Jer Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 http://www.shelbystore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CS6-001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IASHELBYGT Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 WOW I'll say!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Wow is right. I think I should have waited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 GT-H hood is not functional. So the deep draw is still a great bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblectric Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 Don't get me wrong, I love my new hood but I would have liked options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted June 20, 2013 Report Share Posted June 20, 2013 Damn Jer, there goes my plan of selling my old hood as an extremely rare, discontinued, very limited availability hood to fund my retirement... That is a good price for anyone needing or wanting one. Good thing I have a shed to store my old hood, as it looks like I'll be keeping it for a while now. Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT3477 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 will it clear superchargers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted June 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 will it clear superchargers? The techs here have told me it does. Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside323 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Just wondering if this hood will fit a 07 GT 500. Also can it be cut out to be made functional? Thanks and good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Just wondering if this hood will fit a 07 GT 500. Also can it be cut out to be made functional? Thanks and good day. It is slightly too short for the GT500 fascia. Yes, it could be cut out to function like our Deep Draw hood. Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside323 Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 By slightly to short for the fascia, are you referring to the front leading edge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside323 Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Also with the deep draw hood what makes it not fit on an 07 GT 500. Sorry for the many questions but I have always liked this hood in its form and function and would really like to purchase one. Especially at the current price. I was running a Tiger Racing hood but it began to crack in many sections so I had to take it off. Have a great day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Also with the deep draw hood what makes it not fit on an 07 GT 500. Sorry for the many questions but I have always liked this hood in its form and function and would really like to purchase one. Especially at the current price. I was running a Tiger Racing hood but it began to crack in many sections so I had to take it off. Have a great day. Correct. Although non GT500 hoods will bolt on to a GT500 body they do not look right being shorter than a GT500 hood. I don't recall anyone ever test fitting a CS6 hood onto a GT500 body so perhaps there could also be clearance issues with the strut tower brace and SC. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside323 Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Is it possible to arrange a test fit? Thanks and good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Is it possible to arrange a test fit? Thanks and good day. Jer would need to answer that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickSilverShelby Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 You know, I was interested in buying the GT-H hood along with the Deep Draw hood but when I went to check out the shipping quote was nearly $400. Seriously, to send two hoods from the north side of Vegas to the west end of Vegas. Two hoods for $800 and add $400 for shipping makes it too steep to go ahead. Now if I could order both hoods and just pick them up at Shelby, then I'd go for them. Can I do this...... Jer? QSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Is it possible to arrange a test fit? Thanks and good day. Sure. Give me a call in advance, we'll arrange it. Have your washer nozzles, etc.... disconnected, and bring a ratchet set. Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted July 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 You know, I was interested in buying the GT-H hood along with the Deep Draw hood but when I went to check out the shipping quote was nearly $400. Seriously, to send two hoods from the north side of Vegas to the west end of Vegas. Two hoods for $800 and add $400 for shipping makes it too steep to go ahead. Now if I could order both hoods and just pick them up at Shelby, then I'd go for them. Can I do this...... Jer? QSS Absolutely! No problem at all! Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sincitykid Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Correct. Although non GT500 hoods will bolt on to a GT500 body they do not look right being shorter than a GT500 hood. I don't recall anyone ever test fitting a CS6 hood onto a GT500 body so perhaps there could also be clearance issues with the strut tower brace and SC. Steve You mean shorter from glass to nose? If so, I never knew that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sincitykid Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 You know, I was interested in buying the GT-H hood along with the Deep Draw hood but when I went to check out the shipping quote was nearly $400. Seriously, to send two hoods from the north side of Vegas to the west end of Vegas. Two hoods for $800 and add $400 for shipping makes it too steep to go ahead. Now if I could order both hoods and just pick them up at Shelby, then I'd go for them. Can I do this...... Jer? QSS Let's do it! =) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkside323 Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Sure. Give me a call in advance, we'll arrange it. Have your washer nozzles, etc.... disconnected, and bring a ratchet set. Jer Sounds good!!!! I will give you a call before my upcoming Vegas Trip. Have a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Jer, Probably already been asked, but besides finish and paint, how much (if any) fitment issues need to be addressed? Is it pretty much remove old and bolt on new, or will grinding/sanding be required to make panel lines and what not, line up properly? I only ask because I'm a DIY kind of person! