1970 5.7 Hemi Duster

[Jasonmiester]

I bought the fiberglass hood with the molded Six Pack Scoop from Unlimited. Ive had nothing but problems with this damn thing. I had to grind my stock hinges to slot them to move the mounting points forward an inch... I recently made some spacer covers to hide the hideous. I called after I had bought it, customer service blows. Told me that’s how are all are, and hung up on me...

 

[Jasonmiester]

The hood is soo thin that every time it opens, the thing bends and it hits in the rear. Thought I fixed it, but if it sits in the sun for a while, it just bends again. Time to add to stiffen it up a bit.

 

[HemiDenny]

just a thought.....move your doors back...then move your fenders back. In the previous posts your door / fender gaps are HUGE and IMO is where your hood fitment problem lies. Sometimes I have to slot the mounting holes to get the components to fit the way I want which is tighter than the factory did back in the day.

If you tighten up both of those gaps, should be close. What is the difference in length between the factory hood and the fiberglass one?

Just trying to help.
Mopar to ya' from the USA
Denny

 

[khuebner250]

The hood is soo thin that every time it opens, the thing bends and it hits in the rear. Thought I fixed it, but if it sits in the sun for a while, it just bends again. Time to add to stiffen it up a bit.

Man, I bought the same Hood with the same issues from AAR fiberglass/stinger. As far as I can tell Glasstek is the only good fiberglass company left.

Fiberglass disappointment

 

[Jasonmiester]

just a thought.....move your doors back...then move your fenders back. In the previous posts your door / fender gaps are HUGE and IMO is where your hood fitment problem lies. Sometimes I have to slot the mounting holes to get the components to fit the way I want which is tighter than the factory did back in the day.

If you tighten up both of those gaps, should be close. What is the difference in length between the factory hood and the fiberglass one?

Just trying to help.
Mopar to ya' from the USA
Denny

Yea they are a little wide. Having the black jambs makes it look huge. It’s in body and paint now and they will be tightened up. As for the hood fitting the hinges don’t move, so the hood would not close without moving it forward 1.5-2 inches... it was hitting on the cowl. For it to clear without rubbing and getting stuck every time I open it. I believe the Hoods have the same dimensions, just the mounting holes on the fiberglass one are too far back.
Thx Denny always appreciate you thoughts and opinions.

 

[Jasonmiester]

Man, I bought the same Hood with the same issues from AAR fiberglass/stinger. As far as I can tell Glasstek is the only good fiberglass company left.

Fiberglass disappointment

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Yea I was very disappointed. Had to modify my hinges to get it even close. It’s pretty thin, so every time I go to open it, it bows in the middle and rubs and it gets stuck on the cowl. Thought I fixed it, it was sitting in the sun the other day and it was pretty hot. Hood became even more flexible and wouldn’t open again.

 

[khuebner250]

Yea I was very disappointed. Had to modify my hinges to get it even close. It’s pretty thin, so every time I go to open it, it bows in the middle and rubs and it gets stuck on the cowl. Thought I fixed it, it was sitting in the sun the other day and it was pretty hot. Hood became even more flexible and wouldn’t open again.

Yep mine does the same .I have to pull up inside the scoop to get it over the cowl. My solution is to use a hood bumper and a nutsert right above the wiper motor.

 

[Jasonmiester]

Yep mine does the same .I have to pull up inside the scoop to get it over the cowl. My solution is to use a hood bumper and a nutsert right above the wiper motor.

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That’s too funny. I did the same!
That’s one of the things that helped...
But when it sits in the sun, it gets soft and gets flexible... Then hits again... ‍

 

[Jasonmiester]

Got her painted... Stryker Green!

 

[Jasonmiester]

Motor and Trans installed. Stressful trying not to scratch up any paint. Well right in, with some persuasion of course.

 

[Jasonmiester]

Got sound deadener installed
You can tell instantly that it helped! no more echo thump and doesn't sound hollow. We will see how it works after the carpets in!

 

[Jasonmiester]

Having this thing painted was a disaster. Haven’t had much luck with paint till now. Had to go back over and spray the dash, k-member, steering components from all the over spray.
also blacked out behind the grille.

 

[Jasonmiester]

Got some under the hood stuff installed, radiator, wiper wash set up, wiring all set fans and relays, oil filter, fuel delivery set up, looking real good. Going together nicely.

 

[Jasonmiester]

Wiring is pretty much set. Under the dash is all tidied up, wires, ground wires, gauges.
Also got taillights in, head lights, bezels and grille installed. Will probably end up changing grille to sharktooth soon.

 

[SLOPAR72]

I did sound deadening in a Chevelle back in the day lol... Just like you did yours. It will make the inside of the car seem like night and day with it. Go for a ride in something similar to yours without it and then you will get the wow factor.

Lots of weight added to the car but worth it for a street cruiser IMO...

JW

 

[F21]

Wow that thing is coming along beautiful looking car nice job

 

[Jasonmiester]

Got home from work, installed windows and cat whiskers!
Get to start doing interior. That’s exciting.

 

[Jasonmiester]

I rebuilt the quarter windows. I used the kit from Detroit Muscle Technologies. https://www.detroitmuscletechnologi...ear-pop-out-quarter-window-seals-install-kit/
Took the whole thing apart, polished the stainless. Installed new rubbers, went in great! Totally recommend his products. I didn’t receive part of the rebuild kit, and called him up and he took care of it quick! No questions asked.

 

[Jasonmiester]

Headliner in. First time ever messing with a headliner, came out nice and tight, looking great! Rear of the headliner isn’t done yet, waiting on new sailpanel panels. Interior should come right along now!

 

[Jasonmiester]

Got to finally throw the hood on. This thing is really coming together.
My painter didn’t paint the marker light housings or the inner fender wells, so I got that done.

 

[Jasonmiester]

Trunk is done. Happy with the way it came out. Windows are being installed tomorrow. Can’t wait. That’s the only thing holding me up for interior.

 

[HemiDenny]

Five star Mopar hot roddin' right here!!!!. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Jasonmiester]

Front and rear windows in. Called around for a few days and couldn’t find anyone that does classic cars. Found a local company, can’t recommend them, but the job is done.

 

[Jasonmiester]

After windows were in, started hauling *** on the interior. Made my own rear package tray. Also laid down some carbon fiber decal in the door panels. Never was a fan of the wood grain. It matches, dash and pistol grip shifter.

 

[Jasonmiester]

Laying carpet was a task. Trying to find all the holes for seatbelt bolts and holes for the seats wasn’t too bad, but very time consuming. Really respect those guys in the factory knocking these things out so fast.