Do you like the clamshell?

VetteDriven · 2009-01-03 20:11:10

I definitely like the clamshell...:thumbs: I really couldn't imagine the car with any other hood. But, makes for more to keep clean when showing the car...:smash: Rik http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/Riks40th/Engine%20shots/Engine_Comp_3_small.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/Riks40th/IndependenceShow2007093small.jpg

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Jan 3, 2009 | 08:08 PM

#21

Riks40th

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From: St. Louis, Mo......... 1993 Torch Red w/White Interior...2006-07 Bloomington Gold 2005-ZR1/C4 Gathering, 2001-2012 Funfest

I definitely like the clamshell...

I really couldn't imagine the car with any other hood.
But, makes for more to keep clean when showing the car...

Rik

Jan 3, 2009 | 08:16 PM

#22

Mouse2112

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What is there not to like about the clamshell? I can't think of anything.

Jan 3, 2009 | 08:18 PM

#23

betyelou

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From: Antigonish Nova Scotia

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Originally Posted by Iroc57

Real easy to work on. I have never had a car that the hood stayed on for an engine swap

Jan 3, 2009 | 08:51 PM

#24

BrianCunningham

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From: Boston, Dallas, Detroit, SoCal, back to Boston MA

Love it, especially when working on it.

Crowds love it when the race tires are mounted.

Jan 3, 2009 | 08:52 PM

#25

psychodiagnostik

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After working on an LT1 Camaro, the clamshell hood makes working on my Corvette a dream.

Jan 3, 2009 | 09:43 PM

#26

redvette6spd

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From: Minneapolis MN

Do you like the clamshell?
One letter C
One number 4

Jan 3, 2009 | 09:56 PM

#27

RickF

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From: Columbus OH

It's the number ONE reason for C4 envy.

Jan 3, 2009 | 10:19 PM

#28

JackDidley

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From: Database Error Indiana

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Originally Posted by Jon Hekking

As an unfortunate individual that has had to work in the engine compartment of a C3 many, many times, you gotta love the clamshell!

Previous C3 owner here. 14 years I leaned over those big fenders and tried not to injure the paint at the same time.

With a C4 I just throw a towel over the tire and go at it.

Jan 3, 2009 | 10:37 PM

#29

Paul Workman

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From: South-central Missouri

One of the best features of the C4...

You can really "get into you work"! Gotta love the clamshell!

Jan 3, 2009 | 10:44 PM

#30

Goldcylon

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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon

One of the best features of the C4 IMHO

Jan 3, 2009 | 10:48 PM

#31

mrmtrtrnd

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From: Wichita Ks

Before I bought my vette I was looking at C4s and C5s and one thing I liked about the C4 was the clamshell. I don't know allot about the history on this but I wondered why they did away with it. I've work on cars over the years and wished they would have had a hood like that.

Jan 3, 2009 | 10:50 PM

#32

zr1fred

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From: Phoenix Arizona

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul Workman

You can really "get into you work"! Gotta love the clamshell!

I think I've found my long lost twin? What'a you think GC?

Jan 3, 2009 | 11:07 PM

#33

Goldcylon

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From: Peoria Arizona.. Resident Gold Cylon

Quote:

Originally Posted by zr1fred

I think I've found my long lost twin? What'a you think GC?

Looks very familar

Jan 3, 2009 | 11:18 PM

#34

tim32920

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From: Cocoa Beach FL

In my case I get ALOT of use out of it,so I LOVE IT!

Jan 3, 2009 | 11:35 PM

#35

janarvae

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From: Sarasota Fl

Don't have to worry about access or scratched fenders.

Jan 3, 2009 | 11:46 PM

#36

5POINT7

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From: Atlanta Georgia

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Originally Posted by Joe C

...one of the best features on a C4 - i give it

I have always loved how it opens like that and is so big, shows off the whole suspension and tires and engine, very

Jan 3, 2009 | 11:46 PM

#37

pianoguy

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From: Apple Valley MN

I loves me some clamshell

Jan 4, 2009 | 12:53 AM

#38

Arkybill

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From: Conway AR

Well, I gotta ask. How do you get the engine out without removing the hood? I've had a lot of Ford trucks and it ain't hard to pull the engine with the hood on. How do you do it with the vette? Put the hoist in from the side?

I DO like the clam shell. It makes doing everything on the engine easier, just sit on the tire and take your time-reach for a beer when things get tough.

bill