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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 12:14 AM
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Looks good but definatly needs to be at least a inch lower (as you stated). My car is currently in storage, but if the guinea pig thing falls over with spanky I could probably lend you the car for a few days... assuming its in good hands . Send me a PM or e-mail if you wish.
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 02:50 AM
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Damnit. I can't wait to get back to the US, where opportunities like this AT LEAST exist.
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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Hi Guys.
The hood will be available in both glass and c/f - although as far as "cosmetic c/f" goes tho, we would need to let everyone know once the hood is completed and measured to see if we can make the hood using this process. I am assuming that the weight on the pin on versions will be around the same as our other hoods - which is about12lbs (in fiberglass) - and on the bolt on version approx. 25lbs (in fiberglass) - so they will be pretty lightweight hoods. I'm thinking that the scoop will fall around 2"- 2 1/2" in height.
Thanks everyone! who wishes to be a "guinea pig"...I will definately keep everyone in mind - as you never know what may happen. I did speak with spanky, so as far as I know at this time, we will probably use his car....but if not, I will pm those who offered and see if anyone else would be willing to bring in their car.
Don't worry, after the first few trips around the neighborhood, your car(s) will be in good hands...lol...
Honestly, whoever brings their car up for the fitting process can stay here with their car - we generally only need a saturday (or two tops). We prefer for the customer to stay - to give input, etc. we would not need to drive the cars at all - only have access to the hood portion of the car.
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 10:46 AM
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That's sounds like great CS Jeanie! I can't wait to see the final product!
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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looking good, if the cowl is going to only be around 2" or so i think it will be just right. also, the sides of the scoop seem to be steeper than the original design, sloping those more like the sunco would help alot. it looks like a narrow cowl right now, with the slope it will make it flow a lot better in mu opinoin. either way its looking great and thanks for listening to our opinions and making this happen, cant wait to see it on a car painted
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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I know it looks a little steeper then the pictures of the sunoco hood at this time, but once the height is lowered, that will change. We are always happy to put our ideas out to everyone here on this board for suggestions/comments - to be honest, without everyone here, we would not offer what we do for the Camaro and Firebirds...so Thank You!!
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 12:12 PM
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One thing I see is not so much a height issue, but the steepness of the sides of the cowl. What I like about the Sunoco/Dick Harrell hood, is that it is more of a gradual rise to the top and is more rounded off. To me, the pictures look like where the sides and top of the cowl meet are too square.
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimm
One thing I see is not so much a height issue, but the steepness of the sides of the cowl. What I like about the Sunoco/Dick Harrell hood, is that it is more of a gradual rise to the top and is more rounded off. To me, the pictures look like where the sides and top of the cowl meet are too square.

EXACTLY. EXACTLY what I was saying.
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 01:34 PM
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vfntech - Oh if its only one-two days then thats definatly easy to lend the car. Just let me know if anything. No trips around the block... unless I'm driving . It does appear in the 2nd picture that the edges need to be less "edgy" as Jimm & 1998camaroz28 stated.

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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 11:28 AM
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on the edges, i let our production guy know, and we will round them out a bit more.
Thanks!
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 12:44 PM
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You're welcome Keep up the good work.
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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AWESOME. You've got a new customer when these baby's are done!
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 02:14 PM
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nice job so far....but please please please....bring back the line up the middle!!!
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mph476
nice job so far....but please please please....bring back the line up the middle!!!
they are going to make 2 versions, this one, then the version with the "spine" up the middle. i think it is looking very good, and will be awesome as long as they smooth out the sides and make it not so edgey
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 02:55 PM
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Kinda off topic, but any news on an SS style hood for the GMC Sierra's I spoke with someone about a couple months back?
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 1998camaroz28
AWESOME. You've got a new customer when these baby's are done!
Count me in for one too, that is, assuming the price isn't ridiculous!
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 03:06 PM
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I really like this hood. Great alternative to the standard cowl hoods. Too bad it's only for ls1
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Hi guys.
2002yroneformula ~ not sure on what year gmc you have....we make one that fits the 88-2000 style. there are pictures of this hood on our website. If not, please let me know and I can check with production on the possibility.
I believe what we are doing with the sunoco hoods is first making them for the 98 and newer camaro, then we will probably go back and make them for the 93-97 versions, but I am unsure on the earlier models at this time.
I'm sure the price will be reasonable - priced approx. the same as our other hoods....not something that will make ur eyes pop out like this:
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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i can't wait to see it on a car. if it looks good im down for puttin one on the Z
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Old Feb 10, 2005 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimm
One thing I see is not so much a height issue, but the steepness of the sides of the cowl. What I like about the Sunoco/Dick Harrell hood, is that it is more of a gradual rise to the top and is more rounded off. To me, the pictures look like where the sides and top of the cowl meet are too square.
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Kind of like this hood but maybe a little taller?
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