73' B3 340 Duster pro touring build
Today I took my Radiator cover Template down to the car for the first test fit. All things considered it went pretty well, although there will be many alterations to the design before the next test fit, The large holes are going to to simulate the steps or layers of the cover to give it depth, style and firmness. It's going to be 2" wider to cover the fans and the front lip needs redesigned. Its going to held in place by the hood pins and adjusters along with some extra "hidden" hardware. I also test fit the bushings for the hood pins where they pass through the underside of the hood, those are going to get remade also, if I make them 1/2" longer they will fill the gap between the hood panels for a cleaner look.
I also started "Fitting" the Valve cover spacers, I decided to take some measurements of my engine and compare them to my dads 6 pack engine...the top outside edge of the Valve Covers are 2 1/2" wider than stock and the Top of the throttle bodies are 2" lower than his Carbs. I guess it does sort of look like a Big Block now that both spacers are installed.