Era Replica Automobiles 427 ROADSTER, Assembly And Service Manual

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SECTION E -BODY PREPARATION-
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HOOD
INNER PANEL MODIFICATIONS
The "Turkey pan" or single round air cleaner does not
require inner panel modifications. However, if you are
using an oval air-cleaner, the inner panel must also be
trimmed, whether using an integral or rivet-on scoop. See
the notes below for the Ford 429/460 engine.
Hoodriv1
RIVET-ON SCOOP
Locate the hood scoop, inlet hole, and rivet spacing and
number as shown below. Note that he hole is offset to the
passenger’s side to match the engine.
E\hoodriv2
Use small screws or Cleco

fasteners to hold the scoop in
position while drilling all the holes. Wait until the parts
are painted with color before final riveting.
To avoid panel distortion, use blind rivets with aluminum
mandrels only.
The rivets used on the original competition cars to keep
the front edge of the hood from peeling back at speed are
also illustrated.
*Ford 429/460
If you use dual 4 Bbl carburetors, the rivet-on scoop may
have to be positioned further back on the hood than shown
above. Cut the hole first and check clearances.
Optional: Finish and paint the rough fiberglass inside the
hood so that it looks like the original aluminum.