1960 front hood seal orientation

[David M.]

Does anyone have a photo of what the 1960 corvette front hood seal looks like installed? A side view would be great. All the sources I have looked at are just not clear. Written descriptions help, but a photo would be great. Thanks

[John F.]

Re: 1960 front hood seal orientation

My 62s look like this. Should be the same.

[David M.]

Re: 1960 front hood seal orientation

Hi John, Thanks for the quick response... that confirms the seal at the rear of the hood or by the pins.. Do you have a photo of the seal at the front of the hood, by the hinges?

[John F.]

Re: 1960 front hood seal orientation

David, I don't believe there is a seal on the front of the hood. The only reason for the seal on the rear is for heat/fumes coming in thru the cowl vent.

[Thomas H.]

Re: 1960 front hood seal orientation

I agree with John. I just went out and looked at my 60 and there is no seal on the front. There is actually nothing to seal it to anyway.

Tom

[David M.]

Re: 1960 front hood seal orientation

I am confused now. I think I had a seal on the front of my 60 hood. It got destroyed and I don't have it to inspect anymore. I purchased a new front seal from Corvette Central. Also Noland Adams Restoration Guide shows a front seal on page 246. The page in Noland Adams book is a re-print of the Corvette Assembly manual. I know they are not always correct. I am hoping to see a photo of an actual seal installed. The image in the Assembly Manual is confusing to me so a photo would really help. I wonder now if they used those seals consistantly. Thanks for your responses.

[Bob M.]

Re: 1960 front hood seal orientation

David,

There is a hood to radiator seal for the 60. You will need it for judging. I don't have a picture.

Bob

[Jim L.]

Re: 1960 front hood seal orientation

David,

There is a hood to radiator seal for the 60.
Bob

I agree. My FI '60 has the original seal intact and in position. I'll make and post a picture later today.

Jim

[Jim L.]

Re: 1960 front hood seal orientation

As promised:







The forward seal visible in these pictures is original to my car, which is an example of April production, in case that matters.

Jim

[Dennis C.]

Re: 1960 front hood seal orientation

Jim,

I can't tell from the photo, what does the seal rest against when the hood is closed?

Dennis

[Joe M.]

Re: 1960 front hood seal orientation

The front, top corner of the radiator. It creates a seal so that air does not go over the top of the radiator. It works in conjunction with the 3 piece seals down at the bottom of the radiator, one on each side and one seal in the center. The center seal is worthless for directing air flow, but required for NCRS judging.

[Jim L.]

Re: 1960 front hood seal orientation

The front, top corner of the radiator.

Yep. What he said....

[David M.]

Re: 1960 front hood seal orientation

Thanks everyone for your input - this helps a lot!

[Dennis C.]

Re: 1960 front hood seal orientation

Thank you!

Dennis

[Thomas H.]

Re: 1960 front hood seal orientation

Sure enough, just went back out to the 60 for a closer look and I can see where the seal used to be by the adhesive residue.

Also looking back through the pics from the day we first saw the car, you can see where it was.......

Now I have something to do as spring gets closer.

Tom

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