66-67 AC hood air dam

[William F.]

Does correct 66-67 air dam used to seal radiator to hood on AC cars have "ridges molded into top"(not talking about the major ridge which does the sealing)? One ad in Doc Rebuild talks about "correct Ridges". One I got from Volunteer parts doesn't have ridges. Info, or better yet, a photo would be helpful.

Thanks
Bill Ford

[Larry M.]

Re: 66-67 AC hood air dam

Does correct 66-67 air dam used to seal radiator to hood on AC cars have "ridges molded into top"(not talking about the major ridge which does the sealing)? One ad in Doc Rebuild talks about "correct Ridges". One I got from Volunteer parts doesn't have ridges. Info, or better yet, a photo would be helpful.

Thanks
Bill Ford

Bill:

The "Doc" has an original mid-year AC car for an example. He is also is very good at knowing what rubber strip had what identification ridge or other nuance. So I would tend to trust his judgement/assessment for correctness....unless specifically told different in the NCRS Judging Reference Manual. And even then, there may have been more than one design or configuration for the part.

I have a very low mile, factory AC car, and will also check mine and report back. However, I am not the original owner, so what I have may still not be factory original.

I will let you know in a few hours.

Larry

[Wayne W.]

Re: 66-67 AC hood air dam

Yes, it has ridges. Usually one set somewhere near the middle of the flap.

[Larry M.]

Re: 66-67 AC hood air dam

Checked my hood air dam, and it has a set of two thin ridges near the middle as stated by Wayne. However, they are on the bottom side of the rubber and not easily visible....but they are there.

Larry

[Dale S.]

Re: 66-67 AC hood air dam

On my 1967 c-60 coupe the ridges are on the front flap on the top. Dale

[Brian M.]

Re: 66-67 AC hood air dam

How do you 67 C60 guy's think the air dam should be configured.

[Wayne W.]

Re: 66-67 AC hood air dam

How do you 67 C60 guy's think the air dam should be configured.

Sorry I couldn't find my pictures, but It is held on by four or six clips. I have seen both. The long side of the flap goes up and over the front of the radiator and support toward the front of the hood. The short flap is tucked down into the opening between the support and the radiator.

[Peter J.]

Re: 66-67 AC hood air dam

Doc Rebuilds has ridges

[Brian M.]

Re: 66-67 AC hood air dam

I agree Wayne, BTW my original air dam has 2 ribs.

Sorry I couldn't find my pictures, but It is held on by four or six clips. I have seen both. The long side of the flap goes up and over the front of the radiator and support toward the front of the hood. The short flap is tucked down into the opening between the support and the radiator.

[William F.]

Re: 66-67 AC hood air dam

WHERE are the ridges on the DOC rebuild(and most importantly, on original)?Couldn't tell on the photo someone provided.
Thanks

[Brian M.]

Re: 66-67 AC hood air dam

They are on the bottom side of the part that hangs over the radiator/condensor.

WHERE are the ridges on the DOC rebuild(and most importantly, on original)?Couldn't tell on the photo someone provided.
Thanks