This is an L-88 style hood from VFN fiberglass, has a 4" rise, and the rise spans the entire hood, rather than just in the middle like most reproductions and the old vettes....

Just thought I would share!.......Opinions are welcome, seems like most people are mixed on it.....they either like it or hate it, either way wont effect my opinion on it at all, I think its an awesome hood......used to have one similar to it on a second gen. Ive allways liked this style of hood.

So........

 

Awesome Hood man. I always like the L-88 hoods too. And i makes your car look so much more intimidating.

 

I like it and its the first ive seen on a thirdgen.

 

Looks cool.

 

not bad...i had one on my 2nd gen.
you gonna cut out vents in the front? (on the inside facein the driver)

 

Me likey, I think that is a great looking hood on the 3rd gens!

 

That looks neat. Looks almost like the batmobile hood from the original with Michael keaton and jack nicholson.

 

It looks great. Be careful of the 5-0 though, they might have a problem with the height.

 

lolz i agree, its a bit to big for my taste, but i like it more then the cowl hoods

 

thanks for the compliments everyone....heres a few more with a little better lighting than in the garage...

 

and here is the only other car I have ever seen with this exact same hood.....hes actually a member of the site....

The last pic is the color scheem i want to go with when I get the paint and body work done on it....

 

I like it, it looks like a cowl hood except its got 2 steps.

 

L88 hoods are sweet. i have one on my second gen Camaro.

 

I haven't seen 1 in yrs...much less on a 3rd gen...Deinitly a different look!
I do like it..!..

 

I like it.That being said, I wish the hood photos would show the under side so we can see if its a real cowl opening and such. I mean when you pop the hood what do you see?I realize the new hoods are bare but at a later date allot of guys place heat pads on top, but I like some nice paint.

 

its open all the way to the back.........when driving I can easily see the top half of my motor through it, its very rigid too, a lot stronger with less flex than any other fiberglass hood i have ran before....

here ya go...

 

I like it!

 

thanks a lot everyone, does anybody know where to get that plastic crate typr material........you know like whats on the back of a cowl hood, its just plastic mesh type stuff with millions of little holes in it to breath.

Gona go look at home depot today and see if I can find anything similar too cut and fit inside the back of this new hood.......probly just use some kin of epoxy to hold it in place....

 

Very nice photo of the underside ,looks great. Like the fact that the hood is so much lighter than my steel one.

 

I think the L-88 hoods are cool, but I dunno, I kinda have mixed feelings on this one. I don't love it or hate it really. I think I would like it alot better if it was painted the same color as the car. I think it's cool that you're doing something different though and I look forward to seeing pics with everything the same color.

 

Looks great.

 

what the price on the l88 hood ?

 

where can I get this hood from and price thanks looks great I had one back in 1970 on my 69Camaro SS 396

 

Im gonna have to bump this thread and ask how id order one of these and what they cost. Thanks!

 

http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/site.htm


82-92 L-88 Pin On Hood. Weight=12 Ship: Truck Freight. Price=$305.00

82-92 L-88 Bolt On Hood. Weight=20 Ship: Truck Freight. Price=$405.00

 

Im actually looking for one to fit an 82 firebird, thats why i didnt see it. lol

 

dont think they make one for the birds

 

Someone does/did a few years ago because i talked to them on the phone after finding their website. Problem is, i cannot find them again to save my life. Its really bothering the heck out of me. If anyone knows of a company that does make them lmk, id greatly appreciate it.

 

Not really a fan of this hood but to each his own...The main thing is that you like it

 

I am looking for a L88 hood scoupe I found a 82 are 84 fiber glass hood

 

im not sure what that post is saying?

 

Ha, found the place! Im waiting to hear back from them before i pass on any info.

 

if your asking if the 84 hood is fiberglass, its possible. the stock fiberglass hoods where found on 82-84 cars.

 

the L88 hood scoup is $120 from VFN

 

VERY NICE

 

I'll be honest, I don't like it.The only car that hood looks good on is the L-88 Corvette.

 

Heres the place i found that used to have the hoods. I can only email right now but someone can call if they want to see if theyre still around. Theyre in Canada in case someon didnt notice. I live in Michigan so its not far for me but it may matter to others.

http://www.showcars-bodyparts.com/

 

I like it. Plus any added ventilation/ heat extraction always a good thing, especially if you have a motor that already makes alot of heat, lke my bbc. Would be much appreciated in Texas heat on either my 92 or my 70 camaro.

 

Also, i contacted VFN about an L-88 for a third gen Firebird and here was their response.

Hi.
Thanks for your interest in our products!

We can, but because we do not have a mold setup for this option, it does get to be a pricey option. This is because we would make the factory style hood, the scoop and then join both pieces together.
The finished product would be one solid piece - hood and scoop - with the hole on the underside of the scoop opened up for clearance.

The price breakdown of this option would be:

price of the hood - $399.00 bolt on / $299.00 pin on

price of the scoop - L88 Style $120.00

and
price of labor and materials - $250.00.

This would put the price of the hoods at $669.00 for a pin on and $769.00 for a bolt on.

Thanks again!
And have a great day!

 

This is almost exactly what I want for mine

 

Hi, What parts you still got? Cheers Roy

 

Old thread, but same beautiful design. I think the is the best L-88 hood I've seen on a thirdgen yet. The others looked out of place.

 

where do I get one of these hoods

 

hint:

 

Contacted VFN and they no longer do custom work so a complete l88 style hood isnt available. They do sell standard hoods and two different size l88 scoops seperately though.

82-92 Stock flat Bolt On Hood $500.00

3" L88 Scoop 49 1/2 x 27 1/4 x 3 1/4 $120.00
2" Micro Mini L88 Scoop 34 x 16 1/4 x 2 1/2" $110.00

 

I contacted them just 3 days ago VFN and they FMLA e me price for both hoods one using hinges and one using hood pins. 535.00

 

Not sure what to say, they stated and then confirmed they dont offer an l88 hood for our cars. They do offer a standard hood, pinned or bolted, for $500. Not sure what FMLA e is supposed to mean. lol