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    Posted: Feb/04/2023 at 12:19pm
My 69 AMX has an OEM type insulation pad pinned inside the hood.  I am considering removing it due to air cleaner clearance.  Currently there is no clearance.  The pad presses down on the top of the air cleaner and the wingnut  has punched a hole through the pad.

The hood has a low (about 1 1/2") cowl type hood scoop currently.



What can I expect from removing the insulation pad?  More engine noise?  Paint failure due to heat?

Any enlightenment is appreciated.


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Just a little more noise...that's all!
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BU1 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: Feb/04/2023 at 1:14pm

 My opinion would be to just cut a clean round hole for the nut and leave the pad on the hood. 
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Is the hood fiberglass? I've had my AMX in a few concours shows against some high end Corvettes and they all place a rag over the chrome aircleaner when in the sun. The reflection/heat reflecting like a magnifying glass with the hood open was damaging the hood/paint.
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Originally posted by amxdreamer amxdreamer wrote:

Is the hood fiberglass? I've had my AMX in a few concours shows against some high end Corvettes and they all place a rag over the chrome aircleaner when in the sun. The reflection/heat reflecting like a magnifying glass with the hood
open was damaging the hood/paint.

No, all steel.
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I remove all of my hood pads.I like the idea to cut a hole for the wing nut.
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