Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 I have to trim the top panel down to a half inch wider on both sides and the rear ,the front is 3/4 longerr that a 69 hood top ,so i have the metal for the fold over . I really dont have anything to cut the top panel with out warping the edges so i have to figure somthing out there . . I set the top between the 2 forms and it pinches tight with out denting ,so soon i will fold the edges . 1 1969_FEStang reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_FEStang 4 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 On 10/31/2019 at 5:33 PM, Ridge Runner said: Just charge a small fee! Its called if you want to see fee So a peep show? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 2, 2019 Edges folded over ,holly crap ,its going to work !!!! The under brace is clamped in 2 RPM and 69RavenConv reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 3, 2019 Under brace is blasted and primed 2 mwye0627 and Caseyrhe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 3, 2019 Edges are rolled and the front lip is spot welded . I made a slight V in the peak ,it was to flat looking . I still have to figure out how to finish off the rear ,it has a 3/4 inch rise like a cowl induction hood but much lower . I did manage to get two very slight dings in the top edge but i am really happy so far 2 1969_FEStang and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted November 4, 2019 3 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: I still have to figure out how to finish off the rear ,it has a 3/4 inch rise like a cowl induction hood but much lower . I did manage to get two very slight dings in the top edge but i am really happy so far One possible way might be to cut a piece of textured plastic around 3/32" thick that conforms to the raised area and is the same width as that area then use 6 or 7 "L" brackets welded to the hood with a nut fixed to the backside or u nut to secure the plastic to the brackets with black oval head machine screws etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 4, 2019 Going to try to make a metal filler piece in the morning ,may take a couple of tries before i get something i like Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted November 4, 2019 16 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: Edges are rolled and the front lip is spot welded . I made a slight V in the peak ,it was to flat looking . I still have to figure out how to finish off the rear ,it has a 3/4 inch rise like a cowl induction hood but much lower . I did manage to get two very slight dings in the top edge but i am really happy so far Good job Ridge, Looks like you did not fold the rear edge, right? It is a little late but, you can modify the fold molds to fold the back; make a step on the mold where the cowl induction looking area is so when you fold the high area it is an inch or so longer and angled to meet the under brace. This way top of the induction area will be longer and from side it will be slanted going down to meet the under brace. You need to put some relief cuts to the edges of the induction area so you can fold it without bunching in those areas and weld the cut edges later. Just a thought. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 4, 2019 That is pretty much the idea ,going to play with it today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 4, 2019 I think this may work ,after some welding and a bit more blending of the raised area into the rear of the hood 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted November 4, 2019 I like that, it's more like the 67 68 shelby hoods in the rear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 4, 2019 All that is left is to fit it on a car ,i have a 70 coupe with some 69 fenders and headlight buckets ,i just need to make sure it fits to the cowl and the fenders and headlight buckets. I am going to bond in the scoops to make the molds ,after i will crack them loose ,the fiberglass hood will have them made in 2 RPM and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 4, 2019 I was going to bolt everything to this 70 coupe ,but the hinge nuts are torn out and all the fender mount hole are screwed except 2 on each side . I had to do a touch of bowing to get it to follow the fenders but i would say both sides follow the fender tops very well . The hood to cowl is going to need a slight extending but it is fairly flush with the cowl so a little more work before i can finish it up 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 4, 2019 Doesnt look bad for nothing being bolted down ,guess i will have to drag out one of the 69s and bolt it all down ,the hood peak works. 2 RPM and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stangs-R-me 120 Report post Posted November 4, 2019 That is amazing work !! Stock '69 hood pin clearance holes in the underbrace appear to be on the scoop contour lines, so stock location hood pins would be a no go ?? Doug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 5, 2019 Yes ,they hit in the vent ,but if moved to the side about an inch it would clear ,i am going to fill in the openings in the under brace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted November 5, 2019 On 11/2/2019 at 11:53 AM, Ridge Runner said: I set the top between the 2 forms and it pinches tight with out denting ,so soon i will fold the edges . Real nice work there Jim. Many a body mod made from using wooden buck forms. Most excellent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 5, 2019 Does that look like $1000. Setting there ? ISO resin and gel coat ,already have the matt . I remember ,not to long ago ,$1200 would get me a 55 gallon drum of resin ,a bucket of tooling gel coat and a couple of rolls of 60 inch 2 oz.matt , and that is why fiberglass parts are so expensive now . I picked up a couple of coupe to fast back conversions so it will be at least 2 weeks before i can get back to the hood Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 8 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: I remember ,not to long ago ,$1200 would get me a 55 gallon drum of resin ,a bucket of tooling gel coat and a couple of rolls of 60 inch 2 oz.matt... Yes, but you live in california, and If that was ppg paint in those buckets it would be a few thousand dollars, lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 My resins are certified ,cost a bit more ,but i know i always get good quality materials . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Machspeed 219 Report post Posted November 6, 2019 Nice work, Ridge! Enjoy watching all this come together. Thanks for posting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 9, 2019 I decided to use bondo to bond in the scoops ,when the hood is pulled from the mold i will crack them loose again . Passenger side of the hood sanded to bare metal ,i only made a couple of dings in the top ,in the center of the peak and a pucker on each side of the very rear of the rise on both sides . Its pretty in bare metal ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted November 9, 2019 i knew you would be the one to do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 9, 2019 All sanded and looking like stainless steel . Found two very light dings on driverside ,so light high build would take care of them . I wish i would have striped the two scoops instead of just sanding them ,they are powder coated . It is turning out fan fricken tabulous ! 1 mwye0627 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mustangstofear 608 Report post Posted November 10, 2019 I was paying 7500.00 for hood molds, this last one was 11,000.00. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
