72 Gran Torino Sport scoop hood
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Topic: 72 Gran Torino Sport scoop hood
Posted By: DancinTexn02
Subject: 72 Gran Torino Sport scoop hood
Date Posted: 10-April-2025 at 5:16PM
| Hi, there! I'm new to the group looking for some guidance. My Father's 1972 Gran Torino Sport is in need of a used scoop hood. I've been told from several that the rust is just too bad to salvage the original. If anyone has any leads I would greatly appreciate it! My email is DancinTexn02@aol.com! I live in South Texas, but will pay for arrangements if one is found! Thank y'all so much! |
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Posted By: Rockatansky
Date Posted: 11-April-2025 at 12:15PM
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if the scoop section is in OK condition maybe graft it onto a flat hood? been done more than a couple times, some project pics here on the site ------------- 72 GT Ute |
Posted By: Inkara1
Date Posted: 11-April-2025 at 1:33PM
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Grafting it onto a flat hood is how people get them for 1973-76 cars. For a good hood, you'd be looking at $500-$800 plus whatever it costs to get it from its location to you by shipping or by a road trip to fetch it. ------------- 1972 Gran Torino station wagon, light blue, 351C 2V, prior owner upgraded to 4V (2V heads), originally had a C4 but prior owner changed to C6 for some reason. |
Posted By: 72 RS 351
Date Posted: 11-April-2025 at 3:41PM
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Ditto. The old age corrosion of the hinges and the hood creates weak spots along the side just forward of the hinges. Take great care of the hinges, keep them clean and lubricate them often enough so they operate easily.
------------- Don 73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000 rpm 351 stroker 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
Posted By: bamatorino73
Date Posted: 12-April-2025 at 2:23PM
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Only a hood from a 72 torino will fit a 72, without a lot of cutting and welding. Ever think of a fiberglass one, it would be under $600, I think from usbody in Florida. ------------- cdavis 73 GTS 351c Q laster stripes |
Posted By: 72 RS 351
Date Posted: 12-April-2025 at 2:32PM
You are right, I forgot that when I posted above. Fixing any weakness in a stock hood is likely only possible if it's very minor damage, not a big bend in the side structure. Another hood may be used for a repair section, but that would take some high skill to do, plus a good chunk of labor. ------------- Don 73 Ranchero "Sport 72 front end", floor shift/console, planning EFI 7000 rpm 351 stroker 73 Ranchero GT 351C-4V &4R70W for sale later. 92 Lincoln Mark VII SE GTC, OBDII 347/4R70W |
bamatorino73 wrote:Posted By: Rockatansky
Date Posted: 13-April-2025 at 8:51AM
there's something different about the latch in the 72 hood, i tried to fit a 73 hood to my 72 and the latch would not catch. so even if you did the cosmetic work to the leading edge, the under structure / latch is different, only a 72 hood will work with the 72 latch AFAIK. i don't remember if i tried a later style cable op latch assy or not, i was rushed for time & had to swap the 72 hood back on & get going
------------- 72 GT Ute |
Posted By: bamatorino73
Date Posted: 13-April-2025 at 9:17AM
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Not just the latch but the front edge and header, 72 is only for 72. I ran into the same problem 20 years ago. Time doesn't always fix things, it is was it is. ------------- cdavis 73 GTS 351c Q laster stripes |
Posted By: Rb414
Date Posted: 26-April-2025 at 6:43AM
| If you are still looking for a hood, I have one that is in good shape. Its not perfect but it's complete. I'll take 300 for it. I can get pics later today if your interested. |
Posted By: DancinTexn02
Date Posted: 03-May-2025 at 4:43AM
| I'm absolutely still interested! If you could send me any pictures I'd really appreciate it! My email is DancinTexn02@aol.com. Thank you so much! |
Posted By: hogfiddles
Date Posted: 04-May-2025 at 2:47AM
Yes, look for the ‘Frankenhood’ forum. ------------- 1973 Gran Torino Sport - Q code “Q-Clone” project-on-hold 1972 Gran Torino Sport - Q code new project 1972 Gran Torino - parts 1969 Torino GT - M code 100+ mid-80's Yamaha XJ-Series (14 trophies) |