280Z Vented Hood on 240Z - Advice Please

[HappyZ]

My late 1971 240Z has a vented hood.  I have an opportunity to swap someone for a non-vented hood.  In your opinion, should I swap?  I like the idea of keeping things original when I can, but there may be advantages (cosmetic or mechanical) to keeping the 280Z hood.

Edited May 9, 2020 by wadelester

[siteunseen]

I'd get the OE hood. My '72 has absolutely know hot/heat running issues and it's hot down South.

 

[ConVerTT]

The non-vented hood is of course correct on an original 240z.  But if the car is a going to be a resto-mod, then do whichever you prefer.  I have both hoods for my 72 project.  I haven't decided either - I might paint them both before deciding ....

[wheee!]

For some reason I have never been partial to the vented hood look...

[HappyZ]

Thanks to all who commented.  I went to look at the hood and it in good shape, so I think I'll trade.  He is doing a resto-mod