Nice looking Vettes with Attitude here please

Roscobbc

Moderator
I think they are a little too tall. They do look mean tho
Quite a few faux L88 hoods have been around over the years, and yes some are too tall - longer ones are available for later non-windscreen wiper flap cars. Irrespective of the additional height I still had to use a shallower air filter element!
 

Mr. Cricket

Administrator
Quite a few faux L88 hoods have been around over the years, and yes some are too tall - longer ones are available for later non-windscreen wiper flap cars. Irrespective of the additional height I still had to use a shallower air filter element!
A dropped filter base usually lets you use the taller filter
 

Roscobbc

Moderator
Quite a few faux L88 hoods have been around over the years, and yes some are too tall - longer ones are available for later non-windscreen wiper flap cars. Irrespective of the additional height I still had to use a shallower air filter element!
I carefully fitted the oem trim and 427 numbers on to the repro hood. Not sure if stock L88 hood features any bright trim. Without the stock hoods centre divider you'll notice the chrome trim pieces don't quite join in the centre.
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Nassau65

CCCUK Member
Quite a few faux L88 hoods have been around over the years, and yes some are too tall - longer ones are available for later non-windscreen wiper flap cars. Irrespective of the additional height I still had to use a shallower air filter element!
Bought a fake one from Ripspeed in 1977 and fitted it to a friends capri. Looked pretty good once finished.
 

Nassau65

CCCUK Member
Talking hood scoops, I’ve always loved the “shaker” hood scoop. Poking through the hood. Most common is the Pontiac trans am’s. The 1969 and 70 Ford equivalents were pretty good. The iconic big fat Chrysler corporations version was wicked.IMG_1781.jpegIMG_1779.jpegIMG_1780.jpeg
 
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