EricU

I bought a hood for my 69 from Vanacors. It is a cowl induction style that eliminates the wiper door. They also send along a pair of fender extensions to match up with the back of the new hood.

My problem is that after adjusting the hood at the back, there is a large gap between the hood and the nose piece.

My friend also has a 69 and he bought a hood from Vanacors that does not fit properly.

Has anyone had any experience with this company? Good or Bad?

Did we just happen to get two lemmons?

Thanks, Eric.

Corey_68

I purchased a short '68 L88 hood from Vanacrs as well. I test fitted mine and everything appears to line up fine. No matter what brand you buy, most fiberglass parts need some type of adjustmate to fit properly, some more than other.

:cheers:

OHSIXX

I am going to be buying a short L88 Hood within the next month and had been leaning towards Vanacor because of the price.

You got me wondering now! :confused:

Corey_68

I forget who the forum member is but he had a problem with an Ecklers long hood for what it's worth. :yesnod:

crf311

I put a L88 long style from vavacor on my 69. The one I got fit Great and I didn't need to do the fender mod. You may have to do a lot of adjustments with the hinges and latches. I played with mine until I got a fit that was as good as the factory hood. It looks :cool:

LT1driver

where is vanacor, what town??

A C

Why lose the factory wiper door? That's one of the cool things about having an early C3.

Enad

I purchased a ground effects kit. I needed to do some modifcations to make it fit. Can't tell you if it was their kit, my car or both that were not the same.
Dane

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Corey_68

Des Allemands, LA. (about 30 minutes south of Ne Orleans)

foundvettelifeisgood

I suggest a search.

I recall people being happy with Eckler's fiberglas items. :cheers:


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=514043


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79VetteMike

You couldn't give me any stuff from Vanacor's. I called the guy and he told me that my car didn't fit his parts. He didn't offer any advice or help to make the parts fit. The front and rear bumper were both over an inch too short. He was rude and angry. Seemed to me that he got alot of calls about his crappy parts. The finish was aweful and I would have been embarrassed to say that I had made any of the parts he sent out. I had great luck with American Custom Industries parts. Great parts and great, friendly service. Good luck..

vincevette

Do you have a web address for Vanacar and American Customs Ind. ? I'd like to see the styles of hoods. Thanks and good luck with you hoods. Vince

randy814u

I bought a Indy spoiler, and a lower front valance panel, both fit good.
:seeya

81vette

American Custom Industries - http://www.acivette.com

Mark