Stock hood configuration clarification

[nhramnl]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Also correct! Now, let's get to the Chryslers and FFFFords!

No, still wrong. The fact that only certain engines came in SS models doesn't change the hood situation. I didn't say that every possible '69 Chevrolet engine combination could be optioned with a ZL2 hood, because you couldn't get every possible engine combination in an SS or a Z/28. For example, if you purchased a Camaro with the 255 HP 350 in a Camaro coupe or convertible, a ZL2 hood would not have been available. This would be because the SS and Z/28 packages were not available with the 255 HP engine. COPOs (L72 427/425 and ZL-1) were built with ZL2 as standard equipment. All Pace Cars (coupes and convertibles), with any of the engines that were available in them (just Pace Cars), were also factory-equipped with ZL2. And any SS model with any of the engines available in them could be optioned with ZL2. Finally, Z/28s could be optioned with the hood, as well.

[Billy Nees]

Nhranml, in the case of a 69 Camaro, engine usage does dictate which hood can be used. A Camaro must be a SS in order to get a 350/300 or a BB. A Camaro must be a Z-28 in order to get a 302. A base Camaro can't have a 302, 350/300 or a BB so it can't have a ZL-2 hood.
The way I see it, you're both right. Can we get on to Chrysler and FFFFord hoods now?
You're not a Mopar guy, are you???

[nhramnl]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Nhranml, in the case of a 69 Camaro, engine usage does dictate which hood can be used. A Camaro must be a SS in order to get a 350/300 or a BB. A Camaro must be a Z-28 in order to get a 302. A base Camaro can't have a 302, 350/300 or a BB so it can't have a ZL-2 hood.
The way I see it, you're both right. Can we get on to Chrysler and FFFFord hoods now?
You're not a Mopar guy, are you???

You guys are stating it differently than I was looking at it, but you're absolutely right. Sorry for the confusion. Mopar guy? Absolutely, though I've always stayed in the closet with that fact. Love Max Wedge cars, especially the high compression 426s with aluminum front ends. Have no idea whatsoever what hood was factory available on which car though, because it seems like everything you see from back then has a Max Wedge-style hood on it (even wagons).

[Rusty Davenport]

I hate to mess this up but I did ask the original question let me in a more serious exact way ask.......can I put an L88 BB hood on a SB 350/300 1969 Corvette STOCKER ???? Can we get a definite answer ???? Is there still a debate with this ????

[Hacksaw]

Originally Posted by Rusty Davenport

I hate to mess this up but I did ask the original question let me in a more serious exact way ask.......can I put an L88 BB hood on a SB 350/300 1969 Corvette STOCKER ???? Can we get a definite answer ???? Is there still a debate with this ????

You can definitely not use an L88 hood with any sb combo in Stock elim.

[Frank Castros]

Billy,
As you probably know, I'm a die hard Mopar guy and even I take issue with the some of the hoods I see on Plymouth and Dodge cars.
I was shocked it was enforced for the Camaro two years ago based on the other bogus crap allowed in Stock classed cars.
My pet peeve is, why isn't relocation of the battery allowed for all, based on how liberal the rule book is today?

[Crew Chief]

Since the subject of stock hoods has been brought up, when did NHRA allow original hood latches to be removed and replaced with hood pins? I agree that a few cars came from the factory with only hood pins but not as many types as are showing up in Stock and S/S today.

The rulebook still says full stock hood including latches, hinges, springs, brackets, and braces as originally produced must be retained. Super Stock reads the same way.

[Mark Yacavone]

Originally Posted by Frank Castros

Billy,
As you probably know, I'm a die hard Mopar guy and even I take issue with the some of the hoods I see on Plymouth and Dodge cars.
I was shocked it was enforced for the Camaro two years ago based on the other bogus crap allowed in Stock classed cars.
My pet peeve is, why isn't relocation of the battery allowed for all, based on how liberal the rule book is today?

Hi Frank,
I would comment that if you want a rear battery only, then one should get a race edition Mopar, a Thunderbolt, or a W30 Olds, among others.
There is just too much of this .."He's got it . I want it too. "
That's not how Stock is supposed to work.
More importantly, there is too much listening to this jive , by tech.

[gsa612]

Originally Posted by Rusty Davenport

I hate to mess this up but I did ask the original question let me in a more serious exact way ask.......can I put an L88 BB hood on a SB 350/300 1969 Corvette STOCKER ???? Can we get a definite answer ???? Is there still a debate with this ????

I believe the 69 Corvette 350 did not come with a domed hood of any type.The 70 350 LT1
had a shorter domed hood with LT1 emblems per side,which was the same as the low hp 454.The 68-69 L88 hood was taller,you could put a tunnel ram under it lol...So I would say no to the L88 hood or any factory domed hood on a 69 SB Vette.. gsa612

[Frank Castros]

Originally Posted by gsa612

I believe the 69 Corvette 350 did not come with a domed hood of any type.The 70 350 LT1
had a shorter domed hood with LT1 emblems per side,which was the same as the low hp 454.The 68-69 L88 hood was taller,you could put a tunnel ram under it lol...So I would say no to the L88 hood or any factory domed hood on a 69 SB Vette.. gsa612

My cousin has an un-restored '69 Vette with a 350 and it has a flat hood.