hood insulation
Burning Brakes
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From: Lima, OH -- 69 L71 427/435hp
My '69 has it. However, according to NCRS Judging manual: "...was used sporadically until late in production when it disappeared. There is no pattern for this use, but it seems to have been more common on 427 cars."
Not sure about '72.
Not sure about '72.
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Possibly. Can you see evidence of where the retainers were attached to the hood? (Round circles)
Beginning with the 71 models, GM had to meet sound level requirements so there could have been a hood blanket for this purpose.
Beginning with the 71 models, GM had to meet sound level requirements so there could have been a hood blanket for this purpose.
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72 did not use a hood pad. Some 69's had a short pad at the front of the hood, mainly on big blocks, but small block cars have shown up with them too. After 69, they weren't used again until 73, when full pads were installed on all Corvette hoods until 1980, when they were again eliminated.
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72 did not use a hood pad. Some 69's had a short pad at the front of the hood, mainly on big blocks, but small block cars have shown up with them too. After 69, they weren't used again until 73, when full pads were installed on all Corvette hoods until 1980, when they were again eliminated.
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From: Columbus Mn
My 73 also had hood insulation. I removed it when I cut the hole for the supercharger. It was pretty messed up from age, and an engine fire. 
I also chiseled off the retainer clips. I'm thinking about putting some insulation under the hood again some day, but it's a low priority at the moment. I'll be lurking to see what others suggest or show that they've used.
I also chiseled off the retainer clips. I'm thinking about putting some insulation under the hood again some day, but it's a low priority at the moment. I'll be lurking to see what others suggest or show that they've used.
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From: Meriden CT
