Funny how we can attach names to things. What came first the chicken or the egg? https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0117-275822/1963-impala-z11-aluminum-hood/
What's the story behind the hood Phil? I can't find any pictures on line of the hood on the car.And that hood now rests in Phil Reed's barn along with Don Fezell's autograph!!!!!!!!
And that hood now rests in Phil Reed's barn along with Don Fezell's autograph!!!!!!!!
I have a curiosity as to what was period correct and how some "Looks" got to be associated with certain makes of cars. The reverse teardrop scoop has a strong association with the Ford Thunderbolt which is period correct in 1964 and later. But, was the reverse teardrop scoop around before the 1964 Ford Thunderbolt? We all know where the period correct scoops came from on a bunch of 61 through 64 Chevy 409 cars including the Z 11 cars not to mention the Pontiacs of the same years and even made there way on to a number of , heaven forbid, Fords! The scoops were pirated from the Ford F600 trucks. Later the cowl scoops were strongly associated with General Motors. What car used the cowl scoop first? I never have been brand loyal but GM in the 50's through the mid 70's have been my favorites with Mopar a close second. That's why I'm interested in the aluminum Z11 hood pictured in the link. Was that Z11 hood pounded out before 1964 when the scoop was used on the Thunderbolt? If it was I find that fascinating. You'll see later where I'm going with this.