Appearance & Detailing Interior & Exterior Appearance Modifications

My manta

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 07:13 PM
  #1  
RedRallyeZ's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (20)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,395
Likes: 2
From: Sugartit, South Carolina
Default My manta

I got a hood this Christmas and couldnt decide which way to go aobut painting it. When i finally decided on a manta, i puit the sucker on and was drinvg back home from the shop with an estmimate and got a ticket. So i didnt have any money to paint it. I drove around with a fiberglass hood for about a month before i finally got it painted this week, and after seeing primer for so long, this looks AWESOME!!!

BEFORE:



This is the only picture where the fitment looks questionable, its really not near this bad, just the flash from the camera highlighted it. I am still gonna try to mess aruond with it and fit it just a bit more, but other than this pic, its fine.






My RAM AIR DECALS from 4th circle designs




I also got the hood clearcoated on both sides, you cant tell from these pics, but its looks a ton better than before


TELL ME WHAT YALL THINK!
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 07:19 PM
  #2  
Magnet's Avatar
11 Second Club
20 Year Member
iTrader: (36)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,085
Likes: 77
From: Fort Myers Florida
Default

looks great!
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 07:41 PM
  #3  
Ling_650vette's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 3,080
Likes: 0
From: Conroe, TX
Default

Looks good.

All its missing now is a gloss black grille to match.
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 08:29 PM
  #4  
mycamaroSS's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,821
Likes: 0
From: San Marcos/Plano, Texas
Default

looks awesome man!!!
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 08:57 PM
  #5  
842ta's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 707
Likes: 0
From: Granbury, TX
Default

Looks MEAN
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 09:08 PM
  #6  
GeArBaNgEr56's Avatar
Launching!
20 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
From: Texas!
Default

Thats nice as hell.
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 09:44 PM
  #7  
Cobra2WS6's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (22)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,797
Likes: 0
From: South FLORIDA
Default

All u need is a grill
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 10:07 PM
  #8  
ICEMAN 31's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,813
Likes: 3
From: Orlando Florida
Default

looks fantastic
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 10:46 PM
  #9  
00BlueTA's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 545
Likes: 0
From: Delaware
Default

Agreed looks nice!
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 10:59 PM
  #10  
2_wacko's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 4,274
Likes: 0
From: WestTexas
Default

Nice, I would remove the ramair decal if it where me.
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 11:47 PM
  #11  
TonyBBR's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: texas
Default

looks good
Reply
Old Mar 10, 2007 | 11:52 PM
  #12  
Yahelou's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (23)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,411
Likes: 0
From: Baltimore, MD
Default

very nice. did u get the hood from ebay??
Reply
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 12:02 AM
  #13  
Camaro Ryder KV's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,593
Likes: 0
From: South Burbs of Chicago
Default

looks great, but the shade of red doesn't match the car
Reply
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 01:04 AM
  #14  
6LITEREATER's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (56)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 12,637
Likes: 4
From: Valley Village, CA
Default

Originally Posted by Ling_650vette
Looks good.

All its missing now is a gloss black grille to match.

Originally Posted by 2_wacko
Nice, I would remove the ramair decal if it where me.

and It does look KILLER though !
Reply
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 01:07 AM
  #15  
DANSBIRD's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 1,193
Likes: 1
Default

on it looking great
on it needing a grill.
Reply
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 01:07 AM
  #16  
coldkillinTA's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 694
Likes: 0
From: Belton, TX
Default

An SLP gloss black grill and it'd be 8,000,000 times better.
Reply
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 01:08 AM
  #17  
GeArBaNgEr56's Avatar
Launching!
20 Year Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 281
Likes: 0
From: Texas!
Default

Originally Posted by Camaro Ryder KV
looks great, but the shade of red doesn't match the car
I'm pretty sure its just lighting..
Reply
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 01:30 AM
  #18  
unSStoppable's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,211
Likes: 0
From: MinneSNOWta
Default

that shot showing the slightly off fitment also makes the hood look a lil different shade of red. Its a huge improvement though. Now like the rest of em said, get a black grill!
Reply
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 09:41 AM
  #19  
blackraven's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 176
Likes: 0
From: Northwest Ohio
Default

looks good
Reply
Old Mar 11, 2007 | 10:28 AM
  #20  
phantomzer0's Avatar
TECH Veteran
15 Year Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 4,381
Likes: 2
From: Lockport, IL
Default

Originally Posted by Camaro Ryder KV
looks great, but the shade of red doesn't match the car
Must be your monitor because it looks pretty damn good to me. I see no color problems at all, aside from shadows.
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:00 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE