Grabber hood in Carbon Fiber!

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  1. mav man

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    the frame for the stock hood is the same as the grabber hood.
     
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    thats what i get for posting a chick in a bikini :rolleyes: i'll post another one.. but no on this post... lol!

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    i can't find it. or you call me.

    btw thanks for the responses...

    ok if i get this on the way...(after the boomerangs of course)

    what do you guys think for need for scoops... not because you need them but for guys out that that might. just debating to make them with removable scoops or scoops build in.. and if they are built in i was thinking to leave them open. thoughts?
     
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    mleega1 MAVERICK MARK

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    scoops or no scoops

    I though it would be best to include the scoops and leave them open. That way those who dont have the scoops wont have to figh it out on EBAY.
     
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    I say make removable scoops with the openings. Then you could sell them seprate from the hoods for anyone wanting scoops.
     
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    One thing I alway thought was stupid was the fiberglass hoods have the scoop in and leave the seam. I would say put the scoop in with no seams, if they are not removable then why have the seam :D
     
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    Maverick Man The Original Maverick Man

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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    it probably becuase of the mold thats why they are that way... if i did it that way they would also have the seams.. less work for me. then again it don't take much to fill it.... but also you ruin a good set of scoops filling the hood that would would mold.
     
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    Exactly!
    Scoops, no seams, non-removeable, and open holes is my .02.

    Dave
     
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    Thinking aloud...
    Is there a way to fill the seam that is non-destructive?
    A way that lasts only long enough to make the mold?
    Can the mold be made and the seam be trimmed from the mold?

    I don't want an answer...
    I am just throwing out brain food.
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    Two 1973 LDO Mavericks (one 4 Drag one 4 driving like Mad on the roads :) ) also have a 75 6cyl Stock! Ok, well sort of Stock :P
    there can be but then again i'll be killing the hood anyways.. lol! and if i cut the openings it will be gone anyways.. lol!

    we will see... i'm supposed to look at a hood this week... the frame underside is rusted to hell according to the photos i saw... but nothing a little bondo won't fix... should be and hope will be good enough mold from.... any so cal guys good at body work ;)
     
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    I thought the same thing.
    It's been alot of years since I have compared, but I am almost positive this was the case.
    But the last time I suggested they were same, several posts disagreed, so I just chalked it up to poor memory.:huh:
    Dave
     
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    Is the grabber hood functional for getting more air in the engine?
     
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    Looks like the girl has some "synthetic material". Carbon fiber?
     
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    ive skinned both a regular hood and a grabber hood and the frame was the same except some years have a different placement where the hood prop hole is. i have installed a reg frame on a grabber hood ,perfect fit.
     
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    ok thats good to know that the frame is the same

    i don't know about that... cuz if you look at most functional hood scoops they are placed way higher then the hood lines. i have seen some wind tunnel test on where air flows and to be honest the grabber hood scoops don't seem to be in the best place for air.

    no comment :slap:
     
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    Would that be a complete pin on hood? Or could it hinge?
     
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