Here is a picture of Daniel Bankers 7-23-70 SPD Hemi Challenger shaker hood. This would be the second version shaker hood.

Notice the raised spot for the 71-74 latch pull rod and the attached reinforcement rib (horizontal in picture) which are not present on the earlier hood.

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Here is a picture of a third version shaker hood.

Notice the larger hood nose reinforcement (vertical in picture down center line of hood). It is not present on either the first or second version shaker hood.

I will adjust the hood version descriptions accordingly. Does anyone know of any other hood differences that haven't been noted yet?

Tav

Added A78 formal roof to the list of stuff Not allowed with the N94 TA hood.

I did find 1 reference that air conditioning was not allowed with N94, but I believe it is in error. air conditioning was not allowed on six paks or hemi, but there is more than one example of a 4 barrel car with N94 and factory AC.

Tav

I think we should do the flat hoods next. Their are far more flat hoods than any other type of hood, yet we don't seem to know much about them. Flat hoods don't get much attention.

Flat Hood

(The information below only refers to Challenger flat hoods.)

Came standard on the JH29 SE cars and all base model JH Challengers excluding the A66 340 Performance Package cars from the beginning of Challenger production until the end of 1972 production, and also on all 1973-1974 Challengers except the A57 Rallye package cars.

It was not available with V21 Hood Performance Treatment.

First Version had No crumple zones and a raised spot for the fratzog emblem. It did Not have a raised spot with reinforcement rib for the 71-74 hood latch pull rod on the underside. It also did Not have the larger hood nose reinforcement. It used 5/16ths hood bolts.

Second Version had crumple zones and a raised spot for the fratzog emblem. It did have a raised spot with reinforcement rib for the 71-74 hood latch pull rod on the underside. It did Not have the larger hood nose reinforcement. It used 3/8ths hood bolts.

Third Version had crumple zones and No raised spot for the fratzog emblem. Also did Not use the "DODGE" letters. It did have a raised spot with reinforcement rib for the 71-74 hood latch pull rod on the underside. It also had the larger hood nose reinforcement. It used 3/8ths hood bolts.

Fourth Version had crumple zones and No raised spot for the fratzog emblem. It used the "DODGE" letters. It did have a raised spot with reinforcement rib for the 71-74 hood latch pull rod on the underside. It also had the larger hood nose reinforcement. It used 3/8ths hood bolts.

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First Version pictured (my 8-26-69 SPD car)
no crumple zones

Third Version flat hood

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Fourth Version flat hood

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Are there any other versions/variations to the flat hood?

Does anyone know when the changeover between flat hood versions happened? (guessing it would follow along with the shaker hood versions as the shaker was based on the flat hood)

What dictated the use or lack of use of the "DODGE" letters?

Were the holes for the "DODGE" letters pre-drilled? If not, the Fourth Version would be the same as the Third Version.

Input Please.
Tav