View Poll Results: Which Version hood?
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VFN Poll for Sunoco hood
We've been reviewing the poll's and it looks like #4 is the winner. If everyone is certain that this is the one for you, we can do this. But i'd like to mention that we've been asked to make this hood for quite some time and the one thing we felt makes this hood stand out is the line. A line going to the front of the hood might make it look like any other cowl hood, which is really what were trying to get away from. I am attaching a picture of a standard cowl hood, so it can be compared to this hood. You can view this picture here: http://vfnfiberglass.com/002cams.jpg
The only other difference between the two (sunoco style and cowl) hoods would be that the sunoco style would have a more rounded scoop.
Initally everyone wanted a hood that was unique and unlike any other offerings for the ls1's. The photo shop shows the faint line running smoothly into the thicker bolder line in the center, seeing the hood in person i'm not sure their could be such a smooth transition, but we're pretty good at working those things out, if there is a local person perhaps that can stop by, we can show them, or maybe the people that didn't want the line to extend to the nose could sand it off once they recieve it (as we can go with this option also). We want to make a hood that everyone is happy with, but just want to make sure that once everyone starts recieving their hoods they won't think it looks like a standard cowl and be unhappy. Just some food for thought - before we finish up the project.
Thanks.
Jeanie
The only other difference between the two (sunoco style and cowl) hoods would be that the sunoco style would have a more rounded scoop.
Initally everyone wanted a hood that was unique and unlike any other offerings for the ls1's. The photo shop shows the faint line running smoothly into the thicker bolder line in the center, seeing the hood in person i'm not sure their could be such a smooth transition, but we're pretty good at working those things out, if there is a local person perhaps that can stop by, we can show them, or maybe the people that didn't want the line to extend to the nose could sand it off once they recieve it (as we can go with this option also). We want to make a hood that everyone is happy with, but just want to make sure that once everyone starts recieving their hoods they won't think it looks like a standard cowl and be unhappy. Just some food for thought - before we finish up the project.
Thanks.
Jeanie
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,578
Likes: 49
From: Kissimmee, FL
I like the fact of the sunoco hood being more rounded as opposed to the original cowl being squarish. But the 4th pic show the line meeting the car and the hood is rounded. Which will still make the hood stand out.
Originally Posted by vfntech
We've been reviewing the poll's and it looks like #4 is the winner. If everyone is certain that this is the one for you, we can do this. But i'd like to mention that we've been asked to make this hood for quite some time and the one thing we felt makes this hood stand out is the line. A line going to the front of the hood might make it look like any other cowl hood, which is really what were trying to get away from. I am attaching a picture of a standard cowl hood, so it can be compared to this hood. You can view this picture here: http://vfnfiberglass.com/002cams.jpg
The only other difference between the two (sunoco style and cowl) hoods would be that the sunoco style would have a more rounded scoop.
Initally everyone wanted a hood that was unique and unlike any other offerings for the ls1's. The photo shop shows the faint line running smoothly into the thicker bolder line in the center, seeing the hood in person i'm not sure their could be such a smooth transition, but we're pretty good at working those things out, if there is a local person perhaps that can stop by, we can show them, or maybe the people that didn't want the line to extend to the nose could sand it off once they recieve it (as we can go with this option also). We want to make a hood that everyone is happy with, but just want to make sure that once everyone starts recieving their hoods they won't think it looks like a standard cowl and be unhappy. Just some food for thought - before we finish up the project.
Thanks.
Jeanie
The only other difference between the two (sunoco style and cowl) hoods would be that the sunoco style would have a more rounded scoop.
Initally everyone wanted a hood that was unique and unlike any other offerings for the ls1's. The photo shop shows the faint line running smoothly into the thicker bolder line in the center, seeing the hood in person i'm not sure their could be such a smooth transition, but we're pretty good at working those things out, if there is a local person perhaps that can stop by, we can show them, or maybe the people that didn't want the line to extend to the nose could sand it off once they recieve it (as we can go with this option also). We want to make a hood that everyone is happy with, but just want to make sure that once everyone starts recieving their hoods they won't think it looks like a standard cowl and be unhappy. Just some food for thought - before we finish up the project.
Thanks.
Jeanie
The "line" in the front nose isn't really a line anyway..it's more of a crease/fold in the bumper. The stock Z-28 hood doesn't have a line and neither does the SS hood. I just don't think it works. It interrupts the flow of the hood. The sharp line doesn't work with the other smooth lines of the Camaro or the smooth lines of the hood.
