Motor City Mold carbon fiber hood
11-04-2012, 04:14 PM
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11-04-2012, 06:06 PM
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I have wanted one of these hoods since the first time I saw one on a friends C5 years ago. The fit/finish on his hood was OEM quality and the design was clean and functional looked like the factory did it.
There is much misinformation on the forum about these hoods I'm here to set the record straight. I did some homework and found out that MCM is in fact still making these hoods for the C5/C6 Corvettes using the original molds and process which uses a vacuum bag to assure the resins are completely drawn into the mat.
I ordered one today from Phil at MCM for my C6, a regular high rise non-supercharger, he said it would be appox. ten days plus shipping time. I will provide a detailed update when I receive the hood.
If anyone wants all the info feel free to pm me.
There is much misinformation on the forum about these hoods I'm here to set the record straight. I did some homework and found out that MCM is in fact still making these hoods for the C5/C6 Corvettes using the original molds and process which uses a vacuum bag to assure the resins are completely drawn into the mat.
I ordered one today from Phil at MCM for my C6, a regular high rise non-supercharger, he said it would be appox. ten days plus shipping time. I will provide a detailed update when I receive the hood.
If anyone wants all the info feel free to pm me.
I ordered mine directly from MCM, last summer. Like said, contact Phil: phil@motorcitymold.com.
That's Reflect-A-Gold under the hood.
11-08-2012, 02:21 PM
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Drifting
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update: I just got off the phone with the paint shop that painted my friends C5 so now all I need is the hood which should be here the first of next week.
11-12-2012, 03:29 PM
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Hood arrived today as promised after inspection I see why my granny used to say you get what you pay for, the hood is outstanding. I have an appointment for tomorrow at the paint shop. More to come.
11-12-2012, 06:27 PM
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Le Mans Master
Hood looks so good. Very tempted. Will the "427" logos still fit on it?
11-12-2012, 07:03 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
will be interested to see how you like it on the car. looks good from here! 
11-12-2012, 07:14 PM
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Thanks,
BJK
11-12-2012, 09:37 PM
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Race Director
What was the price?
11-13-2012, 12:41 AM
#38
Drifting
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The box is 67" x 67" x 10" it weights very little just bulky.
C6 High Rise Carbon Fiber Hood $1749.00 + $45.00 boxed + $131.00 shipping from 48144 to 60538
Normally Phil will only ship nonresidential because he said there are issues with people not being home to receive it and the freight companies sometimes want more for residential deliveries. We had to do a lot of checking to get mine delivered to my home. The funny part is the body shop doing the painting asked me if I wanted them to order it not knowing I already had it on order. If I did this again I would ship it to the place that is doing the work. Tell them to save the box to store your old hood.
C6 High Rise Carbon Fiber Hood $1749.00 + $45.00 boxed + $131.00 shipping from 48144 to 60538
Normally Phil will only ship nonresidential because he said there are issues with people not being home to receive it and the freight companies sometimes want more for residential deliveries. We had to do a lot of checking to get mine delivered to my home. The funny part is the body shop doing the painting asked me if I wanted them to order it not knowing I already had it on order. If I did this again I would ship it to the place that is doing the work. Tell them to save the box to store your old hood.
11-13-2012, 12:49 AM
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The box is 67" x 67" x 10" it weights very little just bulky.
C6 High Rise Carbon Fiber Hood $1749.00 + $45.00 boxed + $131.00 shipping from 48144 to 60538
Normally Phil will only ship nonresidential because he said there are issues with people not being home to receive it and the freight companies sometimes want more for residential deliveries. We had to do a lot of checking to get mine delivered to my home. The funny part is the body shop doing the painting asked me if I wanted them to order it not knowing I already had it on order. If I did this again I would ship it to the place that is doing the work. Tell them to save the box to store your old hood.
C6 High Rise Carbon Fiber Hood $1749.00 + $45.00 boxed + $131.00 shipping from 48144 to 60538
Normally Phil will only ship nonresidential because he said there are issues with people not being home to receive it and the freight companies sometimes want more for residential deliveries. We had to do a lot of checking to get mine delivered to my home. The funny part is the body shop doing the painting asked me if I wanted them to order it not knowing I already had it on order. If I did this again I would ship it to the place that is doing the work. Tell them to save the box to store your old hood.
From the photo it looks like the shop will have to do a little clean up around the vent opening.
BJK
Last edited by 07MontRedcp; 11-13-2012 at 12:49 AM. Reason: wording
11-13-2012, 12:57 AM
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From the underside it looks like the grill is removable and yes like anything it will need a little minor touch-up here and there.
I've looked at several aftermarket hoods on Corvettes and this is far and away the highest quality hood I've seen.
I've looked at several aftermarket hoods on Corvettes and this is far and away the highest quality hood I've seen.