usacamaro

i started this back in june but havent had time to finish it. so this weekend i got back on it . its not finished but close . i got all the dents pounded out and got the layer of filler on. i got a friend of mine helping me out and he said he could make these hoods or any kind anyone wants steel or fiberglass. soon as were done with this hood were going to start one of those infamous jap hoods. so let me know what you guys think. also about the other hoods .

1ADan

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i think its a great start, can't wait to see it painted up. keeps the louver/blister provisions while still keeping the factory lines.

AlkyIROC

Steel and fiberglass are heavy. I want a nice lift off one out of aluminum with just enough bracing to keep it's form.

ericjon262

Then make one.


USAcamaro, looks pretty good, can't wait to see it finished.

gregsz-28

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+1. I'd be interested for sure if someone made aluminum hoods for Camaros.

That hood did turn out pretty good though.

Mathius

I think it looks great. Very aggressive looking. If you had a build thread I missed it though. I have a question.. Did you just cut and weld that cowl on, or did you try to do it factory with the inner hood panel raised as well?

I guess I'm asking if you just modified the top skin of the hood, or the bottom as well.

Mathius

usacamaro

sorry no build thread i do have pics of the process just never started a build thread on it . as for the top side of the hood i cut down the body lines and raised it up about 3 1/4" and made filler panels for the side and welded them in. as for the bottom i cut out the center under where the blisters will set . i should have the top side in primer this weekend then i am going to start on the under side . i am going to smooth it out and blend all the seams from the sides to make it look like i didnt just hack it up. i will post more pics of the finishing process for everyone to see. also if you would like tto see some of the earlier pics let me know and i will post them up.

92FBirdVert

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once you get it painted it will look amazing!

iroc stangs

Looks good! Defintly should make the louvers functional since you already have it down to this. Looks great though!

awilson82

Looks good kinda wish Id done mine with a Z28 hood instead of a flat one.

tylercamaro

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what would it look like if you put the jap hood and mixed it with the louvered cowl one? just an idea, im indecisive

usacamaro

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usacamaro

sence i dont have a build thread and havent posted any pics of the process here are some i never posted
here you can see where i cut the hood

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this is the 2x4s to raise the cowl

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started adding sides

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sides all tacked in as you can see i ran out of the 18 gauge and had to use some 22 for the very front warped alittle

usacamaro

back added for more aggressive look

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underside

usacamaro

i am not a pro by any means so some of the welds might not look the best but it is fully welded and very strong. the hood is all done and in primer car is taken apart and getting a couple more mods right now but will have paint soon will post pics when done.

BlackenedBird

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Looks like the build process was very much like the FYRCHKN build process.

camaro1122

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Great job, now i understand how you cut it. You cut the middle out of the taped part, correct?

AlkyIROC

After cutting out much of the underside structure, is the hood still relatively stable. I guess the cowl fabrication adds back some rigidity.

usacamaro

yup cut out the middle of the tape lines and it is very sturdy prob a little more sturdy than stock because of the cowl aera

camaro1122

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I have a few more questions, when you welded the hood up, what wire thickness did you use? Also did you completely weld everything or did you just tack it? And how did you get it the seems so smooth?

Blownz28man

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Looks good. Always curious what the Jongbloed hood wood look like it the z28 form. Slap some good blisters in it!

BumpaD82

SWEET IDEA ! I can't wait for the finished prpject pics

~DaVe

Camaro-Drew

part of my job at work is torching and welding, so I love seing metal fab projects......this hood is pretty awesome.....can't wait till its painted!!!!

usacamaro

dont think i posted a pic of it in primer yet

usacamaro

without the blisters

usacamaro

might be a little longer for finished pics i have the car torn apart right now for full paint along with some mods
bmw headlights already done
caddy door handles
shaved antenna
shaved front turn signals
shaved front bumper and rear bumper
shaved side skirts
also i am thinking on making my own sfc while i am at it cant be to hard i made the stb. i am not by any means a pro at any of this most of this is my first time so its a learning exp. so i am kinda of taking it a little slow
heres a pic of how the car sits right now the shell is all down to bare metal getting ready for primer

bigdavesiroc

i like the hood. should be sweet when all done.

LivinLarge

Pretty cool idea.. Anxious to see what your car looks like complete..

KFCCASEY

What headlight conversion is that?!

tylercamaro

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bmw headlights

BigKeg

I had my iroc shaved...front blinkers, antenna, door locks, handles, and mirror holes...
I have pics on my profile. .
You said you shaved the front bumper ...what did you shave from it ???

Richboll

How hard was the headlight conversion? It looks pretty slick. Is the hood done yet?

broke91firebird

That hood is freaking sweet!!! Side note, what exactly is a "shaved bumper"?
Hopefully you can get more pics up soon of the car assembled more to show off your skills!!

m grasso

sweet

91ORANGEZ28

looking forward to the end reveal.... i always wondered what a cowl hood with the blisters would look... A shaved rear bumper would be nice on these cars too cant wait to see how that works out too..

Richboll

It's been quite awhile since the OP updated. I'd really like to see it finished. It was looking great.

usacamaro

sorry not finished yet so no updated pics . i pretty much doing everything by myself and i really not sure how to do everything so its kinda of a learning exp. i took a break from the car to repaint my work truck kinda to get the feel of painting before i paint the car . truck will be finished soon so i will be back on the car.

86_irocz-28

Shaved or "smoothed" bumper

Side skirts

Dont mean to hijack usa great looking hood and car man!!

broke91firebird

should have realized that, lol. Thanks that looks sweet. Following this post very closely, hoping to do my own swap this winter.

IROC-Z123

that is so cool! i thought about doing something like that. im glad it worked out. id like to see more pics when its painted