[4zpeed]

Originally Posted by rare4k

did the 68 hood style run on early 69 cars? I just bought a 68 hood that has the braces in the scoop area and has a 9 under the back side the side date is 12-B 5

No, from what I understand there is a fan shroud dimple, "read above in Greg's post, there are also pictures" for the shroud on 69-70 hoods.

Also from what I understand the 12-B 5 date code would be read as (12=December and 5=5th), so 12/5/68. Not sure what the 9 is on your hood.

Not sure about the braces in the scoop area, I don't see them on the other hoods either, I can check mine tomorrow.

Edit - Check this thread on bumper date codes for a better idea how the date code is read. https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...d.php?t=814888


Frank

[68ragtop]

Just looked & couldn't find the date on my hood. It has the squares in it though.

[68gtoMN]

Originally Posted by PaulatFast

There are three dfferent 68 hoods. The one without the crumple slots is the earliest. I have not been able to pinpoint a changeover date for this... I have seen Oct hoods without them and Nov hoods with the holes...

AS Paul stated, there are 3 different hoods. Not just different in crumple slots but also in hood scoop bracing. I have pictures of all three. I will venture to my close storage, perhaps this weekend, to look for date codes to help validate change over. Those without crumple cutouts are EARLY hoods.

Pics:
1) Center section of 68 hood - straight, no dimple (indent) as in 69-70
2) 68 hood with no front scoop brace
3) 68 hood with front coop brace

I think I'm down to 10 or 11 hoods now.