NSW Corvettes

Technical Tips => Body Parts - Bodywork - Paint => Topic started by: silver1 on February 06, 2008, 10:27:19 AM

Title: 74 bonnet on a 77vette
Post by: 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

Title: 74 bonnet on a 77vette
Post by: Chromie 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

Title: 74 bonnet on a 77vette
Post by: silver1 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

Title: 74 bonnet on a 77vette
Post by: Chromie on February 06, 2008, 05:55:20 PM

Quote

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

Title: 74 bonnet on a 77vette
Post by: silver1 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