TRUFIBER HOODS for Those with GT500 front Fascia!
9/22/07, 08:35 PM
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out of curiosity, once we get these hoods is there a market for our stock GT hoods? whats the going rate for a stock GT hood? Just trying to help offset whatever this new hood is going to cost me!!
9/22/07, 08:45 PM
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Seen them on ebay for $100-$150 or so. Shipping is the hard sell though....easier to sell local. Try craigslist.
9/23/07, 11:35 AM
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Stock hoods are hard to sell now days......I speak from experience. I actually sold mine through TMS, but it took a while. There are tons of them out there. You might let your local body shops know you have one and offer them a little kick back if they can help you sell it to a customer w/ a wrecked stang. Good luck.
9/24/07, 07:51 PM
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UPDATE... apparently Dave spoke with Phil and these hoods are looking like early 2008 before they are available. There will be a limited number available and they will run $750-900. This is not good news for those of us on a budget.
Source: http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...t=70297&page=9
Source: http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...t=70297&page=9
9/24/07, 08:00 PM
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the grocery stores have cool machines now , mine came to over $300 when I finally brought it in lol
9/25/07, 07:27 AM
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Wow that's not in line with the rest of their hoods and prices.
9/25/07, 07:54 AM
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In thier defense, this hood does require the louver inserts and a fully finished underside. None of thier other hoods have both of those features. I figure the louver inserts are worth a couple hundred for the limited quantities they are producing. Thats in line with replacements for the stock GT500.
If the hood has all the quality and the right finished look, it will sell just fine at $800 complete. I just hope they can get them out the door soon. Now, where are those twist lok hood pins?
If the hood has all the quality and the right finished look, it will sell just fine at $800 complete. I just hope they can get them out the door soon. Now, where are those twist lok hood pins?
9/25/07, 09:26 AM
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Yeah I see your point James
9/25/07, 09:58 AM
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That hood required more work and the cost of the molds is high. This hood required 6 molds. top & bottom, two louvers, two rain guard boxes...lots more work then other hoods. More man power according to Phil.
I looked around and other hood for GT500 runs about 800+, My guess is that this hood will run about a bit lower went they start running their production.
I looked around and other hood for GT500 runs about 800+, My guess is that this hood will run about a bit lower went they start running their production.
9/25/07, 12:14 PM
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Are the heat extractors different than the GTS-2? I'm not sure I like the slight edge border around the extractors, as opposed to the smooth finish on the GTS-2. What value is there to the extractors being "removable"? Possible to make this a smooth finish like the GTS-2?
Sorry to be picky... but I'm not made of money and want my stang perfect !!
Sorry to be picky... but I'm not made of money and want my stang perfect !!
In thier defense, this hood does require the louver inserts and a fully finished underside. None of thier other hoods have both of those features. I figure the louver inserts are worth a couple hundred for the limited quantities they are producing. Thats in line with replacements for the stock GT500.
If the hood has all the quality and the right finished look, it will sell just fine at $800 complete. I just hope they can get them out the door soon. Now, where are those twist lok hood pins?
If the hood has all the quality and the right finished look, it will sell just fine at $800 complete. I just hope they can get them out the door soon. Now, where are those twist lok hood pins?
That hood required more work and the cost of the molds is high. This hood required 6 molds. top & bottom, two louvers, two rain guard boxes...lots more work then other hoods. More man power according to Phil.
I looked around and other hood for GT500 runs about 800+, My guess is that this hood will run about a bit lower went they start running their production.
I looked around and other hood for GT500 runs about 800+, My guess is that this hood will run about a bit lower went they start running their production.
The GT500 front fascia conversion market has to be a smaller target market than the other hoods so that has to affect the pricing, plus the cost of the removable louvers as has been stated.
9/25/07, 12:49 PM
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You mean ones like these: http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...ight=hood+pins
9/26/07, 08:24 AM
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I'd like to see this hood on a car already.
9/26/07, 08:40 AM
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I dont want another cheaper copy, I want one that look RIGHT. Don't want to say cost no object but whatever it legitimatly takes to do it right without cutting corners is what I want on my car.
9/26/07, 11:24 AM
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Venom Test Fit Pictures
These pictures were taken yesterday. We are working on some fitment issues. We are taking our time and not rush to production. We hate to have to rush our production and have inferior products and many unhappy customers. Our goal is to get the hood fit as close to OE fitment as possible. Thank you for being patient. Please feel free to contact us if you have any question.