lbell101

Were the BB hoods the same through the years?
In other words, can I buy any year BB hood to fit my '71?
Thanks!

Larry http://www.larryscars.com/71vette.html

79MakoL82

Just make sure it's a short hood that allows for your wiper door. I don't think the '74 (the last year for a BB) had a wiper door, but I'm not sure.

Just checked it out. 1972 was the last year for the wiper door, so you need a 1968-1972 BB hood. There were BB's in 73 and 74, but they had the longer style hood without the wiper door.


[Modified by 79MakoL82, 8:05 AM 11/14/2001]

Easy Mike

The '68-'72 big block/LT-1 hoods are the same. One size fits all with the exception of hood supports ('68 supports are different). L88 hoods are the same size dimensionally, but the rise is higher and they have the air box on the underside.
:)

Sigforty

The 74 and 73 had the new rubberized front cap. When GM did this they eliminated the wiper doors. So a big block hood from 68-72 would work on a 71. The hoods used from 73 on would require the removal of the wiper door and metal grill. I personally have an L-88 hood from a 68 on my 71.

Mark B.

Easy Mike

Sigforty -- which hood support did you use? The '68 or '69 up?
:)

lbell101

Thanks for the replys!
Exactly what I needed to know. I'm considering updating the look.

Larry http://www.larryscars.com/71vette.html