ShelbyEra08 Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 Just wondering, can someone measure the size of their hood vents on their KR hood. Shelby has leftover KR hoods on eBay, but unfortunately there isn't any hood vents available with them. If someone can measure the factory KR vents, so I can look for aftermarket options roughly around the same size, it would be greatly appreciated. thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppd01 Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) No after market vents will fit. You would have to take the hood to a fabrication shop and have custom vents made. Also there is no access to the vents from the underside of the hood. The real KR vents snap in and once they are in good luck getting them out without breaking them. I can take pics later. Edited October 15, 2016 by sheppd01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppd01 Posted October 15, 2016 Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 (edited) In my opinion those KR hoods are NOT worth the cost of getting them shipped to your house. Unless you are restoring a KR 30 years from now those hoods are not going to be worth the aggravation of having custom vents made.Just buy a Supersnake hood. Edited October 16, 2016 by sheppd01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyEra08 Posted October 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2016 i know no aftermarket hood vents will fit perfectly, and some type of modifications will need to be done. just didn't know if anyone had the measurements so I can compare the size to aftermarket hood vents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppd01 Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 Here they are……... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted October 27, 2016 Report Share Posted October 27, 2016 That's gonna be one hell of a fabrication ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Yes, tall task. There is a set on Ebay now for $2k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dans776 Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 I have vents... For anyone who needs them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 How much? Are the tabs intact? You can PM me if you prefer. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dans776 Posted November 17, 2016 Report Share Posted November 17, 2016 They are new. $1200.00 The guy on ebay who was selling them got them from me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Saleen215 Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 I have a pair from dans776 that I bought years ago...they are the real deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dans776 Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 I have a pair from dans776 that I bought years ago...they are the real deal. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 Does anyone have KR hood vents for sale? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Posted August 24, 2018 Report Share Posted August 24, 2018 anyone know who the manufacturer was and contact info so I can buy the molds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Posted August 28, 2018 Report Share Posted August 28, 2018 How many people would like a set of hood vents for the carbon fiber GT500KR hood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
660driver Posted October 10, 2018 Report Share Posted October 10, 2018 So has there been issues with the hoods and vents? Or are these accident repairs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89Saleen215 Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 Available hoods with no vents... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
660driver Posted October 11, 2018 Report Share Posted October 11, 2018 So as i suspected shelby doesnt even carry the hoods or vents anymore. Man a guy almost should buy a set just to have them in case something happens to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleX Posted October 12, 2018 Report Share Posted October 12, 2018 Hoods seem to be easy to get. Shelby keeps putting them on ebay That said, I am interested in a set of vents, but realize they are unobtainium these days. If someone has a spare pair, please PM me as I have some ideas on how to get some knockoffs in the works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleX Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 On 8/28/2018 at 10:02 AM, Jody said: How many people would like a set of hood vents for the carbon fiber GT500KR hood? I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Posted October 13, 2018 Report Share Posted October 13, 2018 (edited) I doubt Shelby will read this conversation. Shelby has KR hoods to sell. They sold all the vents. Shelby did not put any thought into reserving the same amount of vents, to put with the same amount of hoods, they have available to sell. In the end I don't think it is wise to buy specialty cars from them. Since Shelby does have the spare parts, restoring the car, say after hitting a deer will be near impossible. Why would anyone want this trouble? It would be nice if Shelby would let someone know who has the molds or tooling for the vents so someone like myself could make them again at a reasonable price without gouging people. Do I need the vents now? NO, but I would like to have a few pair incase I damage one due to hitting a deer here in Wisconsin or as I have read of others breaking them while washing their car. I see how that could easily happen , they seem very fragile. Edited October 13, 2018 by Jody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
660driver Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Ya jody we are in southeast minnesota so deer are a big issue here too. I checked the vents on dads the other day and they are a tad loose in there. With the speeds these cars are capable of you would think they should be solidly mounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Kutz Posted February 1, 2019 Report Share Posted February 1, 2019 I am looking for a set of hood vents for the GT500 KR hood. I had a set with a hood but they were burnt up in an arson fire so am looking for another set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarps Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 On 10/12/2018 at 11:50 PM, DoubleX said: I would. I would Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarps Posted February 11, 2019 Report Share Posted February 11, 2019 Looking for a set of kr hood vents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KR_Mac Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 A little off the topic... But has anyone had any problems with the vents rattling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krman Posted August 18, 2019 Report Share Posted August 18, 2019 Anyone have a KR hood for sale ? If so please PM me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlanticbluestang Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) I have made the GT500KR hood vents on a 3D printer. I am wondering if anyone is interested in a set. I have attached a picture of one from the 3D printer before it is sanded and primed for painting. Edited May 28, 2020 by atlanticbluestang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleX Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 28 minutes ago, atlanticbluestang said: I have made the GT500KR hood vents on a 3D printer. I am wondering if anyone is interested in a set. I have attached a picture of one from the 3D printer before it is sanded and primed for painting. I'm certainly interested as I was looking to do the same. Please PM. They look great BTW... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlanticbluestang Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 The vents are fresh off the 3d printer and still need to be gel coated, sanded and primed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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