hood project
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Originally posted by THRUST_@February 6, 2005, 6:31 PM
I'm looking forward to the finished product but this step by step is pretty cool
good luck
I'm looking forward to the finished product but this step by step is pretty cool
good luck
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Usually hoods with openings like these are meant for helping hot air leave the engine compartment, not pull it in. the front end of the opening is usually behind the radiator so air can come in through the radiator, then leave out through the hood to help keep temps down in the engine compartment.
Looks great though, and I can't wait to see it finished.
Jay
Looks great though, and I can't wait to see it finished.
Jay
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Originally posted by jayguy@February 6, 2005, 8:13 PM
Usually hoods with openings like these are meant for helping hot air leave the engine compartment, not pull it in. the front end of the opening is usually behind the radiator so air can come in through the radiator, then leave out through the hood to help keep temps down in the engine compartment.
Looks great though, and I can't wait to see it finished.
Jay
Usually hoods with openings like these are meant for helping hot air leave the engine compartment, not pull it in. the front end of the opening is usually behind the radiator so air can come in through the radiator, then leave out through the hood to help keep temps down in the engine compartment.
Looks great though, and I can't wait to see it finished.
Jay
If you direct the air to the air filter box like this, you will get cold air and
the hood will be functional.
thanx again guys!!!!!
Now i have to learn how to weld aluminium lol
Instead of welding, will fibreglass do the job?
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Looking great!! Like jayguy said, those are more of the air-extractor type scoop, like on the Saleens and Cobras, I believe. If you had NACA ducts like the '69-'70 Shelby's had, then the engine could feed off them.
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3-M makes a good structural adhesive that is used to bond body panels together insted of welding, you might want to stay away from fiberglass and use some of the high tech/high strength materials instead. the 3-M product is called Automix 'Panel bonding adhesive" I cant remember the # but you can get it at most auto paint supply jobbers, I use it all the time. You will have to do some welding on that job it looks like though, you might want to farm that out to a certified welder that has a velvet touch!
good luck!
good luck!
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OK guys here is the update.
Just took the hood to get welded. Tooo scared to do myself.
Going to the shop on Sat. morning to help with bondo finish and paint.
This guy is amazing. To do the welding, prep and paint the hood silver, also to paint all the stripes when the car gets here, He wants $1000.
Wow. I seen the guys work and i must say, very impressive.
He also wants to keep the car for 2 weeks. He is going to design his own skirt package. Promises not to scratch my baby. If i like it, he will paint and install as a
gift.
So now i have to bug my salesman to get me the vert ASAP ;-)
I will take pics on Saturday.
And yes, I am going to use the hood for it's original purpose. To take heat out of engine compartment. I mention to him to have a functional air dam in the front skirt. More practical.
Thanx again guys.
3D carbon, eat your heart out. But thanx for the idea
Just took the hood to get welded. Tooo scared to do myself.
Going to the shop on Sat. morning to help with bondo finish and paint.
This guy is amazing. To do the welding, prep and paint the hood silver, also to paint all the stripes when the car gets here, He wants $1000.
Wow. I seen the guys work and i must say, very impressive.
He also wants to keep the car for 2 weeks. He is going to design his own skirt package. Promises not to scratch my baby. If i like it, he will paint and install as a
gift.
So now i have to bug my salesman to get me the vert ASAP ;-)
I will take pics on Saturday.
And yes, I am going to use the hood for it's original purpose. To take heat out of engine compartment. I mention to him to have a functional air dam in the front skirt. More practical.
Thanx again guys.
3D carbon, eat your heart out. But thanx for the idea
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wow just read im retarted its in the post above
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Originally posted by mstang@February 10, 2005, 6:15 PM
Hey Legend05 we need an update!
Get back to work. This slacking off just will not do!
Hey Legend05 we need an update!
Get back to work. This slacking off just will not do!
Where have you been Steve?
How are the Canadian orders going?
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Originally posted by AhhDrJones@February 10, 2005, 7:26 PM
when your done let me know. cause I want you to start on my hood right away!
when your done let me know. cause I want you to start on my hood right away!
LMAO!!! no prob. Just take your baby for a road trip to Toronto!!!
That would be one awsome ride!
Took me 3 days to drive from Toronto to San Fran.
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Originally posted by legend05+February 10, 2005, 6:49 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(legend05 @ February 10, 2005, 6:49 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-mstang@February 10, 2005, 6:15 PM
Hey Legend05 we need an update!
Get back to work. This slacking off just will not do!
Hey Legend05 we need an update!
Get back to work. This slacking off just will not do!
Where have you been Steve?
How are the Canadian orders going?
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Just workin'!
We are getting 100% IUP and 33% Convertibles this month.
Tigger199's order is "Selected" so it will be serialized tonight.
Apparantly things are going well at the plant, so you will probably be cruisin' before April 1.
What did your paint guy say about shade matching with clearcoat over on the silver?
Can't wait to see the hood project on your baby!
Keep the pictures coming.
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Just workin'!
We are getting 100% IUP and 33% Convertibles this month.
Tigger199's order is "Selected" so it will be serialized tonight.
Apparantly things are going well at the plant, so you will probably be cruisin' before April 1.
What did your paint guy say about shade matching with clearcoat over on the silver?
Can't wait to see the hood project on your baby!
Keep the pictures coming.
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I hope you aint April foolin me!!!
He said he will have no problem matching colour. Look at what he is working on.
Taken with cam phone.
We are getting 100% IUP and 33% Convertibles this month.
Tigger199's order is "Selected" so it will be serialized tonight.
Apparantly things are going well at the plant, so you will probably be cruisin' before April 1.
What did your paint guy say about shade matching with clearcoat over on the silver?
Can't wait to see the hood project on your baby!
Keep the pictures coming.
[/quote]
I hope you aint April foolin me!!!
He said he will have no problem matching colour. Look at what he is working on.
Taken with cam phone.
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Originally posted by legend05@February 10, 2005, 6:41 PM
OK guys here is the update.
Just took the hood to get welded. Tooo scared to do myself.
Going to the shop on Sat. morning to help with bondo finish and paint.
This guy is amazing. To do the welding, prep and paint the hood silver, also to paint all the stripes when the car gets here, He wants $1000.
Wow. I seen the guys work and i must say, very impressive.
He also wants to keep the car for 2 weeks. He is going to design his own skirt package. Promises not to scratch my baby. If i like it, he will paint and install as a
gift.
So now i have to bug my salesman to get me the vert ASAP ;-)
I will take pics on Saturday.
And yes, I am going to use the hood for it's original purpose. To take heat out of engine compartment. I mention to him to have a functional air dam in the front skirt. More practical.
Thanx again guys.
3D carbon, eat your heart out. But thanx for the idea
OK guys here is the update.
Just took the hood to get welded. Tooo scared to do myself.
Going to the shop on Sat. morning to help with bondo finish and paint.
This guy is amazing. To do the welding, prep and paint the hood silver, also to paint all the stripes when the car gets here, He wants $1000.
Wow. I seen the guys work and i must say, very impressive.
He also wants to keep the car for 2 weeks. He is going to design his own skirt package. Promises not to scratch my baby. If i like it, he will paint and install as a
gift.
So now i have to bug my salesman to get me the vert ASAP ;-)
I will take pics on Saturday.
And yes, I am going to use the hood for it's original purpose. To take heat out of engine compartment. I mention to him to have a functional air dam in the front skirt. More practical.
Thanx again guys.
3D carbon, eat your heart out. But thanx for the idea
It is now Saturday evening.
How did things go this morning? Where are the pictures?
Come on Legend05, inquiring minds want to know!
