Steel cowl hoods, do they fit worth a darn ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tx Firefighter · 12-01-2008, 05:24 PM

I'm thinking of picking up a steel cowl hood for my truck at the next swap meet. Can I expect it to fit pretty decently without too much anguish ?

Aarons72s · 12-01-2008, 06:34 PM

Well if the 69-72 version fits as well as the 67-68 you shouldnt have a problem. I put one on the 67 i built for a guy, link in my sig. I just took it out of the box, drilled the holes for the chevrolet lettering, scuffed and shot it. I finally put it on the truck without a hitch. Everyting bolted up real nice. Hinges took some adjusting to get everything just right, nothing more than would have to be done mounting any stock original hood. Plus it was the first time the hinges were fitted to the fenders and hood on this peticular truck. So you should be good.

c10crazy · 12-01-2008, 06:54 PM

My only pet peeve with them is they always seem to sit a little higher than the fenders, like it has a bow.

smoked68 · 12-01-2008, 09:33 PM

We put a goodmark cowl hood on the 68. It is a good fit, no probs to speak of. Good luck. Now doors on the other hand...

Richard8971 · 12-01-2008, 09:52 PM

Trouble with ANY aftermarket parts is that sometimes they fit great, sometimes they don't. I am sure if anyone reading this remembers aftermarket parts from 10-15 years ago, most were junk.

That being said, they are getting better and I have been impressed lately with the quality and fit of the newer repop stuff.

Just expect that you may have to do a little fitting and you should be fine!

Don

**ERIK D** · 12-01-2008, 10:07 PM

This one is from lmc.NO TROUBLE AT ALL

68Stepbed · 12-02-2008, 09:36 AM

Mine fit pretty good. This was the second one though. The first one I bought fit good, but had about a 3/4-1" gap between the fender and hood just inside the sloped section. Tim made it good though and gave me a second one that fit nice.

*Ozona* · 12-02-2008, 09:59 AM

[QUOTE=68Stepbed;3004050]Mine fit pretty good. This was the second one though. The first one I bought fit good, but had about a 3/4-1" gap between the fender and hood just inside the sloped section. Tim made it good though and gave me a second one that fit nice.
QUOTE]

Beautiful truck!!

QKENUF4U · 12-02-2008, 12:41 PM

mine fit perfectly fine.

12-01-2008, 05:24 PM	#1
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Steel cowl hoods, do they fit worth a darn ? I'm thinking of picking up a steel cowl hood for my truck at the next swap meet. Can I expect it to fit pretty decently without too much anguish ? __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

12-01-2008, 06:34 PM	#2
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: Steel cowl hoods, do they fit worth a darn ? Well if the 69-72 version fits as well as the 67-68 you shouldnt have a problem. I put one on the 67 i built for a guy, link in my sig. I just took it out of the box, drilled the holes for the chevrolet lettering, scuffed and shot it. I finally put it on the truck without a hitch. Everyting bolted up real nice. Hinges took some adjusting to get everything just right, nothing more than would have to be done mounting any stock original hood. Plus it was the first time the hinges were fitted to the fenders and hood on this peticular truck. So you should be good. Last edited by Aarons72s; 12-01-2008 at 06:36 PM.

12-01-2008, 06:54 PM	#3
c10crazy Like a Rock! Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 1,092	Re: Steel cowl hoods, do they fit worth a darn ? My only pet peeve with them is they always seem to sit a little higher than the fenders, like it has a bow. __________________ 69 LWB Runs great - work in progress Mess with me and you mess with the whole trailer park!

12-01-2008, 09:33 PM	#4
smoked68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 421	Re: Steel cowl hoods, do they fit worth a darn ? We put a goodmark cowl hood on the 68. It is a good fit, no probs to speak of. Good luck. Now doors on the other hand... __________________ 1968 chevy shortbed, Dark Shadow Gray 4 bolt 383 Stroker,Weiand Super Charger, disc brakes, 9 inch, 391 gear, 20" Eagle wheels, muncie 4 speed/ Hurst shifter, 4/7 drop, Hedman midlengths, 3 inch exhaust w/ 2 chamber flows. 1966 Mustang with 306 roller, c-4, 9 inch Detroit locker rear. 1965 Fastback Mustang w/347 stroker, top loader 4spd, 9 inch detroit locker. 1966 Mustang coup, 306 roller, c4, 9 inch. 65 Cobra, 427, T6oo, 9inch, of course. First gen Hayabusa, airbox mod and running 2 exhaust cams.. Zoom Zoom Zoom

12-01-2008, 09:52 PM	#5
Richard8971 Still livin the "dream" in '54 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,656	Re: Steel cowl hoods, do they fit worth a darn ? Trouble with ANY aftermarket parts is that sometimes they fit great, sometimes they don't. I am sure if anyone reading this remembers aftermarket parts from 10-15 years ago, most were junk. That being said, they are getting better and I have been impressed lately with the quality and fit of the newer repop stuff. Just expect that you may have to do a little fitting and you should be fine! Don __________________ Current build. 1954 Chevrolet 3800 "Ella" SOLD! My '67 stepper "Tangerine Dream" "Anything worth doing is worth doing right" James Dean “When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Sherlock Holmes "There is no spoon." Neo

12-01-2008, 10:07 PM	#6
ERIK D Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: EAGLE PASS,TX Posts: 269	Re: Steel cowl hoods, do they fit worth a darn ? This one is from lmc.NO TROUBLE AT ALL Attached Images __________________ MY BUILD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=282815

12-02-2008, 09:36 AM	#7
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Steel cowl hoods, do they fit worth a darn ? Mine fit pretty good. This was the second one though. The first one I bought fit good, but had about a 3/4-1" gap between the fender and hood just inside the sloped section. Tim made it good though and gave me a second one that fit nice. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

12-02-2008, 09:59 AM	#8
Ozona Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 155	Re: Steel cowl hoods, do they fit worth a darn ? [QUOTE=68Stepbed;3004050]Mine fit pretty good. This was the second one though. The first one I bought fit good, but had about a 3/4-1" gap between the fender and hood just inside the sloped section. Tim made it good though and gave me a second one that fit nice. QUOTE] Beautiful truck!!

12-02-2008, 12:41 PM	#9
QKENUF4U Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SUNNY WARM BIKE RIDING COTTONWOOD ARIZONA Posts: 2,097	Re: Steel cowl hoods, do they fit worth a darn ? mine fit perfectly fine. Attached Images



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