blueone Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 I fit my new hood and installed the pins today and I'm about to take my car in to have the srtipes painted and clear the whole car. Didn't feel like going through all the hassles it would take to get the original right so I took the easy route. I also thought that I didn't have a problem with the paint under the pins but I was wrong , it was bubbled up right to the edge of the pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 I fit my new hood and installed the pins today and I'm about to take my car in to have the srtipes painted and clear the whole car. Didn't feel like going through all the hassles it would take to get the original right so I took the easy route. I also thought that I didn't have a problem with the paint under the pins but I was wrong , it was bubbled up right to the edge of the pins. If that is what you like go for it... I see Cowl hoods and first thought is Chevy ... a Shelby GT without the hoodscoop just looks funny but then again to each his own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 ^^^ I agree, it's really the main exterior feature that's unique to the SGT's, not to say the cowl looks bad by any means though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 It looks good ,need pictures when painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 can't wait to see it finished, :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 Mustang Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 I think the new hood is going to look sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 I love the look of the cal hood on the S197. Looking forward to the finished product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 I love the look of the cal hood on the S197. Looking forward to the finished product. +1...good luck....she is going to look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmn444 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 can't wait to see it finished, :happy feet: That does look purty damn good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky 2 Posted June 21, 2010 Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 LOOKS GOOD --- LOOKING FOR THE PAINTED PICTURES. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 That is going to be one mean looking SGT. I'm digging it. Post pics of finished product when it is all done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 I fit my new hood and installed the pins today and I'm about to take my car in to have the srtipes painted and clear the whole car. Didn't feel like going through all the hassles it would take to get the original right so I took the easy route. I also thought that I didn't have a problem with the paint under the pins but I was wrong , it was bubbled up right to the edge of the pins. It's going to look great !! One thing that gets me crazy is how easy it is to scratch, I let a extension cord just lay against my fenders edge and you can see the scratches. I had to wet sand it out and been think of wet sanding down the whole car and shooting some shift changing clear on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0128 Posted June 22, 2010 Report Share Posted June 22, 2010 I think it's going to look great. I'm not sure I could pull the trigger on that mod, but it cool to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 That's going to look bitchin! Jeff has one of the baddest SGT's around. So it's only natural that it looks that way from the outside too. Can't wait to see the final pics. I've wondered for a long time what a cowl like Paul's would look like on a VB SGT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rush_junky Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Has anyone added exhaust vents to the stock hood leaving the scoop in place? That's an option I'm considering. Everyones opinions and smartass comments are welcome... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Has anyone added exhaust vents to the stock hood leaving the scoop in place? That's an option I'm considering. Everyones opinions and smartass comments are welcome... Dude have you been looking in my head again!! That's been in there for the longest time even thought of making them functional by attaching one of those electrical motors that are for exhaust cut outs. One more idea use one of those motors to have your front plate vanish and if you get pulled over hit the switch and bam the plate comes out and now say are you sure my front plate isn't there mr policeman. Maybe you should check my back plate too when he does bam my truck monkey bitch slaps him with a rotten banana NOW Get out of my head Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Has anyone added exhaust vents to the stock hood leaving the scoop in place? That's an option I'm considering. Everyones opinions and smartass comments are welcome... you can buy the SS vents in the Shelby store and try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueone Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 If that is what you like go for it... I see Cowl hoods and first thought is Chevy ... a Shelby GT without the hoodscoop just looks funny but then again to each his own I see your point, but on the other side of that argument is the fact that I paid a premium for what I consider to be substandard materials and poor quiality workmanship that would require me to jump through all kinds of hoops to get corrected with no guarantee that it would be done right on the first try , it pains me to say that but it is what it is. As for those who are willing to do whatever it takes to make it right and keep their car original, I applaud them for their efforts and a part of me still thinks that's what I should have done but I still don't think I should have to do it. I thought long and hard about losing the scoop but in the end what I would have to go through to keep my car in original condition was not worth the effort to me. I was sold on the cowl from the first time I saw it on Paul's car and Chevy never entered my mind, but like you said, to each his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 ..... but like you said, to each his own. +1 on that ! My black and white Shelby is gonna go over like a ton of bricks and since I opted to paint the SHELBY GT/SC this time around that ain't gonna help. Can't wait to see the painted photos Take Care Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueone Posted July 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 Decided to remove the stripes myself and save some money since my body shop can't fit my car in until the 19th and words can't describe what a huge PITA that was, the bumper covers were not that bad but the roof and trunk deck were unbelivable not to mention getting the double stick tape on the spoiler to let go. God help me, but the no stripe naked look is starting to look good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07GTH371 Posted July 5, 2010 Report Share Posted July 5, 2010 I see your point, but on the other side of that argument is the fact that I paid a premium for what I consider to be substandard materials and poor quiality workmanship that would require me to jump through all kinds of hoops to get corrected with no guarantee that it would be done right on the first try , it pains me to say that but it is what it is. As for those who are willing to do whatever it takes to make it right and keep their car original, I applaud them for their efforts and a part of me still thinks that's what I should have done but I still don't think I should have to do it. I thought long and hard about losing the scoop but in the end what I would have to go through to keep my car in original condition was not worth the effort to me. I was sold on the cowl from the first time I saw it on Paul's car and Chevy never entered my mind, but like you said, to each his own. The way I see it is you still have the original hood. In the end, if someone really needs that to be on the car AND you decide to sell it. You're set. Seems like a win win to me. The mod you want done right and the original in storage in case you sell it...... Go for it, it looks real nice on that Orangey-yellowy grabber color! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 you can buy the SS vents in the Shelby store and try This is a damn good idea! It may look a little goofy, but since I have a functional hood scoop, I should probably have a means of exhausting that excess air out other than underneath the car for obvious reasons. Now that my hood needs to be replaced anyway, this would be a perfect time to experiment. Jeff, when do you think you'll be done with your hood? I'm looking forward to more pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueone Posted July 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 This is a damn good idea! It may look a little goofy, but since I have a functional hood scoop, I should probably have a means of exhausting that excess air out other than underneath the car for obvious reasons. Now that my hood needs to be replaced anyway, this would be a perfect time to experiment. Jeff, when do you think you'll be done with your hood? I'm looking forward to more pics. Goes in on the 19th, should be done in a week. SMS hood looks pretty good. http://mustangforums.com/forum/2005-2009-s197-appearance-section/585578-sms-red-butterfly-hood-installed.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 the Saleen hood is not bad either, http://members.chello.nl/~e.tenbensel/mustang/saleen5.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rush_junky Posted July 6, 2010 Report Share Posted July 6, 2010 you can buy the SS vents in the Shelby store and try I like the idea of sticking with Shelby vents....Hey Ken, we're thinking along the same lines again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Goes in on the 19th, should be done in a week. SMS hood looks pretty good. http://mustangforums.com/forum/2005-2009-s197-appearance-section/585578-sms-red-butterfly-hood-installed.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueone Posted July 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 It was supposed to go in Monday but my TOB went down Friday and it's in the shop getting it replaced, perfect timing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 the Saleen hood is not bad either, http://members.chello.nl/~e.tenbensel/mustang/saleen5.jpg I've wondered what the saleen hood would look like with the Chip Beck scoop. Having the vents to release underhood heat would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 It was supposed to go in Monday but my TOB went down Friday and it's in the shop getting it replaced, perfect timing any luck Jeff ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueone Posted July 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 any luck Jeff ? Motor is out and comming apart to access the damage, clutch is good though. It looks like I hurt my motor at the same time I hurt my clutch, never made to the paint shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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