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Title: Teardrop hood ?
Post by: Drew Pojedinec on April 17, 2014, 02:43:10 PM

Does anyone have the exact measurements for the teardrop?  I'm kicking around the idea of making one out of sheet metal.

thanks,
drew

Title: Re: Teardrop hood ?
Post by: ScotiaFE on April 17, 2014, 02:53:39 PM

Just the scoop part.
I have a Teardrop hood for a 68 Stang.
I think I even have just the scoop in box somewhere.
I used to have one, have not seen it in years though. :P
I get the tape out and take readings.

From front to back about 40"
Side to side 30"
4" high
Others may vary.

(http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q128/ScotiaFE/Toploader/Teardrop/DSCN0130.jpg) (http://s135.photobucket.com/user/ScotiaFE/media/Toploader/Teardrop/DSCN0130.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Teardrop hood ?
Post by: Lenz on April 17, 2014, 05:34:46 PM

I'll double down on ScotiaFE';s numbers, measured the Galaxie hood and came out close to the same.  Leave out the nose and base diameter is around 29", at the highest point around 21".  The 29" number includes the radius to blend to the hood.  This is a soft blend, around an inch and a quarter to get to the hood plane.  The top diameter given does not include the transition to the sides, only the "flat" surface.  A similar "soft" radius to send you down is all you need.  Oval screens measure 4" in height laid down and about 12" width each with about 1-3/4 solid material in between.  Everything will work based upon the starting diameters of about 21 and 29 with plenty of material left on the 29" base for blending.  'course, this isn't a factory hood but it does look "right".

Rough measurements I know, but basic stuff if it gets you going.  Height of 4"is maintained throughout the initial diameter and then laid down to the nose.  It should be interesting to compare these numbers to an actual drawing, someone's gotta have one......

Title: Re: Teardrop hood ?
Post by: NewFalconOwner on April 17, 2014, 08:32:48 PM

I have one that's 41x33inches

Title: Re: Teardrop hood ?
Post by: Drew Pojedinec on April 17, 2014, 09:09:40 PM

Thanks a lot guys!  this gives me some basic dimensions to play with.
I considered just buying a fiberglass hood, and I might still yet, but I've got two spare hoods for my 63.5 Galaxie, so I figured, what the heck....

well, when I get home guess I'll break out the sandbags and hammers.

Title: Re: Teardrop hood ?
Post by: GJCAT427 on April 18, 2014, 05:22:15 AM

Drew,I have am original teardrop hood from a 64 galaxieI`ll see if I can measure it up. Garry

Title: Re: Teardrop hood ?
Post by: NewFalconOwner on April 18, 2014, 07:22:50 AM

heres mine

(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/new_falcon_owner/falcon/021.jpg)

(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/new_falcon_owner/falcon/020-1.jpg)