mikey'sdad

Who makes the nicest quality fitting stinger hood? I am looking to add one to my 67.

Easy Rhino

OEM if you can find one.

mikey'sdad

I would prefer oem, but just trying to see what everyone’s oppinions are of the aftermarket ones in case I have to go that route.

Powershift

OEM are out there, but are not cheap.

For a reproduction/replacement I would highly recommend Lee Bumb Composites in Evansville, Indiana. Don't even consider another source.

Larry

Lotsacubes

My ‘66 BB hood from Bumb is great. Expect same quality for ‘67.

John McGraw

I have 2 cars with 67 stinger hoods. One is a Lee Bumb and the other is a Corvette Image. They both fit very well and both needed almost no work to make perfect. I have bought a lot of fiberglass from both of these vendors for years, and they are both quality vendors.


Regards, John McGraw

polo91

I would think twice before putting a stinger hood on your 67. I have owned both and the view from the driver's perspective is very different for each. If you haven't already done it, spend some time in a big block car and see it for yourself. You may love it. Personally, I would only use a stinger if it was needed for engine clearance.

bbxlr8

OTOH - I LOVE the view - mine is from the same place but it was Sermersheim's (prior to Jim passing away).
But I also love my olds with W-25 OAI hood

Powershift

John:

My friend used Corvette Image for a front cap on his 1969 about 10 years back. Now both front fenders are showing small bubbles. Original rear fiberglass has no issues. Same paint and painter.

I have heard the CI issues have been resolved, but if paying $20K or more for a paint job, I won't take the chance.

You have been blessed if you have not had issues. But I also know you are very very good (exceptional is probably a better word) at paint and body.



Larry

John McGraw

Larry,

I too quit using CI fiberglass years ago, but they convinced me that those problems were all in their past, so I started using them again. I started using Semerschiems glass exclusively, but after Jim died, the prices went up under Lee Bumb, and the service was not as good as when Jim was alive. Since I started using CI again, I have had no issues with any of their panels. That blistering issue was over 15 years ago, and I have been buying their panels for right at 10 years with no issues. They both are quality vendors, and I usually decide who to use on a project based on their lead time.


Regards, John McGraw

mikey'sdad

since the car doesnt have its original engine, the plan is eventually to install a gen 5 lt engine which will need the clearance.