1970 ZR-1 Fresh Air Hood?

[Bill B.]

In my research on the 1970 ZR-1, several references mention "Fresh Air Hood" as part of the package. Does anyone know what that hood is? As best as I can determine, the hood that was used was the same as used on the LT-1 (and the 454) optioned vehicles. As you all know, while the raised hood has the appearance of being louvered, it is not vented in any way to the exterior. We also know that the L-88 hood was indeed a special design and unique, but did not appear to be what was being referred to.

Anyone have info on this to clarify my interest?

Thanks!

Bill Bertelli

[Joe L.]

Re: 1970 ZR-1 Fresh Air Hood?

In my research on the 1970 ZR-1, several references mention "Fresh Air Hood" as part of the package. Does anyone know what that hood is? As best as I can determine, the hood that was used was the same as used on the LT-1 (and the 454) optioned vehicles. As you all know, while the raised hood has the appearance of being louvered, it is not vented in any way to the exterior. We also know that the L-88 hood was indeed a special design and unique, but did not appear to be what was being referred to.

Anyone have info on this to clarify my interest?

Thanks!

Bill Bertelli

Bill------


I know of no "fresh air hood" ever originally installed on ANY 1970 Corvette, ZR-1 or otherwise. 1970 ZR-1 used the same hood as other 1970 LT-1. 1973 was the first year that something that could be referred to as a "fresh air hood" was installed and, of course, there was no LT-1 or ZR-1 by that time.

[Sal C.]

Re: 1970 ZR-1 Fresh Air Hood?

Fake news

[Kenneth B.]

Re: 1970 ZR-1 Fresh Air Hood?

Saw 2 real deal 70'S & owned the last 72 and none had a open hood.