1968-1970 GTO Reproduction Hoods?

[Woj]

Hi Folks,

I’m getting started on painting my 68 GTO. It has the original hood on it which had the old hood bend with a stiff hood hinge. Only on the driver’s side. It was repaired, but poorly at that. It is a rust free hood and a sheet metal friend says he can fix it. Just not sure how much time to do so.

I’m wondering if anyone on this forum has used a reproduction hood and if so, did it require modifications? It’s just a consideration at this point. If anyone has any experience with these repop hoods. Please let me know.

Thanks in advance.

Phil Woj.

[Wakepowell]

The reproduction hoods are good. Especially for a 1968. The reproduction hoods are based off of a 1968 hood so the underside bracing is correct. The main difference you may notice is the shape of the spot welds.

If you are using a reproduction hood on a 1969 or 1970, it will need significant work to the underside bracing to be correct and not damage the fan shroud.

[Woj]

Originally Posted by Wakepowell

The reproduction hoods are good. Especially for a 1968. The reproduction hoods are based off of a 1968 hood so the underside bracing is correct. The main difference you may notice is the shape of the spot welds.

If you are using a reproduction hood on a 1969 or 1970, it will need significant work to the underside bracing to be correct and not damage the fan shroud.

Thank you for the information, that is very helpful. Is there more than one manufacturer by chance?

Phil

[Wakepowell]

I think there is only one manufacture of the hoods

[turbo69bird]

Idk about the 68 GTO hood but the 69 bird hoods are trash! Not even close if you know what you’re looking at.
If it’s a rare car I wouldn’t use a repro hood. There are plenty of originals to be found. If you decide you need an original let me know and I’ll
Ask around I’m sure I could find you one
All depends how rare the car is , if it’s a RAII car I wouldn’t ever consider the repro.

If it’s a garden variety driver then sure use a repro