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I had to wonder would the mind set of that is a Trans am scoop overtake it no matter how good it looked,
Glad you like the hood and i get your point about the mind set thing, BUT...
... my kustom-heart was ignorant enough and i figured the time is just right that our Trans Am fellows borrow us one of their scoops, BECAUSE...
... that scoop originally came off a Chevy motor as the General decided for some model years to implant some of the Bowties into the Trans Am`s stockwise, AND....
... how many of the other Pontiacs around, which had a Pontiac engine originally, later have adapted a fine Chevy motor when it came to restore them or power them up, ALSO...
... when you look at the nose of the C3 Corvette and the nose of the Trans Am, which one is more similar to the angular front portion of the scoop, hmm, but to be sure i`m right i finally asked the GOD...
.... the GOD OF SPEED if it`s right, so that i don`t fall from grace in his appreciation, what i fear more than anything else, and he was thinking about it a while and than told me this could be fair, but to really do JUSTICE...
.... on that Conversion i have to publically dedicate that Trans Am shaker hood scoop on a C3 Corvette, to a human beeing involved in helping the Trans Am to achieve it`s fame, so i hereby formal and officially DECLARE...
.... declare this shaker hood as dedicated to ( drum rolls and Michael Buffer please ) our good friend and hero and shining example, the strong arm of the law - Ladies and Gentlemen, to Mr. Sheriff BUFORD T. JUSTICE
Well at least that is what he said to me.
Or i think that was what i heard someone says to me.
Oh wait a minute, could my own tinnitus have fooled me again ... ?
That Bssss in the ear sometimes sound similar to Bsuuuu...
Buuuu..... Buuuffff....... Buuffffor....
Anyway, that hole is cut in there now, i don`t think we will be able to get that parts back together anymore...!?!
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Last edited by EASYGEAR; Dec 11, 2014 at 06:17 PM.
I would love to see the engine with the air cleaner and scoop on it with the hood open...
I will add this when completed.
There are various offset plates for the underside of some of the Pontiac scoops, but it still has to be built for that specific intake.
The Smokey and the Bandit scoop from 1977 is lower than this one, but we did not use it as that Intake is tall, also the `77 scoop has a exaggerated ridge on it, like the ridge that the `77 Trans Am hood has on it.
The 80 / 82 Corvette hood has just a very smooth ridge on it`s center, just like that scoop used here.
That would the Ram Air version have been, compared to the other version :
Call me a pimp, but i can`t help myself, if find a shaker is so sweet when you are sitting at traffic lights and watching the engine, like he is doing it`s loosening-up exercises before you stomp on it again and the scoop`s nodding sidewards....
I will add this when completed.
There are various offset plates for the underside of some of the Pontiac scoops, but it still has to be built for that specific intake.
The Smokey and the Bandit scoop from 1977 is lower than this one, but we did not use it as that Intake is tall, also the `77 scoop has a exaggerated ridge on it, like the ridge that the `77 Trans Am hood has on it.
The 80 / 82 Corvette hood has just a very smooth ridge on it`s center, just like that scoop used here.
That would the Ram Air version have been, compared to the other version :
Call me a pimp, but i can`t help myself, if find a shaker is so sweet when you are sitting at traffic lights and watching the engine, like he is doing it`s loosening-up exercises before you stomp on it again and the scoop`s nodding sidewards....
I dig it, I have been looking at old shakers which sadly ford and dodge made some rather cool looking ones, but geez are they expensive...
Glad you like the hood and i get your point about the mind set thing, BUT...
... my kustom-heart was ignorant enough and i figured the time is just right that our Trans Am fellows borrow us one of their scoops, BECAUSE...
... that scoop originally came off a Chevy motor as the General decided for some model years to implant some of the Bowties into the Trans Am`s stockwise, AND....
... how many of the other Pontiacs around, which had a Pontiac engine originally, later have adapted a fine Chevy motor when it came to restore them or power them up, ALSO...
... when you look at the nose of the C3 Corvette and the nose of the Trans Am, which one is more similar to the angular front portion of the scoop, hmm, but to be sure i`m right i finally asked the GOD...
.... the GOD OF SPEED if it`s right, so that i don`t fall from grace in his appreciation, what i fear more than anything else, and he was thinking about it a while and than told me this could be fair, but to really do JUSTICE...
.... on that Conversion i have to publically dedicate that Trans Am shaker hood scoop on a C3 Corvette, to a human beeing involved in helping the Trans Am to achieve it`s fame, so i hereby formal and officially DECLARE...
