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Hood alternative?

Old Aug 31, 2001 | 06:06 PM
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Default Hood alternative?

I'm ging to need a high-rise hood for my '76 pretty soon. A while back somebody posted a link to a company that makes "lift-off" style high-rise hoods for 'Vettes and other cars.

I'd like to go with a lift-off hood if possible--less weight, less expense, yadda, yadda.

Anybody have a clue?
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Old Aug 31, 2001 | 06:14 PM
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Default Re: Hood alternative? (Jack Sweet)

hmm, never heard of it. Mines a moderate high rise.
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Old Aug 31, 2001 | 07:11 PM
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Default Re: Hood alternative? (71,454,4spd)

Found it.
U.S. Body Source.
They have both the hinge-able type and the lift-off, lightweight type.
http://www.usbodysource.com/68-02%20Corvette.htm


[Modified by Jack Sweet, 5:12 PM 8/31/2001]
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Old Sep 1, 2001 | 11:52 AM
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Jack

One thing you might want to consider is if you need to get it open fast, hinges are faster.

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Old Sep 1, 2001 | 11:58 AM
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Have you ever considered a scoop? You can get a stinger style fiberglass scoop and glass it on, which is what I'm going to do. They look rather nice on a C3. Plus you get an extra 3 1/2" of air cleaner clearance.
That's what I'm going to do. The only downside is that it has to be painted. But so would a replacement hood.
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