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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by OldToys
It is a stock hood that had been modified.
Are you sure???
You can buy this hood aftermarket. I've considered it.
ACI and Vanacor both sell one with a 1 1/2" rise over stock and I saw one elsewhere (didn't save the site as the rise was too much for me) that had like a 5" rise identical to yours.
http://www.acivette.com/
http://vanacorvette.com/page27.htm
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by blckslvr79
Are you sure???
You can buy this hood aftermarket. I've considered it.
ACI and Vanacor both sell one with a 1 1/2" rise over stock and I saw one elsewhere (didn't save the site as the rise was too much for me) that had like a 5" rise identical to yours.
http://www.acivette.com/
http://vanacorvette.com/page27.htm
I'm almost positive (but I have been wrong before) the rise started at 3 inches at the windshield and went to about 5 1/2 inches trying to stay with the curve of the fenders. The sides of the scoop are almost vertical, the after market hoods I've seen have more of a angle to the sides.
When they are finished the raised area should be about 3 to 4 inches from front to back.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by OldToys
Here is first pass, they were going to open it up to where the green tape is. I told them to just open it about 1 inch larger than it is now.


He took about 1 3/4 inches out of the height.
1 more inch will be just about right on the opening.
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by OldToys
It is a stock hood that had been modified.
I LIKE THE CADDY IN THE BACK GROUND OF THE FIRST PIC

AS FOR THE HOOD MAYBE YOU CAN MAKE THE NEW HOLE FUNCTIONAL WHEN YOU HIT THE GAS
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by vett us all
I LIKE THE CADDY IN THE BACK GROUND OF THE FIRST PIC
I think thats a Lincoln. /:\
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