How do you tell the difference between an OEM hood and a reproduction hood? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1972SUPERSB · 10-28-2012, 09:51 AM

I am just wondering what are the differences between an OEM hood and a reproduction hood? I think I have a reproduction hood but would like to have an OEM hood. Mine is very flimsy in the middle and I'm not sure if their differences on the bracing on a OEM and a reproduction hood? If someone has any pictures for underneath of each hood that would be great thanks
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67swb72klb · 10-28-2012, 10:04 AM

are the pads still in between the hood and braces i have had to double them on some hoods

**72 Super** · 10-28-2012, 10:43 AM

I just recently got a truck here that has a Tri plus reproduction hood on it. I must say the fit is very good. I did not even notice until I was cleaning underneath the hood and seen the stamp. On the Tri plus hood the pads are there and appeared to be glued on from the factory. Here are a couple pictures.

Ray

1972SUPERSB · 10-28-2012, 04:38 PM

Here is mine. Looks like mine is the same color. Looks like I am missing some padding under mine. Is there a stamp somewhere for a factory hood or a repro?
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10-28-2012, 09:51 AM	#1
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	How do you tell the difference between an OEM hood and a reproduction hood? I am just wondering what are the differences between an OEM hood and a reproduction hood? I think I have a reproduction hood but would like to have an OEM hood. Mine is very flimsy in the middle and I'm not sure if their differences on the bracing on a OEM and a reproduction hood? If someone has any pictures for underneath of each hood that would be great thanks Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

10-28-2012, 10:04 AM	#2
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,472	Re: How do you tell the difference between an OEM hood and a reproduction hood? are the pads still in between the hood and braces i have had to double them on some hoods __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

10-28-2012, 10:43 AM	#3
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: How do you tell the difference between an OEM hood and a reproduction hood? I just recently got a truck here that has a Tri plus reproduction hood on it. I must say the fit is very good. I did not even notice until I was cleaning underneath the hood and seen the stamp. On the Tri plus hood the pads are there and appeared to be glued on from the factory. Here are a couple pictures. Ray Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

10-28-2012, 04:38 PM	#4
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: How do you tell the difference between an OEM hood and a reproduction hood? Here is mine. Looks like mine is the same color. Looks like I am missing some padding under mine. Is there a stamp somewhere for a factory hood or a repro? Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior



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