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3rd gen Powerbulge hood modify to fit '71 R/T insert

Started by chgr500, October 12, 2006, 10:42:19 PM

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chgr500

October 12, 2006, 10:42:19 PM
Wondering if anyone has ever tried to modify a 3rd gen powerbulge hood to accept an oem 71 R/T louvered insert.  I've got a nice R/T insert I want to install in my powerbulge hood.  I've never seen an actual setup,  but from looking at pics it appears the insert should fit flush on the hood body sooo I figure there must be stepped ledge of some sort for the insert to fit into.  I have seen a pic with the insert sitting on top of the hood body as well.  The pictures I refer to are from the superbee website.  Maybe that hood with the insert on top of the body line was modified??  Maybe an airgrabber hood opening frame would help me out? (PG classics)  Or am I crazy to hack my hood open???? :image_294343: 

chgr500

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October 12, 2006, 11:34:02 PM
Best pic I can find of what the opening should look like

kab69440

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October 13, 2006, 09:46:37 AM
You will need to run a pneumatic flanger around the opening once it is cut, to make a recess for setting the top of the insert level with the skin.
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purple70rt

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October 31, 2006, 06:16:21 AM
here are some pics.....don't hack your hood up IMO

chgr500

#4
October 31, 2006, 08:24:43 PM
I'm still having second thoughts on hacking open my hood.  As you can see my hood is for a 73-4 anyway,  but I also have a 71-2 powerbulge hood with the fresh air gills with a little damage on the front corner.  Could be easily repaired.  This hood project may be a little more difficult than first anticipated. LOL  Now what do I do with this mint R/T insert???? Ya know third gen guys have to have all the bells and whistles.  WHY?????? cause we can!!!! No numbers match here,  I threw away my original block about 16 years ago,  who would of thought,   along with crushing several :image_294343:

purple70rt

#5
November 01, 2006, 06:46:21 AM
nice car, where did you get the front spoiler and window louvers?

chgr500

#6
November 01, 2006, 08:02:35 PM
Quote from: purple70rt on November 01, 2006, 06:46:21 AM
nice car, where did you get the front spoiler and window louvers?
spoiler---www.fpap.com
louvers--www.ebay.com--seller 7864john
Both these fellows are really good to work with and thanks for the compliment on my car
There is another thread in this section regarding these louvers.

dart4forte

#7
November 01, 2006, 11:57:07 PM
I'd be interested in the insert
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