68-70 Hood Turn Signal inserts

[sanders7981]

I did a search on here looking for a set of turn signal inserts, but found that no one makes them...yet.  I have one insert in the hood of my 69.  I am thinkning about taking it out, making a template...and then making a few sets.  I have a machine shop on base here that has everything I need to do this.  Depending on the costs and time, I may make a few extra sets.  Anyone interested in these?      

[69charger440]

What inserts are you talking about? The turn signal indicators!?

[sanders7981]

What inserts are you talking about? The turn signal indicators!?

Yep... fixed it in the first post.  I don't know if they are produced by anyone, and the thread I located said that they weren't.  Please correct me if I am wrong.

[jaak]

Are you talking about the turn signals...or the turn signal delete plates. The delete plates were used on cars that did not have the hood mounted turn signals to fill the hole the turn signals mounted in.
If you are refering to the delete plates, there was a member on here who made up a few sets to sell, I cant think of his name. I bought a set from him, he made them using one of his originals as a template. I'll try to get a pic of them and post it here. I think they were $25 a set shipped.

Jason

[sanders7981]

Are you talking about the turn signals...or the turn signal delete plates. The delete plates were used on cars that did not have the hood mounted turn signals to fill the hole the turn signals mounted in.
If you are refering to the delete plates, there was a member on here who made up a few sets to sell, I cant think of his name. I bought a set from him, he made them using one of his originals as a template. I'll try to get a pic of them and post it here. I think they were $25 a set shipped.

Jason

That would be the part I am talking about.  I figured about $25 shipped, but I need to see how much the steel will cost me.

[jaak]

I ran out to the shop and dug 'em out to get a pic, Here they are......



Jason

[8WHEELER]

I bought a set off ebay about a year ago, they were good units, but I don't find them anymore.

Dan

[Ghoste]

Makes you sad to think of all the ones that were thrown in the trash over the years as people bought repro indicators to equip their cars if they originally came without them.

[tan top]

Makes you sad to think of all the ones that were thrown in the trash over the years as people bought repro indicators to equip their cars if they originally came without them.

just quick question , not wanting to hijack the thread ! , but did any / or any one seen 68 -69 charger hoods  with out any cut out  or blanking plate , saw a couple a long time ago ,  looked like no hole was ever cut out ! could ir of been factory !!!!!! ?    thinking about it at the time  could of been custom fabed & welded & bondoed up  

[Ghoste]

Or factory replacement hoods?

[Hemidog]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-1969-Dodge-Charger-Hood-Turn-Signal-fillers-MOPAR_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem33587ff69dQQitemZ220528113309QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

[b5blue]

70's have a blank that fills in where the amber plastic lens would attach, or so I thought? 

[Troy]

70's have a blank that fills in where the amber plastic lens would attach, or so I thought? 

The version 70 is a large cast piece. I accidentally bought a set once when I was looking for the 68-69 version.

Troy

[sanders7981]

Makes you sad to think of all the ones that were thrown in the trash over the years as people bought repro indicators to equip their cars if they originally came without them.

just quick question , not wanting to hijack the thread ! , but did any / or any one seen 68 -69 charger hoods  with out any cut out  or blanking plate , saw a couple a long time ago ,  looked like no hole was ever cut out ! could ir of been factory !!!!!! ?    thinking about it at the time  could of been custom fabed & welded & bondoed up  

No worries!  I too was wondering that myself.  From some of the pics I have seen of the AMD hoods, it appears that they come with no holes...but I have never seen one in person so I can verify that.  I would also think that the fiberglass hoods would come with no holes too.  I was just thinking about making another blank insert and just wielding it into the hood and then using a grinder/dremel tool to clean it up. 

[UFO]

70's have a blank that fills in where the amber plastic lens would attach, or so I thought? 

You thought correctly.

[BrianShaughnessy]

My AMD hood has turn signal holes.  My fiberglass hood doesn't.     

  From some of the pics I have seen of the AMD hoods, it appears that they come with no holes...but I have never seen one in person so I can verify that.  I would also think that the fiberglass hoods would come with no holes too.  I was just thinking about making another blank insert and just wielding it into the hood and then using a grinder/dremel tool to clean it up. 

[sanders7981]

My AMD hood has turn signal holes.  My fiberglass hood doesn't.     

  From some of the pics I have seen of the AMD hoods, it appears that they come with no holes...but I have never seen one in person so I can verify that.  I would also think that the fiberglass hoods would come with no holes too.  I was just thinking about making another blank insert and just wielding it into the hood and then using a grinder/dremel tool to clean it up. 

Hmmm interesting.  Is the fiberglass hood worth it?

[will]

My fiberglass hood doesn't have them either. I fordet the name of the company, based in fla., usually at carlisle. I know they don't have the springs for the reinforced hood, not very helpful if you need them.