Author Topic: Journey of Steel eleanor hood. (Read 1437 times)

tarafied1 · « **Reply #50 on:** November, 26, 2011, 04:14:31 PM »

that looks really good! If you want some venting action, how about putting the factory turn signal hood vents in behind the Boss scoop? Maybe that isn't such a good idea...

S8NS 289 · « **Reply #51 on:** November, 26, 2011, 10:15:20 PM »

I thought of that too!,lol- but i didn't like it, I decided to leave them off Cut the 429 scoop hole- felt like i was cutting the whole hood in half

Got all the block sanding done- Get ready to Groan.... i painted the underside semi-gloss black

I know it should be the body color but I thought it might look cool? I'll have to stick it on and look after i paint the old girl...

AzPete · « **Reply #52 on:** November, 27, 2011, 05:15:11 AM »

You will be able to change plugs thru that hole....lol

That black should look good.

tarafied1 · « **Reply #53 on:** November, 27, 2011, 08:49:35 AM »

people will think it's fiberglass because a lot of the glass hoods are left black underneath...
that hole is about the same as my Boss scooped hood

lethal289 · « **Reply #54 on:** November, 27, 2011, 10:32:12 AM »

The underside of my hood is black too as is the engine compartment. i think it puts all the focus on the motor

S8NS 289 · « **Reply #55 on:** November, 27, 2011, 02:14:57 PM »

Phewww

I thought The same thing as Lethal, My friend is a big Mopar lover and he has a sublime green 72 Duster with a 383 and the bottom of the hood was spray painted black & I liked the look. Not to be a picture hog- but Lethal you have any pics?

lethal289 · « **Reply #56 on:** November, 27, 2011, 03:18:01 PM »

All i have for now.

And then one of my favorites:

S8NS 289 · « **Reply #57 on:** November, 27, 2011, 08:38:27 PM »

THAT IS AWESOME!!!

S8NS 289 · « **Reply #58 on:** December, 01, 2011, 09:42:39 AM »

Had some prime time, Bring on the wetsanding....Forgot about the shelby hood pin extensions, they look too far back & in the wrong spot

tarafied1 · « **Reply #59 on:** December, 01, 2011, 01:05:40 PM »

hood looks nice. The hood pins are a bit far back. I bought the Shelby extension brackets for mine so they wouldn't be that far back but I've seen others like yours. I guess it's a matter of personal taste.
When can I send up my hoods so you can make another one?!?

S8NS 289 · « **Reply #60 on:** December, 01, 2011, 01:16:39 PM »

Quote from: tarafied1 on December, 01, 2011, 01:05:40 PM

hood looks nice. The hood pins are a bit far back. I bought the Shelby extension brackets for mine so they wouldn't be that far back but I've seen others like yours. I guess it's a matter of personal taste.
When can I send up my hoods so you can make another one?!?

Yeah i wish i woulda thought of that

, You dont want one of my hick/hackjobs lol....

tarafied1 · « **Reply #61 on:** December, 01, 2011, 01:18:17 PM »

awe, give yourself more credit. It looks pretty good! the whole car does.

S8NS 289 · « **Reply #62 on:** December, 01, 2011, 01:25:46 PM »

thanks!, If i made better $$ It would have been alot nicer i think, but it's just going to be a daily driver I don't want A LOT of cash in it.. I was just telling my friends i can't wait untill i get the highboy in the garage,- No body work! dont have to worry about dents/scratches. I'm stuffing a 6V53 turbocharged Detroit in it.....

tarafied1 · « **Reply #63 on:** December, 01, 2011, 01:28:42 PM »

Quote from: S8NS 289 on December, 01, 2011, 01:25:46 PM

.. I was just telling my friends i can't wait untill i get the highboy in the garage,- No body work! dont have to worry about dents/scratches. I'm stuffing a 6V53 turbocharged Detroit in it.....

that sounds pretty cool!