Question about the ram air hoods

Childs · 03-20-2005, 05:48 PM

Is this something you usually buy, or are you guys just buying a scoop and installing it to stock hood? This is in regards to a 69 Fastback.

rwhite65 · 03-20-2005, 10:36 PM

I am thinking that you are asking on how to achieve the ram air look? You can buy the hood already pre made, or you can ad the scoop to the existing hood, as I did.

The next question is are you wanting it to be functional?
Ryan

Orange97GTVert · 03-20-2005, 10:47 PM

Most people buy the hood, that is easiest on something that large. I have a Shelby scoop on my 65, I bonded it on and fiberglassed it in, cut out underneath so it is functional. It is a lot of work, I would buy the whole hood next time.

Childs · 03-21-2005, 12:49 PM

Yeah, I would like it to be functional. My uncle, who I am helping restore this Mach 1 for, has aspirations of a supercharger, but he can put that in himself as I'm spending too much on it as it is! I personally just like the look.

It does sound like a lot of work, and eventually I want to start working on my own project so I guess I'll see if I can buy the hood.

I wonder if it would be better to have a body shop to install just the scoop? Must be cheaper than buying the hood and having it shipped eh?

bmxmon · 03-23-2005, 12:22 AM

a little off topic, but i sense a bit of canadian, eh?

rwhite65 · 03-23-2005, 12:38 AM

I really could not tell you which would be cheaper. I had the body shop install mine because my body work skills are not so good. I was repainting the car at the time, a new hood was not cheaper for me. I am actually making mine completely functional right now, including a seal to the under side of the hood. It also has a cold air intake set up for extra air.

If you are interested, let me know, I will post some pics in the next week or two.
Ryan

03-20-2005, 05:48 PM	#1
Childs Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 8	Question about the ram air hoods Is this something you usually buy, or are you guys just buying a scoop and installing it to stock hood? This is in regards to a 69 Fastback.

03-20-2005, 10:36 PM	#2
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Question about the ram air hoods I am thinking that you are asking on how to achieve the ram air look? You can buy the hood already pre made, or you can ad the scoop to the existing hood, as I did. The next question is are you wanting it to be functional? Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored Last edited by rwhite65; 03-20-2005 at 11:03 PM..

03-20-2005, 10:47 PM	#3
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: Question about the ram air hoods Most people buy the hood, that is easiest on something that large. I have a Shelby scoop on my 65, I bonded it on and fiberglassed it in, cut out underneath so it is functional. It is a lot of work, I would buy the whole hood next time. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

03-21-2005, 12:49 PM	#4
Childs Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 8	Re: Question about the ram air hoods Yeah, I would like it to be functional. My uncle, who I am helping restore this Mach 1 for, has aspirations of a supercharger, but he can put that in himself as I'm spending too much on it as it is! I personally just like the look. It does sound like a lot of work, and eventually I want to start working on my own project so I guess I'll see if I can buy the hood. I wonder if it would be better to have a body shop to install just the scoop? Must be cheaper than buying the hood and having it shipped eh?

03-23-2005, 12:22 AM	#5
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: Question about the ram air hoods a little off topic, but i sense a bit of canadian, eh?

03-23-2005, 12:38 AM	#6
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Question about the ram air hoods I really could not tell you which would be cheaper. I had the body shop install mine because my body work skills are not so good. I was repainting the car at the time, a new hood was not cheaper for me. I am actually making mine completely functional right now, including a seal to the under side of the hood. It also has a cold air intake set up for extra air. If you are interested, let me know, I will post some pics in the next week or two. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

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