holes in my cuda hood ????

[green_rt]

I just bought a 70 cuda, #'s match 383. Body is in good shape. But i have holes in my hood.

There are 9 holes that run the length of the hood, on both sides, about 3 inches in from the outer edges, and are spaced about 5 inches apart from eachother. They are about 1/4 in diameter. Does anyone know what they are for. I'm thinking some kind of moulding. Are they stock, or did a previous owner get drill happy??  it is a fresh air hood, if that helps any.

Also, i have them on the sides, like for body side moulding. Did Cudas come from the factory with body side moulding, or would this be a dealer installed item??

thanks for any info on this. the car runs pretty good, but i have an electical problem, the lights get brighter and dimmer with the rpm of the engine, this is with all lights, inside and out.

thanks again.  

[Chryco Psycho]

Welcome
The Cudas did have a side moulding available but the holes in the hood must be a custom thing. The lights dimming at idle is normal but you could try the Mopar perf voltage reg for more consistant voltage output  

[o1mrquick]

the holes in the hood might have been from the installation of dzus faseners or 1/4 turners.I bet your hood was off of an old race car!that regulator should fix your problem also makesure you have a ground strap from your frame to the engine       vince