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Old 03-11-2008, 04:24 PM
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I wanted to change the hood on the vette, and since I didnt like any that are made I made my own. I had a 69 stingray scoop fiberglassed in and painted to match.

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Old 03-11-2008, 04:28 PM
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I like what you have done, nothing wrong with an old school high rise hood
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I cant see it that well because the picture is so big, but it looks good from what I can see! Any details on the process or costs of this? Did you do it yourself?
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Old 03-11-2008, 04:32 PM
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there fixed the pic its not so big now
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It looks good but the birds dont seem to like it.
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Originally Posted by Ilovechevymusclecars
I cant see it that well because the picture is so big, but it looks good from what I can see! Any details on the process or costs of this? Did you do it yourself?
Work was done by Jeff Oden in Fargo,ND. He does amazing work with minimal downtime. I think my hood was off for only a week or 2. If anyone is interested in hiring him I can provide contact info.
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Originally Posted by camvette91
It looks good but the birds dont seem to like it.

haha thats snow my man
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Well on the big picture it looked like something else but thanks for correcting me on that one.
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Old 03-11-2008, 04:36 PM
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Not my style, but i comend you for doing the work yourself and being different
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Sorry - not a fan of aftermarket hoods or body modifications. I'm partial to the lines as they came from Bowling Green.

Looks like nice quality fiberglass and paint work, though.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
Sorry - not a fan of aftermarket hoods or body modifications. I'm partial to the lines as they came from Bowling Green.

Looks like nice quality fiberglass and paint work, though.
Thanks man, and I do agree with you the cars look great as they came, I just needed to do something to set myself apart.
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It's too much for my taste, but nice work.
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Originally Posted by steve8
It's too much for my taste, but nice work.
dang, thought id get some more positive reviews, but thanks for the imput
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Nice work ,just not my style of aftermarket hoods.

You get 2 for a DIY project,nothing more
gratifying than doing it yourself,IMO
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Originally Posted by steve8
It's too much for my taste, but nice work.


It's a bit much for me as well.
Good work though!
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It raised the look of the hood yet you kept with Corvette retro style. It has to be intimidating to cars next to you.

Cool..

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Originally Posted by VETFVER
It raised the look of the hood yet you kept with Corvette retro style. It has to be intimidating to cars next to you.

Cool..

Dan
Thats what I was going for, Im only 22 so I wasnt alive when these vettes were made, but I respect the oldies as they are goodies!
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