.... declare this shaker hood as dedicated to ( drum rolls and Michael Buffer please ) our good friend and hero and shining example, the strong arm of the law - Ladies and Gentlemen, to Mr. Sheriff BUFORD T. JUSTICE
Well at least that is what he said to me.
Or i think that was what i heard someone says to me.
Oh wait a minute, could my own tinnitus have fooled me again ... ?
That Bssss in the ear sometimes sound similar to Bsuuuu...
Buuuu..... Buuuffff....... Buuffffor....
Anyway, that hole is cut in there now, i don`t think we will be able to get that parts back together anymore...!?!
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Sorry,
I missed this reply before...whew...okay then, um..ahem,
My point was when / if you take that car to a show ( or it is seen by ) a basic gearhead who starts thinking/talking about the scoop my guess is most will know it as a Pontiac Trans-am scoop...on a vette, and deeper thoughts on it will likely not happen..and I never knew until you just clued me in that some Trans-ams came with Chevy engines, which chevy engines came in the T/A and which year?
I believe your T/A shaker looks very good on your car in a whole build kind of way....
I think you might have mis took my comment as critiquing but it was more a high 5 of kinship and camaraderie, you see I plan on Pontiac tail lights in my 69.
Like I was saying before I wondered what such a scoop would look like on a c3, I think GM should have done it, and at the risk of sounding blasphemous I happen to find some other makes shakers more suited for what I desire, after all each custom is to make the owner/builder happy.
I'm not sure if I fit into the custom category, but here is my '68. My goal was performance and streetability/utility while maintaining an old-school look and feel. I tried to capture a "what the factory should have done" look and not go overboard on the bling... The exterior is BC/CC VW Reflex Silver and is factory '68 except for the '67 BB scoop, Hood Pins, sidepipes and wheels. The top will be stayfast. The stats are: SRIII frame with C4 underpinnings, steering and brakes; QA1 coilovers, TKO 600 and 3.43 D44 Rear; Full-Forged/Full-Roller Dart SHP 400; PJIII EFI; Tanks Inc modified '68 tank; stainless steel plumbing; Serpentine drive accessories, Dewitts and dual spals; Vintage Air. The seats are Fiero in Mr Mikes '68-'69 patterned black leather. I need to have new rear wheels cut to fix the offset and I'm already planning on C5 front brakes. The interior will look as factory as possible aside from the seats. At times, you guys really make me wish I'd done CIC flares. I wish I'd held out for a 6 speed and if I were to change to motor, I'd go EFI Aluminum BB 427...
I owe better pictures, but I've been sidetracked with a different project and my first year in a new job...promise to get back on board soon.
There are some amazing cars here with impeccable vision and execution...
Last edited by Postal123; Dec 13, 2014 at 07:26 AM.
I'm not sure if I fit into the custom category, but here is my '68. My goal was performance and streetability/utility while maintaining an old-school look and feel. I tried to capture a "what the factory should have done" look and not go overboard on the bling... The exterior is BC/CC VW Reflex Silver and is factory '68 except for the '67 BB scoop, Hood Pins, sidepipes and wheels. The top will be stayfast. The stats are: SRIII frame with C4 underpinnings, steering and brakes; QA1 coilovers, TKO 600 and 3.43 D44 Rear; Full-Forged/Full-Roller Dart SHP 400; PJIII EFI; Tanks Inc modified '68 tank; stainless steel plumbing; Serpentine drive accessories, Dewitts and dual spals; Vintage Air. The seats are Fiero in Mr Mikes '68-'69 patterned black leather. I need to have new rear wheels cut to fix the offset and I'm already planning on C5 front brakes. The interior will look as factory as possible aside from the seats. At times, you guys really make me wish I'd done CIC flares. I wish I'd held out for a 6 speed and if I were to change to motor, I'd go EFI Aluminum BB 427...
I owe better pictures, but I've been sidetracked with a different project and my first year in a new job...promise to get back on board soon.
There are some amazing cars here with impeccable vision and execution...
I'm jealous....
but with a no expense spared build like this you sure did pick skinny tires...
Do you recall which company 67 427 scoop you used, did it fit over the stock sb hood stinger or did you have to widen the 67 scoop?
Beautiful ! I dig your car. I have always loved silver, you can never go wrong with silver imo.
I did my bike in Silver, more than fifteen years ago from now, and it is NEVER boring to look at.
Very clean looking car, i like you did not do any stripes or something.
