1967 Small Block with a Big Block Hood

[Richard J.]

Hello all, I know this will be easy for several of you out there but I don't have the information at hand right now. I know the molds for small block hoods were messed up twice in 1967 where all the Corvettes made in St. Louis were fitted with big block hoods for a couple of days each time. I know that the second time was the last 2 or 3 days of production. What I need to know is the serial number range of the first time. I seem to remember it was like the last 2 or 3 days of February or the fest few days in March of 1967. Will someone please share the correct dates and details with me? Thanks kindly... Rick

[Dave Morris]

Here we go again. *NM* *NM*

[Richard J.]

Re: Here we go again.

What does here we go again mean?

[Howard K.]

ReMUST BE A NUBEE *NM*

[Jim R.]

Re: Here we go again.

I cant help, but i would love to have one of those 67 sm/blks, with that hood ,that is a real one that came that way ofcourse.

[Garry Barnes]

Re: Here we go again.

I wish someone with some knowledge would make an attempt to answer Rick's question without making him feel ignorant and or asking himself why he joined a club full of smart asses. Look at his membership number, not that that indicates his knowledge base of corvette information, but he is a "newbee" and just because he has asked a question about a very controversial nature that has been cussed and discussed many times on this board doesn't mean that it should become a bash Rick fest.

RIck, to try to shed some light on a topic that I only know at arms length, there is considerable differing of opinions pertaining to your questions and the informaton that you have stated as fact. These opinions range from "it most certainly happened" to "I am the original owner of one of these SB with a BB hood" to corvette legend and myth. I am sure that the posters here meant no harm, yet at the same time their answers were a total waste of bandwidth and very rude to a new member.

It certainly is not my job to police this site, but when a new member is trying to learn about Corvettes or expand his knowledge I believe we should be more respectful with our answers.
My two cents,
Garry #18531

[Rich G.]

Re: 1967 Small Block with a Big Block Hood

Rick

As stated by others, there has been MUCH debate about this. It has become a topic I am sure James Cameron will pick up on right after he proves where Jesus is entombed. When he does, he'll make a lot of money and everybody else will go on believing whatever they want.

Seriously, though, from what I've read NCRS's position from a judging standpoint is that it did not happen. Like other things, one would need some pretty good documentation to prove a car came from the factory that way. There are folks that say they have that, but I'm not close enough to it to have seen anything. There are folks on this board who know much more about this than I do. I hope they chime in, even if it is a repeat for the other readers.

Rich Giannotti 38594

[Jim R.]

Re: Here we go again.

I agree with garry, i think it is a very good question, and a very interesting one at that,i do think, that this is something that did happened in 67,someone has the information ouy there .

[Richard J.]

Re: Here we go again.

Garry I want to thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness in your respoince. If the person who started the "slam fest" would have been brave enough to have his email address posted I would have privately told him what I thought about his efforts to knock me down to make himself look higher. I guess it is easy make fun of someone when you are anonymous. I am fairly new to NCRS and have found in general that most people are willing to help. I have done my share of restoration over the years and decided to join the NCRS because I like the local crowd here. I did take my car to the Nationals in San Antonio this year and loved 99% of the people out there. The 1% of %$%holes I meant knew it all but for some reason not only didn't have a car being judged, they didn't even have a car at the time. I took a 16 option '67 big block coupe there and scored a 97 (raw) in my first National or Regional NCRS competition ever for myself. I did my homework and asked a lot of questions. I found out things to be true that many people thought were not true. I am sure there is someone with the correct information and I too hope they will post it. Thanks to all who have a kind word and want to help. To the rest of you who like to slam... Well you know what you can do with it. Best regards to you Garry! Rick

[Harmon C.]

Roy 182 tell him about the one you sold *NM*

[James F.]

Re: 1967 Small Block with a Big Block Hood

After having read all the responses to the original question, it`s a shame that many members don`t realize that all are not addicted enough to this site to have read every past post to every question. Most members know that it is virtually impossible to retrieve anything from the archives as well. As a relatively new member myself, you oldbees, that think you know everything, need to make it less intimidating for others to ask questions.

[Robert S.]

Re: 1967 Small Block with a Big Block Hood

Rick,

Follow this link to an archive thread on SB/BB hoods. It should give you a good idea of the opinions/comments on the subject.

Bob




SB/BB Hoods

[Wayne W.]

Re: 1967 Small Block with a Big Block Hood

I would suggest going to the archives and reading the multitude of post on this subject. I have researched this question for at least 30 years and, as of yet, I have never been able to find a single documented example. Every time a candidate surfaces, I ask the pertinent questions, and every time there is absolutely no truth. Unfortunately, a well respected source included the legend in print, and unsuspecting persons like this pick up on that and further the myth. Our judging manual even has the thing in it. I dont know where that came from, except that it was picked up from this source. But, no team leader will say how it got there otherwise. As I have stated many times, I dont doubt there were powers that be, that could have had one built, like he wanted it, but the story as it is told is just not true. There is absolutely no evidence and certainly no proof that it happened. The most famous example, Roys old car, while used as a footnote in the before mentioned source, is totally discredited.

[Ridge K.]

[James F.]

Re: 1967 Small Block with a Big Block Hood

Perhaps a preface to this discussion board is in order. It should state that every member, new or old, should go to the archives before posting a question of any nature. The archives at one time or another have probably addressed just about every subject or question that gets rehashed here on a daily basis. Without the rehashing or repitition, a new member is unable to enjoy the growth and comradery in this hobby that many other oldbees have enyoyed. If you can`t answer a guy`s question in a polite manner without posting something sarcastic, then don`t post at all. Many of the self proclaimed experts here don`t even have the right answer.