Class Glass Performance request

[Lowndex]

My custom hood is near ready for fitment on a Marauder. I am writing to ask if any members live near Class Glass Performance and would be willing to visit and allow a hood fitment session. I will pay for gas and extra for your time.

http://www.classglassperformance.com/

Address: 101 Winston St # 3, Cumberland, MD 21502
Phone: (301) 777-3456

[mm svt]

What’s underneath that you need a different hood. Please tell.

[Lowndex]

A Kenne Bell 3.2LC Mammoth supercharger sitting on top of a Cobra air intake manifold. I need 3" clearance beyond the stock hood.

Mockup:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/924/eeAMWp.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poeeAMWpj)

Finish Look:
https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/niQzyT.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnniQzyTj)

[Lowndex]

Any Cumberland, Maryland (or nearby) residents?

[Zack]

You posted a Mopar engine

[Joe Walsh]

Any Cumberland, Maryland (or nearby) residents?

Cumberland is a little town...probably not many, if any members out there.
I live a little over 2 hours from Cumberland, but our roads are an absolute mess....they look like a salt lick!
Sorry... but the Marauder, now finally running again, won't see any roads until a good rainy Springtime.
(Most likely will be sold by then anyway)

Maybe some Pittsburgh area members can help....they are actually closer to Cumberland than most DC/Baltimore area members.

[Lowndex]

Pittsburg members?

[03blackvegas]

Ask the guys a VMP performance their opinion on Kenne Bell superchargers, I use to like them, not any more.

[mm svt]

Ask the guys a VMP performance their opinion on Kenne Bell superchargers, I use to like them, not any more.



Used to like KB or VMP, asking for a friend.

[Lowndex]

You posted a Mopar engine

And?

I am showing the blower and intake; not the motor.

[Spectragod]

All I can say is..... if your as picky as I, you’ll probably not be happy with the quality, my first round of paint......30 hours of prep to make it fit and make it nice.

1 1/2 years later, the bonding material between the top and bottom finally set up, drew in the areas where the compound was.

Had to strip and regelcoat the hood, 3 years later it still looks great.

Don’t forget some type of a hood pin, I’m using quick latch pins, you may or may not like them.


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[Lowndex]

All I can say is..... if your as picky as I, you’ll probably not be happy with the quality, my first round of paint......30 hours of prep to make it fit and make it nice.

1 1/2 years later, the bonding material between the top and bottom finally set up, drew in the areas where the compound was.

Had to strip and regelcoat the hood, 3 years later it still looks great.

Don’t forget some type of a hood pin, I’m using quick latch pins, you may or may not like them.


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Do I read your post correctly - you had a bad experience with Class Glass? If yes, what can I guide Class Glass to do you yield the best product possible?

[Spectragod]

Do I read your post correctly - you had a bad experience with Class Glass? If yes, what can I guide Class Glass to do you yield the best product possible?

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[Marauderjack]

Musta been something ugly regarding the hood manufacturer!!:eek:

[Charlie Costell]

I have had mine for 8 years and no problems so far.

[Spectragod]

I have had mine for 8 years and no problems so far.



I’ve seen others that had the same defects as mine, the owners of those particular cars didn’t see what I saw. Everyone is different, but given how this is going on a heavily modded car that is nice, I think he will see the same things I saw.


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[Lowndex]

I’ve seen others that had the same defects as mine, the owners of those particular cars didn’t see what I saw. Everyone is different, but given how this is going on a heavily modded car that is nice, I think he will see the same things I saw.


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No, I will not. Either Class Glass produces a high quality product or I have the hood built out of steel for $5,000.00 - 7,000.00.

Thank you Spectragod for the heads up.

[merc]

The first Gen Glass Glass hoods were thinner according to the owner. The power Power buldge hoods are thicker but have some issues also. Having to fix the duck pond ( terms used by the body shop ) cost thousands of dollars to include painting and blending of the left and right panels. Also consider a set of hood pins. My first Glass Glass hood warped on the left side more then the right. Heat is not your friend. I don't drive my car much but the hood has given little problems, but I am on my second pair of hood struts. Good luck with your purchase. :banana2:

[tbone]

Make it a shaker and be done with it.

[2,4shofast]

I’ve seen others that had the same defects as mine, the owners of those particular cars didn’t see what I saw. Everyone is different, but given how this is going on a heavily modded car that is nice, I think he will see the same things I saw.


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I have to agree, they are nice looking hoods but the finish quality isn't great. Fiberglass is a pain to begin with and after 20 hours trying to get it shaped and finished better my funds had dried up and had it sprayed. I would say good from a far but far from good.

