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General => Lounge => Topic started by: Carl on September 17, 2007, 01:34:14 PM

Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: Carl on September 17, 2007, 01:34:14 PM
Just found another site that I don't think anyone has mentioned. Sorry if you have.

http://www.championfiberglassproducts.com/

Pretty good price! They mis-spelled cougar :hick:
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: turboranger91 on September 17, 2007, 01:39:47 PM
$170?!  that's not bad at all.
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: Jim_Miller on September 17, 2007, 01:47:17 PM
$170 is lift off, need to add $100 to use your hinges.
 
Good to know where to get them though, Thanks for the info Carl
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: 1BadBird on September 17, 2007, 05:14:27 PM
It's too bad they only make cowl hoods. I guess they could be modified though. Otherwise, they look pretty nice and the price isn't too bad.
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: turboranger91 on September 17, 2007, 05:16:13 PM
hmmm... has anyone made a cowl hood with the factory tc scoops fabbed in?
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: Carl on September 17, 2007, 05:41:37 PM
they said they make the lift off ones "made to order" so I assume they might be able to make a custom hood for you as long as you have the money. ;)
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: cougrrr302 on September 17, 2007, 06:48:47 PM
Quote from: turboranger91;176852
hmmm... has anyone made a cowl hood with the factory tc scoops fabbed in?


RJ (1WLD BRD) did. And 5.8fastcat made one, but its not a typical style cowl, its the body lines raised up.
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: 32VFoxBird on September 17, 2007, 07:01:56 PM
i posted about that site awhile back:

http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showpost.php?p=41342&postcount=20
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: Carl on September 17, 2007, 07:18:56 PM
Quote from: 32VFoxBird;176874
i posted about that site awhile back:

http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showpost.php?p=41342&postcount=20


08-24-2005

lol you sure did :hick:
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on September 17, 2007, 07:39:33 PM
http://www.vfnfiberglass.com
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: Innes on September 18, 2007, 01:40:11 PM
Quote from: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87;176881
http://www.vfnfiberglass.com


SLEEPER is this where you got yours, looks good on you car, did all the hinges and bolts line up correct was it an easy install and how much did you pay.
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: 32VFoxBird on September 18, 2007, 03:34:12 PM
Quote from: Innes;177043
SLEEPER is this where you got yours, looks good on you car, did all the hinges and bolts line up correct was it an easy install and how much did you pay.


that hood was what was on that cougar he bought, then sold.
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: EricCoolCats on September 18, 2007, 03:37:59 PM
I've seen the Champion Fiberglass hood in person...looks to be pretty nice. The reinforcements seem to be adequate for a street car. I did not get to check things like thickness though.

The VFN hoods are new to me. Liking the extended hood...that's gotta look killer. But a 5" rise...wow...hope you're tall. ;)
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: 32VFoxBird on September 18, 2007, 03:42:43 PM
Quote from: EricCoolCats;177068
The VFN hoods are new to me. Liking the extended hood...that's gotta look killer. But a 5" rise...wow...hope you're tall. ;)


and they look ridiculous on a street car. it's almost like keeping a roll of quarters in your pocket. :bs:
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: SLEEPER T-BIRD 87 on September 18, 2007, 07:00:05 PM
Quote from: Innes;177043
SLEEPER is this where you got yours, looks good on you car, did all the hinges and bolts line up correct was it an easy install and how much did you pay.



yes it came from them it was a custom built hood for a local limited street car,mime is a pin on hood and it fits well for it to be a race only hood.
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: grutinator on September 18, 2007, 07:42:39 PM
Quote from: 32VFoxBird;177069
and they look ridiculous on a street car. it's almost like keeping a roll of quarters in your pocket. :bs:



is that a roll of quarters in your pocket, or are u happy to see me?


why are all the hoods like 4-5 inch cowls? can u find any 1-2 inch ones still being made? much more then 2 is stupid, especially if u dont need that clearence.
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: Prototype Services on September 18, 2007, 07:51:07 PM
Does anyone have a pic of 5.8fastcats hood?
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: 32VFoxBird on September 18, 2007, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: Prototype Services;177134
Does anyone have a pic of 5.8fastcats hood?


http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showpost.php?p=141936&postcount=197
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: Prototype Services on September 19, 2007, 12:17:14 AM
Did he ever paint it? I'd love to see a pic of it closed with fenders.
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: 5.8fastcat on September 23, 2007, 12:38:21 PM
Prototype;

 here is a pic of the hood with the hood closed.

 I'm making a mold to make a fiberglass hood from the steel hood. I may make some for sale if you are intrested.

(http://i19.tinypic.com/6ewmd7a.jpg)
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: 5.8fastcat on September 23, 2007, 12:39:44 PM
Hey that picture is REALLY  BIG    Sorry
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: 1WLD BRD on September 23, 2007, 01:09:52 PM
What are you making the mold from?  As I would like to make one for mine so I can make fiberglass ones too.
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: 5.8fastcat on September 23, 2007, 01:13:09 PM
You make the mold out of fiberglass also.

 I need to get a pic of the hood now that it is painted and aligment is alot better.

Plan on putting aluim inserts in the hood to retain all the factory hingess and latches.
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: 1WLD BRD on September 23, 2007, 01:24:29 PM
thats what I thought.  Thats going to get expensive.  There is a local guy here that will make moldings of any hood you bring him for $400 so maybe I will just take it to him, I just dont want him making a double of it and selling them on me.
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: Carl on September 23, 2007, 07:55:11 PM
Quote from: 5.8fastcat;178016
Prototype;

 here is a pic of the hood with the hood closed.

 I'm making a mold to make a fiberglass hood from the steel hood. I may make some for sale if you are intrested.

(http://i19.tinypic.com/6ewmd7a.jpg)


I am interested
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: Hillbilly Deluxe on September 23, 2007, 10:29:49 PM
I like it. I would be interested if you do decide to sell some hoods. Please post some pics now that you have it painted and aligned.
Title: Fiberglass hoods for our cars
Post by: bhazard on September 24, 2007, 01:03:49 AM
Id go for a plain TC hood, just in fiberglass. No cowl, just weight savings. I dont care for cowls. If it HAD to have a cowl, no more than an inch or two.
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