EngineerDoug
Well-Known Member
Hello all,
I'd could use some expert advice on adding a steel hood scoop. I have a '68 coronet with a steel hood in good condition - needs paint of course. I have always planned to go with a hood scoop. For a while I thought about a fiberglass hood with a six pack scoop.
To my mind there are three drawbacks to this route. First is cost, second is fitment, and third is color. I don't really want a black hood, and I gather that even the best fiberglass hoods tend to have some waves, etc. And a fiberglass hood is not cheap.
So I came across a steel cowl induction scoop. I think it would look good on the coronet hood (purists please bear with me). I like the idea of welding the scoop onto the hood, but am concerned about the use of filler. Even if I do a bang up job of welding/grinding there is bound to be a small amount of filler. I would probably use All Metal in these areas for strength.
Over time & vibration, would this filler tend to crack? Your thoughts/experience?
Thanks!
I'd could use some expert advice on adding a steel hood scoop. I have a '68 coronet with a steel hood in good condition - needs paint of course. I have always planned to go with a hood scoop. For a while I thought about a fiberglass hood with a six pack scoop.
To my mind there are three drawbacks to this route. First is cost, second is fitment, and third is color. I don't really want a black hood, and I gather that even the best fiberglass hoods tend to have some waves, etc. And a fiberglass hood is not cheap.
So I came across a steel cowl induction scoop. I think it would look good on the coronet hood (purists please bear with me). I like the idea of welding the scoop onto the hood, but am concerned about the use of filler. Even if I do a bang up job of welding/grinding there is bound to be a small amount of filler. I would probably use All Metal in these areas for strength.
Over time & vibration, would this filler tend to crack? Your thoughts/experience?
Thanks!