Found a 58 hood, here are several pics, it is original right? supposed to be. price?

[Brandon T.]

He says it's an original hood and in good shape and from the pcitures it does look to be original (i've seen some fakes at carlisle that look like crap) so I think I believe him and it does look in good shape.

then again I haven't owned a c1 that long and need to be sure it is original before I pay an original price.

So, what are your thoughts and what in your opinion is this hood worth? he hasn't quoted me a price just said get back with him if it looks like one I would be intrested in.

thanks

[Stewart A.]

Re: Found a 58 hood, here are several pics, it is original right? supposed to be. pri

Brandon I cant tell you if it's original ( it looks original ) I did a full repair on mine last year. Split it in half, glass repairs everywhere and re gel coated, polyester, high filled and painted. It looks awesome but cost around 500 bucks to just repair it without the paint and I did all the work. I should have just gone out and bought a new one ! The only thing I suggest is to make sure it has no cracks in the glass. If your car is close by see if you can pop it on to see if the shape fits well. Sometimes the hook in the hood doesn't fit the guards very well. What is he wanting for the hood. Stewy

[Edward M.]

Re: Found a 58 hood, here are several pics, it is original right? supposed to be. pri

Isn't there an issue of right side vs. left side hood support on 58s?

[Brandon T.]

Re: Found a 58 hood, here are several pics, it is original right? supposed to be. pri

Isn't there an issue of right side vs. left side hood support on 58s?

correct, and mine mounts on the same side as this one.

and as far as the price guys he hasn't said, what in your op would a hood like this bring as far as an asking price and what do you feel like would be a decent deal price for it?

thanks

[Bruce B.]

Re: Found a 58 hood, here are several pics, it is original right? supposed to be. pri

It is my understanding that the right side hood support is on early cars.
Later cars have it on the left.

[Mike G.]

What's with those concentric indents

on the louvers? My Dec '57 build car didn't have those, and the hood was almost certainly original.

[Brandon T.]

Re: What's with those concentric indents

So, can anyone tell me for sure if it's an original piece or not?

in the first picture you can see in the center of the hood louvers a circular looking deal..is that supposed to be that way?

[Wayne W.]

Re: Found a 58 hood, here are several pics, it is original right? supposed to be. pri

Looks original to me, but thr circle in the middle is wear from rubbing on an air cleaner.

[Brandon T.]

Re: Found a 58 hood, here are several pics, it is original right? supposed to be. pri

Looks original to me, but thr circle in the middle is wear from rubbing on an air cleaner.

That doesn't make sense to me the circle is inside of the louvers like partly cut out of the louvers.

sitting on top of a air cleaner lid can't do that. Unless I'm missing something? if so please share I kinda need to know how to respond when he quotes me a price.

I really would like to get an original hood on my 58, someone put a high rise hood on it years ago the first owner did actually. I can't stand the looks of it.

I'll be sure to post his price quote when he returns my email.

[Bruce B.]

Re: Found a 58 hood, here are several pics, it is original right? supposed to be. pri

Brandon,
The circle on the hood does look like a single 4 barrel air cleaner which rubbed on the underside of the hood.
I have see it before..

[Brandon T.]

Re: Found a 58 hood, here are several pics, it is original right? supposed to be. pri

Brandon,
The circle on the hood does look like a single 4 barrel air cleaner which rubbed on the underside of the hood.
I have see it before..

I understand what you're saying but look at it close.

I don't see howrubbing on an air lid could cause that

again unless it looks like it's made that way but maybe not, yanno? you're probably right I just can't see it doing that.

the circle looks like parts of the louvers are cut out to make that shape to me.

the circle deal is rescessed in beyond the louvers, so the louvers would touch the air lid but this shape is recessed inward from the louvers so looks made that way to me.

[Mike G.]

Brandon, here's my $0.02

I agree with you that those particular grooves were not caused by an air cleaner rubbing. In the first place, they are too deep. Also, they would be more oval than perfectly circular --due to the engine rocking side to side.

But that debate aside, what if it doesn't fit well on your car? Are you stuck $1000+, or will the seller agree to take it back? If he won't agree to those terms, I'd keep looking.

Years ago I bought some very nice panels for my '58 from Jeff Reade in LA. Maybe he's still got a hood in his stash.

Best of luck. Restoring a '58 will make you rue the day!

[Stewart A.]

Re: Found a 58 hood, here are several pics, it is original right? supposed to be. pri

Brandon I'm pretty sure that hood is not original. That circle should not be there. And it's not a wear mark. It's actually in the the ribs. If you want to have a look at a real one in raw state have a look in E bay. Type in 1958 corvette hood there is a hood in there under buy now for 1k it's original. There is lots of good photos to compare the two hoods. Stewy

[Stewart A.]

Re: Found a 58 hood, here are several pics, it is original right? supposed to be. pri

Paragon use to sell them for around $800 - $900. Maybe ask a few people if they have used a repo hood. They might be better than a 51 year old brittle hood ? Those cracks can be a lot of work. You will never know what's under the paint until you remove it. Stewy

[Brandon T.]

Re: Found a 58 hood, here are several pics, it is original right? supposed to be. pri

Brandon I'm pretty sure that hood is not original. That circle should not be there. And it's not a wear mark. It's actually in the the ribs. If you want to have a look at a real one in raw state have a look in E bay. Type in 1958 corvette hood there is a hood in there under buy now for 1k it's original. There is lots of good photos to compare the two hoods. Stewy

I agree I don't see that circle as a wear mark thats made like that which is what I'm asking is that a clue as to is it original or not.

you seem to think it's not sounds like.


thanks!