Shaker Scoop not centered in hood
 

Just picked up this 74 400 4 speed and can't figure out the problem:

My shaker scoop is offset to the left of center. Can't figure it out? Is the common or is something off?

Not sure why I can't rotate the pictures.

Thanks, Bub

PS: I know the call outs should not be on the shaker, they came on it.

That's not too bad. Start the car and rev it and make sure it isn't getting too close to the sides.

Haven't had any problems when revving it. From the inside looking out it really looks crooked though!

Thanks

Have seen far worse. That's when engine mounts can be checked. Also, have a look to see if aircleaner and snorkel are level. Guys leaning on snorkel can easily bend it down around the carb mount pressing. That would create the opposite to pic, normally. But easy to check, and correct. Other times it can be wrong aircleaner or adaptor but then it's really bad.

Thanks

When taking pics for a forum, phone needs to be horizontal, or PY needs to update the embedder so it corrects the problem

worn motor mounts, bent frame, or the front clip/core support/subframe wasnt installed squarely after restoration. all thing that can cause an off center scoop. easy to check the mounts & alignment of things, but more difficult to check for a bent frame. have seen a lot worse, check those things and the others mentioned above.

phone doesnt need to be horizontal for forum pics, i post pics from a vertical held phone on here & other websites without any issues. probably related to the software youre using to view & upload the pics. heres a recent vertical pic from my phone...

Congrats on the new TA! Looks like a nice example - options?

I'll check those things,
Thanks

Thanks Peter,

Has A/C, Power Windows, tilt steering, am radio, tape deck (which was missing) and standard interior.
Matching numbers Engine and Trans.
Bub

Just gorgeous...but I'm biased lol

Another member here helped me with pics...if you are uploading from a PC, open them with yer photo editor then crop them - even just a tiny bit then resave the file.

PITA but works everytime for me.

My trash am decal on the rear spoiler is off center so I know exactly what you mean...lol

Thanks I'll try that next time!

Strange that happens on your photos, by using the PY photo uploader i have always been able to load pics directly from my computer, no cropping or anything, works for upright held phone or camera pics. just uploaded direct to my computer as a jpeg file then use the "manage attachments" on PY to upload the file here, has always been upright just like the pic is on my PC. possibly related to the photo software &/or your phones settings.

Very cool. I can count on one hand how many of the 400 4-speeds I have seen with AC. Interesting too that it has the standard interior mixed with all of the other 'luxury' options. Mine's the exact opposite - deluxe interior but no A/C, tilt or power windows.

What makes it more interesting is that it was never delivered to a dealership. According to the PHS it was being prepared for overseas shipping. Trying to track down previous owners beside the one owner I purchased it from. Apparently it spent its whole life in North Alabama and never made it overseas.

PHS shows V97 Export Prep $1.00

Bub

Where is your pic hoard @?

Picture?

No, i mean we need more pics of that magnificent beast u got there...

Oh and I just looked at my shaker and it is way off as well and I never noticed until u mentioned it...thanks! 😋

Maybe it's a '74 thing and/or 50 years of previous owner shenanigan's... 🙄

I'll get some and upload them this weekend. Here's a few from the outside and underneath.

Bub