Comet GT hood scoop

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  1. 71 Comet

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    I want to put a GT hood scoop on my Comet. Does anyone know anything about the reproduction one available from the MaverickConnection as seen on E-bay?Thanks Paul
     
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    All of the repro scoops I have seen have the studs in a different location than the stock scoop. The ones on e-bay from Chuck at the Maverick Connection have a diagram showing the locations.
     
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    Thanks for the information. I am going to be putting it on a flat (undrilled) hood so the fact that the studs are in a different location should not be a concern. I was wondering does anyone have a factory one for sale? Paul
     
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    I have heard it said that a Cougar Eliminator scoop is identical to the Comet GT scoop.
    I also doubt very seriously Chuck produces his own scoop. He usually finds parts to resell at a healthy markup.
    Therefore, I would say: Research the Cougar angle, if true, you could find the part cheaper from a Stang/Cougar resto house.
    Good luck
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    I bought one from Mustangs Unlimited that was meant for a Cougar ... I have seen the one Chucks sells ... I think it is nicer than the Mustangs Unlimited one. It seemed thicker and heavier ...
     
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    Should look for his source.
    Have you seen the hefty markup he puts on MAS front spoilers?
    Probably the same case here.
    Dave
     
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    I think he puts a healthy mark up on about everything he sells.
     
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    Thanks for the info. I have many other things to do before I will be needing to buy a scoop but I like to know what to look for just in case a "deal" comes along. I will do some comparative shopping in the mean time. Maybe a good used factory scoop. Paul
     
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    They are the same.


    They were used on '68/'69 Mercury Cyclones and '69/'70 Cougar Eliminators prior to the GT.


    Seth :tiphat:
     
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    I always figured they were all the same. :)
     
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    I think chuck gets like $20 more for his than MU ...
     
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    Forgot all about those! You are absolutely right!
    Love those Cyclones... always wanted one.
     
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