Pic Request: Power Bulge
04-13-2006, 11:35 PM
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Pic Request: Power Bulge
Sorry 'Maro gents... no cowl induction here. Could I please see some power bulge hods? Formy types? Fuctional HO Hoods?
I'm considering same for my car and need inspiration.
Please?
I'm considering same for my car and need inspiration.
Please?
04-13-2006, 11:49 PM
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Caddy, i think you should just get it out of impulse 
they are hot, one of the finer appearance additions to the Birds i must say
they are hot, one of the finer appearance additions to the Birds i must say
04-14-2006, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Bull[IMG
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I was showing my wife the picture of the power bulge on the IROC Gallery (linked in the stickies above) and she was turned off by the pictures there. They mostly were on 'non-banshee' cars and they had gold, blue, or red decals on them.
You pic is a simple, yet elegant, power bulge hood for the 3rd Gen Pontiac F-body. No frills, matching paint, banshee nose.
She's cool with it now.
(Gawd love a Gearogia gal).
Thanks!
04-14-2006, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BlueZee28
Caddy, i think you should just get it out of impulse
they are hot, one of the finer appearance additions to the Birds i must say
they are hot, one of the finer appearance additions to the Birds i must say
04-14-2006, 12:59 AM
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I can't talk her into the Ram Air Hood.
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04-14-2006, 02:00 AM
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Anyone ever thought of how a double power buldge would look? almost like a wide ss hood w/ no opening...
04-14-2006, 09:02 PM
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Car: 72 Fbird. Want another 3rd gen :(
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what about whta outlaw said.. double power bulge.. that might look pretty cool.. or it might look like crap 
photoshop anyone?
photoshop anyone?
04-15-2006, 12:37 AM
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The double power bulge hood was called the IMSA hood and looks pretty good.
That is the one I wanted but you can't find one for sale easily.
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That is the one I wanted but you can't find one for sale easily.
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04-15-2006, 11:33 AM
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Car: 72 Fbird. Want another 3rd gen :(
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yeah that looks pretty sweet .. kinda figured if they were made they wouldnt be easy to find.. thats the first one ive ever saw.. i didnt even no they made them
04-15-2006, 10:41 PM
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Well, it looks like I found one.
Trying to figure out how to fill the little ding on the left side of the bulge and getting it to the paint shop will be the challenge now...
I'm stoked.
Trying to figure out how to fill the little ding on the left side of the bulge and getting it to the paint shop will be the challenge now...
I'm stoked.
04-16-2006, 07:36 AM
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power bulge rocks!!!!!
ram air is pretty cool to except for the fitment issues. Now I am sure that there is someone who just bolted it on and painted it but what percentage is that 1-5 %
You do not want a whole lot of bondo on a metal hood because of the hot and cold repedativness of the engine. the bondo moves around like butter on a hot skillet. eventually it starts to crack up
ram air is pretty cool to except for the fitment issues. Now I am sure that there is someone who just bolted it on and painted it but what percentage is that 1-5 %
You do not want a whole lot of bondo on a metal hood because of the hot and cold repedativness of the engine. the bondo moves around like butter on a hot skillet. eventually it starts to crack up
04-16-2006, 09:54 AM
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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am
Engine: 5.0L 305ci 4b carb.....CFI
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I would install it on your car 1st to see if everything lines up ok and then do the paint work and fix the ding.My buddys gone through two power bulge hoods he bought at the j/y and they both looked great.But when he put them on they didnt line up because they had dents you couldnt notice around where the hinges connect.
04-16-2006, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 82knightrider
I would install it on your car 1st to see if everything lines up ok and then do the paint work and fix the ding.My buddys gone through two power bulge hoods he bought at the j/y and they both looked great.But when he put them on they didnt line up because they had dents you couldnt notice around where the hinges connect.
Another thing... how important is the insulation on the back side? The one on this example is pretty ragged out.
04-17-2006, 02:45 AM
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How do you get the picture to show up in the thread instead of just a link? I knew how to do it in the old forum.
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04-17-2006, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by fadetoblack
How do you get the picture to show up in the thread instead of just a link? I knew how to do it in the old forum.
So about the underhood insulation... how important is that?
04-17-2006, 11:13 AM
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Car: 82 firebird s/e 83 Trans Am
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I think a good experienced body shop with the right tools sould be able to pull out the ding to the point where minimal bondo would have to be used.On my flat hood on my blue car I removed the insulation about a 1 and a half ago.The paint on my hood looks good still.But I know classic industries sells new hood insulation for bulge hoods .Good luck with the project and nice score on the hood.
04-17-2006, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 82knightrider
I think a good experienced body shop with the right tools sould be able to pull out the ding to the point where minimal bondo would have to be used.On my flat hood on my blue car I removed the insulation about a 1 and a half ago.The paint on my hood looks good still.But I know classic industries sells new hood insulation for bulge hoods .Good luck with the project and nice score on the hood.
Is it safe to assume that this replacement would be worded as follows?
F261 HOOD INSULATION FORMULA REPRODUCTION
Classic Industries will likely have an order from me soon as this particular part is fairly inexpensive. It mentions that it will help dissipate the heat from the engine and extend the life of the paint.
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