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oleycoach
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Posted: 18-April-2015 at 2:02PM |
Just got my 1971 Ford Torino 500 back from the body shop. Paint looks great. They took the scoop off and I'm ready to put it back on. Should there be a gasket or rubber seal between the scoop and the hood ? I know it doesn't have to seal, just wondering protecting the paint. I looked in my shop manual (PDF version) and couldn't find anything.
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californiajohnny
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i don't think so, the 72's don't. post some pics of the car!
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JOHN
74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
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mcford
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no, no gasket. just be careful how much you tighten the nuts. it will warp the scoop.
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72FordGTS
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Does this apply to the '72s as well? I just reinstalled mine after I detailed today. I just used a nut driver but you have me worried I put them too tight.
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Vince
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californiajohnny
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mine had warps in it,when i got it. i straighten them out before painting, then carefully snugged down the front ones so it didn't rewarp, i used stainless poly lock nuts so they would stay where i set them at. (with a nut driver)
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JOHN
74 GRAN TORINO S&H CLONE 74 VETTE CUSTOM 90 S10 BLAZER 4X4 LIFTED 77 CELICA CUSTOM 75 V8 MONZA SUPERCHARGED 79 COURIER VERT. SLAMMED 75 VEGA V6 5 SPD 70 CHEV C10 P/U 68 MUSTANG FB CONVERSION |
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oleycoach
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Thanks for the info. I will post pictures when complete.
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72FordGTS
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Thanks John. I rechecked mine, all was good, no warping and re torqued all the nuts while I was at it.
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Vince
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