I plan to buy this hood and having that #4 line in it ruins it for me. I always intended for it to be a representation of the Sunoco hood....which would be pic #1.
The other problem inherent with an aftermarket hood is alignment. Suppose that line doesn't exactly line up with the front nose crease? Then it will stick out like a sore thumb.
I much prefer the larger more rounded line that is inset 6" from each end of the hood. It just works better. Just my $.02.
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,578
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From: Kissimmee, FL
Originally Posted by NOBR8KSS
I totally agree and I think doing the hood with the same line as every other "cowl" hood isn't the way to go.
The "line" in the front nose isn't really a line anyway..it's more of a crease/fold in the bumper. The stock Z-28 hood doesn't have a line and neither does the SS hood. I just don't think it works. It interrupts the flow of the hood. The sharp line doesn't work with the other smooth lines of the Camaro or the smooth lines of the hood.
I plan to buy this hood and having that #4 line in it ruins it for me. I always intended for it to be a representation of the Sunoco hood....which would be pic #1.
The other problem inherent with an aftermarket hood is alignment. Suppose that line doesn't exactly line up with the front nose crease? Then it will stick out like a sore thumb.
I much prefer the larger more rounded line that is inset 6" from each end of the hood. It just works better. Just my $.02.
The "line" in the front nose isn't really a line anyway..it's more of a crease/fold in the bumper. The stock Z-28 hood doesn't have a line and neither does the SS hood. I just don't think it works. It interrupts the flow of the hood. The sharp line doesn't work with the other smooth lines of the Camaro or the smooth lines of the hood.
I plan to buy this hood and having that #4 line in it ruins it for me. I always intended for it to be a representation of the Sunoco hood....which would be pic #1.
The other problem inherent with an aftermarket hood is alignment. Suppose that line doesn't exactly line up with the front nose crease? Then it will stick out like a sore thumb.
I much prefer the larger more rounded line that is inset 6" from each end of the hood. It just works better. Just my $.02.
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Originally Posted by NOBR8KSS
The other problem inherent with an aftermarket hood is alignment. Suppose that line doesn't exactly line up with the front nose crease? Then it will stick out like a sore thumb.
Well we've decided we will produce it with the line at the front like picture #4, (Thanks "Roarin 8" for the Photoshop work!) if anyone doesn't want the line we will remove it for them at no extra charge, just mention when ordering. Thanks To everyone for your vote's!
We currently have two guys on the gp list, is anyone else interested? Because of the many requests recieved, we can run a gp on ALL of our Camaro/TransAm hoods
, with a minimum of 10 members - except for newer projects not finished, like the ws9 us exotic style. We'll accept names for the gp until the 28th - if interested, please let me know.
Thanks!
Jeanie
We currently have two guys on the gp list, is anyone else interested? Because of the many requests recieved, we can run a gp on ALL of our Camaro/TransAm hoods
, with a minimum of 10 members - except for newer projects not finished, like the ws9 us exotic style. We'll accept names for the gp until the 28th - if interested, please let me know.Thanks!
Jeanie
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,578
Likes: 49
From: Kissimmee, FL
TTT, I just called VFN to put me on the list for the GP as well. Since there is no thread in the Group purchase section, looks like you guys have to call in to be put on the list. I suggested that they, VFN, put a thread in that section to get more responses.
Hi Guys.
Sorry about that, I posted a thread on the sponsor sales section for a gp. Got everyone down from this thread that wanted to be put on the list - Thank You!!!
I will be on vacation next week (7-18 thru 7/23), if you require an immediate response, please give us a call at the shop and one of our employees will gladly help you out. I will collect names for the gp until 29th.
Thanks!!
Jeanie
Sorry about that, I posted a thread on the sponsor sales section for a gp. Got everyone down from this thread that wanted to be put on the list - Thank You!!!
I will be on vacation next week (7-18 thru 7/23), if you require an immediate response, please give us a call at the shop and one of our employees will gladly help you out. I will collect names for the gp until 29th.
Thanks!!
Jeanie
Hi Guys!!
Thanks to everyone who is on the list!!
We're trying to get this finished up so we can get the hoods out to everyone.
Is there anyone in the chicago/suburban area that can bring their car by for a trial fit? We want to make sure that the crease in the front will line up correctly with the crease on the nose.
Please let me know
Thanks!
Jeanie
Thanks to everyone who is on the list!!
We're trying to get this finished up so we can get the hoods out to everyone.
Is there anyone in the chicago/suburban area that can bring their car by for a trial fit? We want to make sure that the crease in the front will line up correctly with the crease on the nose.
Please let me know
Thanks!
Jeanie
