Hood Scoop Project

- 2007 Ranger Cowl Induction Hood -

Before!

So as not to destroy the factory hood for future use, I purchased an aftermarket steel replacement hood from CertiFit.com, a National Auto Body parts supplier. I then researched and purchased a steel cowl induction scoop made for a '93 - '97 Ranger and adapted it to the '07 hood. I purchased it from www.truckn.com, a supplier of suspension parts and accessories in Mesa, AZ.

I traced the shape of the scoop onto the hood and cut out a 24" square section of the hood within the confines of the scoop template. I then drilled, bonded and pop riveted the scoop onto the hood. After the bonding adhesive setup, I ground the edges down to make the transition smoother. In comes Paul Wagner, our prep and paint guy at work - Paul has the Master's touch with plastic filler. He recommended MarLite fiberglass reinforced filler putty due the vibration and heat the hood will endure. He spent about a day and a half filling and sanding until the hood looked like it was a one piece cowl induction hood.

Paul then sealed the entire hood with an epoxy primer /sealer to get it ready for the Dupont Imron finish coat. I took over from there and put three medium coats of Ford factory white Imron on the entire hood. My wife accompanied me to the shop on Sunday afternoon to move it out of the spray booth for Monday's work schedule. Once we arrived, she said "when are you going to put it on?" I said "I'll need another person to help me lift off the old one and install the new one!" She said "Can't I help you do it?" Now I remember why I married this woman! It took us about an hour and we jumped in and headed for the beach... hope you enjoyed the project! Pictures below...