70 air grabber hatch

[bobby albertson]

on the 70 roadrunner, Is there a gasket between the air grabber "hatch" and the actual hood? I had my hood repainted, and no matter what the painter does it sticks in the corner. To the point its pulled up paint. Yes the clearance is correct. But I see some places have a gasket listed. Anyone have experience here?

 

[A70Runner]

Mopar B Body 70 Road Runner 71 72 Charger Air Grabber Door to Hood Seal

You need this.

 

[bobby albertson]

ya know... I had one when i did assembly. But it didnt fit right. was this a stock piece?

 

[bobby albertson]

i cant find anywhere that this was a stock item

 

[HawkRod]

Mopar B Body 70 Road Runner 71 72 Charger Air Grabber Door to Hood Seal

You need this.

So I'm not sure the 70 air grabber fits the same as the 71 and 72 - the scoop is a different size and shape. The link looks like the gasket for a 72/72.

But, @bobby albertson you DO need a seal between the two for a 70. I have a 70 Air Grabber and absolutely have one on mine.
Here is a picture of my hood seal when I glued it into my hood (when I restored the car in 2015). Not a great picture, but hopefully it helps a little...

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

i cant find anywhere that this was a stock item

Mine has it there and it’s never been off the area

 

[Photon440]

So I'm not sure the 70 air grabber fits the same as the 71 and 72 - the scoop is a different size and shape. The link looks like the gasket for a 72/72.

The 71 - 72 Charger air grabber is like the 70 road runner, it is the 71-72 road runner scoop that is different. That gasket looks like a 1970 version, the 'v' front part is more shallow than the 71.

 

[HawkRod]

The 71 - 72 Charger air grabber is like the 70 road runner, it is the 71-72 road runner scoop that is different. That gasket looks like a 1970 version, the 'v' front part is more shallow than the 71.

Thanks.

Wow - you learn something every day. I would have said that the Dodge and Plymouth scoops were the same for 71/ 72. Looks like I was mistaken. Thanks for the clarification!

 

[bobby albertson]

So I'm not sure the 70 air grabber fits the same as the 71 and 72 - the scoop is a different size and shape. The link looks like the gasket for a 72/72.

But, @bobby albertson you DO need a seal between the two for a 70. I have a 70 Air Grabber and absolutely have one on mine.
Here is a picture of my hood seal when I glued it into my hood (when I restored the car in 2015). Not a great picture, but hopefully it helps a little...
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is there a seal in the second picture? they 70-71 were dfferent

 

[bobby albertson]

Mine has it there and it’s never been off the area

you have the gasket.? can you put up a picture please

 

[bobby albertson]

So I'm not sure the 70 air grabber fits the same as the 71 and 72 - the scoop is a different size and shape. The link looks like the gasket for a 72/72.

But, @bobby albertson you DO need a seal between the two for a 70. I have a 70 Air Grabber and absolutely have one on mine.
Here is a picture of my hood seal when I glued it into my hood (when I restored the car in 2015). Not a great picture, but hopefully it helps a little...
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did the scoop sit sup wuth the gasket? when we tried the gasket from Detroit.. it then didn't allow the scoop to go flush with the hood. Something that will settle over time? of=r something else?

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

did the scoop sit sup wuth the gasket? when we tried the gasket from Detroit.. it then didn't allow the scoop to go flush with the hood. Something that will settle over time? of=r something el

did the scoop sit sup wuth the gasket? when we tried the gasket from Detroit.. it then didn't allow the scoop to go flush with the hood. Something that will settle over time? of=r something else?

Was there a seal before? Don’t remember reading. Mines factory and I assume yours sealed or yours or A/M too thick? You could buy a sheet of rubber from McMaster Carr and buy the thickness you need) and trace out scoop and then lay template in the opening and underneath trace out and make your own seal. I’ve got a template somewhere but has worked in the past for me on 70 AG hoods

 

[bobby albertson]

Was there a seal before? Don’t remember reading. Mines factory and I assume yours sealed or yours or A/M too thick? You could buy a sheet of rubber from McMaster Carr and buy the thickness you need) and trace out scoop and then lay template in the opening and underneath trace out and make your own seal. I’ve got a template somewhere but has worked in the past for me on 70 AG hoods

I didn't have a seal when I got the car 5 years ago. after repainting I thought I got all the gaskets needed. we did try it but the painter said it made the scoop sit up slightly higher than the hood. So he left it off/ I did order another from Detroit so going to see on my own

 

[bobby albertson]

ok!! Thank You all for the help. , My body and paint guy is a tool! I got the gasket and it dry fit perfectly. Shame on me for not checking on my own !!
Now the next part ,. Can the hatch be removed? with out destroying the side decals? or removing the whole under hood unit?

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

ok!! Thank You all for the help. , My body and paint guy is a tool! I got the gasket and it dry fit perfectly. Shame on me for not checking on my own !!
Now the next part ,. Can the hatch be removed? with out destroying the side decals? or removing the whole under hood unit?

Not unless you cut the pivot pin holes out and then it’ll spin and make the decal look wonky. Well if you dry fit it you musta had the scoop open and ran around the premiter so there you go but in my personal expirence Ive done it that way and also removed the decals gently ( will most likely need replacement then) remove the “e clip “ inside and pull the pivot pins and then remove the 3 rear scoop screws but get help so scoop doesn’t slide down the hood and mare. Also one other way but would want another set of hands I’ve done. Remove 3 rear scoop screws and pivot off attached pins and work seal around and apply. I’ve tried all ways on A/G 70 cars 71/72 Plymouth a bit harder

 

[bobby albertson]

Yeah, I definitely kind of agree. I’ve been messing with it. Definitely need another pair of hands. I don’t wanna pull the stickers if I don’t have to. So if I can get the other pair of hands to help me hold up the scoop, I can get it on and just drop it in the place that way This way I don’t have to mess with the pivot pins. Thanks bro pressure and of course, the second opinion.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

Yeah, I definitely kind of agree. I’ve been messing with it. Definitely need another pair of hands. I don’t wanna pull the stickers if I don’t have to. So if I can get the other pair of hands to help me hold up the scoop, I can get it on and just drop it in the place that way This way I don’t have to mess with the pivot pins. Thanks bro pressure and of course, the second opinion.

That got a self adhesive back?

 

[bobby albertson]

No. They recommend 3m weatherstrip adhesive and sealant

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

No. They recommend 3m weatherstrip adhesive and sealant

Was gonna say that’s what I used too. Weird stuff how you apply and work it lol