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Old 04-09-2010, 10:24 AM   #20
Keith Seymore
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Re: chevy truck trivia

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Originally Posted by Prerunner1982 View Post
j) Prior to the above change, a small design feature was added to the front of the hood. What year was that and why was that feature added?
Hood ornament?

j) Not a hood ornament, but a small "bump" added to the vertical face of the hood for 1979. Amazingly, this bump was added as an aerodynamic improvement. For further discussion on aero, and its affects (both intended and unintended) see this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3908654
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