Hood Change Question
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Hood Change Question
I currently have an L88 style aftermarket long hood on my ‘72 that was made by Ecklers. I prefer the look of the BB/LT1 hood because it doesn’t stick up as much. I’ve been wanting to make the switch for a while, but other fixes have always taken priority.
I know the conversion would would require reinstalling the wiper doors and all necessary components, none of which came with the car when I got it. But then, I just came across this BB style hood in another thread:
https://m.ebay.com/itm/1968-1982-COR...66?_mwBanner=1
From what I gather in the other thread, this hood is a little pricey and shipping to NY will most likely suck. But, I wouldn’t have to pay to have all the wiper door components installed. I also think I would need to have my fender edges modified where they meet the current long hood if I choose a stock B.B. hood. This means that I’d also have to have the fenders painted, too.
What are are your thoughts on this hood?
I know the conversion would would require reinstalling the wiper doors and all necessary components, none of which came with the car when I got it. But then, I just came across this BB style hood in another thread:
https://m.ebay.com/itm/1968-1982-COR...66?_mwBanner=1
From what I gather in the other thread, this hood is a little pricey and shipping to NY will most likely suck. But, I wouldn’t have to pay to have all the wiper door components installed. I also think I would need to have my fender edges modified where they meet the current long hood if I choose a stock B.B. hood. This means that I’d also have to have the fenders painted, too.
What are are your thoughts on this hood?
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The ebay long lt1 hood gets lots of interest,
From the ad sounds like a 73 up hood, the rear cornors do not match the fenders on a 68 to 72,
Some people have ran long hoods on early cars and just ignored the fit, some have said they fit fine others have done lots of bodywork to be happy so there isnt one right answer across the board,
Ralph eckler addressed the long hood on 68 to 72 issue by offering special long hoods to fit early cars but they do not offer the stock bb lt1 style you desire,
If it were me, ( your car is stunning btw )
And i wanted the stock bb lt1 hood i would ante up and go back to the wiper door, i am a modder at heart but think the wiper door is pretty darn cool,
From the ad sounds like a 73 up hood, the rear cornors do not match the fenders on a 68 to 72,
Some people have ran long hoods on early cars and just ignored the fit, some have said they fit fine others have done lots of bodywork to be happy so there isnt one right answer across the board,
Ralph eckler addressed the long hood on 68 to 72 issue by offering special long hoods to fit early cars but they do not offer the stock bb lt1 style you desire,
If it were me, ( your car is stunning btw )
And i wanted the stock bb lt1 hood i would ante up and go back to the wiper door, i am a modder at heart but think the wiper door is pretty darn cool,
Drifting
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My opinion is keep what you have unless a complete paint job is in your plans. Judging by my experience you will be extremely lucky to find a hood that fits with out needing body work on the hood and surround to make it fit right. Of course matching your existing paint presents its own problems.
Consider a wiper cover to hide that unsightly view of the wiper compartment area.
Consider a wiper cover to hide that unsightly view of the wiper compartment area.
Last edited by car junkie; Oct 7, 2017 at 09:15 AM.
Melting Slicks
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It doesnt look like any mods have been done to the fender. Its just missing the trim pieces.
Too bad you werent on the other side of the country, im seriously considering installing an L88 as my new engine configuration will really benefit from the extra clearance of the L88 hood. We could have swapped hoods.
Too bad you werent on the other side of the country, im seriously considering installing an L88 as my new engine configuration will really benefit from the extra clearance of the L88 hood. We could have swapped hoods.
