'68 Shelby Hood Scoop Progress Pics

Discussion in 'Technical' started by Rick Book, Feb 20, 2006.

  1. xpsnake

    xpsnake Bruce

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    Looks great Rick ,Nice work
     
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    Russ Found On Russ's Drive

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    I like it!!! (y) (y) (y) It still picks up the curve of the roof and the fenders. Nice job and good idea.(y)
     
  5. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    I like it a lot. The only thing I think would make it look better is if the angle of the scoops were at the same angle as the front of the hood. Of course that's just "my" opinion. Hell, I'd still put it on my car in a heartbeat. (y)
     
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    I like it,alot. I would have liked the scoops to follow the contour of the hood a little more.
     
  7. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Can you get a 3/4 shot?
     
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    Both look great to me. I think the shelby works just fine..........aaaaa if you pick the shelby hood, what are you going to do with the cowl hood?

    Cleaver
     
  9. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    Yea I wanna see a 3/4 picture also...Looking good!
     
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    now that i like
     
  12. Jamie Miles

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    I like it. I would have done it a little diffrently, but looks good!
     
  13. Rick Book

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    Thanks guys. I'm glad you like it, and yes, I agree the angle of the openings would look nicer if they matched that of the hood line. I think I can probably have him do that (all it takes is $$$ ).


    Not sure what you mean by "3/4". :huh:
     
  14. Rick Book

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    I told Mike (the guy with the mad skilz who bonded the two hoods together) about this site. Here's the text of an email he sent me:

    "... seen alot of guys asking so i,ll give ya some stuff to
    post. cowl hood is fiberglass to same [fg]. panel bond by 3m,
    followed by 3 to 5 layers of f.glass for extra strength
    and to help prevent cracking, sand between 2nd and 4th
    coats and finish with a very thin coat of bondo and a metal
    glaze super thin filler 3 coats of high build ppg prime,
    block 180 and reprime, never had one crack but theres
    always a first!

    shelby hood is recessed under the hood sheetmetal, instead
    of on top for extra strength, as well as help to keep egdes
    to a minimum [no filler], to keep the line with the fender
    top [no big thick edges]3m structural adhesive was used on
    this becuase of air pressure, also 3 coats of glass
    followed by sand and 3 more coats same as above, and
    minimum filler and glaze, prime same as above.

    balsa wood was used for the workability and light weight.
    wieght is the enemy! inner structure was also cut and
    lowered to allow for inner clearance of the front scoop and
    yes it is fully fuctional metal to glass ,fiber that is!
    glad you guys like it! wait till ya see the paint!later
    mike"
     
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    A 3/4 view means you get the front, side, and top in the picture.
     

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