GM L88 hood or repro

[KTM]

Is this GM original L88 hood or some repro. Usually GM original hoods are smooth inside, but here at scoop surface is not sooth at all.

 

[69MyWay]

Looks like a reproduction to me.

 

[jonstr]

Looks like a reproduction to me.

And a poor reproduction at that, I would say. On mine the shape of the fresh air chamber is very different. Also the circle that seats on the air cleaner base is not cut in a clean circle in the photo.

 

[Paranoid]

Here's a couple pics of my hood I bought from Ecklers. I was told that Ecklers bought the original molds from GM years ago.

 

[Mystery Machine]

I love those hoods but that one looks like a bit of a hack job. Although the topside looks good (other than the obvious needed paint).

 

[SwaveDave]

My L88 hood is exactly like 1970 Stingrays. Got it from Ecklers. The first one they shipped me was aweful and they were reluctant to take it back . The second one was okay. Using 100% fresh air on a cold day, does make it feel a little more torquey. They say its good for 15 h.p. on a BB.


Dave