Nice looking Vettes with Attitude here please

[Nassau65]

It does indeed look very mean.

 

[Nassau65]

Which big block hood do you prefer?
1965/66 or the 1967

 

[Roscobbc]

Prefer the later hood - earlier one looks a bit dog cock'ish!

 

[Nassau65]

Agreed, they nailed it with the 67 hood. I think the earlier hood introduced for the big block 396ci in 1965 was rushed through. Carried over for the 427ci for 1966 as it was supposed to be the last year for the mid year. Once agreed to carry the design over into 1967 they decided to make the last year a one off. Re designed side gills, repositioned back up light, centralised parking brake, and a all new Big Block hood.
The 1967 is considered the best of the mid year corvettes.

 

[Roscobbc]

'68 onwards LT1/427 hood is a work of art - would have been more so if it had been vented from the factory.

 

[Nassau65]

Agreed, looks good here

 

[Nassau65]

Back in the mid 70’s we grafted one of those scoops onto a capri bonnet. Looked real good once all painted.

 

[Oneball]

1962 Chevrolet Corvette C1

Highly eligible historic racing car previously raced at Goodwood and Le Mans Classic.

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This looks good value for a fuelie

 

[James Vette]

The sharp hood looks better. The square is fine but is a bit boring.

 

[Nassau65]

Both hoods proudly boasted that you had a big block motor. All good street cred.

 

[Nassau65]

And if you didn’t have a big block in your corvette, get a BB hood, and look good at the traffic lights. Pull away slowly, you have nothing to prove. You’ve got the motor.

 

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[Roscobbc]

Both hoods proudly boasted that you had a big block motor. All good street cred.

 

[Roscobbc]

I would imagine that a big block C2 coupe 'without' air conditioning must be a 'challenging environment' to drive in really hot summer weather without the benefit of T roofs or a ragtop?

 

[Nassau65]

I would imagine that a big block C2 coupe 'without' air conditioning must be a 'challenging environment' to drive in really hot summer weather without the benefit of T roofs or a ragtop?

They were diabolical. Been in a few over the years. Most owners invested in some sort of aftermarket system.

 

[Roscobbc]

They were diabolical. Been in a few over the years. Most owners invested in some sort of aftermarket system.

One of the few cars in winter (after perhaps 15 minutes of engine warm-up) that doesn't actually need a heater in winter. During summer the T roofs on mine are off on every journey (except when raining) yes, C3 much the same in traffic jams even with roofs off........

 

[Nassau65]

“Little Birds” ( 1955-57) Thunderbirds were also notorious for cooking their occupants if the hard top was on. Especially the 1955 model. Manually operated vent flaps in the front wings were fitted for the 1956 year to help combat the problem. They worked extremely well, letting in outside air.

 

[CaptainK]

And if you didn’t have a big block in your corvette, get a BB hood, and look good at the traffic lights. Pull away slowly, you have nothing to prove. You’ve got the motor.

This is exactly me.

'68 onwards LT1/427 hood is a work of art - would have been more so if it had been vented from the factory.

Thanks

 

[Chuffer]

This is exactly me.

Thanks
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Is that your country retreat in the background ?

 

[Chuffer]

Looking like a good hood shood . And one looking like an upturned dinghy . And one the size of wardrobe that still didn`t cover the induction . As seen at Pistons & Propsat the weekend.