Someone is up to no good

I like different. It is different.

Stock has a place, but so does custom.

the cuda hood actually matches the side scoop on the 70 roadrunner , I like the charger's squared off lines , dont think I would go that direction with it but it's not my car , it wouldn't be mistaken for somebody elses car at a show , ed roth didn't conform to popular opinion either

747mopar said:

I agree it's a sweet looking hood.. on a Cuda! I also agree that it's a terrible design as far as any functionality goes but so is the Charger hood. To each their own, I caught some crap over turning my Charger into a shaker hood car and could care less.

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Functionality...I think you and a few other people on this thread missed the point completely.
I have a 'Cuda with a Shaker hood, do not like it at all. I tolerate it for the sake of originality.

sell it to someone that likes it and buy something you like

I don’t hate it.

Bottom line,
Build a car that you like. If you want to have/build a custom car that’s one of a kind. Go for it. Your car, your time and money going into it. If others don’t like it they can kiss off. IMO

QOTHL said:

It's function is as a hood for the car, you know, so that the engine isn't open to the world, so that it won't get rain and other crap in the engine compartment...

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Do you agree that there are simulated, non-functional hood scoops on 70-74 standard 'Cuda hoods?

Nevada dan said:

sell it to someone that likes it and buy something you like

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Not a chance. I may not like it but it is original and selling it would devalue the car.

QOTHL said:

Not a chance. I may not like it but it is original and selling it would devalue the car.

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No , sell the car

YY1 said:

Do you agree that there are simulated, non-functional hood scoops on 70-74 standard 'Cuda hoods?

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What's your point? Here's my suggestion to you: go build a car that is simply "functional", an elongated box of sheet metal, no trim, no curves, nothing but flat straight sides, headlights in the front, some kind of tail lights and whatever other markers you might have to have, on basic boring wheels, now go SELL it. I think they did something like this in Russia because there isn't much car market competition there so they don't have to do anything to appeal to buyers. You are confusing CRAFT design with Industrial Design. Those "simulated, non-functional" hood scoops have the same function as the gills on the fender, the cheese grater front grill, etc., they look really cool! Don't like it? Go replace the rally hood on your 'Cuda with a flat piece of sheet metal and see how appealing that is.
So to answer your question more directly: NO, I disagree that the hood scoops are non-functional. What design school did you go to?

Nevada dan said:

No , sell the car

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QOTHL said:

Functionality...I think you and a few other people on this thread missed the point completely.
I have a 'Cuda with a Shaker hood, do not like it at all. I tolerate it for the sake of originality.

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Didn't miss the point at all, it's a sweet looking hood as are the Chargers, RR and many others that do nothing but cover the motor and look cool. When I say functional it's only my preference, I like things that serve a purpose and aren't just for looks. I've always loved shakers, they're the ultimate functioning scoop.. they're cool to watch it shake too

Mine.. many like it, many don't but I don't care. I'll be the last one bitching about what manifold, carb spacer, filter, etc will fit under my hood because it goes through it

collectors, just worried about what its worth not what they like

Nevada dan said:

collectors, just worried about what its worth not what they like

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I didn't want the car period but the guy selling it was nuts and it would have been stupid not to buy it. Turns out to be a really nice running and driving car that has grown on me - not that it's any of your business. All original sheet metal and Hemi driveline 4 speed. Really cool car and beautiful E5 Blue paint job.

Like I said

I know some hoods are hard to find. I put the color matched hood safely away. I bought a salvage yard hood and cut a hole in it mounted the scoop and painted it black for my taste. I have had no one say it looked bad in 10 years. It is a first gen though. I say if it is your car do what you want.

2 Scoops of Raisan Bran

different strokes & all
if the person that owns it like it great for them

since we're critiquing it,
I assume that's what all this back & forth is all about
it's OK
I don't completely hate it on a Charger
it certainly is different, it's not novel either
it's been done before
someone offered them in fiberglass IIRC

It's not my car I can't make that decision,
to use or buy it

I personally don't think it works with the lines of the car
that's just my $0.02 cent

BUT;
not knowing exactly what it is & how it was built
whether if it is or it's not functional in the way,
(the org.s weren't a real ram air functionality)
meaning it does NOT have openings to let fresh/cooler-air ramed air
into the breather or thru the carbs (not sure on that specific hood)

like Devlin's custom-built shaker does

or a 6 pack/6bbl hood does

or the Ramcharger or Air GRabber hoods did/do

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yes it covers the engine bay, I doubt that's the functionality
people have referred to here

that's spliting fine hairs, blonde vs redhead

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Hell I had a blower sticking out of my 68 Charger R/T hood
I cut & hacked that poor org. hood ( I had plenty of them)
I also later had a Harwood 70's style Pro-stock "functional hood scoop"
(not the snorkel mailslot type)

with a 2x4bbl or an STR 14-6 under it, sealed to the hood for ram air
it was the Late 70's-early 80's

would I do it today, no probably not
not unless I was building an era-correct racecar or something

some people "most VIN/fendertag readers/purists" hated it
I didn't give a ****
they usually were seeing the back of my car anyway
I was young, I did what made me happy...

I also painted the car 77 Corvette Bright Yellow,
now looking back, it's the 'biggest' mistake I ever made

to each their own
do whatever blows your skirt up
whatever makes you happy/smile
who gives a rats *** what someone else thinks
use whatever parts you deem necessary, enjoy the ride
screw the rest

albeit;
until it's time to sell, then you'll care "maybe"

I personally don't build cars 'for sale',
not enough margin 1st off
I build them to fit me & build to suit, my preferences
because I like the car, nothing more or less...

the hobby would be really boring otherwise

whatever

I like this functional hood scoop & car


aside from the color I like the looks of this too

Nevada dan said:

Like I said

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I don't worry about what any of my cars are worth. I have them because I love them. The Hemi 'Cuda, it's still no ones business why I bought it, was not something I was looking for. I'm glad I bought it. Don't like my answer? Don't give a flying rat's *** and