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http://www.carhoods.com/HoodPages/PF-470.htm
(High-Tech design inner liner fully supports the outer skin, providing a show worthy inner structure which is smooth, rigid, and ready for prep & paint. The Cormat reinforced surface is both strong and straight. Steel anchors allow for use with both OEM hinge & latch. Side 90° edges are left long, scoops & baffles come closed & require opening to make the hood functional. Lighter tension springs may be required. Part # TCVH-68 Weight approx + - 43 lbs)
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http://www.usbody.com/Pages_Cars/68-Corvette.htm <--These 1st two ads look identical,whats that about? --- http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/6881vette.htm (73-82 - 4inch Cowl Induction Bolt On Hood Fits 68-72 .Price=450.00 Weight=20 Ship: Truck Freight)
---Since the 2nd one looks identical to the 1st,and the last 2 are essentially the same price...I'm picking the usbody hood for now.Any help? Or do you not like the style? I figure its pretty much the same as stock design,only with much more room for a taller manifold & air cleaner lid that breathes much better,& a cowl style hood that actually functions-unlike the stock one.
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Hey c3rvette,
Wow! those are tall cowls! are you planning to run a tall manifold or just want the extra clearance/air flow? Those first two are probably selling the same hood from the same supplier. The third is quite a bit less weight, which could be good or bad- if its well designed= excellent weight savings, if its poorly designed= will flex/crack after repeated opening/closings
just my .02
mike
 
The 1st two are 4.5" & about 42 lbs,and the last one is 4" and about half the weight I guess. OK- Heres another choice I sorta like- http://acivette.com/ Its the DHF030 - '77-'82 Vented High Rise Hood thats on the Corvette hood page. For this vette->
 
what about the one on my avatar?the cowell looks kinda drag racey, not cool cruiser looking (just my opinion).
 
mike weyman said:
what about the one on my avatar?the cowell looks kinda drag racey, not cool cruiser looking (just my opinion).
Pretty hard to see.Looks like its very similar:cool
 

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