Template for hole in the hood

[72ScampTramp]

Im running dual carb tunnel ram. Im in the middle of doing body work and dont have the engine for mock up. Anyone have a template for cutting the hood hole for clearance on a 72 Scamp or similar.

 

[Mopar to ya]

Two six inch holes, or cut out the middle triangle like I did. I imagine there are templates, but if you have your mounting location, you can easily see where to cut.

 

[67Dart273]

I would not depend on someone else's template. Your engine might "sit a little different."

Cardboard, maybe some scrap wood, just jig it up

 

[72ScampTramp]

I just need enough room to clear the carbs and velocity stacks.

 

[Mopar to ya]

I have a Dart Sport, but I'm sure the hoods are similar. I needed clearance to clear my carb and filter, and I always toyed around with velocity stackes, so I cut a larger opening than the two six inch holes. I didn't want to cut supports and weld in new ones, so I cut at the factory triangle. Here are some shots of what I did, and there is a ton of room.

The area cut out.
View attachment Hood scoop cutout 1.jpg

Close up of the hole cut out and the underside of the scoop.
View attachment Hood scoop cutout.jpg

The top side, finished and hot looking!
View attachment 408 emblem on scoop 1.jpg

 

[74DartSwinger360]

Is that a gasket around the base of the scoop? And what color is your hood and scoop?

 

[Graminizer]

Is that a gasket around the base of the scoop? And what color is your hood and scoop?

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Also, how far from the back of the hood does the scoop start? I just picked up one of those scoops up this weekend for my '73 Sport and need the dimensions. Thanks.