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Progress Continues - New L88 Hood (8/18)
3/8/09 7:22pm

ranger3

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North Charleston, SC - USA

Vette(s):
1975 L48 AT AC T-top

Joined: 3/20/2004
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Looks great Paul.

Scott

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Progress Continues - New L88 Hood (9/18)
3/8/09 11:06pm

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Dutchess County, NY - USA

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White '79 Corvette. It's a driver.

Joined: 8/27/2007
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My name is KDADDY and I approve of this hood!

(Nice touch with the emblems, too.)

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Progress Continues - New L88 Hood (10/18)
3/9/09 11:38am

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DUNEDIN, FL - USA

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1969 COUPE CORTEZ SILVER, BRIGHT BLUE INTERIOR 383 cu. in. 512 HP. Hooker headers w/ side pipes PS PS AC AM FM STEREO. 68,000.MILES C5 5oth Anniversary Coupe , auto.350hp

Joined: 10/22/2004
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hood looks nice Paul, i had to do the same with the hinges on mine to get it to line up. I`m a little upset with the manufacturing of mine. the scoop slopes a little on the passenger side in result my ram horm air cleaner just touches the corner. Mine came from ecklers,( 2nd one) didn`t like the first one at all. Glad it worked for you.

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Progress Continues - New L88 Hood (11/18)
3/9/09 11:55am

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Mounds View, MN - USA

Vette(s):
70 LT1 coupe, 69 350 HP coupe, 69 390HP 427 coupe, 71 LS5 convert, 85 coupe, 93 coupe

Joined: 5/24/2007
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We had bought from Vanacor for years, and always been satisfied. Last December, we received an L88 hood from them that was so bad that the back corners hit the windshield! When we called to get it resolved, the phones were disconnected, as were the home phones of the owner. Further investigation revealed they had a fire and went out of business.

We are looking for a new source, and will post it when we find someone we are happy with.

Larry

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Progress Continues - New L88 Hood (12/18)
3/9/09 2:00pm

Adams' Apple

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Duncanville, TX - USA

Vette(s):
#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

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Looks great there, Paul!

Thanx for the info, Larry...

I still see them advertising in a few mags, tho...

Adams' Apple2009-03-09 20:02:42

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Progress Continues - New L88 Hood (13/18)
3/9/09 3:53pm

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HOWELL, NJ - USA

Vette(s):
1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.

Joined: 5/18/2004
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Thats sad to hear Larry. I was treated so well and the hood is great quality. I was totally impressed. Oh well....hope things work out for you and them... LukesVette2009-03-09 12:53:19

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Progress Continues - New L88 Hood (14/18)
3/9/09 6:59pm

DadsLT-1

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Medford, NY - USA

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1972 Convertible; Targa Blue. Factory A/C. 1971 LT-1 Motor; Dart Pro I heads; Comp Cam; Roller Rockers; Holley 770 Carb; MSD Igniton; Hooker Headers/Side Pipes; Tilt/Tele; PS; L-88 Hood.

Joined: 2/24/2007
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Looks great!! Ya gotta love an L88 hood!!

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Progress Continues - New L88 Hood (15/18)
3/9/09 7:36pm

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Bladenboro, NC - USA

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1972 conv., sunfire yellow, blk interior, blk vinyl and convertible top. Off frame restoration with American Speed 383 stroker engine producing 500hp plus a 200hp NOS system. MSD ignition. Hooker super competition headers with chambered exhaust.

Joined: 1/22/2006
Posts: 1058

Looking good Paul. I've seen your video, sounds great. I've seen your engine, looks great. Now before you paint that bad boy, take it to the track and get us a 1/4 mile time. I might have to make sure my bottle is still full.

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Progress Continues - New L88 Hood (16/18)
3/9/09 9:51pm

lukesvette

Rob, that is one beautiful LT1!! Thumbs%20Up

Targa blue is one of my color change choices if I decide to shed the medium blue...

Jim, all I can tell ya is that without some slicks, she'll smoke em down the track Clap

...(and although I beefed up the rear end, I'm still shy about breakin stuff when she hooks Pinch

...) but I'll do the best I can without the smooth skins... Wink

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Progress Continues - New L88 Hood (17/18)
3/9/09 10:46pm

dskopp
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Oak Creek, WI - USA

Vette(s):
1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops, Going to remain as Stock as possible. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vetts Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!!

Joined: 5/21/2008
Posts: 1958

What a nice looking auto!! Hi ya Sarge81!!

Dan

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Progress Continues - New L88 Hood (18/18)
3/10/09 4:00pm

[QUOTE=LukesVette]Rob, that is one beautiful LT1!! Thumbs%20Up

Targa blue is one of my color change choices if I decide to shed the medium blue...

Jim, all I can tell ya is that without some slicks, she'll smoke em down the track Clap

...(and although I beefed up the rear end, I'm still shy about breakin stuff when she hooks Pinch

...) but I'll do the best I can without the smooth skins... Wink

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Paul, as far as breaking stuff, we both have a little advantage there with our automatic tranny and running street tires. There's one thing for sure, you'll have to take off at low RPM. I was surprised that when my friend drove my car he was able to get a 60ft. time of 1.7 on two consecutive runs and a 330ft time of 4.9 and 5.0.

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