Building my own hood

[JDMTransfer]

ok so i thought i would give this a try and see how it comes out. Let me know as you watch along how u think its coming

 

[91awdtalon91]

What did you use to start it from? An actual hood or like a piece of cardboard?

 

[JDMTransfer]

sorry step 1 fiberglass overlay...

 

[JDMTransfer]

used a real hood. i had to buy a diamond blade for the saw to cut out the camel hump. It was really a pain in the ass.

 

[mnr88talon]

do you have a drawing or a pic of what this hood is supposed to look like when its done?

 

[GSXSixteenG]

I've thought about this before but just using the overlay as a mold/base then do like 7 layers of fiberglass. I'm curious to see how it comes out.

 

[pj91gsx]

let us know how the hump in the hood eliminator kit goes.

 

[idkiliketurbos]

But the hump in the hood is so pretty and unique. It really makes our cars stand out. Aside from the neons that have a slight one, ours is so beautiful. But i'm curious to see how this will turn out.

 

[9!'clipseDOHC]

A DSM without a hump?!?!?!

 

[LiquidX]

:Insert racial equivalent involving a butt:

I'd like to see what you have in mind for the hood. Are you doing a basic flat hood or doing some sort of cut outs in it as well for ventilation?

 

[JDMTransfer]

haha well im not a good artist so no drawings, sorry. And yes a dsm without a hump, i know they are amazing but i want to stand out a little bit.and i will keep you all posted but just be warned i work alot and dont get much time off so it might take a little while, so please be patient.

just thought i would throw this in here its a carbon fiber piece im also working on

 

[mnr88talon]

ooh ok so should we assume its just going to be a regular hood minus the hump or are you planning on any vents like someone asked before? i love the oem hood but imo i dont think theres many clean/unique aftermarket hoods out there for dsms.. it would be cool to see a clean vented hood.

 

[JDMTransfer]

ya its gonna be clean, at least i hope so, haha. and yes its gonna have vents

 

[GSXSixteenG]

If I was to do this, it would only be for the benefits of symmetrical cut outs without the hump. I want to see how this turns out first before I venture into the project myself.

 

[JDMTransfer]

so i told you all that it would take me awhile but here is an update. First coat extreme temp fiberglass Sheetrock

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tape.

And here is the wire frame mock up just to give u an idea of how it will look.

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[GSXSixteenG]

It's going to sit that high or that's where you are going to cut it out? I'm kind of confused about the wire.

 

[JDMTransfer]

ya its gonna sit just about that high. The wire is a subframe to build from and than ill remove it

 

[SmoochDarling]

I think your gonna get pulled over, thats got to obstruct your view.

 

[carbonfibergsx]

good luck

 

[JDMTransfer]

naw it wont be an issue i used to roll a 6inch cowl hood on my chevy and never got any attention from the cops...

 

[unplugme71]

dead project? what happened

 

[phunny]

Looks like it :/

 

[SVO]

But I love it that people have the determination to try this kind of stuff. Dont give up on it now.

 

[2GbTalonGuy]

I hope he gave up. That was going to look good.

 

[Bud92gsx]

The op's last acttivity was this morning..So I'm guessing he just gave up..