[zombie26]

Hey Guys, i bet you guys remember the Muscle RamCharger i have been a fan since a kid. So Now that i have my nitro i thought about how would it look with a hood ornament. So i went on ebay and i bid so i won the hood ornament. Check it Out! I want to know your thoughts and once i install it i'll post some pics.

is a hood ornament with lights. I'm excited it to install it.
zombie26

 

[KenCary]

Hey Guys, i bet you guys remember the Muscle RamCharger i have been a fan since a kid. So Now that i have my nitro i thought about how would it look with a hood ornament. So i went on ebay and i bid so i won the hood ornament. Check it Out! I want to know your thoughts and once i install it i'll post some pics.

is a hood ornament with lights. I'm excited it to install it.
zombie26

I can't wait to see how it looks.

How do you plan to mount it? It looks like the base is designed for a crease in the center of the hood. The Nitro has a flat hood. Are you going to fabicate a base plate?

Ken

 

[zombie26]

Yes Ken, my dad is going to fabricate a base plate at his job and we're going to install next weekend. I'm thinking how i'm going to get the wire all around the hood to the battery or install the wire along with the headlight. I'm thinking what will work best, any ideas? Will be much appreciated.

zombie26

 

[Scar0]

OK, it doesn't happen often, but I'm jealous. Take some Pic of the install, OK?

 

[zombie26]

i should be getting it this week. I'm really excited for a piece of metal on my hood. lol

 

[KenCary]

Yes Ken, my dad is going to fabricate a base plate at his job and we're going to install next weekend. I'm thinking how i'm going to get the wire all around the hood to the battery or install the wire along with the headlight. I'm thinking what will work best, any ideas? Will be much appreciated.

zombie26

Once you ground one side of the ornament to the hood, you only have to run one wire to a "+" power source.

Run the wire down one side of the hood. This way you can slide it under the hood insulation to hold it in place. Use very flexible wire. You should not need more than 18gauge as this is a low current bulb. Leave a bit of a loop where the wire goes from the back of the hood to the fender. Enclose this hanging portion of the wire in flexible wire loom that is secured at one end to the hood and the other to fender or firewall.
Make sure you run it in a way that it will not get pinched by the hinge.

Connect the wire to the parking light wire so that it will glow with both the headlights and the parking lights. Access to the parking light wires is tricky. You have to go inside the front fender and remove a small access port. Although you don't have to, it would be a good idea to put a fuse, (3A or less) in line with your lighted ram.

 

[Scar0]

That is why Ken is the NTOM winner. Congrats Ken. :smileup:

 

[CDNSoldier554]

it's gonna look good, post some pics as soon as you have it, and no doubt with that kind of info ken deserves the NOTM

 

[KenCary]

I am more than happy to offer my words of advice. I tend to know quite a bit about electrical issues as that is what I do for a living, so feel free to fire any similar questions at me.

Ken

 

[zombie26]

Hey Thanks Ken, i was thinking of a lot more complciated way. I can't wait. I will defintely post some pics. I'm doing it this weekend once i get my ram by mail. Thanks Again Ken.

 

[zombie26]

It has been a week pass since i got my hood ornament and i want a pro to install the ornament. I thought it would be easy but the place i went to is charging me $75.00 to do it plus is not going to be in the front end of the hood but a little in the center. is going to look nasty. Any ideas anyone? I saw it on a dodge magnum on the streets. and the yhad it right on the tip of the hood.

 

[fcsallan]

The front edge of the hood is doubled and will not be easy to access the screws from underneath. They will need to drill a larger hole for access. Make sure the edges of the hole are painted or you will have a rust problem. I have done one off's like this before and it is not simple. I think if you can get it done for less than $100 you got a good deal.

 

[zombie26]

thanks fcsallan, i'm still researching to see where they can do it and where they can get it done they way i want it to look. At first i thought of going to an electrical shop where they install stereos and alarms now i'm thinking of going to a body shop. what do you guys think? Thanks in advance for all your input this forum is the best.

 

[iowanitro]

great idea

This is a great idea and will add a real unique touch to your nitro.:smileup: