69 Nova SS hood questions

[rickp]

I need a replacement hood for my 1969 SS Nova. I have already been through an older (new in the box) Goodmark hood that was terrible. I have a chance at a 1973-74 hood. I'm being told this hood will work and the only difference is the front hood lip moulding. Will the 68-72 moulding attach with no problem and is the overall underside hood bracing the same as the 68-72? I still want to install the hood louvers correctly. I have the small rear additional hood louver back braces on order, that are only on ss hoods.
Asside from this if anyone could suggest an aftermarket manufacturer of a decent steel hood I would appreciate it.

Thanks, Rick

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

I wouldn't use a 73 or 74 hood for it won't look right when looking from the front.There would be a big gap between the front lip and top of the grill.Stick with the 68-72 hood for the right look.

[Schonyenko2]

Try dii.

[rickp]

Is dii an aftermarket company? If not what do you think of Classic, Year One, etc. for an aftermarket hood?

Thanks, Rick

[Salvatore]

How about a good used hood? Ebay #120432744922 and or Allen Kardo (nova parts) at (812)599-6685. Sam

[SuperNovaSS]

I have an NOS 68-72 SS hood. PM me if interested.



Jason

[Schonyenko2]

A good used hood is preferrable if you can find one that doesn't have the stress divit about 3/4s of the way back from the front where there is no underhood bracing. They tend to tweak there due to repeated opening over the years, or tight hinges. It is a difficult fix depending on your skill level with body work.

[nuch_ss396]

Where's Wilma when you need him?

Nuch

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Don't use a '73/4 hood, it will overhang the grill because of the lip molding area.

Use an original if possible.

[rickp]

Thanks Guys,
After the bad Goodmark hood and a recent Craigs list hood with louvers in the wrong spot and some cut bracing, I found a perfect 1969 hood for an excellent price.

Thanks, Rick