blackthunder70 14 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 hi ridge runner love it cheers barry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Now your thinking Rod, only problem is we may limit Ridge's sales to only 50 hoods ha-ha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Oh Ridge, Just got the inner quarter trim pieces in yesterday evening and haven't even opened them yet, but going to bank today to get ya some cash and get it coming. Thanks for more great glass parts :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 That was a day earlier than they were supposed to get there . Let me know what you think of them . Jim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted May 28, 2015 Oh and have fun opening the box HAHAHA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Have you guys priced boxes lately ? Especially big boxes ? :( I should have some coming soon ,may have to sell a kidney ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Now your thinking Rod, only problem is we may limit Ridge's sales to only 50 hoods ha-ha Not a problem ...the shipping companies will take care of that . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Have you guys priced boxes lately ? Especially big boxes ? :( I should have some coming soon ,may have to sell a kidney ! i get 54" x 72" x 8" mattress boxes for $8.00 . . i get 4' long x 3" high channels to put on the edges of the hoods for 49 cents each. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Hey Ridge, I finally got around to opening the panels up last night, me and my buddy cut the tape off and I told him to go ahead and open the box up I had to grab some stuff from my truck....When I returned 5 min later he said "WTF is holding this box together" I laughed at him and said GLUE... he looked at me like I was crazy till I ripped a piece off the top and showed him LMAO.... took us another 5 min to get into the box.... Panels looked great btw. right on the radiused part where the fold down would sit appears to have some little cracks in the paint, but i am just gonna scuff them up and hit them with some KRYLON and slap them in, they are VERY Sturdy. My buddy thought they were original ford panels and couldn't understand how they were not all crusty and flaky like originals usually are LOL..... He was amazed when I told him they were hand made just like the hood :P Hopefully we can get his AAW wiring harness wrapped up next week and then get my hood painted, and my Fiero seat covers installed and then install my new panels. I cant wait.....thanks for more awesome fiberglass parts. Soooooo Hows about you make a nice Custom 6 gauge dash panel that's ready for some instruments to go into it and don't cost an arm and a leg LOL. OR perhaps a set of front and rear bumpers that are already chopped down to give that flush fit finish?> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted May 29, 2015 yeah ,the original panels had light cracks ,they are in the mold so they transfer to the new panels like pressing a penny in clay . it is just about impossible to find un damaged original panels or i would make a new set of molds .i used Rustolium texture paint on the smooth spot on the last set of panels i made then painted over the entire panel and they came out great . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodbrady 18 Report post Posted May 29, 2015 Talked to Con-Way yesterday, and we should good to go for Monday delivery. I've got my chainsaw ready to open the box. LOL! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted May 30, 2015 I didnt use as much glue on this one ,only half a tube HAHAHA. But i still wrapped the hood in a plastic bag and taped it up good inside the box .With all the rain over there i should have put floats on the hood just encase . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted May 30, 2015 Talked to Con-Way yesterday, and we should good to go for Monday delivery. I've got my chainsaw ready to open the box. LOL! Does it still way the same 68 pounds it did when it left here ? hehehehe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodbrady 18 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 OR perhaps a set of front and rear bumpers that are already chopped down to give that flush fit finish?> +1 on the bumpers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 +3 on the bumpers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 Getting my scoop soon! Can't wait to put this thing on my baby. My old one is too worn and breaking apart:( I will post pics soon. 1 rwcstang reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 I have been thinking about making these two pieces The end caps for the package tray trim for the non fold down seat for the 60-70 .The set i have is in pretty good shape ,the paint is rubbed off in places but the grain finish is very good .I would like to make a two sided press mold so they will be finished on both sides like the original .They are very delicate so it may be a bit tough to make the molds .I have had a few people looking for them and i just found this set in my parts pile . I made the latch cover panels mold for the fold down seat ,they are really nice with just about perfect grain .I also made the hockey stick mold . This is about the only back seat trim i don't have yet . The originals are fiberglass just like the rest of the interior trim panels . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwcstang 201 Report post Posted May 31, 2015 U should try to make some b pillars and rear speaker trays lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 I have been thinking about the b pillars for fast backs .Those plastic ones warp and the card board ones will roll up and the material falls off .I would like to make them in fiberglass with a factory looking finish and set up for the lights .I think i could make a set out of aluminum ,texture them and then make molds from that .I think i still have an original here i could use as a pattern . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Talked to Con-Way yesterday, and we should good to go for Monday delivery. I've got my chainsaw ready to open the box. LOL! Did it make it ? I was afraid it may have to go by submarine . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodbrady 18 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 The hood arrived today! Ridge, this thing is a work of art!! I can't just help staring at it in awe. I do have a couple of question. I noticed that part of the underside still has more of a "raw" fiberglass look. Do you typically paint that as well? Or maybe apply some sort of insulation? (I have no experience with fiberglass hoods). Am I ok using my stock hinges, or should I use lighter springs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 The bottom will be raw fiberglass and painted ,unless you coat it with something like lizard skin .It should hold up to your original springs if the hinges are in good shape and work freely ,oil them first .I am not sure light springs will stay up when open . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 You will probably have to lower the hinges a bit to make up for the thickness of the fiberglass hood ,and you may have to adjust the front latch and bump stops down as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 Almost forgot to ask ...Did it gain any weight on the trip HAHAHA? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodbrady 18 Report post Posted June 2, 2015 No, I don't think so. Felt lighter than 68lbs actually. Maybe it lost weight. Ha! Unless I get a surprise from uship, everything went smoothly with freight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
