70-76 Demon,Dart sport,Duster Pictorial History

DartSportDude said
"Part number 3684286 is listed as "Hood Panel w/Holes for Scoop"

As far as the part numbers being listed for the water baffles in the '73 parts book, I think we agreed that the parts manual would probably list all parts that FIT the '73 model, and not necessarily just the parts that were installed on various '73 models.

WRONG! If it is listed in a factory parts manual, it means that they are factory parts that were installed in certain models from that year. It's not a performance catalog, it's not an aftermarket catalog, it's not a parts list of stuff they have from previous years that might be used in current year.... it's a current (for '73) OEM replacement parts catalog!

And anyway, going by your above comment, they wouldn't "FIT the '73 model" if they weren't made for the application because you are saying that the hoods didn't have holes for the grommets to fit into in the first place! Why would there be a part listed in an OEM parts replacement manual when it would require cutting AFTER production to install it?

In one post you say that it might be possible that the holes existed, then when someone posts a little info to support it, you come back with "hate to rain on your parade", "sorry to be a naysayer", etc. Give people the courtesy of posting their findings/documentation in peace so others can make their own mind up instead of discrediting it with your opinions/interpretation. We already know what your opinion is.