RS bulge on ebay, store

[xbgt]

Hey guys, I realize this might really need to be in the FYI thread area, but I know I really do not read that area too often and wanted to be sure the Mercury guys did get to see this, so hope posting this here was ok. Just cruising ebay I came across this bulge scoop for sale in a sellers ebay store. I know it took me like 6 months to find one, till a fellow FEP member kindly sold me his. Thought I might post this, just in case someone here is looking for one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories___80-81-82-83-84-85-Mercury-Capri-RS-HOOD-SCOOP_W0QQitemZ200252177249QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20Acc essoriesQQddiZ2811QQcmdZViewItem?_trksid=p4506.m20 .l1116

[ZEN50]

Should there be mounting studs at front edge of the scoop, where the two metal plates are?

[xbgt]

sorry took me so long to answer, but yes, there should be mounting studs on the front leading corners.

[capriman86]

every one off the car that I have seen hasn't had them, if they where there.

The underneath of the hood does show spots for drilling holes, so I would think
there was something there at one time, just very weak.

[ZEN50]

The scoop I have has one of studs intact and the other one missing. My body guy added the other one when I had it refinished (paint removed & primed).

[capriman86]

I installed mine without the 2 front studs, holds down just fine, so I wouldn't
let that scare anyone.

It must be a brittle area right there.