Prototype Hood - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Bob Eyres · 02-01-2022

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Does anyone have a source for a knockoff fiberglass, or CF, hood shown here on the active suspension prototype.
I?m assuming any GM versions are unobtainable.

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LGAFF · 02-01-2022

Years ago I had a conversation with a guy in Michigan on a part... he has two of these... will have to see if I have his contact info

WARP TEN · 02-02-2022

There seem to a few vendors who sell similar hoods, like Corvette Central and others. I presumed you have Googled a few, and I certainly don't know about quality or materials used. Or are you looking for a real GM hood for the active suspension car? --Bob

Bob Eyres · 02-05-2022

A real one would be the ?holy grail?.
But note, the only ones I?ve ever seen have the scoop lifted at the back 2?, maybe 3?. Too much of a Hot Rod look for me. This hood surprisingly looks like a stocker at rear, but has a bulge for the LT5 up front where you need it.
I used those phenolic plenum spacers back in the 90?s, and they (1/4?)caused the hood to rub on the accordion duct. Not good.

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Bob Eyres · 02-05-2022

Sorry my pic. Wouldn?t print here. But google the A.S. Car. There?s plenty of pix out there.

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WARP TEN · 02-06-2022

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Eyres

A real one would be the ?holy grail?.
But note, the only ones I?ve ever seen have the scoop lifted at the back 2?, maybe 3?. Too much of a Hot Rod look for me. This hood surprisingly looks like a stocker at rear, but has a bulge for the LT5 up front where you need it.
I used those phenolic plenum spacers back in the 90?s, and they (1/4?)caused the hood to rub on the accordion duct. Not good.

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For what it's worth Bob, both of my stock hoods rubbed on the accordion, too. Caused a little white mark where it rubbed the black paint away. I regularly used a magic marker to disguise it. And I agree that the big raised hoods are too much of a hot rodder's look. --Bob

02-01-2022	#1
Bob Eyres Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 815	Prototype Hood IMG_5712.JPG Does anyone have a source for a knockoff fiberglass, or CF, hood shown here on the active suspension prototype. I?m assuming any GM versions are unobtainable. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ "It's about the car, not the people." 1991 ZR-1 White/Black #1236 (Owner since 1994). Stock engine with bolt-ons: Hurst shifter,"Forced Air" intake, Coplon duct, Bee Cool Radiator, Demon coils, Jeal prom, Watson headers, X pipe, 3" B&B's, Rippie flywheel, 4:10 gears, A molds, Toyo Proxes-R888's 12.06@117mph. 1.76 60ft.

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LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,191	Re: Prototype Hood Years ago I had a conversation with a guy in Michigan on a part... he has two of these... will have to see if I have his contact info __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

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WARP TEN Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 2,036	Re: Prototype Hood There seem to a few vendors who sell similar hoods, like Corvette Central and others. I presumed you have Googled a few, and I certainly don't know about quality or materials used. Or are you looking for a real GM hood for the active suspension car? --Bob __________________ 2016 Long Beach Red Z06 #10281 "POPS Z" 1995 Polo Green #409 "WARP TEN"--Haibeck 350/510 package, 4.10s, Hurst, Stock Exhaust with QTP Cutouts --Sold but still running strong 1993 Quasar Blue #161 "HIL KING" --Sold but still running strong, now with more than 120,000 miles 1967 Marlboro Maroon/Saddle Corvette Coupe 300 hp/4-spd --Sold a long time ago ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #95 NCM Lifetime Member Favorite Quote--Attributed to Mickey Thompson: "Too Much Horsepower is Almost Enough"

02-05-2022	#4
Bob Eyres Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 815	Re: Prototype Hood A real one would be the ?holy grail?. But note, the only ones I?ve ever seen have the scoop lifted at the back 2?, maybe 3?. Too much of a Hot Rod look for me. This hood surprisingly looks like a stocker at rear, but has a bulge for the LT5 up front where you need it. I used those phenolic plenum spacers back in the 90?s, and they (1/4?)caused the hood to rub on the accordion duct. Not good. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ "It's about the car, not the people." 1991 ZR-1 White/Black #1236 (Owner since 1994). Stock engine with bolt-ons: Hurst shifter,"Forced Air" intake, Coplon duct, Bee Cool Radiator, Demon coils, Jeal prom, Watson headers, X pipe, 3" B&B's, Rippie flywheel, 4:10 gears, A molds, Toyo Proxes-R888's 12.06@117mph. 1.76 60ft.

02-05-2022	#5
Bob Eyres Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Jupiter, Fl. Posts: 815	Re: Prototype Hood Sorry my pic. Wouldn?t print here. But google the A.S. Car. There?s plenty of pix out there. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ "It's about the car, not the people." 1991 ZR-1 White/Black #1236 (Owner since 1994). Stock engine with bolt-ons: Hurst shifter,"Forced Air" intake, Coplon duct, Bee Cool Radiator, Demon coils, Jeal prom, Watson headers, X pipe, 3" B&B's, Rippie flywheel, 4:10 gears, A molds, Toyo Proxes-R888's 12.06@117mph. 1.76 60ft.