Longer hood for a C3

[Jeremy Locke]

Is it possible to lengthen the hood of a 1970 coupe so I can get rid of the wiper door etc, or are there hoods available already that I can just buy.

What is involved if this is possible?

[Dick W.]

Re: Longer hood for a C3

Use 1973 up hood or purchase a new aftermarket hood that is designed to do just that.

[Patrick H.]

Re: Longer hood for a C3

Realize that a stock 73-and-later hood will have a different "curve" at the outside back corners. To get the correct "look" you will then have to modify your stock 1970 fenders with pieces from a 73 and later car to make them all appear to match. These pieces will have to be grafted onto your body, and the hood and fenders then painted.

I do not know if aftermarket hoods also are made for 73-and-later cars and your 70 body would have to be similarly modified, or if they are made correctly contoured for a 70.

All in all, not usually just as easy as swapping hoods, and usually devalues your car.

Patrick

[Dick W.]

Re: Longer hood for a C3

Some of the aftermarket fiberglass manufacturers do/did manufacture a hood to do away with the door on 68-72 cars