‘71-‘72 Junk Hood

Discussion in 'Parts wanted' started by donny1973, Sep 2, 2022.

  1. donny1973

    donny1973 Well-Known Member

    I was unsuccessful in my attempt to swap my ‘70 hood for a ‘71-‘72 with the pop up spring so I’ll try this a different way. Does anyone have a junk Skylark or GS hood that they’d be willing to cut out the pop up spring section of the underside? It’s a small section so shipping would be a breeze.
    And Ethan, thank you for checking your stash of hoods.
     
  2. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

    Call ya here in a minute Donny,I have an original paint one,stored properly (not on the points) with no dents,scrapes or rust through of course.
     
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  3. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    Usually it's the '70 hoods everyone is looking for and the '71-2 that are available. I wouldn't give up hope yet.

    If my '71 hood wasn't original to my GS I'd do the trade as you're '70 hood is probably nicer than the one I have stashed away for my '70 but my '71 will have so little of its original sheetmetal as it is I hate to.
     
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  4. BrianTrick

    BrianTrick Brian Trick

    Where are you located? Yes,I nice 1970 hood is more of a unicorn. I mean a truly nice one. I searched for almost 5 years for one. This past winter,I found 2 of them about a week apart and bought both. Zero rust,zero damage. Scott Winn just picked up a truck load of GS parts and he got a 71-72 GS hood with it. Located in Indianapolis.
     
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  5. donny1973

    donny1973 Well-Known Member

    This ‘70 hood is the nicest non-NOS I’ve ever seen, so yes, I’m reluctant to give it up but my car is a ‘72. Still in original, but faded, stratomist blue paint. I know it’s harder to find than the later hoods that’s why I was surprised I had so few responses.
    I’m in Florida so the logistics may be the issue.
     

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  6. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    So tempting.
     
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  7. BrianTrick

    BrianTrick Brian Trick

    Do you still want to sell it outright?
     
  8. donny1973

    donny1973 Well-Known Member

    That’s a last resort if I can’t arrange a swap and if I can find an equally clean ‘71-‘72 hood to buy. If it comes to that, Duane’s first in line.
     
  9. donny1973

    donny1973 Well-Known Member

    Do it!
     
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  10. STAGE III

    STAGE III Lost Experimental 455-4 Bolt Main Block.

    I got mine out yesterday,need to clean it off a bit and get pictures. Very solid though.
     
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  11. donny1973

    donny1973 Well-Known Member

    Great. Keep me posted John.
     
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  12. Stage2

    Stage2 Well-Known Member

    If I had a way to get it to you, I have a perfect 1971 hood I'd happily trade for your '70 hood.
     
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  13. Mike Sobotka

    Mike Sobotka Founders Club Member

    That vert has a 70 hood on it? I would trade you too but I'm in BFE.
     
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  14. donny1973

    donny1973 Well-Known Member

    Hey Mike,

    If you hear of anyone from your neck of the woods heading to anywhere in Florida for a vacation…. You would not be disappointed in this hood. I’m hoping it doesn’t come down to modifying this one.
     
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  15. Note 1970

    Note 1970 Well-Known Member

    I’ve got one in Middle Tennessee. Super solid and straight but what I’ve read is it maybe a replacement. It has the 2 holes in the very front for the round Buick emblem
     
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