This would be my approach.
best way to repair twin scoops
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1WildRT
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I like that... A lot.. Looks Like it should be there....
harrisonm
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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.
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
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what glue is used for the stud kits on the scoops? jB WELD?
nice, very clean and neatly done, I hope mine comes out as nice as yours did.
thats is what I went with, the spot putty, thanks.
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
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thanks yeah some of the holes are stripped out for sure they are original.
Jay E.
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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.
The scoops are also good at letting heat OUT when parked or in stop & go city driving.
Swinger 340
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Demonx2, funny you should say that. Just last week I had a vapor lock on my 69 340 Swinger after filling up. Never happened before, so I did a little research. Winterized fuel could cause a vapor lock, if used in a warm Climent, as in South Florida, where I am. I went back to the gas station and asked about if they were using it. I was told no. I opened the hood for about an hour, and it started up, so I would say those holes in the hood do have a purpose, other than cool air induction. As long as the car was running, I had no issue. Only when I restarted after a long, heated run did I have the vapor lock.
That’s about all they do.
They’re not tall enough to get out of the boundary layer of air flow going over the hood so there’s not really any air moving at speed going through them.
Plus the air would have to make a 90° turn from the inflow. If they caught any significant amount of air they’d cause more lift than anything else.
Well...we should have cleared the "shoulder" season on fuel RVP. It usually starts around mid-September when the producers switch to the higher RvP winter fuel.
But consider that for the warm weather States, we need the low RVP stuff a lot longer. So if they don't have any, I know sometimes, we'll, er, sometimes you get the high RVP stuff (winter fuel) sent to the wrong place. Used to catch Valero in Texas causing quite a few warranty problems now and then with fuel RVP.
Hey - you're forgetting one of their main functions: they're just cool!!
Yup! That’s why they’re on my car!
I would not use spot putty, after time it shrinks.
Just use a glaze of bondo and be done.
harrisonm
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OK. I guess I could have communicated that a little better. I forgot about that spot putty that comes in a tube and does not require hardener. It has a strong lacquer smell to it. You are absolutely right; that stuff will shrink. I haven't used that stuff in 30 years. When I say spot/glazing putty, I meant the stuff that is like Bondo in that you add a hardener to it, and it is a little thinner than Bondo. It does not shrink. I guess it is technically called Polyester finishing putty. Thank you very much for pointing that out. I should have known better. I would not want to accidently give out bad information. This is the brand I use.
It is awesome. It spreads on super easily, and it is easy to sand and feather.
@Elmer-FN-Fudd, I hope I didn't lead you down the wrong path.
Yeah I use one that comes in a tube, and requires hardner, I believe it called Icing.
harrisonm
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I have used Icing. It is good stuff.
1WildRT
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The good stuff... Freshly ground Dolphins.....
thanks for that update, I haven't fixed the scoops yet and glad you informed me of a better product than actual spot putty. Didn't know that spot putty would shrink!
You might just be able to sand the scoops with 220 grit paper, and primer.
Those chips just might be built up cheap paint.
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