Chill Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Our new 2008 has the riveted scoop and wrinkles at nearly every rivet. I don't know, from reading here I believe the wrinkles were caused by not letting the stripes sit for two days in the sun before the scoop was attached. I'm currently waiting replacement but I don't think my dealer's body shop has ever done stripes so I'm scared to death. I may try to move the process to Wayne Morris Ford but they are 3 hours away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 I saw a riveted on scoop on a new 08 at the dealer. The rivits caused the stripes to wrinkle badly. I'm not getting mine riveted. That was the old design that didn't play well with the thicker stripes found on the 08's. This new scoop has been designed specifically NOT to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 I can deal w/ a few little stripe wrinkles - I just don't want my scoop to be wrinkled and curling anymore!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 The wrinkles on my 08 hood stripes ARE AT EVERY RIVET. CAN BE SEEN FROM EVERY SIDE. DONE as the original upfit AT THE FACTORY (SAI) IN VEGAS. The scoop is perfect. The stripes are horrible. I wonder how this passed quality control? (RETORICAL QUESTION, BUT THANKS ANYWAY!) Not like there has ever been a hood scoop/hood stripe issue on any previous cars that they would or should have been diligently checking the 08s BEFORE they got on a truck. (sarcastic remark, not intended to draw a response!) Yes, I understand from reading this thread that there is a proposed "fix" to replace my scoop and stripes without creating the wrinkle effect in the new stripes. I only hope it works. Warranty claim to have the whole shabang replaced under way. Wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Hi all, Yes, we just found this out too. What we have been doing now is sending out the hood scoop UNDRILLED. This way the dealer can mark the scoop and drill it to the existing hole pattern, and the hood does not need to be drilled again. All of the remaning scoops going out now are not pre-drilled. This will end all of the confusion and will end the HOOD SCOOP SAGA!!!! :happy feet: Have a good weekend all!!!!!! Bud Bud, I have to ask this and I am not trying to be a jackass. But did some guy with a cordless drill just stand there and randomly slam holes through the scopps with the rivots? And did someone not think to check the dimensions of the old scoop versus the new one? Im in the manufacturing world so to me when I read this I shake my head and wonder WTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Bud, I have to ask this and I am not trying to be a jackass. But did some guy with a cordless drill just stand there and randomly slam holes through the scopps with the rivots? And did someone not think to check the dimensions of the old scoop versus the new one? Im in the manufacturing world so to me when I read this I shake my head and wonder WTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastor Passum Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Bud, I have to ask this and I am not trying to be a jackass. But did some guy with a cordless drill just stand there and randomly slam holes through the scopps with the rivots? And did someone not think to check the dimensions of the old scoop versus the new one? Im in the manufacturing world so to me when I read this I shake my head and wonder WTF. Sounds like a perfectly good (back to basics) question to me. Just amazing Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 The wrinkles on my 08 hood stripes ARE AT EVERY RIVET. CAN BE SEEN FROM EVERY SIDE.DONE as the original upfit AT THE FACTORY (SAI) IN VEGAS. The scoop is perfect. The stripes are horrible. I wonder how this passed quality control? (RETORICAL QUESTION, BUT THANKS ANYWAY!) Not like there has ever been a hood scoop/hood stripe issue on any previous cars that they would or should have been diligently checking the 08s BEFORE they got on a truck. (sarcastic remark, not intended to draw a response!) Yes, I understand from reading this thread that there is a proposed "fix" to replace my scoop and stripes without creating the wrinkle effect in the new stripes. I only hope it works. Warranty claim to have the whole shabang replaced under way. Wish me luck. Wicked I am sorry for Dale and you. I am sure all will be better soon, hang in there- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 My scoop and stripes were replaced when I had my Kenne Bell installed. So far it is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olblue1062 Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thought this picture would help...you can clearly see the rivet holes on this unlucky 08 vert. Once you see this one a little tape wrinkle looks pretty good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted September 26, 2008 Report Share Posted September 26, 2008 Thought this picture would help...you can clearly see the rivet holes on this unlucky 08 vert.Once you see this one a little tape wrinkle looks pretty good So, umm, I guess that guy, for one, is not too concerned about his hood scoop quality anymore..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69dejavue Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Did you notice the strut tower brace in that photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Did you notice the strut tower brace in that photo? Wow, they really do work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Did you notice the strut tower brace in that photo? ouch........