best way to repair twin scoops

[RustyRatRod]

This would be my approach.

 

[1WildRT]

I made a snorkel duster hood

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I like that... A lot.. Looks Like it should be there....

 

[harrisonm]

I agree with @72bluNblu that any decent filler will work.
If the pits are no worse than what I see in the picture, I would just use a good quality glazing putty (some call it a spot putty. It usually comes in a tube. It is a bit thinner than regular filler; it would probably spread on easier and fill the pits easier, and it sands easier than regular filler.

 

[Dartswinger70]

what glue is used for the stud kits on the scoops? jB WELD?

 

[Elmer-FN-Fudd]

I made a snorkel duster hood

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nice, very clean and neatly done, I hope mine comes out as nice as yours did.

 

[Elmer-FN-Fudd]

I agree with @72bluNblu that any decent filler will work.
If the pits are no worse than what I see in the picture, I would just use a good quality glazing putty (some call it a spot putty. It usually comes in a tube. It is a bit thinner than regular filler; it would probably spread on easier and fill the pits easier, and it sands easier than regular filler.

thats is what I went with, the spot putty, thanks.

 

[72bluNblu]

what glue is used for the stud kits on the scoops? jB WELD?

Glue? The studs screw in.

If the scoop is damaged there or the threads are loose in the scoop it would basically be a fiberglass repair, so, anything compatible with fiberglass would work.

 

[Dartswinger70]

Glue? The studs screw in.

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If the scoop is damaged there or the threads are loose in the scoop it would basically be a fiberglass repair, so, anything compatible with fiberglass would work.

thanks yeah some of the holes are stripped out for sure they are original.

 

[Jay E.]

now to figure out how to cut the reliefs without tearing up the hood. I want to make the scoops functional just for the cool factor. I've read somewhere that they don't really work like a regular scoop because of the opening being to close to the hood.

Keep in mind the cutouts in the hood brace are larger than the holes. The reference tells you the size of the holes, but not the size of the cutout. Someone here can probably tell you the size of the cutout in the hood brace if you want to make it exact. There was a plastic rub part on the inside of the hole and there needed to be room for it to mount. I had them factory on my Demon back in the day.

A lot of the aftermarket scoops are one piece so the bezel is black. I think there are a couple made that are two piece with the chrome. On some of the other Mopars the scoops are functional, so I suspect they will push in some cooler air even though they are close to the hood.

 

[Demonx2]

The scoops are also good at letting heat OUT when parked or in stop & go city driving.