Question for the 1969 Camaro folks

[442w30]

Some guy on the Pontiac site is claiming that Cowl Induction hoods were installed on COPO 427s, Z10s, Z11s, and that's it. In other words, none were installed on Z/28s or SS 350 or SS 396 cars.

I think he's all wet - does anyone have a documented SS or Z with the ZL2 hood?

[William]

Jerry MacNeish's '69 Camaro book has reprints of several SS and Z/28 docs showing factory-installed ZL2 hoods. One of them belongs to a family member who is the original owner.

The guy on the Pontiac site should stick with what he knows.

[442w30]

I think he worked at a dealer back then and never saw one. But we know how that is sometimes. FWIW, he seems to be an esteemed member otherwise.

[JimL78]

I have an unmolested survivor 1969 SS Camaro with the ZL2 hood. I first saw the hood on a Indy pace car at the New York auto show around April 2 or third 1969. On Monday morning I called my salesman and had it put on my order and the rest is history. The car was built the first week in May. I hope this helps. Jim

[jbsides]

I recall GM magazine advertising for cowl induction hoods being available on other models. It was "Super Scoop" or something similar, and had an SS in the picture (I think)...

Been awhile.

[442w30]

jb, I agree, but the ad doesn't signify that any were available for the SS or Z. Still, you're suggesting he's all wet, which is the answer I was looking for.

[Born30YrsLate]

I present Exhibit A
Superscoop hood on SS Camaro

[StealthBird]

Factory photos may not be be proof, but apparently someone slapped a hood on this Z while it was making eyes with the pretty girl. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

And from &quot;Camaro : Untold Secrets&quot;....

In 1969, the Camaro was treated to an incredibly stylish and functional piece of optional equipment, known affectionately by enthusiasts as the &quot;Cowl Induction hood&quot;. It was featured in a couple of Camaro advertisements where it was referred to as the Camaro &quot;Super Scoop&quot;, yet on the dealer's order forms it was listed as RPO ZL2-&quot;Special Ducted Hood&quot;! Actually, the special ducted hood was only one part of a complete fresh air/induction system. The system consisted of a raised panel hood, special air cleaner and throttle operated air intake valve. The option listed for $79 and was available only in combination with the optional higher performance engines on SS, Z/28 and COPO models. Popularity of RPO ZL2 is reflected in a high sales figure of just over 10,000 units for that model year.

Not sure if that helped.... [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]

[BARRY]

gm made lots of money on those hoods after 1969... only 10,028 cars came with cowl hood in 1969

[K code Mustang]

My '69 Z/28 as well as my buddies had factory installed cowl induction hoods.