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what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? #1126143 12/02/11 03:00 PM 12/02/11 03:00 PM
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mopar_leaner OP super stock M Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 751 Hermiston Oregon	we are trying to make sure we buy the right hood for a 68 Hemi Road Runner that is being restored. We now have two hoods to choose from, But don't know the difference between them. thanks Moparts ( it takes a Mopar, to beat a Mopar! email me at moparleaner@gmail.com )

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: mopar_leaner] #1126144 12/02/11 03:06 PM 12/02/11 03:06 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,619 Almost Heaven B_Body_Bob Master of nothing
B_Body_Bob Master of nothing Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,619 Almost Heaven	Got the vents on it? 68s point up, 69s to the side. Everybody makes fun of a hillbilly until they need something fixed

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: B_Body_Bob] #1126145 12/02/11 03:11 PM 12/02/11 03:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,034 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,034 U.S.S.A.	Quote: Got the vents on it? 68s point up, 69s to the side. It's the other way around , also a 68 hood is closed off under the scoop bezels , a 69 there are opening so if the car is equipped wit han Air Grabber the air can pass thru to the ductwork. 68 scoops will bolt onto a 69 hood . to put 69 scoops on a 68 hood you have to at minimum drill a few holes to clear screw heads on the scoops themselves.

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: JohnRR] #1126146 12/02/11 03:13 PM 12/02/11 03:13 PM
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MoparforLife Too Many Posts M Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 25,200 Upper Midwest	Quote: Quote: Got the vents on it? 68s point up, 69s to the side. It's the other way around , also a 68 hood is closed off under the scoop bezels , a 69 there are opening so if the car is equipped wit han Air Grabber the air can pass thru to the ductwork. 68 scoops will bolt onto a 69 hood . to put 69 scoops on a 68 hood you have to at minimum drill a few holes to clear screw heads on the scoops themselves.

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: MoparforLife] #1126147 12/02/11 04:32 PM 12/02/11 04:32 PM
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Part_Stalker enthusiast P Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 200 The Scratch, WA	On a related subject, is there a difference between the scoops and vents for a 69 hood with or without the air grabber set up? I picked up some this summer in a deal and noticed there was a difference in the screen pattern. Not being fluent in RR's I never thought of that detail. I did make sure she got the set for her 68 though.

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: JohnRR] #1126148 12/02/11 05:11 PM 12/02/11 05:11 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,619 Almost Heaven B_Body_Bob Master of nothing
B_Body_Bob Master of nothing Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,619 Almost Heaven	Quote: Quote: Got the vents on it? 68s point up, 69s to the side. It's the other way around Oops my mistake. Everybody makes fun of a hillbilly until they need something fixed

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: B_Body_Bob] #1126149 12/02/11 05:43 PM 12/02/11 05:43 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,029 Southeast Virginia 68jim super stock
68jim super stock Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,029 Southeast Virginia	Here is a shot of a 68 hood showing that there is no cutout under the side facing scoops. Jim 6947290-Bodyshop11n.jpg (324 downloads)

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: 68jim] #1126150 12/02/11 05:47 PM 12/02/11 05:47 PM
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68jim super stock Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,029 Southeast Virginia	With scoops and black out paint... 6947298-P2010078.JPG (287 downloads)

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: Part_Stalker] #1126151 12/02/11 06:26 PM 12/02/11 06:26 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,034 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,034 U.S.S.A.	Quote: On a related subject, is there a difference between the scoops and vents for a 69 hood with or without the air grabber set up? I picked up some this summer in a deal and noticed there was a difference in the screen pattern. Not being fluent in RR's I never thought of that detail. I did make sure she got the set for her 68 though. yes and no , the scoops are the same, no air grabber has a ribbed solid block off plate ... for it's pleasure ... air grabber has a screen .

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: JohnRR] #1126152 12/02/11 07:48 PM 12/02/11 07:48 PM
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bigblock340power master B Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,087 Elk Grove, Calif.	Quote: Quote: On a related subject, is there a difference between the scoops and vents for a 69 hood with or without the air grabber set up? I picked up some this summer in a deal and noticed there was a difference in the screen pattern. Not being fluent in RR's I never thought of that detail. I did make sure she got the set for her 68 though. yes and no , the scoops are the same, no air grabber has a ribbed solid block off plate ... for it's pleasure ... air grabber has a screen . Arn't all the '69 hood vent screens (ram air) painted red from the factory? I seam to remember this when I was into RR's.

