Jacoz70442

1970 hood extensions/tooth/tongue/whatever: Why is it so hard to find these things in good condition? Stuff on craigslist, ebay, etc. all junk! Easier time finding an oai hood in good shape I need one for my '70 442 convertible if anyone has a good one. Thanks!

70Post

Not hard to find....any longer. Call Fusick and get the new repro "tooth". Should be a nice piece.

classicmuscle442

Jacoz, have a orginal hood tooth from a '70 Cutlass, it has a ridge in it on one side from the trim rubbing, if interested let me know. Chris

StickW31

I have a really nice true 442 70 hood tounge. $100. Provide me an email address and I can send you pictures

Steve

Jacoz70442

Thanks for the responses, and after doing some looking I think I'm going with the suggested Fusick repro. Thanks again as I didn't know there was anyone making these!
-Ryan

stevengerard

is the repo now made out of steel? They used to be plastic!

RetroRanger

Aren't the originals plastic ? IDK if the repos are metal

stevengerard

No, they are cast pot metal, thus why they crack so easily.

Jacoz70442

Has breaking been an issue with the Fusick ones at all? I haven't seen much on this, just that Fusick is well liked here and the piece looks good. I just found the link from earlier.

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...ood-tooth.html

stevengerard

I was speaking of the originals, have no experience with the Fusick repo but from the pics that looks great. Two years ago I was looking for an extra and all they sold was plastic.

442rocketdave

Did you find one?? I have a 1970 original off one of my 442's and its in nearly mint condition and I can send you pictures. 50.00 plus shipping it has all the numbers already drilled from the factory and the numbers on the back clear. On one side a little piece is missing but it doesnt show when the bolt is on and it doesnt effect it.

Olds442redberet

PLease PM me some pictures. I am pretty sure that if it is nice I will want it. Thanks

442rocketdave

The one thing which we thought was funny but really isnt for the person that gets it is OLD SNAGGY would leave knots on all the non Olds guys looking under the hood, I remember many guys cussing my car holding the back of their head!!! I started warning people but they would still get bonked!!! Maybe thats why there arent many out there!!!