whats different about a 1970 cutlass ram air hood and a 1971?

shaks 442 clone · July 15th, 2007, 12:34 AM

whats different about a 1970 cutlass ram air hood and a 1971?

could i make the 71 hood work on my 70 cutlass with some mods?

just wondering because i found a killer deal on 1 locally but dont wanna buy something i cant use and be forced to have to sell it

hope someone can help thanks

~shak

Oldsguy · July 15th, 2007, 08:02 AM

I am not sure but I do know that you will need the air cleaner element as well to make it useful. Of course, you will probably need the stock carburetor and manifold too. Don't know if you have gone aftermarket on those or not...

joe_padavano · July 15th, 2007, 08:52 AM

1970 hoods DO NOT interchange with 71-72. The 70 hood is straight across the at the top of the grilles. The 71-72 hoods have cutouts at the leading edge since the grilles are taller and go up into the hood. The core support is similarly different. If you want to run a 71-72 hood, you need to change everthing from the core support forward (grilles, bumper, headlight mounts) to 71-72.

A 70 hood WILL fit on a 69 if you change the latch mechanism.

shaks 442 clone · July 15th, 2007, 10:56 AM

thanks joe

bonesbmx · August 3rd, 2007, 02:34 PM

hey

i just want to be sure because im searching for a ram hood also. so the only year that fits a 72 is a 71?

thanks

joe_padavano · August 4th, 2007, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonesbmx

hey

i just want to be sure because im searching for a ram hood also. so the only year that fits a 72 is a 71?

thanks

71-72 hoods are identical and only fit those two years. 70 is unique but can be adapted to a 69 with some work on the latch mechanism. The shape of the front edge of the hood on the 71-72 cars is different from the shape of the 70 (and 69) cars.

2blu442 · August 4th, 2007, 10:56 PM

Shak, these hoods are very scarce so if you found one you can't use but is a good deal consider picking it up and offering it for sale here

I'm too far away but there maybe someone close enought to pick it up that would buy it from you and give you some more green to work on your car. My 2 cents worth! John

July 15th, 2007, 12:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
shaks 442 clone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hayward, california Posts: 235	whats different about a 1970 cutlass ram air hood and a 1971? whats different about a 1970 cutlass ram air hood and a 1971? could i make the 71 hood work on my 70 cutlass with some mods? just wondering because i found a killer deal on 1 locally but dont wanna buy something i cant use and be forced to have to sell it hope someone can help thanks ~shak __________________ my cutlass as of 08/27/2007

July 15th, 2007, 08:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	I am not sure but I do know that you will need the air cleaner element as well to make it useful. Of course, you will probably need the stock carburetor and manifold too. Don't know if you have gone aftermarket on those or not... __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

July 15th, 2007, 08:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
joe_padavano Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,402	1970 hoods DO NOT interchange with 71-72. The 70 hood is straight across the at the top of the grilles. The 71-72 hoods have cutouts at the leading edge since the grilles are taller and go up into the hood. The core support is similarly different. If you want to run a 71-72 hood, you need to change everthing from the core support forward (grilles, bumper, headlight mounts) to 71-72. A 70 hood WILL fit on a 69 if you change the latch mechanism. __________________ Joe Padavano 64 Jetstar 88 Conv 66 442 L-69 Conv 68 W-30 69 H/O 69 442 70 W-30 72 442 84 Custom Cruiser 86 Caprice wagon (w/307 Olds)

July 15th, 2007, 10:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
shaks 442 clone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hayward, california Posts: 235	thanks joe __________________ my cutlass as of 08/27/2007

August 3rd, 2007, 02:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
bonesbmx Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: hamilton ont canada Posts: 26	hoods hey i just want to be sure because im searching for a ram hood also. so the only year that fits a 72 is a 71? thanks

August 4th, 2007, 10:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,260	Shak, these hoods are very scarce so if you found one you can't use but is a good deal consider picking it up and offering it for sale here I'm too far away but there maybe someone close enought to pick it up that would buy it from you and give you some more green to work on your car. My 2 cents worth! John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

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