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: bigblock340power] #1126153 12/02/11 07:52 PM 12/02/11 07:52 PM
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DPelletier I Live Here D Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada	Quote: Quote: Quote: On a related subject, is there a difference between the scoops and vents for a 69 hood with or without the air grabber set up? I picked up some this summer in a deal and noticed there was a difference in the screen pattern. Not being fluent in RR's I never thought of that detail. I did make sure she got the set for her 68 though. yes and no , the scoops are the same, no air grabber has a ribbed solid block off plate ... for it's pleasure ... air grabber has a screen . Arn't all the '69 hood vent screens (ram air) painted red from the factory? I seam to remember this when I was into RR's. Ahhh; the red vs. black air grabber screen debate again......hang on, I need to grab a beer. ...OK, I'm ready now. Dave 1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 1974 'Cuda 2008 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Ram 3500 Diesel 2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel 2003 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Durango Limited [url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: DPelletier] #1126154 12/02/11 08:15 PM 12/02/11 08:15 PM
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Part_Stalker enthusiast P Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 200 The Scratch, WA	Didn't mean to stir up the pot. I will have to pull them off the shelf and look at them closer. If I remember right on one set the screens are diamond shape and the other set they are round. Maybe someone made a custom set.

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: Part_Stalker] #1126155 12/02/11 08:20 PM 12/02/11 08:20 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada D DPelletier I Live Here
DPelletier I Live Here D Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 15,134 Kelowna, B.C. Canada	Don't worry about stirring the pot! I just remember a "spirited" debate last time this came up and was looking forward to the sequel! Dave 1970 Super Bee 440 Six Pack 1974 'Cuda 2008 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Ram 3500 Diesel 2004.5 Ram 2500 Diesel 2003 Ram 3500 Diesel 2006 Durango Limited [url] http://1970superbee.piczo.com [/url]

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: DPelletier] #1126156 12/02/11 08:57 PM 12/02/11 08:57 PM
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mopar_leaner OP super stock M Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 751 Hermiston Oregon	ok, I think I'm understanding it,a 68 with the side scoops out, can't see through, but a 69 you can. right? ( it takes a Mopar, to beat a Mopar! email me at moparleaner@gmail.com )

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: mopar_leaner] #1126157 12/02/11 10:07 PM 12/02/11 10:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,804 A collage of whims topside Too Many Posts
topside Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 20,804 A collage of whims	Yup, '68 "scoops" are solid, basically an appearance item. Many years ago, I bought an early (9/30/67 SPD) Roadrunner, and the guy had a '69 hood. We tried using the '69 hood on the car, but either the striker or secondary latch didn't line up with the '68 location. I used another '68 hood and it fit perfectly. The Air Grabber screens on my '69 St. Louis RRs were a red-orange, and a square basketweave. I'd never seen them in black until the post already referred to.

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: mopar_leaner] #1126158 12/02/11 10:19 PM 12/02/11 10:19 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,029 Southeast Virginia 68jim super stock
68jim super stock Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,029 Southeast Virginia	I pulled this picture off the web - not mine - This would be the 69 style that has the open area under the scoops to mate up with the fresh air ducting. This is the reproduction hood that is currently available. 6947765-69rrhood.jpg (442 downloads)

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: mopar_leaner] #1126159 12/03/11 10:36 AM 12/03/11 10:36 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,034 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,034 U.S.S.A.	Quote: ok, I think I'm understanding it,a 68 with the side scoops out, can't see through, but a 69 you can. right? Only if it has air grabber screens , otherwise it has a ribbed block off plate .

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: Part_Stalker] #1126160 12/03/11 10:36 AM 12/03/11 10:36 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,034 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,034 U.S.S.A.	Quote: Didn't mean to stir up the pot. I will have to pull them off the shelf and look at them closer. If I remember right on one set the screens are diamond shape and the other set they are round. Maybe someone made a custom set. I don't remember seeing different style air grabber screens , but you never know all depends on the vendor I suppose ?

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: JohnRR] #1126161 12/03/11 06:00 PM 12/03/11 06:00 PM
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mopar_leaner OP super stock M Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 751 Hermiston Oregon	so 68s never had the air grabber option? ( it takes a Mopar, to beat a Mopar! email me at moparleaner@gmail.com )

Re: what is the difference between a 68 and 69 RR hood? [Re: mopar_leaner] #1126162 12/03/11 07:02 PM 12/03/11 07:02 PM
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JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,034 U.S.S.A.	Quote: so 68s never had the air grabber option? No

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