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Old 09-06-2008, 10:32 AM
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Hey guys,

Just wanting to gauge interest in this classic L-88 style hood for our c5 vettes. Let me know what you think.If you want more information pm me.
Old 09-06-2008, 02:54 PM
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post pic
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would be interested but need pic.
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ok, I'll do it...
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I'm working on the pics. I can't get them to upload.
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hear ya go.
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hmm I think it looks pretty sweet. might go well on my C5..
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it looks even greater in person and the construction is second to none.
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not too shabby
any other pictures of it?
Would love to have a hood look the one on my dads 69 vette.
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yep here they are.
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you know what.......that looks darn good.

more info please

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In my best Austin Powers 1970 voice.....

That's Corvette-a-dellic bay, yeaaaaah!

Shall we Corvette now...or Corvette later....yeeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhhh?

Do I make you Corvette, baby?


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ok....lay off the vodka

Jimmie won.

Phew!
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It looks very similar to the MCM and tigershark hoods, only worse. The crease in the front doesn't work on the rounded C5 very well.
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Glad to hear a good word on it.It took awhile to build and I am hoping people like it enough to want one of there very own.
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are you selling it or just posting for an opinion?

what are you asking if selling? Personally, i like the hood! is it functional scoops on the bottom and the rear?

Aj
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Originally Posted by 1BADBURB
are you selling it or just posting for an opinion?

what are you asking if selling? Personally, i like the hood! is it functional scoops on the bottom and the rear?

Aj

Pm sent, I also have more pics if anybody wants them.
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Sorry, not on my vette ! It's just not right ,,
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It is not too bad IMO. There are better and far worse hoods out there. If you like, go for it



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