[WANTED] I need hood scoop template for a Dodge Dart sport

[68 dart conv]

Hello A Bodies team
I’m going to mount the hood scope onto my 1966 Plymouth Barracuda and would like to have the template for the painter so he can install the scoop.
If you have a template that I can get that would be great thanks.

 

[RustyRatRod]

If you have the scoop, there's your template.

 

[1WildRT]

If you have the scoop, there's your template.

Yup, not like you're trying to match where the factory mounted it.... Missed that by about six years.... Looks about right where you have it so mark those locations & fire up the drill... Template I have is based off the under hood structure & wouldn't help in this application..

 

[Locomotion]

If your scoop has studs, you can make your own template by pushing the studs down through a big sheet of cardboard, then tracing the outside of the scoop base on it as well. Cut out along the trace and always keep the same side "up".

OEM hoods had 4" holes in the corners of the "diamond" formed by the bracing but scoop is big enough to cut out the entire diamond on late a-bodies.

The layout of your early A-body underhood bracing is probably different and can have an influence of the scoop location and style of cut-out for fresh air. You may have to drill oversized access holes in the raised portions of the bracing to access the studs.

Check, measure & center often so you only have to drill once.

 

[68 dart conv]

Ok moving on with making my own template. Also evening out the scoop opening and leveling the mounting pads. It’s great to have my drafting equipment

 

[68 dart conv]

Here is what I did today

 

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Here is the pads

 

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Well I have finally mounted the hood scoop. Thanks everyone for your help.

 

[66FormulaS273]

That looks cool, nice job!

 

[1966Post]

Good job

 

[mopowers]

Nice install. I see the scoop has mounting bosses. Did you drill and epoxy some studs in these bosses? Otherwise, how did you actually mount the scoop? I see the nut on the bottom of the scoop, so I was wondering how you attached the fasteners to the scoop itself.

 

[1WildRT]

Nice install. I see the scoop has mounting bosses. Did you drill and epoxy some studs in these bosses? Otherwise, how did you actually mount the scoop? I see the nut on the bottom of the scoop, so I was wondering how you attached the fasteners to the scoop itself.

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Can't say what the O/P did but these are what normally is used....

Pardon Our Interruption...

Unfortunately they are metric, couldn't find a link for SAE threaded studs... I know there are resto suppliers that have them but they charge $7-8 each, these are 25 for less than $20...

 

[1WildRT]

Can't say what the O/P did but these are what normally is used....

Pardon Our Interruption...

Unfortunately they are metric, couldn't find a link for SAE threaded studs... I know there are resto suppliers that have them but they charge $7-8 each, these are 25 for less than $20...

These are designed to cut threads in fiberglass, you drill a hole the diameter of the pilot & thread them in, they hold very well..

 

[mopowers]

Can't say what the O/P did but these are what normally is used....

Pardon Our Interruption...

Unfortunately they are metric, couldn't find a link for SAE threaded studs... I know there are resto suppliers that have them but they charge $7-8 each, these are 25 for less than $20...

I like that option. Thank you. The scoop I'll be using has an internal flange though, so no fiberglass boss like the one above. I'd still like to use some type of mechanical fastener, but it seems like whatever fastener that used needs to be positively attached to the flange or tightening it on the underside may be challenging.

Does the flange on those studs cause the scoop to not sit tight against the hood?

 

[1WildRT]

I like that option. Thank you. The scoop I'll be using has an internal flange though, so no fiberglass boss like the one above. I'd still like to use some type of mechanical fastener, but it seems like whatever fastener that used needs to be positively attached to the flange or tightening it on the underside may be challenging.

Does the flange on those studs cause the scoop to not sit tight against the hood?

The boss height needs to be slightly low or at least have a recess the flange can tuck into...

If I were attempting to attach a scoop I would form bosses on the underside of the scoop with fiberglass resin with some glass fibers in the mix for added strength... Hit the areas you plan to create the bosses with some 40 grit to give the resin something to grab ahold of, probably should lay a 2x2 piece of glass mat on the back of the scoop to spread the contact..

 

[68 dart conv]

Hello team, I’m not ghosting you I can’t login at work so I will answer questions later today

 

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Mopowers

How I cut down the bosses that worked the best and leveled the back of the scoop was a Dremel 426B Cut-off Wheel I ran a yard stick over the put a pencil mark and cut it down.

I drilled and taped the hole so the threaded stud went into the boss flush. I have been able to get the scoop to sit flush.

 

[68 dart conv]

1WildRT: I cut flats into the two different sized stud ¼-20 into the boss and 10-24 for the nut. You don’t need to put the transition diameter below the surface because you are going to drill a larger hole in the hood so you can move the scoop a little.
If I know now how different a factory hood scoop was, I would have spent the $470 because when you look in the scoop openings they are finish and not unfinished fiberglass.

 

[68 dart conv]

The hardware was from 10-24 flange nut w mastic really like the hardware from www.AMKPRODUCTS.com. The mastic just gets cut way because of the a mount of torque to get the scoop to the hood.

I hope this answered the question from you guys. If not I will be fitting it for a few more days.
Dan

 

[mopowers]

Thanks. I just wish the scoop I plan on getting had those mount bosses on it instead of the internal flange. I'll just have to get creative.

 

[68 dart conv]

Well guess what I found the company that made the template. Here is the link
Dual Hood Scoop Mounting Template- 1970-1976 Duster, 1971-1976 Scamp:

You can easily add one of our dual hood scoops even if your car never can with one. Our templates take all of the guess work out of the installing your dual scoops on a plain hood. The template lays on corner of the hood showing you exactly where to drill the holes. This is a one piece template and gets flipped over for each scoop since the bolt pattern is a mirror image. There are three different size holes for each scoop and template mimics the exact location.







DMPS-7768-FPHS103EN Dual Hood Scoop Mounting Template- 1970-1976 Duster, 1971-1976 Scamp - dantesparts.com

 

[Locomotion]

Well guess what I found the company that made the template. Here is the link
Dual Hood Scoop Mounting Template- 1970-1976 Duster, 1971-1976 Scamp:

You can easily add one of our dual hood scoops even if your car never can with one. Our templates take all of the guess work out of the installing your dual scoops on a plain hood. The template lays on corner of the hood showing you exactly where to drill the holes. This is a one piece template and gets flipped over for each scoop since the bolt pattern is a mirror image. There are three different size holes for each scoop and template mimics the exact location.

DMPS-7768-FPHS103EN Dual Hood Scoop Mounting Template- 1970-1976 Duster, 1971-1976 Scamp - dantesparts.com

Terminology & interpretation can sometimes be confusing.

Is that for the OPs single scoop with dual/twin openings or for the dual/twin separate scoops?

 

[68 dart conv]

Terminology & interpretation can sometimes be confusing.

Is that for the OPs single scoop with dual/twin openings or for the dual/twin separate scoops?

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I will verify that the template is for the single hood scoop with dual opening

 

[68 dart conv]

I checked the website for Dante’s dual mounting templates aren’t clear if it is for the two scoops or the single scoop with dual opening. If are going to purchase it I would recommend a phone call to confirm

 

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The hood, roof (painted to vinyl roof trim) and the hood scoop painted.