Help with 66 Satellite Hood adjusters?

500stroker · May 10, 2016

I have a 1966 Satellite, the hood rattles.
The front hood adjusters are in place, but I noticed the the mounts in the rear corners of the engine bay are empty. Can anyone tell me which adjuster or bumpers go in the rear?
Where can I get them?
A picture would really help.
Thanks in advance

Speedbird · May 12, 2016

I did a search before asking.
This old unanswered thread came up.
I suspect that he needed the same adjusters that I need because I have a 67 with the same bracket that I've pictured here for reference of a 69.
(Except the 67 brackets I need them for are "naked")
Is there no source for these? I have been unable to find any online.
I've seen "kits" of bumpers though.
These pictures are from an original, "unmolested" 69 Road Runner.
I'm sure this is what it left the factory with.

Do I have to "improvise"???

69a100 · May 12, 2016

I know the rubber is replaceable aftermarket, can't say about the adjusters but would think that they are universal. Just snag a few next time you go junkin.

Speedbird · May 12, 2016

I'm afraid my junkin days are behind me. 15 years ago, I spent hours in the local Pull A Part building two A bodies. I've got enough spare A body parts to build another car.
Now I've just go too much on my plate.
And if I went to a junk yard I probably would either not find them or they wouldn't be any better than what you see in the picture.
I'm thinking I could make some out of machine screws, but where is the rubber on the internet?
This looks like it might have them in it?
Guess I'll order and find out if no one has any other ideas.
http://www.billrolikenterprises.com/proddetail.asp?prod=1508

69a100 · May 12, 2016

I'm sure any of the Mopar supply resto places will have these rubber bumpers for them. I'll ask Cr8crshr as he may have some, maybe even the studs? Will report back.

cr8crshr · May 13, 2016

onlyone said:
View attachment 337043 View attachment 337044 View attachment 337045 View attachment 337046 View attachment 337047 View attachment 337048 I did a search before asking.
This old unanswered thread came up.
I suspect that he needed the same adjusters that I need because I have a 67 with the same bracket that I've pictured here for reference of a 69.
(Except the 67 brackets I need them for are "naked")
Is there no source for these? I have been unable to find any online.
I've seen "kits" of bumpers though.
These pictures are from an original, "unmolested" 69 Road Runner.
I'm sure this is what it left the factory with.

Do I have to "improvise"???

Well first off, those appear to me to not be the correct bumpers at that spot. That type is used at the front 2 corners. It appears to me that a previous owner at some time decided to improvise and adapt those to the rear corners using generic screws and nuts and then attaching the bumpers that are for the front corners to those screws. What is actually used is a smaller permanent rubber bumper that fits into the hole and is secured by a rubber protrusion that expands when inserted in said hole. Looking closely at the pics you supplied it looks as though this was an attempt to cut a corner and use items not correct at all. I see this type of "gerry rigged" shade tree BS all the time. :BangHead:

I happen to have the correct bumpers for both the front and rear corners as well as the 4 bumpers/2 per side that go along the hood channel that the hood rests in when closed. I am betting dollars to doughnuts that I am correct on this. Let me know if you want the set for the hood bumpers and I will get a price to you. Not a lot mind you as they are not an item worth their weight in Gold. On a side note that hood in your pics looks pretty rough so a new replacement might also help in fitment and stop the rattling. Hope this helps...cr8crshr/Tuck :thumbsup:

moparbud66 · May 13, 2016

Those pictures don't look right to me either, that's why you can't find a source for them. I also have a spare kit for all the under the hood rubbers. PM if you need it.

moparbud66 · May 13, 2016

moparbud66 said:
Those pictures don't look right to me either, that's why you can't find a source for them. I also have a spare kit for all the under the hood rubbers. PM if you need it.

The slotted screw head pretty much gives it away.

kb67mopar · May 13, 2016

FYI I believe all of those are available on RockAuto. I think that is where mine came from.

Speedbird · May 15, 2016

Ah ha.
I thought machine screws were odd.
But other than headers, carb and intake the car really seems unmolested.
It even came with the original wheels intact.
I ASSumed.
But that hole in the bottom of the bracket looks like it is provided to accommodate a stud going downward. That's my excuse.

So they aren't "adjusters". Just bumpers go into the small upper hole.
Thanks all.
It's only original once.
I can order a kit now with the rubber bumpers in it now.

Dako · May 15, 2016

Replacing (installing if they are missing) the 'side bumpers'...the ones that go along the fender sides...are what's going to stop the rattling. They are what keep the hood from moving side-to-side.

Replacing those adjusters with the correct bumpers sets the rear hood height to match the cowl.

kb67mopar · May 17, 2016

Dako said:
Replacing (installing if they are missing) the 'side bumpers'...the ones that go along the fender sides...are what's going to stop the rattling. They are what keep the hood from moving side-to-side.

Replacing those adjusters with the correct bumpers sets the rear hood height to match the cowl.

Good call...very good point

wagonman · May 17, 2016

cr8crshr said:
Well first off, those appear to me to not be the correct bumpers at that spot. That type is used at the front 2 corners. It appears to me that a previous owner at some time decided to improvise and adapt those to the rear corners using generic screws and nuts and then attaching the bumpers that are for the front corners to those screws. What is actually used is a smaller permanent rubber bumper that fits into the hole and is secured by a rubber protrusion that expands when inserted in said hole. Looking closely at the pics you supplied it looks as though this was an attempt to cut a corner and use items not correct at all. I see this type of "gerry rigged" shade tree BS all the time. I happen to have the correct bumpers for both the front and rear corners as well as the 4 bumpers/2 per side that go along the hood channel that the hood rests in when closed. I am betting dollars to doughnuts that I am correct on this. Let me know if you want the set for the hood bumpers and I will get a price to you. Not a lot mind you as they are not an item worth their weight in Gold. On a side note that hood in your pics looks pretty rough so a new replacement might also help in fitment and stop the rattling. Hope this helps...cr8crshr/Tuck

Yup what cr8crshr Says.

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