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Duster, lower profile cowl hood #1722367 01/05/15 04:34 PM 01/05/15 04:34 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,893 Spahn Ranch RMCHRGR OP top fuel
RMCHRGR OP top fuel Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,893 Spahn Ranch	Does anyone know if there is someone out there that makes a lower profile, 2" cowl hood for a '71 Duster? Searching around at the usual vendors you find mostly 4" + but not 2". Just looking for a little cool-guy style and a functional scoop, not a huge fan of larger scoops. I do actually need a little clearance with a taller intake so it would help with that too. I bet I could have one made by someone but just wanted to see if there was an option somewhere. Thanks, - Greg '71 Duster '72 Challenger '17 Ram 1500

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood [Re: RMCHRGR] #1722368 01/06/15 12:02 PM 01/06/15 12:02 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,942 Metro Detroit OUTLAWD top fuel
OUTLAWD top fuel Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,942 Metro Detroit	Was recently looking into the same thing for a Dart...No luck really. Will end up buying a scoop and bonding it to a flat glass hood, or making a mold myself for a smaller scoop. Good luck! Faster, Faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death... 71 Swinger - slowly collecting dust/parts 66 Belv. II - just a streetcar 88 Mustang - turbo LS beater

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood [Re: OUTLAWD] #1722369 01/06/15 02:39 PM 01/06/15 02:39 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion	Quote: Was recently looking into the same thing for a Dart...No luck really. Will end up buying a scoop and bonding it to a flat glass hood, or making a mold myself for a smaller scoop. Good luck! So could you make a mold for a 6" tall and narrower 6-pack scoop and how much? Thankxxx............... 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood [Re: Thumperdart] #1722370 01/06/15 04:02 PM 01/06/15 04:02 PM
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mshred master M Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,415 Toronto	Unlimited sells a 3 or 3.5" cowl hood for these cars...not 2" but it looks pretty short and wont be a hassle or expensive like getting one custom made

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood [Re: OUTLAWD] #1722371 01/06/15 04:50 PM 01/06/15 04:50 PM
Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,893 Spahn Ranch RMCHRGR OP top fuel
RMCHRGR OP top fuel Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,893 Spahn Ranch	Quote: Was recently looking into the same thing for a Dart...No luck really. Will end up buying a scoop and bonding it to a flat glass hood, or making a mold myself for a smaller scoop. Good luck! I thought about making one myself. How strong do you think it would be if you bonded a scoop on then cut out the section under the scoop? Guess you could cut a u shape from the back edge to where you wanted it and leave the rest for strength. Looked at the Unlimited page but they don't have an image of their 3 1/2" scoop on a hood. To me, 3 1/2" seems like it would be close enough to 4" to not make any noticeable difference in appearance. 2" just appears more subtle to me and gives a sleeker appearance. I don't need that much clearance either, seems like it would be a lot of extra unmetered air above the carb. '71 Duster '72 Challenger '17 Ram 1500

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood [Re: RMCHRGR] #1722372 01/06/15 05:25 PM 01/06/15 05:25 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: Quote: Was recently looking into the same thing for a Dart...No luck really. Will end up buying a scoop and bonding it to a flat glass hood, or making a mold myself for a smaller scoop. Good luck! I thought about making one myself. How strong do you think it would be if you bonded a scoop on then cut out the section under the scoop? Guess you could cut a u shape from the back edge to where you wanted it and leave the rest for strength. Looked at the Unlimited page but they don't have an image of their 3 1/2" scoop on a hood. To me, 3 1/2" seems like it would be close enough to 4" to not make any noticeable difference in appearance. 2" just appears more subtle to me and gives a sleeker appearance. I don't need that much clearance either, seems like it would be a lot of extra unmetered air above the carb. I bought my hood for the Rampage from AAR.. all they offered was a 2" cowl, I wanted a 6" cowl... but they would re-do it to a 4" max so I had them do that... I would think any company would modify a hood for you... calling does wonders

