Anyone know if the early C3 hoods will fit the later C3s ('80 L82)? My new engine (454) and intake (Edlebrock) will not let the hood close. I think I'm lacking about two inches. Wondering if the '68 L-88 hood will work, or? I'd appreciate any pointers!

 

Check all of the standard places:

http://www.ecklers.com/find.asp?find...tyling&level=2
http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/corvette.html
http://www.acivette.com/aci0013m.htm

I went with Eckler's "stinger hood", but ACI's L88 hood gives you 2.25" to play with. The stinger gives you 3 7/8" from the hood drain rails up.


bill.

 

Thanks Bill,
I like the idea of 3 7/8 from the "Stinger"!
Dave

 

what's up starship.im looking at my parts book, looks like 68-76 fits and 77-82 .... the one hood is longer than other hood to make up for the wiper door .heres a link for. you hope that helps http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=4.165.3327

 

Hey Dicky,
Thanks, I been lookin' at the longer hood since I don't have the wiper door. May be a cleaner look than the stock hood.
Dave

 

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Hey Bill,
O. K., now I get it, more clearance with the L-88 hood.
Thanks,
Dave

 

starship- ecklers makes a L88 style hood for our cars and it looks like it has 4 1/8" of clearance- of course the cost is$580.00 before ship.check out their page, there are some other taller options..............Russ

 

Hey Russ,
Thanks Dude, I'm going to go with the L-88 hood. Looks meaner and I will have a good place, on the side, to put the 454 numbers.
Dave

 

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