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'69 Hood Clearance with a 6-Pack??

Started by bill440rt, June 12, 2009, 01:29:45 PM

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bill440rt

June 12, 2009, 01:29:45 PM
A recent discussion has me worried now.

Are there any members here with '69 Chargers running a 440 6-pack with a stock 6-pack air cleaner?? Are there any hood clearance issues?
'70's came with them, so I don't think there would be hood clearance issues for '69.

Anyone??
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TexasStroker

#1
June 12, 2009, 01:51:47 PM
I would think you would clear, not 100%...I'm anxiously awaiting confirmation though  :yesnod:
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#2
June 12, 2009, 02:16:07 PM
Same here. in the process of building one, but dont want to have to modify the hood

Just 6T9 CHGR

#3
June 12, 2009, 03:50:05 PM
I think Brian Shaugnessy had his 6-pack installed before he got his hood scoop hood.

IDK about the addition of the hood insulation though....
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b5blue

#4
June 12, 2009, 04:45:52 PM
On my 70 it sits fine...can ya post a photo of you hoods inside? Make sure you get the "non fresh air-air cleaner" I think they sit lower on the carbs.

bill440rt

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June 12, 2009, 05:24:52 PM
Here are 2 underhood shots, best I could find in a pinch. One from my '68, the other my '70.
There may even be more room under the '69, as the '70's have a  center brace. '69's do not. The front bracing looks almost the same.

Recent discussions with people now have me scared sh!tless that it won't clear. In the beginning stages, from my research & discussions there were no problems. Now, some people think otherwise.

I have the regular MP repro 6-pack air cleaner to go on it.

There HAS to be somebody on this 'site with a '69 Charger with a 6-pack under their stock hood.

Anyone??  :scope:
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69bronzeT5

#6
June 12, 2009, 05:45:56 PM
There was a guy on here selling a '69 Charger w/ a 440-6 and a stock hood and it closed fine.
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1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
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Just 6T9 CHGR

#7
June 12, 2009, 09:19:40 PM
Bill....69....stock hood....6 pack :thumbs:

Chris' '69 Charger R/T

Just 6T9 CHGR

#8
June 12, 2009, 09:25:02 PM
Anudder....looks like no hood pad on either though...
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

bill440rt

#9
June 12, 2009, 10:04:48 PM
Once again Chris, ya came through!!

I can now rest my mind at ease.
Thanks, pal!   :2thumbs:  :bow: :bow:
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TexasStroker

#10
June 12, 2009, 10:59:03 PM
Very cool  :coolgleamA:
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Just 6T9 CHGR

#11
June 13, 2009, 05:42:45 AM
PS----if ya look close the X9 car with the red stripe has AC as well :scope:   :coolgleamA:
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b5blue

#12
June 13, 2009, 08:37:59 AM
No worries Bill remember Hemi 2X4bbl air cleaner was very similar and that was available....don't ya hate those last minute oh crap what if moments!   
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