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1722373 01/06/15 05:50 PM 01/06/15 05:50 PM
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RMCHRGR OP top fuel Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,893 Spahn Ranch	Quote: calling does wonders Yeah, of course but why not ask here? I was actually going to call anyway but it's more better to post questions here. Not trying to make a big deal out of it, just seems odd that this particular configuration wasn't listed by anyone. Do a Google search for Duster 2" cowl hood and there isn't one picture that comes up. Maybe there's a reason for that? My guess is most guys that run a cowl hood on a Chrysler product want a taller one for various reasons so there's probably a limited market for a lower one. There's also production schedules, cost of custom molds, etc. '71 Duster '72 Challenger '17 Ram 1500

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood [Re: RMCHRGR] #1722374 01/06/15 06:08 PM 01/06/15 06:08 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: Quote: calling does wonders Yeah, of course but why not ask here? I was actually going to call anyway but it's more better to post questions here. Not trying to make a big deal out of it, just seems odd that this particular configuration wasn't listed by anyone. Do a Google search for Duster 2" cowl hood and there isn't one picture that comes up. Maybe there's a reason for that? My guess is most guys that run a cowl hood on a Chrysler product want a taller one for various reasons so there's probably a limited market for a lower one. There's also production schedules, cost of custom molds, etc. MOST guys want the taller one.. hell 2" you can hardly see any difference than a stock hood... JMO.. calling is the only way ONCE you find a company that builds the hood with any cowl... first thing is to find a company that makes a quality part... I built the hood thats on my car.. made it out of carbon fiber... no one makes stuff for a P body Last edited by MR_P_BODY; 01/06/15 06:10 PM.

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1722375 01/06/15 07:37 PM 01/06/15 07:37 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,942 Metro Detroit OUTLAWD top fuel
OUTLAWD top fuel Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,942 Metro Detroit	Quote: Quote: Quote: Was recently looking into the same thing for a Dart...No luck really. Will end up buying a scoop and bonding it to a flat glass hood, or making a mold myself for a smaller scoop. Good luck! I thought about making one myself. How strong do you think it would be if you bonded a scoop on then cut out the section under the scoop? Guess you could cut a u shape from the back edge to where you wanted it and leave the rest for strength. Looked at the Unlimited page but they don't have an image of their 3 1/2" scoop on a hood. To me, 3 1/2" seems like it would be close enough to 4" to not make any noticeable difference in appearance. 2" just appears more subtle to me and gives a sleeker appearance. I don't need that much clearance either, seems like it would be a lot of extra unmetered air above the carb. I bought my hood for the Rampage from AAR.. all they offered was a 2" cowl, I wanted a 6" cowl... but they would re-do it to a 4" max so I had them do that... I would think any company would modify a hood for you... calling does wonders Called AAR (Stinger)...no dice Faster, Faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death... 71 Swinger - slowly collecting dust/parts 66 Belv. II - just a streetcar 88 Mustang - turbo LS beater

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood [Re: RMCHRGR] #1722376 01/06/15 10:31 PM 01/06/15 10:31 PM
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Project kickin A member P Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 102 Australia	Has none one of you guys ever heard of a grinder with a cut off disc?? fiber glass is so easy to cut, like a hot knife through butter. Just buy a 4" scoop and a hood then make your own to suit your personal needs, its called hot rodding

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood [Re: Thumperdart] #1722377 01/06/15 10:42 PM 01/06/15 10:42 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,942 Metro Detroit OUTLAWD top fuel
OUTLAWD top fuel Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,942 Metro Detroit	Quote: So could you make a mold for a 6" tall and narrower 6-pack scoop and how much? Thankxxx............... Sorry Thump...short on time lately...with material, time and shipping, it would probably cost more than your buddy at Unlimited anyway look up a few how-to vids on making bucks and molds...if you can understand the inner workings of a holley, laying fiberglass will be a cake walk. Faster, Faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death... 71 Swinger - slowly collecting dust/parts 66 Belv. II - just a streetcar 88 Mustang - turbo LS beater

Re: Duster, lower profile cowl hood [Re: OUTLAWD] #1722378 01/06/15 10:55 PM 01/06/15 10:55 PM
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Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,318 State of confusion	No problem I understand and was talking to someone who knows how so maybe we`ll get to kickin that around. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

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