RPM 1,190 Report post Posted November 18, 2019 So that's the upper mold you're making? And it releases due to the wax being applied to the original? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 18, 2019 That is what is supposed to happen . I havnt had one stick yet ,but i have had new parts stick in the mold ...lots of cussing and they usually let go . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 18, 2019 All 6 layers on ,it was 80 * here today so thing set up very fast . I have to build the box and in a couple of days i can remove the hood from the mold and trim out the mold ...then the polishing ! 2 SWPruett and 1969_FEStang reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted November 19, 2019 I'm getting tired just watching you do this, because that is a massive amount of work. Did you know Monroe Weathers from Mustangs And American Classics, or Chuck Frankenstein or Ray at Cinema Vehicle Service? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 19, 2019 27 minutes ago, barnett468 said: I'm getting tired just watching you do this, because that is a massive amount of work. Did you know Monroe Weathers from Mustangs And American Classics, or Chuck Frankenstein or Ray at Cinema Vehicle Service? No ,never met them ,did some work for Jim Smart mustangs monthly and did a few articles. Mostly worked with Scott Douglas and Chuck Johnson off road racing and Precision 4 wheel drive working on off road race trucks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 19, 2019 I still have the underbrace mold to make ,after i finish straightening the under brace Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoneWolf2U 136 Report post Posted November 19, 2019 Now if I still had my Mach1 this would be its hood! Nice work there Ridge Runner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 20, 2019 I made most of the box today ,it will fiberglass to the mold while the hood is still in it ,every hood should come out the same each time 2 Grabber70Mach and Shep69 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 20, 2019 The box is glassed to the hood mold ,i still have to finish the box ,flip it over ,and it weighs about 180 lbs. ,and trim the mold and pop out the hood 2 bryonbush and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 20, 2019 Cut holes for clamping ,flipped it over and trimmed the flange ,but still needs some more . The hood just about fell out with out any damage . The mold came out just about perfect except for a couple of chips at the ends of the scoops but i am very happy with the turn out . Oh ,and the ram air chamber made it in today ! 5 newstang, SWPruett, 1969_FEStang and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 20, 2019 3 Grabber70Mach, bigmal and newstang reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 21, 2019 Repairing the chips around the scoops this morning ,they couldnt chip at the top where it would have been no problem ,at least it wasnt much to deal with . The mold release peeled out of the mold in a sheet and left a nice shinny surface in the mold ,it will still get block sanded with 1000 up to 2000 and buffed . Next we start on the underbrace mold ...Oh boy ! 3 RPM, Caseyrhe and Grabber70Mach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 22, 2019 The under bracing is ready to primer tomorrow ,you can see how much i have to extend the ram air chamber . The chamber is fiberglass but i think i will take a light mold of it because i see no reason to destroy this one to extend it . I will make a new one i can cut up and extend . I think i will fill the opening because different motors hit in different places ,it will be easy to cut it for the motor that is in the car . 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 22, 2019 Under brace is in primer ,a good block sanding ,and fix a couple of places ,one more primer and it will be ready to make the mold 2 RPM and 1969_FEStang reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 Just a few dings to deal with and i am ready for the final coat of primer . Lot of block sanding this morning but it turned out great . Tomorrow i will wet sand and i will be ready for the under brace mold Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 RR: Now's the time to rob a bank, as you won't be leaving any fingerprints! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 Just some blood samples midlife! Its done ,except for tomorrows wet sanding 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JET 445 43 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 I'm loving this topic it's fascinating to see how these moulds are made, it sure is a lot of work. After you finish the moulds are you going to assemble the two halves and have yourself a full metal hood ?. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 23, 2019 I have a full metal hood ,that is what the molds are being made from . The two haves from the new molds will make a complete fiberglass hood Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JET 445 43 Report post Posted November 24, 2019 My bad, I need to pay more attention !. Keep the photos coming, looking forward to seeing a finished hood. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 24, 2019 Wet sanded ,two coats of mold wax , three coats liquid mold release and gel coated ,should have atleast one layer on today 1 1969_FEStang reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 24, 2019 ONE ! Five more 5 Caseyrhe, newstang, RPM and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 24, 2019 2 3. 4 5. 6 and i am dead ...funeral will be tuesday ,or we will pull the under brace from the hood ,what ever happens first ! 1 1969_FEStang reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted November 25, 2019 13 hours ago, Ridge Runner said: 2 3. 4 5. 6 and i am dead ...funeral will be tuesday ,or we will pull the under brace from the hood ,what ever happens first ! can you leave me the hood in your will? just finish it first :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,112 Report post Posted November 25, 2019 Taking it with me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
