Author Topic: 74 bonnet on a 77vette (Read 5303 times)

silver1 · « **on:** February 06, 2008, 10:27:19 AM »

hi just wondering if some one can tell me if a 1974 bonnet will fit on 77 vette.
thanks dave

Chromie · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2008, 01:05:43 PM »

Hi Silver 1;ay
The size of the hood will fit
It leaves only two things to check
1/ Does your 1977 hood latch system match the 1974
I think the latch system was changed in 1978
2/ Does it clear your radiator
I believe that a pre 1974 hood would not so you should be OK here.
Hope this helps;27

silver1 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2008, 01:19:34 PM »

Thank you for your help,the bonnet latch doesn't concern me,the main thing is that it lines up with the body.

cheers dave;42

Chromie · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2008, 05:55:20 PM »

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Originally posted by silver1
Thank you for your help,the bonnet latch doesn't concern me,the main thing is that it lines up with the body.

cheers dave;42

Hi silver1;42
Yes the hood will fit, however how well it will fit is unknown until after you have fitted the hood;30. Corvette panels will always change in shape over time depending upon what stress the fibreglass is under and how well previous repairs have been performed before.;50

silver1 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2008, 06:11:51 PM »

thats ok mate, its going to get worked on,i just don't wan't to cut a hole in my original bonnet and i got a 74 bonnet complete with hole cheap.;)

cheers dave;ay