Shaker Hood for Bronco

[edge4]

I'm trying to build a 70' Mach 1 style shaker hood for my 74'. Has anyone attempted this? Any other type of ram air hood setup?

 

[Skuzzlebutt]

I've been wanting to do a shaker for years but prolly never will. My second choice would be a Ram Air from a 68 Shelby. The only functional scoop I've seen on a Bronco was a Pro-Flow hood modified for air induction with an air cleaner that sealed against the hood when closed. Not really a forced air but definitely a cool air intake and it won't let the filter get wet in the rain or when puddle jumping. I'm guessing the air cleaner came from Trans-Am.

 

[Cavalry]

[quote author=edge4 link=board=5;threadid=16802;start=0#msg127961 date=1051416532]
I'm trying to build a 70' Mach 1 style shaker hood for my 74'. Has anyone attempted this? Any other type of ram air hood setup?
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I was going to do that a few years ago....still have the ta shaker in my basement waiting....I dont think I will do it now though, not the look I am now going for

 

[wildbill]

8) 8) 8) Have seen a bronco with the shakey looked very cool I run the one from the F600 truck 60,s they have a nice chrome grill and fit nice they bolt on . : : : Bill 8) :

 

[thesnake]

Eventually, I'm running with a ta shaker. I liked the looks of the one Derrick Bondy had. His 73 bronco "half cab" used to be the one on the cover of JGB.

john

 

[edge4]

Well, every place wants 1000.00 for any Mach 1 shaker setup.
I did find a place here in Texas that sells a TA shaker for $98.00 open and $133.00 with a 12v solenoid actuated flapper. Here is the link:
http://www.pontiactransamshakers.homestead.com/

 

[Cavalry]

[quote author=edge4 link=board=5;threadid=16802;start=0#msg129026 date=1051727782]
Well, every place wants 1000.00 for any Mach 1 shaker setup.
I did find a place here in Texas that sells a TA shaker for $98.00 open and $133.00 with a 12v solenoid actuated flapper. Here is the link:
http://www.pontiactransamshakers.homestead.com/
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Unless I'm reading that site wrong thats just for the flapper kit not the scoop

 

[edge4]

Cavalry,
Your correct. I need a new pair of glasses. I should have known the price was too cheap for the whole assembly. Thanks for catching that. I guess I keep working on the custom built approach.

 

[John Holden]

Wildbill,
Can you post a picture of that F-600 setup you're talking about? It sounds interesting and I've never seen one. Thanks!
John

 

[Madgyver]

I've thought of the same thing!! I had a 70 Ranchero that had the Shaker Hood and that thing was awesome!!. I believe that the Torino/Ranchero set-up is better looking and easier to find than the Mach1 set. It is pointed in the front not straight like the Mach1 and it is bigger. I found a site that makes repos, I'll look for the link. It's often on ebay for sale. The one on my Ranchero needed work but I did it. It would look cool on an EB!!! Something different!!

 

[cjjhalfcab]

I like the Torino shaker better myself, but hold on to your groin when you get a load of prices; I've seen the shakers on e-bay go for $500 and up for the Cleveland ones, and the ones that are for the 429CJ/SCJ are usually more. I'm not sure what the difference is, but there is one, although it wouldn't apply to a Bronco. I was thinking of trying to graft the hood scoop off of a '72 Torino/Ranchero onto a Bronco hood; it wouldn't be a shaker, but the lines are similar and it would almost look stock. A Maverick Grabber would be wierd too, but both of those hoods are getting hard to find, and I wouldn't want to butcher a good one. I'd have to find one that had some damage around the area I want. The T/A shaker would probably be the most cost-effective, and would look pretty good.

 

[ABurns]

[quote author=cjjhalfcab link=board=5;threadid=16802;start=0#msg129274 date=1051782270]
I was thinking of trying to graft the hood scoop off of a '72 Torino/Ranchero onto a Bronco hood; it wouldn't be a shaker, but the lines are similar and it would almost look stock. A Maverick Grabber would be wierd too, but both of those hoods are getting hard to find, and I wouldn't want to butcher a good one. I'd have to find one that had some damage around the area I want. The T/A shaker would probably be the most cost-effective, and would look pretty good.
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Funny you should mention that, I'm currently talking with a guy that builds carbon-fiber/plastic stuff, he has a Torino scoop mold. I'm supposed to take the EB there, whenever I get off my butt, so we can figure which way to go, grafting or a full carbon-fiber/plastic hood. Probably going to just do a complete hood.

When he's done with that, custom door inserts with half doors are next.

 

[Tuck]

Please post some pics if/when you do this. I'd also be very interested in knowing how much that would cost. I'm looking hard at a proflow hood now, but I think the shaker wins the cool competition. Let us know how it turns out...

 

[cjjhalfcab]

I'd like to see some pics myself, I'd like to see if it looks like my minds eye pictures it. I found a couple of Maverick Grabber hoods a while back, but never bit on them. I'd rather have the 72 Torino one, but I haven't run on to one that has a good center and crumpled edges or front.

 

[Madgyver]

Now check this out and picture it on your bronco.......................................................................

 

[edge4]

Madgyver,
That is way cool! Thanks for the link.
Price is reasonable for custom repro
versus some of the Mustang shakers.