76Vett

I just installed a new motor and am having a new transmission put in within a week. Is it OK for me to run the car without a hood until after the new trans is put in? I'm concerned about cooling issues with the hood off. Car is a 76 with auto trans

gcusmano74

I'm sure you'll be fine. Might cool better!

TimAT

You won't be the first one to run without a hood. Just keep an eye on the temp. It's cooled off a little bit around here so that will help.

C3 Stroker

....as long as the cops don't catch you....

resdoggie

Take an umbrella in case it rains.

U17

I did it for a couple of months while modifying the hood ,,, Won lots of awards... Had talked about NOT putting the hood back on !!!

pws69

Why would they care??

thegazman

They wouldn't care!

mrvette

In Maryland they damn sure will....probably Ca. too, or any other liberal dominated **** state.....



It's a Nader / phoney safety issue thing, as if anything Nader ever did was correct.....

scottyp99

My friends and I consider it mandatory that any time you remove the hood, you have to drive it around like that at least once!

Scott

TedH

Sure. Just watch the temp gauge in case. I'm running without a hood right now. Just short trips to monitor my recent engine work to ensure everything is good. Hood goes on later this week.

4 speed

I'm in md. I ran my camaro back and forth to work for a month with out a hood, til I could afford a replacement. never had a problem.

also worked with a guy that used a piece of ply wood for a hood on his pick upfor at least 2 years..

yeah , we called him wood hood.

bluedawg

I ran with out mine for a summer with no issues. Old hood wouldnt close with new engine. Had to buy a new hood. Took for ever to reach Alaska and shipping cost as much as the new hood. Good luck on your project.

C3 Stroker

You would get a ticket here (unless you're in a T-bucket or vehicle not originally equipped with a hood). Likewise if you are minus a bumper.

thegazman

What's the vehicle code section number in CA that requires a hood?

C3 Stroker

Illegal in PA, also.......won't pass inspection.

cv67

how would not having a hood give it heating problems?
All that hot air in the compartment is gone?

Hop's 78

I did it here in NY for a few days....it was cool as hell, lot's of looks!

toddalin

I don't think there is one and I've seen cars running around without hoods.