Hood Differences, 47-54 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

S10Fan · 02-16-2011, 06:41 AM

I'm about to get a little more serious in my search for a hood for my '50. What are the differences in hoods through the 47-54 model years?

Thanks!

**chev3600** · 02-16-2011, 08:21 AM

It seems to me that the only difference is the holes and brackets for mounting the emblems. Hoods should be interchangeable as long as you dont mind running different 3100's.

Dan Bowles · 02-16-2011, 11:11 AM

54/55S1 has a different hood emblem at the front as well. Different hole locations because the badge is "flipped" when compared to the older hoods. Other than that, they all pretty much are the same up to and including 1 tons.

mr48chev · 02-16-2011, 11:35 AM

The 47/53 hoods are the same from half ton to 1-1/2 ton. The fenders are different on the 1-1/2 ton with the bigger openings but the hoods are the same. If you were going to blank off the front of the hood a 54 hood would work fine.

MrTucker · 02-16-2011, 01:38 PM

In case you didn't know - Chevy hoods are slightly different than GMC hoods

S10Fan · 02-16-2011, 07:32 PM

Thanks to all!

I can deal with trim differences, more concerned with hinges/latch and overall fit. Sounds like I'm good to go with most any "year" hood.

Thanks again.

02-16-2011, 06:41 AM	#1
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Hood Differences, 47-54 I'm about to get a little more serious in my search for a hood for my '50. What are the differences in hoods through the 47-54 model years? Thanks! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

02-16-2011, 08:21 AM	#2
chev3600 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 444	Re: Hood Differences, 47-54 It seems to me that the only difference is the holes and brackets for mounting the emblems. Hoods should be interchangeable as long as you dont mind running different 3100's. __________________ 1949/1954 with LS swap-yeah! http://s260.photobucket.com/albums/i...0/AD%20trucks/jumbled mess of unorganized photos

02-16-2011, 11:11 AM	#3
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: Hood Differences, 47-54 54/55S1 has a different hood emblem at the front as well. Different hole locations because the badge is "flipped" when compared to the older hoods. Other than that, they all pretty much are the same up to and including 1 tons.

02-16-2011, 11:35 AM	#4
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,413	Re: Hood Differences, 47-54 The 47/53 hoods are the same from half ton to 1-1/2 ton. The fenders are different on the 1-1/2 ton with the bigger openings but the hoods are the same. If you were going to blank off the front of the hood a 54 hood would work fine.

02-16-2011, 01:38 PM	#5
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: Hood Differences, 47-54 In case you didn't know - Chevy hoods are slightly different than GMC hoods __________________ 1953 GMC 1/2 ton long bed Original 228 I6 with a Hydramatic Auto Tranny Project Pack Rat - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3374649

02-16-2011, 07:32 PM	#6
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: Hood Differences, 47-54 Thanks to all! I can deal with trim differences, more concerned with hinges/latch and overall fit. Sounds like I'm good to go with most any "year" hood. Thanks again. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.



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