1974 Roadrunner hoods

[Gavin74]

Hey, I’m trying to install a new engine into my car I’ve got it to fit everywhere except for the hood. It looks like it will just barely fit if I cut out a bit of the supports in the hood but I don’t want to ruin the original hood. I was wondering if there’s anywhere I could get a reproduction that I could cut up a bit or if anyone has suggestions to get it to fit. Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[YY1]

Stinger (FL) made a real nice fiberglass one but that company is currently not a very stable business.
Sometimes active, sometimes not.

I cut that support out on mine.
Was worried it might compromise the structural integrity, but it hasn't.
Not sure why the Dodge bulge hood doesn't have that brace.
Sure does help with air cleaner clearance, especially with a higher four barrel intake.

 

[Gavin74]

Stinger (FL) made a real nice fiberglass one but that company is currently not a very stable business.
Sometimes active, sometimes not.

I cut that support out on mine.
Was worried it might compromise the structural integrity, but it hasn't.
Not sure why the Dodge bulge hood doesn't have that brace.
Sure does help with air cleaner clearance, especially with a higher four barrel intake.

Thanks, looks like they only have up 1972 unfortunately.

 

[YY1]

Thanks, looks like they only have up 1972 unfortunately.

They did have 73/74. so the tooling exists (unless something happened).

 

[6PKRTSE]

Man, I just saw a nice 73-74 Road Runner hood at the last swap meet for $75.00. I almost bought it since it was such a good deal, but I didn't need it or ever owned that year.

 

[70chall440]

Why doesn't the hood clear? what intake/induction/air cleaner are you using?

 

[Gavin74]

Why doesn't the hood clear? what intake/induction/air cleaner are you using?

I’m putting a 12 valve Cummins in it. It’s pretty tight but it fits, just a bit too tall.

 

[RemCharger]

That's the curveball of the night.

I’m putting a 12 valve Cummins in it. It’s pretty tight but it fits, just a bit too tall.

What are you doing for springs?

 

[1967coronet]

That's the curveball of the night.

What are you doing for springs?

Yeh, didn't even see that one coming lol.

 

[Gavin74]

That's the curveball of the night.

What are you doing for springs?

Just the stock torsion bars for now, see how it feels and maybe upgrade later.

 

[RemCharger]

Just the stock torsion bars for now, see how it feels and maybe upgrade later.

Should have a boo at the lower control arm bushings too.

 

[RR Fan Dan]

1973-1974 Plymouth Roadrunner / GTX Fiberglass 383-440 Bulge Hood, Also Fits 1973-1974 Plymouth Satellite / Satellite Sebring Plus (Bolt-On Heavy Duty) - US Body