rickp
stranger
Reged: 12/20/03
Posts: 37
Loc: Springfield, PA 19064
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I need a replacement hood for my 1969 SS Nova. I have already been through an older (new in the box) Goodmark hood that was terrible. I have a chance at a 1973-74 hood. I'm being told this hood will work and the only difference is the front hood lip moulding. Will the 68-72 moulding attach with no problem and is the overall underside hood bracing the same as the 68-72? I still want to install the hood louvers correctly. I have the small rear additional hood louver back braces on order, that are only on ss hoods.
Asside from this if anyone could suggest an aftermarket manufacturer of a decent steel hood I would appreciate it.
Thanks, Rick
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Mr.Nickey Nova
enthusiast
Reged: 01/14/08
Posts: 228
Loc: Chicago Suburbs
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I wouldn't use a 73 or 74 hood for it won't look right when looking from the front.There would be a big gap between the front lip and top of the grill.Stick with the 68-72 hood for the right look.
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Schonyenko2
Reged: 12/23/01
Posts: 1863
Loc: Donahue, Ia. USA
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Try dii.
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rickp
stranger
Reged: 12/20/03
Posts: 37
Loc: Springfield, PA 19064
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Is dii an aftermarket company? If not what do you think of Classic, Year One, etc. for an aftermarket hood?
Thanks, Rick
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sc69sam
Reged: 11/08/02
Posts: 4925
Loc: Pennsylvania
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How about a good used hood? Ebay #120432744922 and or Allen Kardo (nova parts) at (812)599-6685. Sam
Edited by sc69sam (07/04/09 03:03 PM)
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SuperNovaSS
Reged: 09/10/01
Posts: 2721
Loc: Santa Cruz, CA
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I have an NOS 68-72 SS hood. PM me if interested.
Jason
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Schonyenko2
Reged: 12/23/01
Posts: 1863
Loc: Donahue, Ia. USA
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A good used hood is preferrable if you can find one that doesn't have the stress divit about 3/4s of the way back from the front where there is no underhood bracing. They tend to tweak there due to repeated opening over the years, or tight hinges. It is a difficult fix depending on your skill level with body work.
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nuch_ss396
Pooh-Bah
Reged: 10/03/04
Posts: 1706
Loc: Western North Carolina
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Where's Wilma when you need him? 
Nuch
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YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY
Reged: 04/27/00
Posts: 10255
Loc: PA
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Don't use a '73/4 hood, it will overhang the grill because of the lip molding area.
Use an original if possible.
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Marlin
70 Yenko Nova-LT1, M21, 4.10's
69 SS Nova-L78, M20, 3.55's
67 RS Camaro-LF7, M35, 3.08's
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rickp
stranger
Reged: 12/20/03
Posts: 37
Loc: Springfield, PA 19064
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Thanks Guys,
After the bad Goodmark hood and a recent Craigs list hood with louvers in the wrong spot and some cut bracing, I found a perfect 1969 hood for an excellent price.
Thanks, Rick
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