Golden Star Rally Hood vs Used?

[LuckyDog]

Has anyone used the golden star rally hood? My Rally hood bottom structure is rotted out. the top is nice, Any thoughts on buying the Rally Star hood vs trying to source a used hood? what about trying to repair mine by trying too replace the bottom structure and keep the top skin?

 

[DetMatt1]

I’d really try to find an oem piece first, a quick google search on reviews of G.S. Metal makes it seem like a crapshoot as to wether it’ll fit well.

 

[challenger6pak]

AMD hoods are pretty good. You can sell yours to someone who wants to graft the bubble to another non factory application such as a pick up truck. Post some pics of your hood.

 

[aussiemark]

If it is a Barracuda AMD only do shaker hoods.

 

[LuckyDog]

Thanks DetMatt, I'll see what I can find that is OEM, after doing some more searching I see that Goodmark also make a Rally Hood??? Should have said for a Cuda

 

[340challconvert]

Thanks DetMatt, I'll see what I can find that is OEM, after doing some more searching I see that Goodmark also make a Rally Hood??? Should have said for a Cuda

Cuda and Challenger "rallye" hoods are different and are not interchangeable.

 

[340challconvert]

Just a comparison

Challenger then Cuda

 

[challenger6pak]

When you said Rallye, I was thinking 72 up Challenger hood. Post a pic of the rust in yours.

 

[challenger6pak]

Paharamia, you can interchange the hoods as long as the header panel is used with the Cuda hood. I know because I ran a Challenger shaker hood on my Cuda sometime around 1980. I removed the Dodge emblem and filled in the holes. Things teens do.

 

[aussiemark]

Paharamia, you can interchange the hoods as long as the header panel is used with the Cuda hood. I know because I ran a Challenger shaker hood on my Cuda sometime around 1980. I removed the Dodge emblem and filled in the holes. Things teens do.

That is interesting it would have had a distinctive look I suppose it would be harder to run the Cuda hood on the Challenger because no bolt holes for the header panel.

 

[aussiemark]

Thanks DetMatt, I'll see what I can find that is OEM, after doing some more searching I see that Goodmark also make a Rally Hood??? Should have said for a Cuda

The Goodmark hood may be ok, it's a shame AMD don't make them another part they should do is complete doors I would have bought a pair of them. Challengers are well covered by Dynacorn because they make the complete body shells.

 

[340challconvert]

Paharamia, you can interchange the hoods as long as the header panel is used with the Cuda hood. I know because I ran a Challenger shaker hood on my Cuda sometime around 1980. I removed the Dodge emblem and filled in the holes. Things teens do.

Wow, never would have come to mind to use a cuda hood on a Challenger. Interesting idea by adding the header.

 

[hofilbert]

Cuda and Challenger "rallye" hoods are different and are not interchangeable.
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That's what I thought until I saw a pic of this car.... It has a chally hood...of sorts. Looks like the front valance area was cut off to fit the cuda.

 

[340challconvert]

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That's what I thought until I saw a pic of this car.... It has a chally hood...of sorts. Looks like the front valance area was cut off to fit the cuda.

Looks pretty good too, takes a little getting used to through!

 

[challenger6pak]

The AAR hood looks pretty good on the Challenger.

Lucky Dog has more options now.

 

[LuckyDog]

I bought a Goodmark hood. should be here early next week. I'll let everyone know my thoughts after I get back from SEMA.

 

[aussiemark]

When it arrives open the box and check it for damage before you sign for the delivery, you see videos of workers throwing packages around in depots and out of trucks all the time. Even if the box looks good still check inside.

 

[challenger6pak]

You can sell your old hood to a Charger guy.

 

[rbbruno3]

Or a Dart guy. I know it's a Cuda hood , but you get the ideaATTACH=full]44857[/ATTACH]

 

[challenger6pak]

I like it on the Dart.