New hood
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Le Mans Master
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From: Cape Coral, FL 33904
New hood
I need to get a new hood, and am unsure on which company to go with.
Melrose or Toledo Pro? What are the differences between their products?
I am set on going with a high rise, 2 3/4.
Any feedback?
Melrose or Toledo Pro? What are the differences between their products?
I am set on going with a high rise, 2 3/4.
Any feedback?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Edmonton AB
A thread a while back got good feedback about the
Toledo Pro from several members.
Member BRICHC4 has the 4" rise from Toledo Pro, too.
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Toledo Pro from several members.
Member BRICHC4 has the 4" rise from Toledo Pro, too.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Charlotte NC
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I got my 2 3/4" hood from Melrose, but don't let the ads fool you, they are the same hood made by the same people as the one Toledo sells. I compared my hood to a Toledo hood and as far as we could tell, they were exact.
I got the fiberglass model, it is a functional cowl and 25-30lbs lighter (not to mention $400 less expensive) than the stock hood. The carbon fibre model is even lighter but a little more than a stock replacment hood.
Which ever way you go, you will be shocked at the quality. these hoods are MUCH nicer than the GM stock hood. Better made, stronger and much cleaner inside.
Here is a side shot so you can see the rise and an inside shot.
I got the fiberglass model, it is a functional cowl and 25-30lbs lighter (not to mention $400 less expensive) than the stock hood. The carbon fibre model is even lighter but a little more than a stock replacment hood.
Which ever way you go, you will be shocked at the quality. these hoods are MUCH nicer than the GM stock hood. Better made, stronger and much cleaner inside.
Here is a side shot so you can see the rise and an inside shot.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Charlotte NC
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Originally Posted by melrose
Toledo makes the hoods and sells retail. We are their premier distributor and also sell retail. Give us a call if you want a quote.
Thanks Chris
Thanks Chris
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Edmonton AB
Any chance someone makes decals for these that
are similar to the ones the C3 hoods had in the late
60's?
I think they were on the L88 hoods. They are black
and run along the sides of the rise. IIRC, there is a
solid inner wedge portion and an outer pin stripe.
Edit: After looking at some '69 L88s, I realize their
stripes are not what I am thinking of.
There was something with cowl induction that came
with stripes along the sides of the rise. I've looked
at some Chevelles and Camaros without luck.
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are similar to the ones the C3 hoods had in the late
60's?
I think they were on the L88 hoods. They are black
and run along the sides of the rise. IIRC, there is a
solid inner wedge portion and an outer pin stripe.
Edit: After looking at some '69 L88s, I realize their
stripes are not what I am thinking of.
There was something with cowl induction that came
with stripes along the sides of the rise. I've looked
at some Chevelles and Camaros without luck.
.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Lahaina Hi
If you contact Toledo (Linda) they are the only manufature of the corvette parts.
Anyone else is just a side line.
Toledo has the mold for the front rear and hood.
Everyone else just buy's from Toledo.
I have the 4 inch hood.
Anyone else is just a side line.
Toledo has the mold for the front rear and hood.
Everyone else just buy's from Toledo.
I have the 4 inch hood.
Melting Slicks
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From: 1993 Quasar Blue 'vert Scottsdale AZ
If anyone had described your paint scheme to me, I would have thought 
But that is absolutely gorgeous! You painted the underside of the hood? That must add another hour to your waxing. Is the hi-rise hood for looks only, or there a purpose? Anyway, I love it.
But that is absolutely gorgeous! You painted the underside of the hood? That must add another hour to your waxing. Is the hi-rise hood for looks only, or there a purpose? Anyway, I love it.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: NY NY
do you guys have websites or pictures for those companies hoods? i was looking for a high rise myself recently and havent had much luck.
if you dont have url's, around how much do they cost, and do you have phone numbers for either of the companies?
thank alot!
if you dont have url's, around how much do they cost, and do you have phone numbers for either of the companies?
thank alot!
Safety Car
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From: Lahaina Hi