A friend of mine is finishing a ground up, frame off resto of a 1969 442 W30 4 spd. convertible. He was wondering what the dimensions of the scoops (under the bumper) were. His are about 2" high and 13.5" wide.

He said he bought some fittings that go around the edge of the scoops and they are supposed to be authentic but they are too small. His scoops look original, but seem too big for these frames.

Does anyone know the actual dimensions of these scoops? Any help is appreciated.

 

I think the 68's are 13 1/2" and the 69's are 11".

 

I just measured the ones on my 69 and they're 10 1/2" x 2 1/2" on the outside dimensions.

 

Tony,

I appreciate it, and so will he. He want's to do the car right and cutting corners is not an option. Thanks again.

 

No prob Ken. That's why we're here

 

How about posting photos here when it's done!

 

I'm sure he wouldn't mind. He also has a mint 1969 H/O with about 60,000 miles and a 1970 442 W30 Conv.

 

If his scoops are NOS I will trade him my NOS '69 set for his '68 set!!

 

I spoke with him and he is open to this idea. If you can send some pictures, I'll see if we can get a few shots of his to send you and go from there.

 

This will take a while...maybe the weekend ...I have photos but need the kid to help me post the pics If he was trying to put bright trim on his scoops, then maybe his aren't NOS...mine are complete and ready to rock and roll...

 

I'm not sure if they are NOS or not. I haven't seen them. I'll talk with him today and find out. I don't know if it was bright trim or a frame of some sort that goes around them. Perhaps this "frame" connects to the bumper to keep them in place? I'll find out and let you know.

One thing you can be sure of, he's a stand up guy and if he says it's so, you can bet your reputation on that. A more honest person, you'd be hard pressed to find. I'll get back to you.

 

What's the details on the '70 he has?

 

It's a 1970 W30 automatic Convertible. Colour is maroon (don't know the actual name) with white stripes and white top. Has SS1 wheels if I remember correctly. He has so many it's hard to keep track. Anyway the '70 is the next one in line for a full ground up frame off.

 

Colour is maroon (don't know the actual name) That would be Burgundy Mist.

 

I spoke with him. His scoops are original not NOS. Apparently they are made out of fiberglass. He said that he could trade you and add some money or just buy them out right if you wish. Are you interested?

 

The original scoops were an abs type plastic, not fiberglass.

 

He thinks they are fiberglass. I have not seen them but will get more details.

 

Also thanks for the clarification on the colour.

 

I know some of the repo scoops were fiberglass, but the originals were not. I have my original scoops, one of which has a hole worn through it from the second owners (I'm # 3) steep driveway entrance, it's definately not fiberglass.

 

the originals are made of polypropylene plastic..same stuff as interior kick panels, bucket seatbaks, even the plastic wheelwells.

One repro version is made of polypropylene but for some reason they used a textured plastic so the finish doesn't look quite the same. The other repro is made of ABS and those are sold by The Parts Place.



Here's a couple pics of a pair of original '69 OAI scoops I restored for someone last year:

 

Very nice work. That chrome or chrome looking piece at the lip, must be what was giving him problems, hence the reason for the thread. I will show him these pictures tomorrow and ask him to make sure about it being fiberglass or plastic. The scoops are what came with the car, which doesn't mean they are original. Thanks for posting.

 

Those are two stainless steel edge pieces the factory put on the scoops...similar to those factory door edge guards.

They get tweaked fairly easily...these were bent in places, tweaked outwards/forwards on 2 or 3 of them and chipped up, etc.

Here's are "before" shots of one of the stainless pieces after I removed it:

 

Great pics and info

Thanks guys

 

Here are the pictures of the NOS 1969 Scoops, from the Rocket Ranch.

 

here are a couple more pix of the scoops. If u want to see more, let me know.

 

geez ...

Oldz put trim on everything ...

 

Those are very nice. I've sent you a PM.

 

I have read your PM this PM and have sent you a PM

 

I didn"t know you would be selling those scoops. Give me a call if you still have them it's Jim from toronto

 

They're not!