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    So, the search for a hood finally ended when I found one on carpart.com. The yard that had it, is one that a friend works at and I was skeptical that the hood existed so, I messaged him. Sure enough, they had the hood since they started cataloging their parts. That said, I rented a truck, drove across stated and picked it up.

    Fast forward a week to me getting some time to start cutting it up. The intention is to make the hood clear the intake then, use it a buck to make a mold, allowing me to make a glass or carbon version of it. Anywho, on to the pictures.
    Hood (1 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    Hood (2 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    Hood (3 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    I am soo thankful I have this piece of chromemoly laying around, it was the perfect length to hold the hoot up, allowing me to install it by myself. Yes, the hood did not go through a garage window like the last one did. Amazing, I know.

    Hood (4 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    I also played around with some potential heights, I think I like the look of a 1" cowl more so than the other option.
    Hood (5 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    Hood (6 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    Hood (7 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    To my surprise, the hood will clear the charge piping while following the factory lines.
    Hood (9 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    The taller option, is just a bit too tall when your'e in the car. Also, you can see that I have been playing around with radio position, it is a street car after all.
    Hood (8 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    The sorter option for the hood.
    Hood (10 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    Hood (11 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    Hood (12 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

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    Looking good. I like the lower cowl the best.
    1999 Z28. A4. Magnaflow catback and a lid. 60k miles.

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    I knew this wouldn't be as easy as going to bed but, I underestimated this by a ton! It looks like crap and I think I know how to make the edges round but, I can't try it until the other side is at least tacked. It looks like I sanded through the weld but, I didn't, I think it is just the lighting and the lack of a round edge. There are a few spots that I went through, that you can clearly see.

    I also left the camera in the house since I didn't plan on taking pictures until one side was complete.

    35329640_2107180546272984_4436193573108449280_o by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    35403113_2107180206273018_1428357568320765952_o by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    35360809_2107180462939659_4491335356846702592_o by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    35330201_2107180282939677_9037548837979291648_o by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

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    Patience grasshopper, you get a ton of credit from me most guys would take the easy route and get a mustang to make it easy. Not many hand make body panels and do all the work you have.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Golden View Post
    Looking good. I like the lower cowl the best.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikesfastss View Post
    Patience grasshopper, you get a ton of credit from me most guys would take the easy route and get a mustang to make it easy. Not many hand make body panels and do all the work you have.
    Amen! An awesome job on this sweet ride!

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    Good work so far Jason. The factory lines of that hood are perfect for a cowl scoop!

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    A little more work on the front of the hood and, I should be ready to take it off and weld it all up and start the metal finishing.

    Hood (1 of 5) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    Hood (2 of 5) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    Hood (3 of 5) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    If the paint on the hood had some flake in it, I'd probably want to paint the car that color.
    Hood (4 of 5) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

    Hood (5 of 5) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

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    Quote Originally Posted by JoeP. View Post
    Good work so far Jason. The factory lines of that hood are perfect for a cowl scoop!
    That is the exact reason, I did not want to go off and get one of those bond on, pre made pieces. They just never look right. The angle I put on the sides, hopefully works with the lines of the car as well. Sadly, I won't really know that until it's done and the edges are rounded off.

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    So far it looks good to me. I’d rock it no matter what once you finish it.
    1999 Z28. A4. Magnaflow catback and a lid. 60k miles.

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    Did the wizard ever get back to you about that brain?????

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