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    Author Topic: '73 Build - R/T or T/A Hood?  (Read 2660 times)

    Offline dave73chally

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    Re: '73 Build - R/T or T/A Hood?
    « Reply #15 on: December 17, 2013 - 10:14:46 AM »
    You know what's coming...pictures of gloss black with matte center section??  :grinyes:
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    Offline Jesus H Chrysler

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    Re: '73 Build - R/T or T/A Hood?
    « Reply #16 on: December 17, 2013 - 11:28:53 AM »
    Matte black doesn't pop as much on gloss black as it does on other colors.  It's tough to see, but it's there.



    Here is a contrasting color, to show the decal.

    « Last Edit: December 17, 2013 - 11:37:56 AM by Jesus H Chrysler »
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    Yes I own a 1972 Dodge Challenger Convertible T/A S/E with a 440 Six Pak. Can it get any more wrong?

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    Greg, in the middle of MA has:
    1970 Dodge Coronet 440 "Zom Bee"
    1972 Dodge Challenger convertible 440 5 speed.
    1973 Dodge Challenger 318 "Brown Bomber"
    2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic Blackberry Pearl.
    2001 Jeep Wrangler locked, lifted and lighted.  "Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Corporation"

    Offline ChallengerHK

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    Re: '73 Build - R/T or T/A Hood?
    « Reply #17 on: December 17, 2013 - 11:53:13 AM »
    Quote from: Jesus H Chrysler on December 17, 2013 - 09:34:45 AM
    the T/A hood is a commitment. ...  The T/A requires a '70 hood catch that doesn't work easily with a '72-4 header panel.  The T/A hood requires the '70 front hood moulding that is bright aluminum, while the '72-4 needs this piece painted.  The factory '72-4 hood trim won't fit the T/A hood. (at least mine)  The T/A hoods being fiberglass have fitment and warping issues.  .

    These are all the issues why I sought out the guy making the steel TA scoops. I can bond it into my stock 73 flat hood and I'm good to go.
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    Re: '73 Build - R/T or T/A Hood?
    « Reply #18 on: December 17, 2013 - 11:57:49 AM »
    Quote from: ChallengerHK on December 17, 2013 - 11:53:13 AM
    These are all the issues why I sought out the guy making the steel TA scoops. I can bond it into my stock 73 flat hood and I'm good to go.

    I saved a near mint flat hood for my car in the off chance steel scoops became available.  Not to hijack the thread, but please tell me more about them.
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    Yes I own a 1972 Dodge Challenger Convertible T/A S/E with a 440 Six Pak. Can it get any more wrong?

    {OO /===\ OO}
    (OO==> <==OO)



    Greg, in the middle of MA has:
    1970 Dodge Coronet 440 "Zom Bee"
    1972 Dodge Challenger convertible 440 5 speed.
    1973 Dodge Challenger 318 "Brown Bomber"
    2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic Blackberry Pearl.
    2001 Jeep Wrangler locked, lifted and lighted.  "Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Corporation"

    Offline ChallengerHK

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    Re: '73 Build - R/T or T/A Hood?
    « Reply #19 on: December 17, 2013 - 12:06:48 PM »
    The guy's name is Domingo, and he's in South America, I think in Peru. A near mint is right; I think the scoop is $1200. On the other hand, the workmanship is outstanding. I don't think I have a pic with me, but it is a 100% copy of the fiberglass scoop. Feel free to PM or e-mail me (rdwaryer at aol dot com) if you have other questions. I'll try to track down my pics.
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    Re: '73 Build - R/T or T/A Hood?
    « Reply #20 on: December 17, 2013 - 02:18:54 PM »
    Quote from: ChallengerHK on December 17, 2013 - 12:06:48 PM
    I think the scoop is $1200.

     :eek2: :scared:  EEEK! That's about what I paid for all the replacement sheet metal for my car!  I know quality handmade craftsmanship costs money, but I thought foreign companies made stuff CHEAPER...

    Guess I have to bone up on my metal shaping skills.   :roflsmiley:
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    Yes I own a 1972 Dodge Challenger Convertible T/A S/E with a 440 Six Pak. Can it get any more wrong?

    {OO /===\ OO}
    (OO==> <==OO)



    Greg, in the middle of MA has:
    1970 Dodge Coronet 440 "Zom Bee"
    1972 Dodge Challenger convertible 440 5 speed.
    1973 Dodge Challenger 318 "Brown Bomber"
    2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic Blackberry Pearl.
    2001 Jeep Wrangler locked, lifted and lighted.  "Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Corporation"

    Offline ChallengerHK

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    Re: '73 Build - R/T or T/A Hood?
    « Reply #21 on: December 17, 2013 - 02:27:24 PM »
    Yeah, it's a chunk of change, but my metal working skills would need a lot of brushing to make this happen  :bigsmile:

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    Re: '73 Build - R/T or T/A Hood?
    « Reply #22 on: December 17, 2013 - 02:37:07 PM »
    Oooooooooo that's purdy
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    Re: '73 Build - R/T or T/A Hood?
    « Reply #23 on: December 17, 2013 - 03:57:34 PM »
    I don't get it? You could buy 2 hoods for that?
    Does it bolt or needs to be welded on?
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    Re: '73 Build - R/T or T/A Hood?
    « Reply #24 on: December 17, 2013 - 04:55:35 PM »
    Domingo is excellent and an artist.


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    Offline ChallengerHK

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    Re: '73 Build - R/T or T/A Hood?
    « Reply #25 on: December 17, 2013 - 10:07:47 PM »
    Quote from: Katfish on December 17, 2013 - 03:57:34 PM
    I don't get it? You could buy 2 hoods for that?
    Does it bolt or needs to be welded on?

    You could buy several hoods for that, but if you really want a steel TA hood (and I did), your options are this, or make it yourself  :bigsmile:

    It can be attached any way one likes, I suppose. My plan is to open up the hood, create a recessed lip around the circumference for a lap joint, and then bond it and lead over the seam.
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