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Topic: Time for a scoop
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Steve-UK
Gearhead Posts: 199
From: Wickford, Essex, England
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 03-30-2004 06:24 PM
   
Hi GuysWell after the weekend of playing with some modelling clay to check the clearance of the air filter and the hood to find I have 7/8�� in the middle not much  So I have decided that it is time for a scoop,  but which one I like the one in the photo, but I am not sure what one it is. Can anyone identify it for me please and where I can get one? Or has anyone have any suggestions of other scoops, I want to gain about 3��.  [This message has been edited by Steve-UK (edited 03-30-2004).]
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gunrocker
Gearhead Posts: 466
From: Colliers, WV,USA
Registered: Mar 2004
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posted 03-30-2004 06:32 PM
That's the Thunderbolt Fairlane style hood. Try here...http://www.usbody.com/
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 42859
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-30-2004 06:34 PM
That's the classic teardrop bubble hood, famous fopr it's use on T-Bolts and A/FX drag cars in the sixties. That's a neat scoop, in my opinion.Crites Restoration is one of the sources for one: http://www.critesrestoration.com/mustang.htm
"Teardrop bubble for hood, original Ford style Glass on yourself - $79" ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18590
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-30-2004 06:40 PM
"Time for a scoop" ALWAYS  That scoop is a tear drop.
This is the place I got my scoop from.
Look at #sc101 http://up22.com/scoopw1.htm Sorry I didn't see the other posts.
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SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics [This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 03-30-2004).]
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18590
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-30-2004 07:40 PM
Now if you want a real mans scoop go with the BIG BOSS 429 plenty of extra room. ------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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Steve-UK
Gearhead Posts: 199
From: Wickford, Essex, England
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 03-31-2004 08:31 AM
Hi Guys, Thanks for the response,  have any of you bought from any of the suppliers you mentioned. As I was wondering about the quility of the glass, as I will have to ship it to England.Many Thanks Steve
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18590
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-31-2004 11:31 AM
Steve I got my scoop from the company I posted. It was shipped good and safe. The scoop did need some sanding and filling of a few small low spots. Over all I'm real happy with it.------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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nickmobile67
Gearhead Posts: 176
From: NJ
Registered: May 2003
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posted 03-31-2004 05:48 PM
As mentioned, that's a thunderbolt style scoop. 7/8" really isn't bad for a mustang. They don't have much room under the hood, and unless you really need more space because you still don't have an air filter on there yet or something, you shouldn't need any more room. I'm still busting my cousin's stones because he put a 4" cowl hood on his 5.0 because the wing nut rubbed the hood under heavy acceleration, just enough to scratch the paint off the bottom, not even dent it. I thought that was pretty lame 
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18590
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-31-2004 05:57 PM
Nick there is nothing lame about a hood scoop. 
It's all a matter of taste. Some people like the 67 Mustang other like the best year ever made the 65. ------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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Steve-UK
Gearhead Posts: 199
From: Wickford, Essex, England
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 03-31-2004 06:29 PM
Hi Scoop, although mine is a 66 registration it is actually a 65 build Thanks for the info I will give them a ring next week to get one ordered.
Nick the reason I need more clearance is I am going to fit nitrous at some point so need room for the sandwich plate, and I just like the look of that scoop
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