I want to use SS screws for the hood scoop. What is the recommended size and what washers work best?
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I want to use SS screws for the hood scoop. What is the recommended size and what washers work best?
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8-32 x 5/8" Button Socket Head Screw, 304SS (18-8SS)
8-32 Hex Nut, Nylon Insert Self Locking, 304SS (18-8SS)
#8 Flat Washer, 304SS (18-8SS)
I used 17 each on my scoop, starting 3/4" from the front and spaced 3-3/8" apart.
The odd screw is in the center rear of the scoop.
Hope that helps!
BTW Breeze can supply if you'd rather not buy packs of 50 or 100 pieces from McMaster.
Available with nylock nuts or acorn nuts
https://www.breezeautomotive.com/?s=...t_type=product
Last edited by Mark Reynolds; 01-16-2019 at 04:43 PM. Reason: type and added link to product on web
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Last edited by Papa; 10-28-2018 at 04:37 PM.
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Papa - it's not a Breeze kit so just order any item online and note in comments just hood scoop fasteners wanted. (or call)
How about $6 plus postage?
Now it is a Breeze kit and whey I really added up the cost I need to charge more.
Still a huge time saver and the button heads give a nice precision race look.
https://www.breezeautomotive.com/?s=...t_type=product
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Some folks use 10-32 Button Heads.
Seems like it would be okay to cut the hole in the hood using Jeff's technique of using the underside of the hood indents and using his measurements.
Borders 1 1/2 inches Rear and Sides, and 3 inches Front in from the under hood indent. And 3 1/2 inch hole saw for each of the corners.
Now I can see drilling the Hood Scoop holes into the hood being a problem for the stripe painter.
Which brings me to my question.
Jeff, how do you determine Hood Scoop placement?
I would think you would have to drill the holes before painting body color or strips.
Scott
I use 10-32 SS button heads for the hood scoop. But the 8-32's would be OK too.
Since cutting the hood scoop was also mentioned, here's my suggestion. Mount the hood scoop first. Then use the mounting holes to exactly locate the cutout. There have been several posts about builds that cut the hole first and then found it was incorrect in some way. Not good. Obviously getting the hood scoop in the proper location, centered, etc. is very important. Especially if adding stripes. As Jeff said, leaving to him (or other painters) may be the best choice. Just depends on your situation and plan.
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8-32 button heads are already .308" OD so for me no need to go any larger.
A 1/8" rivet head is about .25"
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If you want I have a half box of the button heads I used on my scoop 8-32 and I polished the heads on the buffer so they look like chrome. I don’t have extra acorn nuts but if you want the screws let me know.
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