Hoods

[VileZambonie]

I would like to start a thread on the different hoods 73-87 chevy trucks had and aftermarket hoods. Anything from fiberglass to stock. I know two 73-80 hoods were made and one 81-87 (91) factory hood but seeing that weirdo hood a few weeks ago made me think we need a thread on hoods. So I want to see your obscure or aftermarket hoods so please post pics even your home made jobs.

[hotrod24]

vile here is my 73-78 stock hood

[fitz]

Here is my Goodmark steel cowl induction hood for 81-87 (91) trucks. It fits great.
My 88 blazer had a Harwood fibreglass cowl induction hood on it (way back before anyone made a steel one for them). It took alot of work to make it fit right.

[choptop]

I beleive its a Reflexions steel cowl induction 81-91

Harwood Fiberglass cowl induction 81-91

81-91 stock hood with 140 louvers

[1HI4x4]

I am installing a 4" fiberglass cowl scoop on my stock hood, I wanted the taller cowl, I could only find the steel hoods with 2" cowl. We just put the first layer of glass on it last night, I take pictures when finished.

[choptop]

Thats one thing that has bugged me. I have wanted a steel hood with a 3 inch cowl for years. I guess they cant build a 3 inch due to the stress on the metal making that amount of bend in the die??? I dont know if thats right, but its all I can figure.

[ccz145a]

Here is my junkyard find, a nice stock 73-78.

[Captkaos]

FYI, Stock hoods are divided by the following
73-78, 79-80 and 81-87(91)

[78 Chevyrado]

Here's a 79-80 stocker hood with the added detail at the nose.

[werewolfx13]

I don't remember where these came from, but I've had these images saved for awhile. They are most certainly not my truck, but I've thought about it..if I had a mig welder and some sheetmetal skills. Also, I think the "Trail Cleanup Truck" had a taller cowl hood, but I don't recall if it was fiberglass or steel.

[enaberif]

So whats the main difference between the 73-78 and 79-80?

From what I can see its just a minor lip on the very front of the hood?

[Captkaos]

That is correct.

[slammed79]

Here's one I found on utube, looks like it belongs on a muscle car.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjmn9kucOB8

[SUX2BU99]

I can't seem to link to a pic of this hood, so I'll try to upload it. I love the look and I would make it functional, sealing it to my air cleaner.

US Body Source also makes a 4" cowl hood for the person that was looking for one.

[VileZambonie]

Here's a reflexxion dual cowl



dual cowl ram air scoop






Unlimited. I have this one and it fit like crap for 73-80