Challenger bulge hood question

[70_challenger]

The 72-74 latch style will fit and clear all years of grilles etc.  The 70-71 latch style may hit the header panel on the 72-74 cars.

Wow, I'm glad to see this.  Until I read this thread, I had no idea there were differences in the latches.  The previous owner of my '70 cobbled it together with pieces of a bunch of cars, one of which must have been a 72-74, because I have that pull rod.  So I was reading this thread, fearing that it would not clear the '70 grille.  Thanks for the info!

-Tom

[wally426ci]

if those pics were 2 different hoods, then why is there ovals cut out for the DODGE letters 

[Challenger6pak]

if those pics were 2 different hoods, then why is there ovals cut out for the DODGE letters 

The ovals were not cut for the letters.  They were already there and happened to be convenient for the letters. I am not an engineer.  I do know the holes where made for one of two purposes; to lighten the hood or to strengthen it.  I believe in this case it was to stengthen it.

[wally426ci]

ahaaa! 

[KNOT0623]

So did the 1970 Power Bulge hood have the "DODGE" letters on it?   and with or without the hood stripe kit?

[NoMope Greg]

My 1970 Power Bulge hood has the DODGE letters on it.  Sorry for the poor quality - it's upside down on the roof of the car - only place I have to store it.  That's actually the roof at the top of the photo.

In fact, if you look at the red '70 R/T in the C-C logo at the top of this page, you can see that it has the lettering and the hood stripe.

[KNOT0623]

Thanks for the confirmation

[wally426ci]

Interesting 

I may see if i can adapt a trianlge logo someday...... 

[72bluNblu]

Interesting 

I may see if i can adapt a trianlge logo someday...... 

The triangle logo was unique to the '71's wasn't it?

[Challenger6pak]

My 1970 Power Bulge hood has the DODGE letters on it.  Sorry for the poor quality - it's upside down on the roof of the car - only place I have to store it.  That's actually the roof at the top of the photo.

In fact, if you look at the red '70 R/T in the C-C logo at the top of this page, you can see that it has the lettering and the hood stripe.

Post a pic of the back of the hood.

[NoMope Greg]

Post a pic of the back of the hood.

Post a pic of the back of the hood - please.     Just kidding.  Outside or inside? 

[Challenger6pak]

The side that faces the engine when the hood is mounted on the car.

[NoMope Greg]

I'll get that tomorrow afternoon or Saturday morning.

[Challenger6pak]

Thanks.

[Challenger6pak]

Greg your pics started to load and went away.  Please repost them.