66 SB Hood support left side with AC

[Daniel C.]

My hood support that mounts to the underside of the hood has a sheet metal bracket that is pop riveted to the hood. I believe this to be a repair. In the Corvette Restoration Guide by Richard F. Newton, page 144 reads “The factory began moving the hood support on the small-block car to the left side when air conditioning was specified. This work actually looks like it was done in your back yard.” Does any one have a similar sheet metal bracket pop riveted in place?

[frank clark]

Re: 66 SB Hood support left side with AC

Dan,
I have a 66 w/ac as well. My car does not have the sheet metal bracket. My guess it was added to repair some damage. What serial number is your car? I can send a picture of my hood if you want to compare.
Take care,
Frank

[Daniel C.]

Re: 66 SB Hood support left side with AC

Frank, 194676S117402, Picture would be helpfull. Thanks,Danny

[Mike M.]

Re: 66 SB Hood support left side with AC

Noland's book has a clear picture and exlpanation.
The hoods inside framing has a slot cut into it, as yours seems to, to add a
reinforcement plate for the bolts to pass through the support, then the fiberglas, then the plate, to be nutted on the inside of the channel. No external metal piece.
H. a. N. D.

[frank clark]

Re: 66 SB Hood support left side with AC

Here are two pics of my hood. The work that looks like I would do in my back yard is the hole cut for the hardware in the side of the hood re inforcement which is rough.
Frank

[Daniel C.]

Re: 66 SB Hood support left side with AC

Thanks Frank, I think I am going to remove my sheet metal bracket, and I bet I'll find some broken glass.