[Spectragod]

I have to agree, they are nice looking hoods but the finish quality isn't great. Fiberglass is a pain to begin with and after 20 hours trying to get it shaped and finished better my funds had dried up and had it sprayed. I would say good from a far but far from good.



My hood looks great, between the 2 times it had work done, the hours in making it right are around 80 or so, YMMV.


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[Lowndex]

I just completed a call with Kris Montana at Class Glass. Kris took over operations at Class Glass last February, 2017. He is well aware of the cupping, heat warping and cowl edge problems of the past. Additional design flaws have been addressed. Kris slowly walked me through the changes the company has made to prevent such issues. Since March 2017, only one hood has received a complaint and that issue was rectified at no expense to the owner.

Kris walked me through how my hood is constructed and steps they take to ensure the cowl edges are softer/less slope for a cleaner look and long lasting. He also shared the construction change they made to the mold to prevent cupping. Lastly, Kris is using Lizard Skin (http://www.lizardskin.com/car-ceramic-insulation.html) to thermal insulate my hood from engine heat. This not only reduces the #1 cause of warping, but leaves the underside of the hood with a show quality, uniform look.

All-in-all, I am looking forward to receiving my Class Glass hood. There is no deadline for delivery. My outcome is the best hood Class Glass can make against the example I provided (see photo below). We will all find out the outcome together.

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/924/FG8QkC.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poFG8QkCj)

[FordNut]

I like the lines of that example better than the original. If it turns out nice, I may get one and replace my modified steel hood.

Did you ask if they would make it out of carbon fiber instead of fiberglass? Not CF laid out to have the woven look, but laid just like fiberglass for painting but stronger and lighter.

[mm svt]

Do you have a photo of the custom steel hood? We were thinking of going that route but the TVS does fit under as of the mock up

[Lowndex]

I like the lines of that example better than the original. If it turns out nice, I may get one and replace my modified steel hood.

Did you ask if they would make it out of carbon fiber instead of fiberglass? Not CF laid out to have the woven look, but laid just like fiberglass for painting but stronger and lighter.

No, I did not ask about carbon fiber. I did not know carbon fiber could be made to be paintable and look like steel. Crap! :depress:

[Lowndex]

Do you have a photo of the custom steel hood? We were thinking of going that route but the TVS does fit under as of the mock up

What custom steel hood? Do you mean the steel hood mockup BRG Racing provided Class Glass? If yes, BRG Racing bought an aftermarket steel hood did the following below:

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/923/I0f4zy.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnI0f4zyj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/pzLnkf.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmpzLnkfj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/922/g97IWP.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pmg97IWPj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/924/eeAMWp.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poeeAMWpj)

https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/800x600q90/924/4A5jpr.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/po4A5jprj)

[justbob]

The boots in the third pic are really nothing me.


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[FordNut]

Do you have a photo of the custom steel hood? We were thinking of going that route but the TVS does fit under as of the mock up

Mine is actually a steel hood with cutout for the blower, then a fiberglass cowl scoop from a Cobra hood bonded to it. The shape looks good but it's really heavy.

[FordNut]

No, I did not ask about carbon fiber. I did not know carbon fiber could be made to be paintable and look like steel. Crap! :depress:

It's basically the epoxy that gets painted, whether the fiber is fiberglass or CF. Funny car bodies are made of CF...

[junior]

It's basically the epoxy that gets painted, whether the fiber is fiberglass or CF. Funny car bodies are made of CF...

So are 787's

[Zack]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180105/e98dcba1e9ea79c0cdc5145a5e97bb e8.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180105/54353c8788bd6152394ec464e09bc7 b2.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180105/0e96e5f8a9e2a76a1ac9c4caba34a9 36.jpg



After all these years and different hoods I’ve seen, mine is still the best.


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[mm svt]

Zack there’s a good looking hood, I’m guessing you did that to a stock hood as well

[Zack]

Zack there’s a good looking hood, I’m guessing you did that to a stock hood as well

Yes with a cowl for a Fox Body. When the hood is up, the cowl is about 1/4" from the windshield

[mm svt]

Let’s see more hoods, Gordon has two with custom hoods and Jerry, I’m gonna look at my Marauderville photos to see if I got some good views

Edit, Gordon’s hood

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180105/3168a92d0c2d54594f7e8ed3f4bf91 aa.jpg

[mm svt]

Yes with a cowl for a Fox Body. When the hood is up, the cowl is about 1/4" from the windshield



Nice job, I still can’t believe people can blend that so well, the others I’ve seen are nice but a little too much

[Turbov6Bryan]

Let’s see more hoods, Gordon has two with custom hoods and Jerry, I’m gonna look at my Marauderville photos to see if I got some good views

Edit, Gordon’s hood

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180105/3168a92d0c2d54594f7e8ed3f4bf91 aa.jpg


I thought that was Lady Hawks? :bows:

[Turbov6Bryan]

https://i.imgur.com/ipdT1fO.png
https://i.imgur.com/OGLgmCm.png
https://i.imgur.com/tJTnEwZ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Djhb4et.jpg

vic..
https://i.imgur.com/iQUDagp.jpg

I think they all look good. Love the hood pins on the class glass power bulge silver birch.

