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Challenger repro hood question #1570603 01/29/14 01:44 PM 01/29/14 01:44 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 24 SoCal D dodgex5 OP member
dodgex5 OP member D Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 24 SoCal	I need to replace the rally hood on my 72 Challenger and all the reproduction hoods I have found claim to fit 70-74.I know there are differences in front mouldings and their attachment as well as hood latch hardware, and that the original 70 hoods are different than 71-74. Does anyone have experience with these repro hoods and their fitment to non 70 Challengers? And if so, could you post photos of the areas in question?

Re: Challenger repro hood question [Re: dodgex5] #1570604 01/29/14 03:14 PM 01/29/14 03:14 PM
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6PKRTSE master 6 Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,566 Motor City	Mine is a Goodmark. It fits fine, but on a 70'. 1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute 1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack 1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi 1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL 1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383 1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4 2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4 2012 Challenger R/T Classic.

Re: Challenger repro hood question [Re: dodgex5] #1570605 01/29/14 06:13 PM 01/29/14 06:13 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	I would buy a AMD hood as I have a goodmark and it is not right. It's not flat across the front where the molding trim goes, it's arched and the molding don't fit right. It makes your car look like a fish with it's mouth open.

Re: Challenger repro hood question [Re: dodgex5] #1570606 01/29/14 06:37 PM 01/29/14 06:37 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger
OzHemi Penguin-hating Ginger Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 104,346 Garden Grove, CA	Depending on where in SoCal you are, you could always just stop into Classic Industries and get them to pull a hood out of stock so you can look at it, fit check a molding on it, etc before buying it.

Re: Challenger repro hood question [Re: dodgex5] #1570607 01/30/14 01:07 AM 01/30/14 01:07 AM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 24 SoCal D dodgex5 OP member
dodgex5 OP member D Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 24 SoCal	I'm in Ventura and about an hour out of Los Angeles. I'd be willing to make the trip. But I'm also concerned about the hood latch bolt bosses. How could a manufacturer make a universal hood to fit all years when the 70 hood was so different? I don't want to get involved with a bunch of modifications to make it work. Anyone have a later original hood for sale?

Re: Challenger repro hood question [Re: dodgex5] #1570608 01/30/14 01:15 AM 01/30/14 01:15 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,551 Norwich CT USA moparts I Live Here
moparts I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 15,551 Norwich CT USA	I have a 70 Challenger and over the years I have had different year hoods on it. I don't remember having a problem with latches etc. I thought the 70 just didn't have the crush zone cuts like the latter hoods ? Tom , 2011 Ram 3500 C&C Diesel 2009 Challenger R/T 1971 Challenger Conv. 511/4 speed 1970 Challenger R/T 503/727

Re: Challenger repro hood question [Re: dodgex5] #1570609 01/30/14 02:25 AM 01/30/14 02:25 AM
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autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,468 So Cal	Quote: I'm in Ventura and about an hour out of Los Angeles. I'd be willing to make the trip. But I'm also concerned about the hood latch bolt bosses. How could a manufacturer make a universal hood to fit all years when the 70 hood was so different? I don't want to get involved with a bunch of modifications to make it work. Anyone have a later original hood for sale? There was talk of NPD (National Parts Depot in Ventura) doing Mopar. But I don't think the ever did. You could call Stephens Performance that sells AMD. They will be at Spring Fling and you could reserve a hood. Or see if they are bringing two and you could pick between them. A local Simi Valley hello! Last edited by autoxcuda; 01/30/14 02:26 AM.

Re: Challenger repro hood question [Re: moparts] #1570610 01/30/14 02:42 PM 01/30/14 02:42 PM
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Anonymous Unregistered A	Quote: I thought the 70 just didn't have the crush zone cuts like the latter hoods ? Early build '70 cars didn't have the crush zones. Crush zones were added mid year.

Re: Challenger repro hood question [Re: dodgex5] #1570611 01/31/14 01:21 AM 01/31/14 01:21 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,843 MI, usa dvw master
dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,843 MI, usa	Quote: I need to replace the rally hood on my 72 Challenger and all the reproduction hoods I have found claim to fit 70-74.I know there are differences in front mouldings and their attachment as well as hood latch hardware, and that the original 70 hoods are different than 71-74. Does anyone have experience with these repro hoods and their fitment to non 70 Challengers? And if so, could you post photos of the areas in question? I have an original 73 340 Ralye that has a Goodmark hood. It fit the latch perfect. I do have a 70 grille in the car but it still has the 73 latch. no issues with hood bumpers either. Doug

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