Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 I just finished the last layer ,6 in all .I think i am suffering from repetitive stress disorder ,repetitive stress disorder ,repetitive stress disorder . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shep69 149 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 Will be great to see one painted up and on a 69. How much will you be selling them for Ridge . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 28, 2015 They will be $450 for 69stang members .$550 for others . I weighed the hood before i started the under brace mold and it weighs 35 pounds ,soon as i can box one i will see what the shipping will be . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 1 Raven R code reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 Ridge, Are all of your supplies sourced locally? 1 Raven R code reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 Ridge, Are all of your supplies sourced locally? No ,i have to order it .Not many people use it ,it is to expensive .I can get Ortho out the wazoo but who wants to use cheap materials if you want to put out a good part .Just goes to show that not a lot of shops are using it because they do not stock a lot of it . I placed an order today but it was not in stock so i have to wait a couple of days . I should have it by the time i am ready to use it . My supplier is in Sacramento ,about 300 miles away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 If you would be inclined, I'd be very interested in the techy details of the materials you are using. I have a FB project coming up soon and materials choice is a big concern. Keep those updates coming! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 Well Just let me know where I need to send the check or Money order Or Paypal Ridge and It will be there. I should be able to have it painted and installed in a week or less, the guy who painted my last hood said he would do my new one for free LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 If you would be inclined, I'd be very interested in the techy details of the materials you are using. I have a FB project coming up soon and materials choice is a big concern. Keep those updates coming! About all you need to know is ISO -yes .Ortho -no . Use a good grade mat as well .Owens corning is a bit hard to work with ,especially with tight turn or deep pockets but makes a very strong part . 2 layers of 2 0z mat is good but if a thicker part is better go 3 layers .It is easier if you use 1 1/2 oz mat for the first layer as it will lay in easier in a mold with a lot of sharp corners or deep pockets .Then use 2 oz mat for the next layer /layers . Use a good ISO based gel coat as well . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodbrady 18 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 Hey, I finally found the link to a car with a similar kind of hood. I have been searching for a source for this hood for months, without any success. Most likely it was custom made, or perhaps cut from a Shelby hood? Anyway, looks very similar to what you're building Ridge Runner. Keep up the good work!! http://www.vehiclesbyseller.net/1969-Ford-Mustang-Convertible-Nebraska-68127/5273529 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 They used the Shelby hood locks ,must have made a bracket for them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 29, 2015 Trimmed ,sanded ,and ready for waxing ,but not today ,my arm cant take any more today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 I hate to sound like a broken record, but this is such a cool project. I really enjoy projects like this and folks who don't take no for an answer. I have shaker buyer remorse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 Looking Good Ridge Looking GOOD. Those pics of the other hood on the green car don't show the underside, so I bet those hood pins are not functioning and the locks are probably just secured into place for looks. Also if you look at the front of the hood where it lines up with the headlight buckets you will see that the chrome trim doesnt come close to lining up, its like the hood is too short or needs to be adjusted forward 1/2" Cant wait to get my hand on the one Ridge has going tho. Don't know if I'm going to just paint the hood all the same color as the car, or add some black along the tops of the raised portions ???? Decisions decisions. I need some black to break up all my green tho haha. Where ca one get the little grills that goes into the openings? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 Mustangs Unlimited has the screens but they have to be cut to fit .I bought a set of them for my Shelby replica ,i already have them trimmed ,if i can get the same screen i may try to cut some out . They bond in place . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 Tomorrow !!????!!!!!???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsmach1 71 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 Can't wait to see one on the car, and your asking price is a great deal. Keep up the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangs-R-me 120 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 Also if you look at the front of the hood where it lines up with the headlight buckets you will see that the chrome trim doesnt come close to lining up, its like the hood is too short or needs to be adjusted forward 1/2" I looked through all the pics and I'm guessing that is '70 Mustang hood trim which is a lot thinner than '69. 11 pictures and not ONE shot of under the hood !! Think this might be my 1st post in this thread ... I've been intensely following it though since the beginning and am just blown away with your talent & skills RIDGE RUNNER and are so glad you decided to share this project with all of us in such great detail !! My '82 vintage Calypso Coral paint job still looks decent but is showing it's age. I've been debating going back to the factory "Lime Gold" color and was thinking I'd change over to a Shaker hood and black-out treatment to go along with the more sedate Lime Gold (vs. my current bright orange). Looking at all the pics of that rag-top with it's Ridge-Runner style hood and being Silver Jade (also a light green color similar ... in pics anyway ... to Lime Gold) has me thinking. Certainly would be cheaper and easier than collecting all the correct parts for a 351W Shaker and be much more unique !! I'd miss my factory hood pins though, as it appears they would fall in about the same spots as the front scoops. Putting them wider like the silver jade car (if possible) might not look quite right either. Thanks again Ridge for this wonderful contribution !! Doug 1 Ridge Runner reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 Well the screens are going to have to be hand fit no mater how you look at it so i think the best bet is to buy the ones from Mustangs Unlimited .I can send a template of card paper copied from the ones i fit to my Shelby replica .The right side is a flip over from the left side ..The screens from Mustangs U. are aluminum so it isn't hard to bend them ,it would just be a pain in the butt to hand fit every one on every hood . I was trying to figure out a way to attach them ,they will have to be glued in place ,i was thinking possibly windshield glue with a few dots on the back of the scoops and press the screens into it and allow it to set up .The screens are black so it would be done after the hood is painted . Hey my materials just made it in ! I am into this for a bit over $4,000 now ...Good news @MikeStang ,Your hood will only cost $3,999.99 HAHAHA! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 I hate to sound like a broken record, but this is such a cool project. I really enjoy projects like this and folks who don't take no for an answer. I have shaker buyer remorse. Shakers look great hanging on the wall . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 Shakers look great hanging on the wall . How about the hood??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted April 30, 2015 How about the hood??? Well you hang that on the wall right beside the shaker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 HAHA.... Well Ridge for 3,999.00 do I get an entire GT500 Body Kit :-) ..... I dont think its going to take long to Recoup your money on the hoods tho. Heck just people on here buying them should put ya into the Green pretty fast I would think. Then once a few are on cars and painted you could easily sale your hoods to some of the mustang vendors I would think? I will take you several photos of mine you can use for advertisement LOL. Would it maybe be a good idea to somehow bond a few small studs into the hoods around the vents so that one could use a nut to secure the screens? Oh what style air cleaner setup will be needed to fit inside the center duct area? May be building me something for that because of the Vic Jr. Intake haha. Man oh man cant wait to see this thing. My Mr. Mikes Fiero Seat Covers should be here about the same time as your hood HAHA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 The Shelby used a ford air cleaner base with a Hipo lid and filter and a rubber seal around the ford air cleaner base .I think a Hipo air cleaner will fit inside the ram air cut out .So you may be able to gain some room that way . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStang 247 Report post Posted May 1, 2015 Awesome, So finish it already and send me a bill HAHA. Cant wait much longer I'm running out of napkins to clean up the drool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