[mm svt]

I thought that was Lady Hawks? :bows:



I’m not sure if was his or hers but they definitely both have a KB conversion I thought.

[tbone]

Can some hot sh** make a Challenger style hood fit our cars?

[Mr. Man]

I’m not sure if was his or hers but they definitely both have a KB conversion I thought.
That's Ladyhawkes Kenny Brown Marauder in your picture (Widow Maker).

Haggis has a Kenny Brown as well (stock hood) with duel charcoal colored racing stripes on the horizontal surfaces.

They have Kenny Brown Signature cars numbers 5 and 8 out of 10. Not sure who has which one though. :)

[Turbov6Bryan]

Can some hot sh** make a Challenger style hood fit our cars?

You should be more specific. 2010 vs 2017 is a big difference on the standard hood.
Then there's is the '10 shaker and the newer hellcat one

They did make a 2010 style all the way back in 2004 for the marauder, it looks close to the 2011 challenger hood. Looks pretty good

[03blackvegas]

I'll be putting this on this weekend, wish me luck..........

[mm svt]

I'll be putting this on this weekend, wish me luck..........



Noice, make sure it’s more towards the drivers side than center, kind of a Europeinng look,

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[junior]

I'll be putting this on this weekend, wish me luck..........


I suggest you forego the aluminum one and get a plastic one. The weight savings ought to get you a couple of HP.

[Joe Walsh]

I'll be putting this on this weekend, wish me luck..........

Sweet!
:2thumbs:

Unfortunately, I've already seen a fair number of those in the Baltimore-DC area....:shake:
(Usually on a beat to p*ss Camry/Corolla that also has a HUGE fire chicken sticker on the hood)

[justbob]

I'll be putting this on this weekend, wish me luck..........



I’m kinda digging that. But maybe two side by side like racing stripes? Or smaller roller tray fender scoops? Or even the smaller ones backwards on the C pillars like a Shelby?? Oh the ideas I have..

I’m gonna head over to Home Depot, I’ll report back later!


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[sailsmen]

I remember a Black 1970 Caddy Sedan De Ville with 2 wire dish drying racks on each side of the hood and dryer flex pipe going from the fender to the wire drying dish racks.
I never could understand what it was all about. I would see it a couple of times a year. It was in great shape and always clean. I got a big laugh out of it every time I saw it.
One day I saw him getting in it and I stopped him to ask him what the wire dish drying racks were for. He gave me a very I puzzled look so I asked are they just for decoration and he said yes.
I never laughed again when I saw it but I also never figured what it was all about except to know that to him it was his "pride and joy".

[tbone]

You should be more specific. 2010 vs 2017 is a big difference on the standard hood.
Then there's is the '10 shaker and the newer hellcat one

They did make a 2010 style all the way back in 2004 for the marauder, it looks close to the 2011 challenger hood. Looks pretty good

I was joking.

But the Chally does have the coolest hood out there in whatever year it is.

[Turbov6Bryan]

I was joking.

But the Chally does have the coolest hood out there in whatever year it is.

Photoshop.

[tbone]

Photoshop.

I would lay out the cash for that...IF THEY MADE IT.

[mm svt]

I would lay out the cash for that..



Unfortunately it’s not going to give any extra room for a Whipple or Kp

[Lowndex]

I understood the hood was one of several demo'd at a show in the mid-2000's. I do not believe you can order the hoods today. And yes, no room for a blower.

[junior]

The hood was photoshopped by a member here (bowman9). He photoshopped several of them.
https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=21574&highlight=photoshop+hoods

[Turbov6Bryan]

They are still in business

http://championhoodsandproducts.com/mustang2.html

[junior]

Found the original thread, but there are many more with ground effects and different style hoods on different colors.
https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=27717

[Lowndex]

They are still in business

http://championhoodsandproducts.com/mustang2.html

Nice to have options. Thank you for the correction. Wonder if they will build Marauder hoods.

[Turbov6Bryan]

IDK seems like 2006 2007 they had 9 folks ready to buy the mach 1 style hood, and the die to start making them was 1000.00 As i read it, lots of lookie loos. All of these hoods look great, would be nice to have one.