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted July 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) Jer, Probably already been asked, but besides finish and paint, how much (if any) fitment issues need to be addressed? Is it pretty much remove old and bolt on new, or will grinding/sanding be required to make panel lines and what not, line up properly? I only ask because I'm a DIY kind of person! Sam It is NOT a "remove and replace" operation, it takes prep and alignment. As you'd imagine, it's different for every car. Most people don't realize how much "play" there is in the front fenders of these cars, they are moved around to align with the hood. In addition, shims can be used to adjust the height at the cowl. The actual finishing of the hood requires sanding, etc.... but nothing time and patience can't overcome. Of course, bodywork requires an eye and talent, so there are no guarantees everyone can do it! And if you sand too much and thin out the gelcoat, you'll make the surface too porous, and it won't hold paint properly, air pockets will form. My recommendation is to buy two hoods to save on shipping: 1 to experiment on, and 1 to take to a body shop later... LOL... Jer Edited July 2, 2013 by Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted July 3, 2013 Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 It is NOT a "remove and replace" operation, it takes prep and alignment. As you'd imagine, it's different for every car. Most people don't realize how much "play" there is in the front fenders of these cars, they are moved around to align with the hood. In addition, shims can be used to adjust the height at the cowl. The actual finishing of the hood requires sanding, etc.... but nothing time and patience can't overcome. Of course, bodywork requires an eye and talent, so there are no guarantees everyone can do it! And if you sand too much and thin out the gelcoat, you'll make the surface too porous, and it won't hold paint properly, air pockets will form. My recommendation is to buy two hoods to save on shipping: 1 to experiment on, and 1 to take to a body shop later... LOL... Jer Jer, the sanding and painting I'm having done by a reputable body shop, I was just curious about the fitment part. I know they aren't stamped out like our OEM hoods, but are the GTH hoods consistent dimensionally? My plan was to work with the shop and take the hood and car in for a day of test fitting, then leave the hood for finishing. (I prefer taking the car home to avoid the inevitable shop overspray, dust, etc., plus, since I still have the orginal hood, I can continue to drive!) Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted July 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2013 Jer, the sanding and painting I'm having done by a reputable body shop, I was just curious about the fitment part. I know they aren't stamped out like our OEM hoods, but are the GTH hoods consistent dimensionally? My plan was to work with the shop and take the hood and car in for a day of test fitting, then leave the hood for finishing. (I prefer taking the car home to avoid the inevitable shop overspray, dust, etc., plus, since I still have the orginal hood, I can continue to drive!) Sam I'm skeptical about that, just because it's a hand-laid fiberglass hood. Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYCS6 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) So I received my hood today and besides being completely filthy and a few small paint chips it is actually in 10 times better shape than the one I originally received with my CS6 package. What I find very strange however is the hood is already painted performance white. I thought at first it was a different process as the original hoods were grey primer but where the white paint is chipped, there is grey underneath and it has a few light coverage spots under the hood and it is grey. So my question is, how did SAI wind up with a CS6 hood painted performance white ?? The other question is was this a random selection hood as I thought I had the only performance white CS6 so it would be really strange if I got shipped a random white hood out of a bunch of grey ones. Edited July 17, 2013 by SHELBYCS6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Some of the hoods were prepped in bright white gelcoat instead of gray. Be sure the "filth" (sorry about that, BTW) isn't playing tricks on you. Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYCS6 Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 Some of the hoods were prepped in bright white gelcoat instead of gray. Be sure the "filth" (sorry about that, BTW) isn't playing tricks on you. Jer Underneath the hood has large spots of grey blocks as if it was sitting on something when it was sprayed, any gelcoat I've seen is usually very consistent top and bottom however, it could be this particular process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Underneath the hood has large spots of grey blocks as if it was sitting on something when it was sprayed, any gelcoat I've seen is usually very consistent top and bottom however, it could be this particular process. Mine looks exactly as you describe. Minor chipping at the hinge corners and some scuffing on the upper surface, but nothing that can't easily be fixed. It's also heavier than I imagined, but a very nice piece of fiberglass! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07gt500conv Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 (edited) Sam, Do you have the hood on yet? Mine is supposed to be ready today.... :happy feet: Edited July 22, 2013 by 07gt500conv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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