Hemi Scoop OPINIONS needed!

[8stackhemi]

Anyone ever deal with the the guy on eBay with the handle 'sc604'?? He sells Hemi Scoops for $195 + shipping.
Here's his example:

I already have a second steel hood that I've been saving for my '65 Coronet to use with another Hemi scoop AND cut the hole for extended long length 8-stacks sticking thru BOTH the hood & scoop like some A/FX examples out there. I like that look, and I do NOT want to cut my existing scoop on the car now that I use with my 'short' stacks.
Although I'm gonna be cutting a 'BIG HOLE' in the scoop I still am concerned with having a quality scoop that has a good mounting system & NOT just a thin piece of crap fiberglass.
This guy's scoops look nice, but PICS can be deceiving, but I hate to spend $400+ on something I'm gonna just cut up!
OK, I know, just spend the $$$ and get it done.....which is what I may just do in the end, but I'd appreciate some feedback. Please be nice!...lol.
I can't decide between a 3" opening, or 5" larger a/fx opening either, but I want to get this thing done so the car can have the 8-stack look, too.

 

[Darter6]

Yes your car is NOT cheap. Get a good one from Larry at Sled City. My 2 cents is if you are gonna cut the hood and scoop, go with the short one. Look up member fwi He had a 65 with the short scoop and stacks sticking thru it. Maybe he will post some photos for you.
On a side note I bought both scoops and everyone talked me into using the short one. Your Car, Your Call.

 

[Fran Blacker]

No first hand knowledge but asked a member where he got his scoop, that guy. Said he liked the quality.

 

[Jeff Peterson]

I'm not positive, but we got one off Ebay and it seems like I remember that picture in the listing, we put it on a '64 and we're very pleased with it. I'll check tomorrow to see who the seller was.
EDIT
Just checked, that's who we got it from, for the $$, a nice piece, ours had a few chips that the painter easily fixed before he shot it.

 

[Jeff Peterson]

Buuuuut, we went with the "no scoop" look when the stacks went on the A/FX'r !

 

[8stackhemi]

I'm not positive, but we got one off Ebay and it seems like I remember that picture in the listing, we put it on a '64 and we're very pleased with it. I'll check tomorrow to see who the seller was.
EDIT
Just checked, that's who we got it from, for the $$, a nice piece, ours had a few chips that the painter easily fixed before he shot it.
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Curious, how is yours attached to hood??
Thanks so much,
Scott

 

[8stackhemi]

Buuuuut, we went with the "no scoop" look when the stacks went on the A/FX'r !

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Man! I like that, too! Decisions, decisions..........

 

[8stackhemi]

Buuuuut, we went with the "no scoop" look when the stacks went on the A/FX'r !

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I love the wheels on your coronet, too!

 

[Jeff Peterson]

Curious, how is yours attached to hood??
Thanks so much,
Scott

Through bolted, has nuts in the scoop

 

[8stackhemi]

Buuuuut, we went with the "no scoop" look when the stacks went on the A/FX'r !

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Wow, more questions.......how did you do your door window frames?? I'd like to do more like the original A/FXers that used sedan doors.

 

[Jeff Peterson]

It's an extended sedan frame

 

[8stackhemi]

Buuuuut, we went with the "no scoop" look when the stacks went on the A/FX'r !

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Oh boy, why did you respond???.........even more questions now!......what are you using for the 8-stack tube covers?? Beautiful wheels.....what are they???......
I do have a complete a/fx grille.......debating on using it too, after some polishing.
Later!
Scott

 

[Jeff Peterson]

These are the best "filters" I've found from
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[RVW]

I am using the A/FX scoop on my car from sled city. Nice part

 

[Centerline]

I bought one of his scoops and I'm very happy with it. I purchased the lower version as you can see.

It has several tabs bonded around the perimeter which have studs so it bolts to the hood... not bonded. For the price I found it to be pretty good quality.

Fit was good right out of the box but I spent an hour or so massaging the edges so it fit perfectly. It also has the correct curve for a '64-'65 hood. The underside was raw fiberglass, however I took a little time to smooth the area since I'm going to add a graphic to that section.

Here's a shot of the scoop after primer. Over all, for the price its a pretty good value.

 

[Jeff Peterson]

It has several tabs bonded around the perimeter which have studs so it bolts to the hood... not bonded.

The car is in storage so I can't easily look at it, but after reading this, I do now remember our's having studs, not nuts.
but again, well worth the money.

 

[glassman]

Yes your car is NOT cheap. Get a good one from Larry at Sled City. My 2 cents is if you are gonna cut the hood and scoop, go with the short one. Look up member fwi He had a 65 with the short scoop and stacks sticking thru it. Maybe he will post some photos for you.
On a side note I bought both scoops and everyone talked me into using the short one. Your Car, Your Call.

On the taller scoops, you need a really good mounting system like I have on my Sled City Scoops. Little angle brackets are ok if you are keeping your car on the neighborhood streets, but if it is a performance car, check out my hemi scoops on ebay. I am oldwoody426 on ebay. I am the only one out there that has a warranty against cracking or blow offs.

 

[mrploww]

I bought one of his scoops and I'm very happy with it. I purchased the lower version as you can see.

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It has several tabs bonded around the perimeter which have studs so it bolts to the hood... not bonded. For the price I found it to be pretty good quality.

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Fit was good right out of the box but I spent an hour or so massaging the edges so it fit perfectly. It also has the correct curve for a '64-'65 hood. The underside was raw fiberglass, however I took a little time to smooth the area since I'm going to add a graphic to that section.

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Here's a shot of the scoop after primer. Over all, for the price its a pretty good value.

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Centerline, do you have pics of the scoop finished and installed on your car? I am getting ready to put one on my '64.

 

[6PKRTSE]

Since you may be cutting it up anyway for the stacks. Call whoever you choose to buy one from and ask them if they have any blems at a discounted cost since you are cutting it up anyway.

 

[RVW]

I would go with the no scoop look with the long stacks.