Quicksilver has a 76 hood question!

[Quicksilver]

Does anyone know if a flat hood is available for a 76 Corvette?

Thanks

 

[XLR8]

Quicksilver - your thread may get more attention and better responses in the C3 section: C3 General Discussion

Let me know if you'd like me to move it there.
Jane Ann

 

[Quicksilver]

Please do. I am really new to this. Thanks very much. (Quicksilver)

 

[XLR8]

Please do. I am really new to this. Thanks very much. (Quicksilver)

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Jane Ann

 

[White75]

Welcome Quicksilver.
What do you mean by flat hood? are you talking about something like an early C3 small-block hood or an 80+ hood?
I don't think either one will fit a 76 though without a lot of work. Plus there will be carb clearance issues I think.

 

[Quicksilver]

Reply to White 75

Good afternoon White 75,

A friend of mine is trying to locate this hood style. The flat hood, if it was ever made, would be easier to mount the large size hood scoop he needs to cover the blower he has attached to the small block.

Thank you for your interest, Quicksilver

 

[6880 Mike]

No Corvette has ever had a flat hood from the factory.

 

[Quicksilver]

Thanks for the info, I will pass it on. For some reason my friend was convinced that there was a hood that was flatter. My 73 seemed to have the same hood as the 78, but I told him I would ask anyway.


Thanks again,

 

[Vettehead Mikey]

I looked at all the usual sources for aftermarket fibreglass like Eckler's etc, but could not find a flat, long hood that would fit the bill.

 

[GTR1999]

The 73- 79 were pretty much the same. The 73-75 were actual cowl induction hoods with a door that opened from a switch under the gas pedal. Exterior they looked the same as yours. You can get some high cowl hoods in the aftermarket but it sounds like you are looking for the SB 68-72 hoods,which are shorter then the 73-79s

 

[Quicksilver]

Thanks for the imput,

Would the 1980, 81, or 82 hood fit? They seem to have much less of a profile than the 73 through through 79 and might be easier to work with.


Thanks, Q

 

[GTR1999]

Not sure they will fit, I never attempted to swap those out.

Thanks for the imput,

Would the 1980, 81, or 82 hood fit? They seem to have much less of a profile than the 73 through through 79 and might be easier to work with.


Thanks, Q

 

[6880 Mike]

...Would the 1980, 81, or 82 hood fit?...

Any of the three will bolt up, but hood latch placement and hardware might vary. These hoods might be lower profile than earlier hoods, but not by much. The hoods are not flat. Your friend does not want the 82 hood; it's configured for the Crossfire and has underside ducting he won't want to fool with.

 

[Quicksilver]

Thanks very much for all the info.

Since I have already given my friend the web address, he can see that this is a good source of information with helpful individuals. He should join now, too.


Thanks again,


Rick, Quicksilver