Are they making a metal 70 Charger hood yet?

[xx29440charger]

I know they make a glass hood. I need a metal one and was just wondering if they started making a metal hood for a 70 Charger. I heard aprx last year that some company was going to start making them.
THANKS FOR ANY INFO MY FELLOW CHARGER BROTHERS AND SISTERS!

[DAY CLONA]

Contact classicbodydesigns for an ETA on their 70 steel hood, Ron Lushia owner, 1 248 624 5952

[70 Charger RT]

I have an extra 70 hood.  It needs a little work but it in not bad shape.  It's located near Edmonton, Alberta.

[Orange_Crush]

Every year, when I go to Carlisle, it seems that the swap is FULL of '70 Charger hoods and the prices are always pretty reasonable.  Hoods didn't rust out like quarter panels so there are plenty of 'em left.  I don't know how much a high quality repop hood is gonna cost, but I guarantee, that the used hoods are gonna be cheaper.

[moparstuart]

Every year, when I go to Carlisle, it seems that the swap is FULL of '70 Charger hoods and the prices are always pretty reasonable.  Hoods didn't rust out like quarter panels so there are plenty of 'em left.  I don't know how much a high quality repop hood is gonna cost, but I guarantee, that the used hoods are gonna be cheaper.

actually 70 hoods are really bad about rusting out in the latch hump under side of the hood , I have been looking for a decent one for a long time

[Magnumcharger]

I have an extra 70 hood.  It needs a little work but it in not bad shape.  It's located near Edmonton, Alberta.

And its purple and black...

[70 Charger RT]

And its purple and black..

Ahhhhh, you know it well.

How are you doing Robin?

[70sixpkrt]

Who makes the glass hood? I am looking for a glass lift off hood for my '70.

[Vainglory, Esq.]

Who makes the glass hood? I am looking for a glass lift off hood for my '70.

I got mine from here: http://usbodysource.com/ 

It was generally fine, as far as fiberglass parts go. 

[ACUDANUT]

Every year, when I go to Carlisle, it seems that the swap is FULL of '70 Charger hoods and the prices are always pretty reasonable.  Hoods didn't rust out like quarter panels so there are plenty of 'em left.  I don't know how much a high quality repop hood is gonna cost, but I guarantee, that the used hoods are gonna be cheaper.

actually 70 hoods are really bad about rusting out in the latch hump under side of the hood , I have been looking for a decent one for a long time

Stuart, Do you have a 70 Charger 

[Troy]

Every year, when I go to Carlisle, it seems that the swap is FULL of '70 Charger hoods and the prices are always pretty reasonable.  Hoods didn't rust out like quarter panels so there are plenty of 'em left.  I don't know how much a high quality repop hood is gonna cost, but I guarantee, that the used hoods are gonna be cheaper.

actually 70 hoods are really bad about rusting out in the latch hump under side of the hood , I have been looking for a decent one for a long time

Stuart, Do you have a 70 Charger 

No, he has a Daytona clone.

Troy

[ACUDANUT]

Cool !!

[70sixpkrt]

I got mine from here: http://usbodysource.com/ 

It was generally fine, as far as fiberglass parts go.

Do you have any pics of it? How did you like it?

[AKcharger]

a bigger question is what about fenders!

[Vainglory, Esq.]

I got mine from here: http://usbodysource.com/ 

It was generally fine, as far as fiberglass parts go.

Do you have any pics of it? How did you like it?

Sure, but it just looks like a hood from the outside.  If you want me to take pictures of the underside, etc., let me know, and I'll get you what you need.

Also, one of the hood spring attachment points was misaligned, and the body man had to do fiberglass work to get it to even fit correctly.  I never noticed, since the body work was all completely farmed out.  I'm not sure if that's a manufacturing defect that goes across all the hoods or if it was just mine.

[70sixpkrt]

Looks good. Do you have any underside pics? Did your body man have to do anything else to the hood? I was thinking of getting that hood and having them put a 6pack scoop on it. And I will be using the pin kit on all 4 sides so I dont need the hinges.

[Vainglory, Esq.]

Hang on, I'll go snap some.  I apologize in advance for the poor lighting.  It's just my garage.

[Vainglory, Esq.]

From up top

[Vainglory, Esq.]

From underneath

[Vainglory, Esq.]

From underneath 2

[Vainglory, Esq.]

With better lighting - you'll notice, of course, that the underside doesn't have the stock bracing, etc.  If you're making a racecar or a clone like mine, that's probably not a huge deal, but it's good to know.

[Vainglory, Esq.]

Here is where the hood springs attach.  I know you said you wouldn't need them, but maybe somebody's interested.

You'll also need lighter hood springs; stock ones will warp the hood.

[Vainglory, Esq.]

It's a bit hard to tell, but this is leaning over the fender and with the camera pointed to the front of the car.  I thought some out there might want to see where the hood-mounted turn signals would attach if I had any.

[70sixpkrt]

Thanks for the pics. When your driving on the freeway, does the hood want to open since there is no hood latch? Do you like it overall?

[Vainglory, Esq.]

The fastest I've ever gone is about freeway speed; maybe 65-70.  At that speed, there wasn't any problem with the lack of hood latch.  I didn't notice any buffeting or feel any pulling.  The hood pins worked just fine.  I can't vouch for the faster speeds one might encounter on a track.

And as far as how I like it, I'm pleased overall with the fit and finish.  It's not as perfect as the stock hood may have been, but my original one was mangled.  If I had it to do over again, I'd still go the 'glass route, I think.  The springs could use a little adjustment for panel gap fit, but there's very little warp on this hood.