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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 05:51 PM
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I want to replace my hood with an L88 style. who makes the best one or what type should I buy (hand laid)? I want to keep the windshield wiper door assy.
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Hunt for hand laid, avoid chopper gun,
they pop up on CL a fair amout sometimes it will say custom rather than L-88, or just vette hood
Don't know where you are but I was going to buy one here in orlando for 200, it even has the air box, I pssed when I scored oldgtos small block hood to put my own scoop on....
I guess if I was going to buy new it would be Ecklers....
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Old Dec 16, 2014 | 06:43 PM
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I bought from Eklers a few years ago, quality was excellent, fit was perfect. Packed well also.

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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by The13Bats
Hunt for hand laid, avoid chopper gun,
they pop up on CL a fair amout sometimes it will say custom rather than L-88, or just vette hood
Don't know where you are but I was going to buy one here in orlando for 200, it even has the air box, I pssed when I scored oldgtos small block hood to put my own scoop on....
I guess if I was going to buy new it would be Ecklers....
what is "CL"?
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 12:24 AM
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what is "CL"?
Craigs List
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 12:59 AM
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can I add the air chamber and buy the parts for the carb and make it work with a performer air gap and holley carb. is there a height problem?
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 07:54 AM
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I search CL daily ,
Found one a couple of days ago ( longer hood though ) for 200$ ..
BUT like always it was local pick up only in Massachusetts . And that's just a little too far for me to drive from Texas ....lol
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I used stock hood, added fiberglass scoop and air box and had No issues fitting up with L88 drop base and air gap. The air cleaner comes with foam spacers
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