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Old Nov 30, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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Default Authentic corvette bonnet?

hi guys, just a quick question. my parts c3 came with a bonnet that the seller told me was an authentic L88 one (sorry if my terminology is off... if that the right code for the one with the weird scoop/bulge?) anyway i'm looking at selling it to make some room, but i just want to check whether it is the real thing or not before i rip someone off by mistake. it looks authentic, it has all the underseal stuff properly installed like i dont think anyone would bother to do on a replica panel, but i can't find any serial number, GM stamp or whatever. i dont actually know where to look though.

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can someone tell me how i could easily find out whether or not its the 'real thing'? thanks,
-andrew

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Old Dec 1, 2006 | 01:16 AM
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Pics would be nice, but should be a small Rockwell International decal affixed to the underside of the hood somewhere but think this may have only been on hoods sold over the counter but not sure. Also original L88 hoods have a thin metal "Z" brace riveted vetrically in the rear opening.
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