Turbo Mark VII Time

So, the search for a hood finally ended when I found one on carpart.com. The yard that had it, is one that a friend works at and I was skeptical that the hood existed so, I messaged him. Sure enough, they had the hood since they started cataloging their parts. That said, I rented a truck, drove across stated and picked it up.

Fast forward a week to me getting some time to start cutting it up. The intention is to make the hood clear the intake then, use it a buck to make a mold, allowing me to make a glass or carbon version of it. Anywho, on to the pictures.
Hood (1 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (2 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (3 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

I am soo thankful I have this piece of chromemoly laying around, it was the perfect length to hold the hoot up, allowing me to install it by myself. Yes, the hood did not go through a garage window like the last one did. Amazing, I know.

Hood (4 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

I also played around with some potential heights, I think I like the look of a 1" cowl more so than the other option.
Hood (5 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (6 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (7 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

To my surprise, the hood will clear the charge piping while following the factory lines.
Hood (9 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

The taller option, is just a bit too tall when your'e in the car. Also, you can see that I have been playing around with radio position, it is a street car after all.
Hood (8 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

The sorter option for the hood.
Hood (10 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (11 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (12 of 12) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr
 
I knew this wouldn't be as easy as going to bed but, I underestimated this by a ton! It looks like crap and I think I know how to make the edges round but, I can't try it until the other side is at least tacked. It looks like I sanded through the weld but, I didn't, I think it is just the lighting and the lack of a round edge. There are a few spots that I went through, that you can clearly see.

I also left the camera in the house since I didn't plan on taking pictures until one side was complete.

35329640_2107180546272984_4436193573108449280_o by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

35403113_2107180206273018_1428357568320765952_o by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

35360809_2107180462939659_4491335356846702592_o by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

35330201_2107180282939677_9037548837979291648_o by Jason Bacon, on Flickr
 
Patience grasshopper, you get a ton of credit from me most guys would take the easy route and get a mustang to make it easy. Not many hand make body panels and do all the work you have.
 
JoeP. said:
Good work so far Jason. The factory lines of that hood are perfect for a cowl scoop!
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That is the exact reason, I did not want to go off and get one of those bond on, pre made pieces. They just never look right. The angle I put on the sides, hopefully works with the lines of the car as well. Sadly, I won't really know that until it's done and the edges are rounded off.
 
I was able to get a bit more work done today, it is now almost ready for filler and then to start its new life. After I get it all dialed in with the filler, I can start making a mold from it and then, a glass hood. I also had the first look of it, from a distance and was oddly satisfied with the look of it. I am still debating on cutting the center support out and taking maybe a 1/4" off of it, bringing the crown of the rear down a bit.

Hood (1 of 5)-2 by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (2 of 5)-2 by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (3 of 5)-2 by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (4 of 5)-2 by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (5 of 5)-2 by Jason Bacon, on Flickr
 
When you get tired of trying to fix the dents/warpage/how did I do that spots, with filler, you make a ghetto hammer and dolly setup. There will still be a good amount of filler used, obviously, there is no way around that unless you're a metal finishing prodigy. All though, there will be a lot less now.

37243119_2143076612683377_4184849917988044800_n by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

37342706_2143076516016720_6783447712097370112_o by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

37328857_2143076402683398_1007065549106053120_o by Jason Bacon, on Flickr
 
Well, it's no show piece and, I am not starting over so, I'll just have to live with its raggedness. Once I finish getting it smooth, it will be time to make a mold off of it. Putting primer down, really shows off all of the flaws in it.

Hood (1 of 7) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (2 of 7) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (3 of 7) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (4 of 7) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (5 of 7) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (6 of 7) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (7 of 7) by Jason Bacon, on Flickr
 
I guess, you really do need to learn when to call it a wrap. This thing won't get any better with out new, proper tools and more space that I do not have. So, it's time to make a mold off of this and call it a day.

Hood (1 of 8)-2 by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (2 of 8)-2 by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (3 of 8)-2 by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (4 of 8)-2 by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (5 of 8)-2 by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (6 of 8)-2 by Jason Bacon, on Flickr

Hood (7 of 8)-2 by Jason Bacon, on Flickr
 
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