68 Charger - Hood Insulation

[Texas97]

Now, i get why you want to return to original, so it can be original.

But my 70 charger does not have it and i dont know why i would want to add it in? Sound? i like the sound of the engine. Wouldnt it keep the engine compartment temps higher?

maybe thats good in a cold climate but i like in Texas, would there be any reason why i want hood insulation?

 

[dadsbee]

maybe thats good in a cold climate but i like in Texas, would there be any reason why i want hood insulation?

My Superbird was sold in Texas. FULL undercoat and hood pad.

 

[Texas97]

My Superbird was sold in Texas. FULL undercoat and hood pad.

and thats great, but why would that be something appealing to add to a car now?

 

[The Rebel]

In my opinion the pad makes the engine bay look more presentable / finished.

and thats great, but why would that be something appealing to add to a car now?

 

[Mopar Hunter]

and thats great, but why would that be something appealing to add to a car now?

To keep the car original, especially on a Superbird.

My 69 Charger had the hood pad will full undercoating. There was electrical fire in my engine bay, the hood pad saved the hood from warping.

 

[nmb0003]

Can someone confirm what is the correct whole diameter on the hood where these metal clips go in? My hood is an AMD reproduction. I already broke one clip and chipped the paint in another spot. I measure my holes at 3/16”. I contacted Detroit Muscle Tech (who sold the pad & clip kit) and they said they have never had complaints.

Thinking I will get plastic clips at Napa for short term, but I’d like to be able to use the original metal style.

 

[toolmanmike]

Can someone confirm what is the correct whole diameter on the hood where these metal clips go in? My hood is an AMD reproduction. I already broke one clip and chipped the paint in another spot. I measure my holes at 3/16”. I contacted Detroit Muscle Tech (who sold the pad & clip kit) and they said they have never had complaints.

Thinking I will get plastic clips at Napa for short term, but I’d like to be able to use the original metal style.

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After about breaking my thumb trying to get the clips installed and I knew I would chip the paint doing it, I went to NAPA and bought some plastic door panel clips (Christmas trees) and installed my insulation. The heads are as big as a nickel and holt the pad in place nicely. Unless you look real close, you can't tell they are there.

 

[Bird 426]

Seems odd, I replaced the molded pad on my ,'72 Dart " looks just like Mike's " and did not have an issue with the metal clips. It is very helpful to have a second set of hands to help hold it in place till you have it placed correctly. If you do get a hood pad, don't bother with the pad that is not molded. My opinion, have had both, the molded one is hands down better.

 

[dadsbee]

They are a bitch and not sure what Jim is putting in with his pads. I got an REM pad and it came with plastic clips.. not happening.. so I bought steel from somewhere. They need a little lick off the tips to make them go in okay... give me a bit I'm trying to find the business card... or it might be in my SBird Talladega thread...

 

[dadsbee]

Here ya go...
Talladega or Bust - 1970 Super Bird Cleanup