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    Attaching hood scoop ???

     



    I've got a question for you paint and body guys.

    I'm currently playing with the idea of grafting a 61-63 T-Bird hood scoop to my 57 Plymouth. This may be necessary for aircleaner clearance. The scoop section is already cut off the donner hood.

    If I do go this route, the scoop will be functional and the Plymouth hood area under the scoop will be cut out. My question is what is the best way to attach it to the Plymouth hood with the minimum amount of warpage so that it can be blended in with the least amount of body work.

    As you can see by the picture I left extra material around the scoop for further trimming. One thing I briefly considered was trimming and then cutting the hole in the hood to match and welding into place. This is likely going to be the last alternative as I'm afraid I'll end up with extensive warpage even doing a little welding at a time.

    Another option is to trim the scoop about an inch wider than the hole I'll put in the hood and use an impact hammer pannel flanger I have to flange the hood lip and the rivet the scoop in place and blend from there.

    I'm definatly at the point where suggestions would be welcome.
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    Last edited by Mike P; 04-16-2005 at 08:09 AM.

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