 Coupe. Had 327, installed Blueprint BP383CTCV. Not going to change intake manifold or carb.

(1) Can I buy the Sting Ray hood attachment to make a hood look like a big block hood? Cut and fit on my current hood to give me air cleaner clearance.
(2) Who make the best reproduction hood ? What to look for in a good reproduction hood ?
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What's a sting ray attachment? All mid years are Sting Rays.
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Look on Ebay - there are 67 style stinger bulge that can be glassed to an original hood. You can also look for a big block hood for a 66 for the clearance you are seeking.
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Originally Posted by 62fever
Look on Ebay - there are 67 style stinger bulge that can be glassed to an original hood. You can also look for a big block hood for a 66 for the clearance you are seeking.
all the ones I see are for looks only.
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My ‘66 press molded, BB hood from Lee Bumb looks like the damaged factory we took off. It’s the ‘66 BB style.
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Originally Posted by 62fever
Look on Ebay - there are 67 style stinger bulge that can be glassed to an original hood. You can also look for a big block hood for a 66 for the clearance you are seeking.
I was thinking a 1966 BB hood would be easiest. Just painting needed. Don't know of any Nebraska body shops that want to work with fiberglass. Which I did.
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ACI makes some nice looking hoods.
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