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Hook'em · 06-30-2006, 06:56 PM

I am looking for a '71 hood to replace mine that received hail damage. I found a '70 in good condition for $150. Two questions. (1) What are the mechanical and aesthetic differences in the hood other than the obvious bowtie on the '70; (2) is $150 a fair price; (3) is it more hassle than it is worth to use the '70 (ie; should I just keep my eye out for a '71-72. Thanks in advance.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 06-30-2006, 07:40 PM

There's no differences in the 69-70 and 71-72 hoods, other than the bowtie on the 69-70's. My truck had a rusted out hood with the bowtie and I replaced it with a 71-72 and it went on with no problems. 150 sounds steep, unless it's a rust free(no rust in the front nose) hood with original paint.

krue · 06-30-2006, 08:43 PM

sounds a little high for this part of the country.

71swb4x4 · 06-30-2006, 08:46 PM

I agree on the price. Usually hoods are the last part to go, which means there are a lot of great hoods out there. I am sure you can find a really nice one for $50.

Longhorn Man · 06-30-2006, 09:16 PM

Esp in Tx, a clean hood should be faiurly easy to get.
For 150 bucks, I'd expect the paint to match and the seller to install it.

mbgmike · 06-30-2006, 09:42 PM

theres on Houstons craigs list right now for $50.00

mbgmike · 06-30-2006, 09:44 PM

Reply to: sale-177184531@craigslist.org
Date: 2006-06-30, 2:45PM CDT

1971 Chevy Truck Hood in great shaped two small (smaller than a dime) rust holes on hood. No other rust.

this is in or around Houston

no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

Hook'em · 06-30-2006, 10:52 PM

I appreciate the info. I will take a look at the hood since it is only a few miles away and then see how little he will take. Nothing like having a hood that you don't need taking up space in your garage.

BTW, how is the bowtie affixed to the hood?

mocwon · 06-30-2006, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hook'em

I am looking for a '71 hood to replace mine that received hail damage. I found a '70 in good condition for $150. Two questions. (1) What are the mechanical and aesthetic differences in the hood other than the obvious bowtie on the '70; (2) is $150 a fair price; (3) is it more hassle than it is worth to use the '70 (ie; should I just keep my eye out for a '71-72. Thanks in advance.

Crap... I had a '72 i'd of given to you that I just had the scrap guy pick up, had one dent. Next time you need a part give me a shout first; if i don't have it I'll try to find it for you. Do you need bedsides?

mocwon · 06-30-2006, 11:53 PM

"Bill, strange things are afoot at the circle K"

Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

great movie......

Hook'em · 07-01-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mocwon

Crap... I had a '72 i'd of given to you that I just had the scrap guy pick up, had one dent. Next time you need a part give me a shout first; if i don't have it I'll try to find it for you. Do you need bedsides?

Thanks. I don't pan to change my bedsides. The only reason I am contemplating a new hood is hail damage. I just figured it was cheaper to replace the hood than to have the dents removed. I am not even sure the dents can be removed with the dentless paint repair.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 07-01-2006, 03:05 PM

The 69-70 hood emblem has two mounting posts just like the 71-72 emblem, and there's two holes in the hood that it mounts to. If you look at the underside of the hood you can see the factory cutouts in the inner panel where you can get a nut driver in to attatch the nuts. The hood I got for mine cost me $25. It had a little rust but it wasn't bad, I'd call around to local junkyards and check their prices.

TruckinDaddy · 07-05-2006, 10:59 AM

http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/178519152.html

The above ad lists a 70, but it is orange.

*MisterMan* · 07-05-2006, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hook'em

I am looking for a '71 hood to replace mine that received hail damage. I found a '70 in good condition for $150. Two questions. (1) What are the mechanical and aesthetic differences in the hood other than the obvious bowtie on the '70; (2) is $150 a fair price; (3) is it more hassle than it is worth to use the '70 (ie; should I just keep my eye out for a '71-72. Thanks in advance.

awwwwwwwwwwwww mannnnnnn!!!! i had a nearly perfect one for sale about a month ago. it was off a 70-71 chevy 3/4 ton c-30. good shape. we lost it to a tractor plowing his field !!! :X try some junk yards. all ya can do really.....

--den

ChevyMex · 07-06-2006, 03:21 AM

Next time you want to take vacation, go to Mexico and come to Guaymas Sonora i have 3 in good condition that i can trade for a good 12pack of Michelob

06-30-2006, 06:56 PM	#1
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Hood differences I am looking for a '71 hood to replace mine that received hail damage. I found a '70 in good condition for $150. Two questions. (1) What are the mechanical and aesthetic differences in the hood other than the obvious bowtie on the '70; (2) is $150 a fair price; (3) is it more hassle than it is worth to use the '70 (ie; should I just keep my eye out for a '71-72. Thanks in advance. __________________ Hook'em

06-30-2006, 07:40 PM	#2
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Hood differences There's no differences in the 69-70 and 71-72 hoods, other than the bowtie on the 69-70's. My truck had a rusted out hood with the bowtie and I replaced it with a 71-72 and it went on with no problems. 150 sounds steep, unless it's a rust free(no rust in the front nose) hood with original paint. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

06-30-2006, 08:43 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: Hood differences sounds a little high for this part of the country. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

06-30-2006, 08:46 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Hood differences I agree on the price. Usually hoods are the last part to go, which means there are a lot of great hoods out there. I am sure you can find a really nice one for $50. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

06-30-2006, 09:16 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Hood differences Esp in Tx, a clean hood should be faiurly easy to get. For 150 bucks, I'd expect the paint to match and the seller to install it.

06-30-2006, 09:42 PM	#6
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Hood differences theres on Houstons craigs list right now for $50.00

06-30-2006, 09:44 PM	#7
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: Hood differences Reply to: sale-177184531@craigslist.org Date: 2006-06-30, 2:45PM CDT 1971 Chevy Truck Hood in great shaped two small (smaller than a dime) rust holes on hood. No other rust. this is in or around Houston no -- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests

06-30-2006, 10:52 PM	#8
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Re: Hood differences I appreciate the info. I will take a look at the hood since it is only a few miles away and then see how little he will take. Nothing like having a hood that you don't need taking up space in your garage. BTW, how is the bowtie affixed to the hood? __________________ Hook'em

06-30-2006, 11:53 PM	#10
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	Re: Hood differences "Bill, strange things are afoot at the circle K" Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure great movie...... __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

07-01-2006, 03:05 PM	#12
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: Hood differences The 69-70 hood emblem has two mounting posts just like the 71-72 emblem, and there's two holes in the hood that it mounts to. If you look at the underside of the hood you can see the factory cutouts in the inner panel where you can get a nut driver in to attatch the nuts. The hood I got for mine cost me $25. It had a little rust but it wasn't bad, I'd call around to local junkyards and check their prices. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

07-05-2006, 10:59 AM	#13
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Hood differences http://austin.craigslist.org/pts/178519152.html The above ad lists a 70, but it is orange. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

07-06-2006, 03:21 AM	#15
ChevyMex Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mexico Posts: 92	Re: Hood differences Next time you want to take vacation, go to Mexico and come to Guaymas Sonora i have 3 in good condition that i can trade for a good 12pack of Michelob



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