Hoods

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  1. BillGS400

    BillGS400 New Member

    Are the hoods used on 1951, 1952, 1953 models all the same hood?
     
    BillGS400, Oct 14, 2017
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  2. John Codman

    John Codman Platinum Level Contributor

    Not sure about '53, but pretty sure '51 and '52 are the same.
     
    John Codman, Oct 16, 2017
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  3. bhambulldog

    bhambulldog 1955 76-RoadmasterRiviera

    1953 was the first year for alligator hood (front opening)

    '52 and earlier had side opening hoods
     
    bhambulldog, Nov 4, 2017
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  4. 66electrafied

    66electrafied Just tossing in my nickel's worth

    51 and 52 are essentially the same. 53 is very different as James alluded to above.
     
    66electrafied, Nov 4, 2017
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  5. dvkramer

    dvkramer Member

    I haven't seen '53 hood in a while.
     
    dvkramer, Nov 20, 2017
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  6. bill lagna

    bill lagna Well-Known Member

    Special is different , Super and Roadmaster are the same 51 52 . The same differences apply to 53
    Bill
     
    bill lagna, Nov 20, 2017
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  7. 53ragtop

    53ragtop Well-Known Member

    I would say that a 52 Roadmaster is unique to the larger 320 engine. There are likely 3 hoods for 51/52. Special, narrower than Super and Roadmaster and then Super and Roadmaster differ due to length. 53 Super and Roadmaster were a one year only hood as they were both V8's. 53 Specials still had the straight 8 and a narrower body.

    Gary
     
    53ragtop, Nov 21, 2017
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  8. bill lagna

    bill lagna Well-Known Member

    I agree. In my post I meant 51 52 Super are the same , 51 52 Roadmaster are the same.
    Bill
     
    bill lagna, Nov 21, 2017
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