Thanks Rick, that's just what I needed to know. Scott
----- Original Message ----- From: "rick schaefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Hoods on a 68 > > Distance between bolt holes is the difference : > 68 hood and hinges are 12 1/4" ctr to ctr > > 69-72 hood and hinges are 14 5/8" ctr. to ctr. > > > > > rick schaefer > 72 El camino > http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/rick/elcamino17.jpg > ACES #00140 > Team Chevelle #00038 > > -- "Scott Somers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thinking about getting a new hood with some additional clearance for my 68. > Seems the engine is getting a little taller. I see a lot about a steel 69 > hood with a 3" or 4" scoop system but I have to use 69 hinges. > > When I got the car a few months ago, it had a very nice set of chrome hinges > and the guy handed me a set of not so pretty black ones. > > The question...how do I determine if the chromies are 68 or ( hopefully ) > 69. I'd like to keep them if possible. > > > Scott > > > >
