69 Ramcharger what do I need to mount it to the hood?

69 Ramcharger what do I need to mount it to the hood? - 06/23/10 10:35 PM

I am in the process of mounting the ramcharger box to my 69 superbee hood. I am not exactly sure what holds it to the hood (rivets...bolts?) since I am not the one who disassembled the car. Any advice & detailed pics would be greatly appreciated!

Posted By: a4runer

Re: 69 Ramcharger what do I need to mount it to the hood? - 06/24/10 12:22 AM

Plymouth uses rivots I would think Dodge is the same

Posted By: gtx6970

Re: 69 Ramcharger what do I need to mount it to the hood? - 06/24/10 01:09 AM

hardware to attach the box to the hood
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-196...sQ5fAccessories

Posted By: MrNormsTA

Re: 69 Ramcharger what do I need to mount it to the hood? - 06/24/10 01:17 AM

Weren't the originals mounted using full faced black solid head rivets, that had some sort of a cinch tool or press that flowered over the ends? What I always thought, or am I thinking just what holds the box together.

Posted By: gtx6970

Re: 69 Ramcharger what do I need to mount it to the hood? - 06/24/10 02:09 AM

Rick,
I think your thinking about the split rivet used to assemble the box sections themselves.

As far as I know the box itself is held to the hood ( center section only btw and 1969 only), with the large flange rivets as shown. Same rivets as the frame rail splash shields.

Each Outer section of the box uses screws

Posted By: Hemiruss

Re: 69 Ramcharger what do I need to mount it to the hood? - 06/24/10 12:07 PM

Sorry to cut in but what about the 70's I heard both ways....screws,rivots,etc....THANKS

Posted By: gtx6970

Re: 69 Ramcharger what do I need to mount it to the hood? - 06/24/10 12:40 PM

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Sorry to cut in but what about the 70's I heard both ways....screws,rivots,etc....THANKS

Russ,
I've never seen a 70 with rivets.

Posted By: topside

Re: 69 Ramcharger what do I need to mount it to the hood? - 06/24/10 06:47 PM

The rivets that were on mine were the same as those used to attach early Fox-body ('79, for example) Mustang front bumper covers.

Posted By: Crunchy_Frog

Re: 69 Ramcharger what do I need to mount it to the hood? - 06/30/10 12:24 PM

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hardware to attach the box to the hood
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-196...sQ5fAccessories

That kit shows 6 rivets and 12 screws. Weren't they held on using 12 rivets and 8 screws (outside edge of ducts)? At least on all the original ones I have seen, granted I haven't seen too many originals, but the ones I have seen.....

Posted By: gtx6970

Re: 69 Ramcharger what do I need to mount it to the hood? - 06/30/10 01:49 PM

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hardware to attach the box to the hood
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-196...sQ5fAccessories

That kit shows 6 rivets and 12 screws. Weren't they held on using 12 rivets and 8 screws (outside edge of ducts)? At least on all the original ones I have seen, granted I haven't seen too many originals, but the ones I have seen.....

John,
The one I took apart , was untouched and the only place the rivets were used was on the center section only. Both outer boxes were held on with all screws. I agree I haven't seen them all obviously either. I have an open mind and anythign is possibile. I'm always interested in learning more and offering an alternative kit if required

Posted By: Crunchy_Frog

Re: 69 Ramcharger what do I need to mount it to the hood? - 06/30/10 03:32 PM

Bill, I thought there might be variations there, plant, day of the week, sun spots, solar flares, planetary alignment. The parts guide and service manual show rivets and screws, but does not mention location and quantity. The "restoration guides" have a lot of incorrect data, so, like you, I try to see what's out there. I have a ? and comment bout a product you offer, I'll send a pm.