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Offline Superbirddoug

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Challenger t/a hood
« on: August 16, 2012 - 09:09:30 PM »
Anyone have pictures of a original t/a hood underside, mainly trying to figure out what I have.

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Challenger t/a hood
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2012 - 06:06:29 PM »
do a search on t/a hoods, i seen a pic of a white one for sale.
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Re: Challenger t/a hood
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2012 - 07:40:58 PM »
1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

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Re: Challenger t/a hood
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2012 - 08:49:51 PM »
nope,try private message to brads70, i think he has a t/a. The pic of the hood might be on For E-bodies Only forum.
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Re: Challenger t/a hood
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2012 - 01:40:56 AM »
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Re: Challenger t/a hood
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2012 - 02:35:46 AM »
This is where I got mine from. I wish they would mold them in black!

That would make more sense since probably 99% of these hoods will be black!  One good rock chip and white will be showing through the black paint!
1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

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Re: Challenger t/a hood
« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2012 - 11:29:13 AM »
I have a real TA hood on my car, underside is metal. Top side is fiberglass. The factory TA hoods were literally bondo'd together.

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Re: Challenger t/a hood
« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2012 - 12:08:58 PM »
I have a real TA hood on my car, underside is metal. Top side is fiberglass. The factory TA hoods were literally bondo'd together.

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All the real T/A's I've seen ( mine is a "clone?" ) have a really rough fiberglass finish on the bottom. The finish and fit of the real ones was horrible.
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Re: Challenger t/a hood
« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2012 - 01:10:15 PM »
Brad, how do you like the one you have?  I've been looking at this one for a while waiting to bite the bullet.   My only turnoff is that the gel/surface coat is white but it does look to be very stout.  Any ideas on the it weight?
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Re: Challenger t/a hood
« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2012 - 05:42:46 PM »
Brad, how do you like the one you have?  I've been looking at this one for a while waiting to bite the bullet.   My only turnoff is that the gel/surface coat is white but it does look to be very stout.  Any ideas on the it weight?

It's OK ? Like someone mentioned any stone chips stand out like a sore thumb ( don't have any yet!) If I had it to do over again I would get the one molded in black just for that reason. I can't remember who he is but there is like a 6 month waiting list and he seemed to have a really good reputaion when I was looking?
 :banghead: Sorry can't remember his name/buisness? I think he was over on Moparts but not sure?
I never weighted mine? It's not lightweight by any stretch of the imagination. I'm not a "purist" so I like the better finished underbelly better than the originals. But that's just me?
It did take some bodywork to get it somewhat straight like any fiberglass part I've ever seen. You will not just paint it and bolt it on!
I went through 2 sets of springs till I found one that holds up the hood , but I don't use them as ( just like the originals) it started to bow the hood when closed.
It is pretty darn cool and always puts a smile on my face cruizing down the road looking at it !
Hope that helped?
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Re: Challenger t/a hood
« Reply #10 on: September 05, 2012 - 10:34:59 PM »
I have a real TA hood on my car, underside is metal. Top side is fiberglass. The factory TA hoods were literally bondo'd together.

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I've never heard that before. Originals were metal underneath?
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Re: Challenger t/a hood
« Reply #11 on: September 11, 2012 - 12:39:28 PM »
I've never heard that before. Originals were metal underneath?

No.  All fiberglass.

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Re: Challenger t/a hood
« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2012 - 10:50:27 PM »
I'm curious too about the metal.  I know that a lot of people say that original hoods tened to bow from the hood springs.  If they had metal bracing, they wouldn't bow would they?  I'm not doubting but just curious...  :dunno:
1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

Phil in New England-Massachusetts  Always thank God for what you have!

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/456046/1972-dodge-challenger

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Re: Challenger t/a hood
« Reply #13 on: September 22, 2012 - 01:17:42 AM »
Brad,

A couple questions..
How does this hood bolt up to the hinges?? is it the same as the real T/A hood??
Is there any fit problems??
Do the hood pins line up correctly??
and can you use the T/A/AAR type hood springs, or does this hood require the heaier springs??

Thank you for your time in advance.. :popcorn:

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Re: Challenger t/a hood
« Reply #14 on: September 22, 2012 - 08:00:19 AM »
Brad,

A couple questions..
How does this hood bolt up to the hinges?? is it the same as the real T/A hood??
Is there any fit problems??
Do the hood pins line up correctly??
and can you use the T/A/AAR type hood springs, or does this hood require the heaier springs??

Thank you for your time in advance.. :popcorn:


I answered your PM before I noticed this post.
Bolts up the same as stock, same bolts.
I found the T/A springs I bought were bowing the hood so I took them off and don't use them. I use a simple bent rod to hold up the hood now.







Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0