Duster meets Challenger hood, thoughts please?

[73 408 Duster]

I have a 73' Duster that I just started doing a full custom, pro touring build on and have never cared for the factory hoods bulge / hood lines of the later Dusters. I have considered the fiberglass cowl hoods offered, but at the expense of having my car called a Nova would rather not use this style. A six pac hood would be a good option as well but I would like to find something more aerodynamic. For this car, I would really like to do something a little different. In my searching I found this Duster / Challenger hood picture online and am somewhat interested in doing something like this to my car minus the weird shape in the front.

I am assuming they probably just got both hoods and welded / grafted them together, has anyone ever seen something like this done? Thoughts or other ideas would be appreciated?

Thanks,
73 408 Duster

 

[scott2683]

I personally think it looks pretty cool!

 

[snuffys dart]

I like the idea, but that color combo---looks like a koala bear.

 

[fez440]

x2 I like it but just not the color combo

 

[03JeepJeep]

I say go for it! That or cuda shaker hood. Always loved me some shaker hoods

 

[R4Sedan]

I'm not sure if it's the black out treatment or just the grill on the '73-up I don't care for.

 

[Donny D Ville]

I LOVE stuff like this! That looks cool as would an AAR Cuda scoop I think. Now depending on what you are more comfortable working with (metal or glass) you have some other options thanks to knockoffs

 

[SpikeWills69]

 

[dusterdan]

This is AWESOME!! Great idea imo

 

[6pakattack]

That would look awesome !!!rayer:

 

[V-100]

Like it- gets rid of the hood 'beak' on the '73-up cars that I absolutely hate

 

[/6 Matt]

I would have to see more to buy into this idea, I think whats holding me back from liking it is that the late duster is very square and the hood is very round. That said, I think I might like it on the Dart.

I've seen an AAR scoop on a Duster before and it was nice, anyone remember "Dustaar" from Mopar Action some like decade ago?

I've seen a shaker on a Duster, actually I think in one of our members avatars and it IMO is hands down the winner!

 

[abodyjoe]

i don't like the dodge hood on a plymouth..

 

[dodgedifferent2]

i have been debating that same idea but on a 67-69 dart

 

[RedFish]

Whatever you decide keep this in mind... You must retain a hood to cowl seal.
Without it , the engine heat and vapors will enter the cabin though the fresh air vents.
Others have put many hours into building a hood that looks great only to discover they cant enjoy driving the car.

 

[mwls73duster360]

I had the Shaker photo chopped as my avatar but looked real. Love the idea go for it! I plan on the Shaker but it's not cheap lol

 

[scottylack]

Would like to see it in all white and shark grill!

 

[mopardrt]

Looks great!

 

[rlevs]

I like it

 

[73 408 Duster]

Thanks for all the feedback, I appreciate it! I will be doing some measuring on my Duster hood and my friends Challenger hood over the next few days. If I go this route I will update with pictures.

Thanks,
73 408 Duster

 

[duster44d]

I was looking for a srt ram scoop to fit on my duster hood.Its different.

 

[cascius]

Revmopar built one for his Scamp. Here's his build thread.

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=225979&highlight=hood

 

[jos51700]

I wonder what size those wheels are?

 

[FISHBREATH]

I like it. I want to do this to my '68 "Cuda:

 

[revmopar]

It's really not that hard, scamp and duster have the same front end so i say go for it and enjoy the new look.