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performerrpm · 01-27-2008, 01:27 AM

i think once its painted itll be one of those things that people know it didnt come that way new, but still have to look at it a minute. i like it and think it will look good when done!

gearhead78 · 01-27-2008, 02:57 AM

I like what I see

1967Clone · 01-27-2008, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Satyr1966

It's been a couple of years since I looked but VFN fiberglass sold an "exaggerated" 66 GTO scoop & they would mount it on a fiberglass hood for you. I went with a stock appearing fiberglass hood from them for a "stealthy" weight savings.

It appears they still offer the scoop. I think it would be good for those of us without Vic's skill.

Armadillo · 01-27-2008, 06:53 PM

I have one of those scoops on my Lemans. What I like about this one is it looks like it would be easier to make it functional. The VFN goes almost all the way the the rear of the hood and is fairly wide.

Tom

6D6GOAT · 01-28-2008, 04:14 PM

well, i have the hood on the car. its still bigger than i had dreamed it up but i dig it. now its time for a little bondo and block sanding. I still have to figure out if i am going to use screens on the inside of the insert or fab up 2 small frames and tack in horizontal slats. i ll keep posting pics as i make progress.

thanks again.

1967Clone · 01-28-2008, 04:23 PM

That's mean looking!

gearhead78 · 01-28-2008, 04:53 PM

Nice work. I like it

GT182 · 01-28-2008, 10:11 PM

WOW.... what a scoop! That is one serious hood scoop. I can see it now with Ram Air. But be careful Vic, don't get a seagull or two caught in it while cruisin up on the PCH. Goats don't like frikin seachicken. LOL

6D6GOAT · 01-31-2008, 10:56 PM

i decided to make some inserts for the insert. i went with horizontal slats to better resemble a stock GTO insert. they should allow plenty of air in but keep seagulls, rodents, hondas etc out of the engine compartment

the main insert will be painted the same color as the hood with the 2 smaller inserts painted semi gloss black. also welded 2 studs to the bottom of each insert. they simply bolt onto the main insert so i can easily remove them if i decide to.

i ll post more pics as i make progress...

thanks again.

242177P · 02-01-2008, 05:23 AM

While I don't care for the "scoop on steroids" look, I do appreciate the chance to see it all come together.

BTW, Ford beat you to the oversized 65-67 GTO scoop...

1967Clone · 02-01-2008, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 242177P

While I don't care for the "scoop on steroids" look, I do appreciate the chance to see it all come together.

BTW, Ford beat you to the oversized 65-67 GTO scoop...

BTW, that forum beat you on the remote linking.

6D6GOAT · 02-01-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 242177P

While I don't care for the "scoop on steroids" look, I do appreciate the chance to see it all come together.

BTW, Ford beat you to the oversized 65-67 GTO scoop...

pfffft, that scoop looks like it would'nt fair any better than a stock GTO hood scoop when it comes to pulling air in. looks like it too would be below the slip stream.

also, i dont think of it as a scoop on steroids...more like a scoop on "performance enhancers"

GT182 · 02-01-2008, 10:12 PM

6D6, can you put a screen behind it to keep out the bugs? Might be a good idea in the long run. I'd hate to hear she swallowed a few bumble bees and the engine went poof if you go ram air.

I for one like the looks of it.

Can't wait to see it finished. It'll be one mean-assed hood scoop.

6D6GOAT · 02-04-2008, 12:50 AM

not worried about bugs. at the most i will simply run 4 inch mandrel bends op to the top of the motor WITH the K & N airfilter installed to get some cool air...i have the bends coming, i ll post pics after I fab up the fresh air intake.

6704gto · 02-04-2008, 02:43 PM

looks go so far i cant wait to see it finished

my62toy · 02-04-2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 6D6GOAT

i am grafting it to a 66 lemans hood.

Now, Vic, let's keep the facts correct! Your grafting it to a "65" Lemans hood! I know, they are the same; but facts are facts!

Looks good. I look forward to seeing her in the neighborhood!

GT182 · 02-04-2008, 10:34 PM

Hal, I just looked at your wesite. Two words... very nice. But I have to comment on one thing you have wrong. Powerglides were in Chevys not Pontiacs.

I always thought they were powerglides too. I had a 66 Tempest with a 2speed in it.

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by Jerry H.
The correct 2 speed tranny for a GTO was called a Super Turbine 300 and was a complete different animal than a powerglide.

Found here..... http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...ght=Powerglide

my62toy · 02-05-2008, 10:18 AM

On the GTO Tranny name. I'll fix it on my web site.

6D6GOAT · 02-05-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by my62toy

Now, Vic, let's keep the facts correct! Your grafting it to a "65" Lemans hood! I know, they are the same; but facts are facts!

Looks good. I look forward to seeing her in the neighborhood!

lol. yep you are right Hal. sorry

(Hal is the person i bought the lemans hood from) I ll be taking her to Rubys this summer..if i ever finish the hood. I forgot how much fun block sanding can be

GT182 · 02-05-2008, 08:49 PM

No problem Hal.

I'm surprised no one else said anything.

Now it's brought up a couple of other questions. Seeing the Super Turbine 300 was in a GTO, was it the same 2speed tranny in the Tempest and Lemans? And does anyone know if the ST 300 whill hold up behind a 428?

Sorry 6D6GOAT, I don't mean to hijack your thread.

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