C3? hood prop identification

[Gary P.]

Can someone tell me which years this hood prop will fit?
thanks in advance. Gary

[Gary P.]

C3? hood prop identification

well it looks link to the photo didnt work. try pasting this url into your browser to view picture. http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrow...elected=826703




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[Richard D.]

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What's the proper color and finish for a 68 hood prop?

Thanks,

Rich

[Joe L.]

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Gary-----

From what I can see of it, this looks like a GM #3936301 hood support which is applicable to 1968 through 1971 Corvettes.

[Joe L.]

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Rich-----

See Gary's photo for configuration and finish of the 68 hood support. In case it's not clear from the photo, the finish is clear zinc. This same finish was used for most all Corvette hood supports from, at least, 1963 through 1982. Not after 1982, though. Then, they went to an hydraulic strut-type support with a semi-gloss black finish.

[Gary P.]

C3? hood prop identification

That's what I thought but I wasnt sure. Somebody has one on EBAY that's incorrectly advertised as a 68-71. Thanks Joe! Gary




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[Terry M.]

With all due respect

let's look a little closer. All the C3 Corvette hood props I am familiar with have a "tongue" that attaches with two fasteners into the inner fender panel. I don't see that in this picture. The early 1968 prop #3914295 had no fastener through the drip channel. Later (AIM ECR date 9-26-67) prop #3936301 had that third fastener on the lower part of the assembly.
My best guess for the prop in your picture Gary, would be a Corvair, but I am no expert on Corvair, or Corvette for that matter, parts.

[Terry M.]

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Gary the hood prop on e-bay #2467881137 has, in general, the correct configuration for later 1968 to 1971 unit. There are, however, some minor configuration issues regarding the shape of the rivet at the hood end that distinguish early service and production props from later service units. These details are not visible in the photos on e-bay. See the 1970-1972 TIM&JG for more information.

[Mike E.]

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Looks a whole lot like a 58-62 hood prop to me. The tang at the top fits between the underside of the fender lip and the metal support, and is held by two clutch head bolts--the lower tang attaches to the underside of the hood with two dished hex-head bolts.

[Joe L.]

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Terry and Rich------

Terry is absolutely correct; it's NOT a 68-71 hood support. I wasn't paying enough attention to one of the ends. Consequently, I don't know what this piece is for. It could be for an earlier Corvette or it could be for something else. Sorry for the mis-information. I hate it when I do that.

[Gary P.]

C3? hood prop identification

Some differences of opinion eh? Theres a dealer where I can look at some C3's tomorrow but I don't think they have any C1's and certainly not any Corvairs. Doing a Ebay search for Corvette "hood props" or "hood supports", supports that mine is not 68-71. Both Ebay units have a larger mounting bracket on one end. Doesnt look like the "early corvair" Ebay prop either. I've have this thing floating around in my garage for about last years and I thought I'd throw it up on Ebay and try to get rid of it. If all else fails I can take it to the next chapter meeting for show-n-tell.




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[Gary P.]

C3? hood prop identification

Sorry Terry but I'm not sure what you mean about the reference to "See the 1970-1972 TIM&JG for more information."




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[Joe L.]

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Gary-----

As I mentioned in a previous post, I was definitely incorrect on this one. If this support is for a Corvette, at all, then it's a C1 support as Mike mentioned. It's definitely not for any 63-04 Corvette.

[Terry M.]

C3? hood prop identification

And it may not be Corvair either. I was doing well until I started speculating. I even went to the garage to look before I posted, but I have no Corvairs to look at either. I would trust Mike Ernst's judgement. He's been at this for a while, and he has very broad knowledge.

[Terry M.]

Re: With all due respect

Hey Joe....remember the gas cap gasket? There have been a few others I messed up too. You bat real close to 100%, don't sweat the few you miss.