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Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88 Hood Install

Installing An L-88 Long Hood On Your C3
By Steve Dulcich
Photography by Steve Dulcich
Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88 Hood L88 Hood Front View
Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88 Hood Stock 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Hood
Although the OEM hoods found... 
   
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Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88 Hood Stock 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Hood
Although the OEM hoods found on '76 corvettes have a stylish center kick-up, it isn't enough for clearance with a wild induction system and isn't quite ostentatious enough for our custom aspirations.
Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88 Hood Chevrolet C3 Hood Hinge
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Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88 Hood Chevrolet C3 Hood Hinge
The hood hinge arrangement in a c3 corvette is a simple affair, held in with two bolts to the body and two more to the hood, with a hood prop on the driver side. the hinges have only a modest amount of adjustability available.
Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88 Hood Removing Stock Hood
Removing the hood can best... 
   
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Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88 Hood Removing Stock Hood
Removing the hood can best be accomplished with a helper on the other side. Remove the bolts and hood prop while supporting the hood with your shoulder and free hand.
Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88 Hood L88 Hood Next To Stock Hood
Placed side by side, the l88... 
   
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Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88 Hood L88 Hood Next To Stock Hood
Placed side by side, the l88 hood's additional height and more flamboyant style are readily apparent in comparison to the stock piece. the stock cowl grille is not normally used with this type of hood.
Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88 Hood Checking Clearance On L88 Hood
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Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88 Hood Checking Clearance On L88 Hood
There was approximately an inch and a half more depth to the aftermarket l-88 hood compared to the OEM unit, added clearance that will be welcome when our fresh high performance engine is built and installed.
Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88 Hood Hood Latch Hardware Removed
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Chevrolet Corvette C3 L88 Hood Hood Latch Hardware Removed
The hood-latch hardware bolts to the hood at each rear corner, with a cable linkage connecting the two. We unbolted the latch for a test-fit to the new hood.

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