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipBeck Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Did you notice the strut tower brace in that photo? YEAH I DID!! It looks like it would clear my Whipple now!! Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Man, these pix always HURT. Jer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT3517 Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Screw you and your perfect looking hood scoop! P.S. anybody else have ir-removable water spots on their stripes? Are they vinyl? How do I get new stripes.....or the spots off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted September 29, 2008 Report Share Posted September 29, 2008 Screw you and your perfect looking hood scoop! P.S. anybody else have ir-removable water spots on their stripes? Are they vinyl? How do I get new stripes.....or the spots off? If you have what a lot of us have/had on our stripes, don't even bother trying to clean them. Ain't Happnin'. You can get them replaced under warranty. Go to a TRUSTED Ford Dealership to start the warranty process. And yes, they are vinyl. EDIT: They may also send rivets to repair the scoop at the same time. Evan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipBeck Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Screw you and your perfect looking hood scoop! P.S. anybody else have ir-removable water spots on their stripes? Are they vinyl? How do I get new stripes.....or the spots off? 3517, Screw (via Rivet-Nuts) one of Heath's masterpieces onto your hood and be done with it. Here's some photos of my scoop now several months old. Even with my Whipple cooking it from below, it's perfect. No dips, no ripples, no gaps, and no cracks. Vinyl-Ester resin glasscloth will hold up to 350+ degrees forever and last for decades. Some of our members have endured $2000 worth of aggravation to get 3 or 4 free warranty hood scoops. I spent a few bucks and saved Shelby a few bucks and put the issue behind me without changing the signature looks of my Shelby GT. It looks better without the black plastic block off plate and works as a heat extractor for my S/C. Unlike the flat top of the factory scoop, I put a slight arch (to follow the hood contour) in the top of the scoop and in the scoop opening. It's very subtle, and you would not notice it if I didn't point it out. I think it looks much better. Money well spent! Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 3517, Screw (via Rivet-Nuts) one of Heath's masterpieces onto your hood and be done with it. Here's some photos of my scoop now several months old. Even with my Whipple cooking it from below, it's perfect. No dips, no ripples, no gaps, and no cracks. Vinyl-Ester resin glasscloth will hold up to 350+ degrees forever and last for decades. Some of our members have endured $2000 worth of aggravation to get 3 or 4 free warranty hood scoops. I spent a few bucks and saved Shelby a few bucks and put the issue behind me without changing the signature looks of my Shelby GT. It looks better without the black plastic block off plate and works as a heat extractor for my S/C. Unlike the flat top of the factory scoop, I put a slight arch (to follow the hood contour) in the top of the scoop and in the scoop opening. It's very subtle, and you would not notice it if I didn't point it out. I think it looks much better. Money well spent! Chip Chip with all the talk about bubbling due with the hood pin screws any concern with the Rivet-nuts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipBeck Posted September 30, 2008 Report Share Posted September 30, 2008 Chip with all the talk about bubbling due with the hood pin screws any concern with the Rivet-nuts? Jeff, The Rivet-Nut receptacles that are embedded in the hood are aluminum so they will not react with an aluminum hood. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruces Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Jeff, The Rivet-Nut receptacles that are embedded in the hood are aluminum so they will not react with an aluminum hood. Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruces Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 What are rivet nuts and where did you get them? Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 What are rivet nuts and where did you get them? Bruce Large hardware stores or places like Grainger. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badsgt Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Well I finally got my car back. It was taking so long to get the unrivetted hood scoop the dealer took the scoop off re-painted it and I think it matches the stripes better and looks pretty good at this piont. So while they had it I had them put on a set of the black powder coat valve covers and BBK pulleys. Are are some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badsgt Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 oops here are the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badsgt Posted October 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 making me do them one at a time hold on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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