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TXgearhead67 · 05-10-2021, 10:16 AM

So let me tell you we’re I’m at. I have a LMC cowl hood I’ve had in storage for about 2 years that I bought new. The fit on it is terrible. I’ve been working on it to get it to fit right but I don’t think I’ll ever be satisfied with it. So I think it’s going to be a expensive paint tester. I’ve got two choices now. Use a stock hood that a member on here has or try a AMD hood. I’ve read good and bad on the AMD but nothing really recent. Anybody have any experience with there hoods? The other part is if I go with a AMD hood I’ll be in Dallas this weekend for C10 nationals I can pick it up from SummitRacing to save shipping. I’m not sure what to do. I definitely don’t want to waste another $500 on scrap metal. Thanks for any help.
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72c20customcamper · 05-10-2021, 10:55 AM

I would find out who made the hood you have. It may well be an AMD unit . I've only used OEM hoods so I have no experience with aftermarket .

**HO455** · 05-10-2021, 08:03 PM

Is this for a 67/68?
If so there are plenty of bad reports on those. The quality vendors won't sell them. I recommend checking with Classic Heartbeat to see if a new version from a better manufacturer is available. I traded the one that came with my Burban for a stock one because it fit so poorly.
Or you could cut the center out of your current cowl hood and weld it into your stock hood. It would be about the same money as a second hood and you would have the peace of mind that it will fit.

TXgearhead67 · 05-10-2021, 08:11 PM

Yes it is for a 67. That’s kinda what I’m understanding is that there isn’t any “good” 67/68 repro hoods. Good idea on calling classic heartbeat. I’ll call tomorrow. I was reading a thread by GMCpaul I believe that said he wouldn’t sale them. But new stampings were coming out. I think it was from 2018. I wonder if that ever materialized? Thanks

05-10-2021, 10:16 AM	#1
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	AMD cowl hood any good? So let me tell you we’re I’m at. I have a LMC cowl hood I’ve had in storage for about 2 years that I bought new. The fit on it is terrible. I’ve been working on it to get it to fit right but I don’t think I’ll ever be satisfied with it. So I think it’s going to be a expensive paint tester. I’ve got two choices now. Use a stock hood that a member on here has or try a AMD hood. I’ve read good and bad on the AMD but nothing really recent. Anybody have any experience with there hoods? The other part is if I go with a AMD hood I’ll be in Dallas this weekend for C10 nationals I can pick it up from SummitRacing to save shipping. I’m not sure what to do. I definitely don’t want to waste another $500 on scrap metal. Thanks for any help. Posted via Mobile Device

05-10-2021, 10:55 AM	#2
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,139	Re: AMD cowl hood any good? I would find out who made the hood you have. It may well be an AMD unit . I've only used OEM hoods so I have no experience with aftermarket . __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-10-2021, 08:03 PM	#3
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 10,796	Re: AMD cowl hood any good? Is this for a 67/68? If so there are plenty of bad reports on those. The quality vendors won't sell them. I recommend checking with Classic Heartbeat to see if a new version from a better manufacturer is available. I traded the one that came with my Burban for a stock one because it fit so poorly. Or you could cut the center out of your current cowl hood and weld it into your stock hood. It would be about the same money as a second hood and you would have the peace of mind that it will fit. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban the WMB,1991 S(stink)-10 Blazer,1969 GTO, 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird. 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-10-2021, 08:11 PM	#4
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: AMD cowl hood any good? Yes it is for a 67. That’s kinda what I’m understanding is that there isn’t any “good” 67/68 repro hoods. Good idea on calling classic heartbeat. I’ll call tomorrow. I was reading a thread by GMCpaul I believe that said he wouldn’t sale them. But new stampings were coming out. I think it was from 2018. I wonder if that ever materialized? Thanks



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