Sorry,
I missed this reply before...whew...okay then, um..ahem,
My point was when / if you take that car to a show ( or it is seen by ) a basic gearhead who starts thinking/talking about the scoop my guess is most will know it as a Pontiac Trans-am scoop...on a vette, and deeper thoughts on it will likely not happen..and I never knew until you just clued me in that some Trans-ams came with Chevy engines, which chevy engines came in the T/A and which year?
I believe your T/A shaker looks very good on your car in a whole build kind of way....
I think you might have mis took my comment as critiquing but it was more a high 5 of kinship and camaraderie, you see I plan on Pontiac tail lights in my 69.
Like I was saying before I wondered what such a scoop would look like on a c3, I think GM should have done it, and at the risk of sounding blasphemous I happen to find some other makes shakers more suited for what I desire, after all each custom is to make the owner/builder happy.
I just like to monkey around.... so don`t take me serious, i just wanted to make you go and i´m glad i was succesful haha
No i did not take it as critiquing, and if i would have, i would still be happy we all do different modifications and in some details have different tastes, otherwise we would all have the same "custom car"...
For the scoop, i think in Hot-Rodders mind a shaker traditionally is tied to a four seater muscle car, not to sports cars, that is my guess why they are not around on Corvettes.
So for the custom idea i found it is time to break with that traditions...
Again, just fooling around (Brent may already know from another place...) , customizing cars is not a serious thing to me, just serious to the wallet , but i`m happy to find places like this one here where other guys are around
Thanks guys. I was planning on 2-3 years on this project...now at 7 and I'm hoping 2015 is it...? By far the most extensive car project I've ever done. Frustrating at times, but overall I'm still excited about it...just need to get back at it!
Love this thread and hope it continues to gain momentum.
-- Bats, I'm not sure of the '67 scoop vendor. I'm positive it's standard dimensions...The PO purchased it and grafted it on. I spent a TON of time undoing things and trying to make it right. The underside strand patterns were unbroken. The finish is a def challenge...underside of scoop and topside of hood area under the scoop. I still need to address this. You have no idea how much crap I've caught because of those roller wheels...they sure where useful though!
So many cool projects here, I don't know where to start?
-- Easygear, Thats' an ambitious project and I really like the outcome! I'd heard of mixing bumpers with the hatchback, but didn't think it'd work so well together...and along with the other touches it really goes together nicely!
-- Brent319, Your car rocks! Plain and simple, I think it's one of the nicest looking C3s (for that style and theme) that I've seen!
-- Hale 584, You're definitely on to something...that's gonna be a killer look and the tail is gonna set it off. You've painted yourself into a corner, so to speak, and the finish will need to live up to the rest of it.
-- DennisGreen, I agree with the other comments. Just my opinion, but everything about that car is t1ts, but it needs a 'performance' styled wheel. Those wheels grab your attention, but it's the wrong kind of attention...imho. You change wheels and I'll be your new fan!
-- Amelio, I really like your car, and we need better pics. see below
-- Phantom, you've got a great start there! Just my opinion, but I'd 'steal' some styling cues from Amelio's car...make the grill area pretty and switch to round lights; get the wheels/tires, stance and finish suited to fit the look and you're there!
-- Tektrans, sweet ride yourself! I've had your engine bay pics saved for some time and I may have already stolen some general ideas from ya...?
As is obvious I've got some free time right now. I travel for work, and I'm currently out of the country...perusing the forum and making no progress on the Vette. She will graduate in 2015!
Bats, sorry I misread your question a bit. No, the scoop was not widened, and yes, it fit nicely over the '68 smallblock stinger deal. These are the best pics I have of the fitment, but they still don't show it very well. There is aprox 3/4" to 1 inch gap between the outer edge of the stinger to the inner edge of the scoop on each side. On the leading edge of the scoop, I built up the inner edges with glass to make them flow better and there are still flat areas of hood between the two...hope that makes sense. But, yes the scoop fit the hood as is.
Man , some super nice works of art Gentleman . My 82 is a work in progress but nothing near Y'all's gems .
Future work is a modified L-88 good , Black Side pipes , electric headlights , & modified headlights / tail lights .
Keep the pics coming , super craftsmanship ...!!
I have owned my 71 Vette since the 90's. I have been modifying it since I got it. The list is too long
Tilt hood
C4 suspension
6 speed
Rear trunk
C6 door latches
Turbo LT1
Corbeau seats
Dakota digital guages
Electric headlights
C5 power window mechanism
Vintage air
Specialty windshield wiper system
Megasquirt3 engine mgt
Hp76 turbonetics turbo
Future
Isis power
Paint
Finish it
Maybe another year!
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I'm jealous....
, thanx for the Comp!
