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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 08:27 PM
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Do you think this will fit in my 69 under an LT1 hood?
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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No problem if you mount your hood high enough. They sell hood spacers at Homedepot 4x4 8 foot long treated lumber
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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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No, but I think I saw a hood on ebay that might do the trick!
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compensation ?

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If you dig a deep enough hole I think it will just about fit under the hood.
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Hood? We no need no stinkin' hood
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I'd be more worried about being able to look through your windshield...
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