Who wants a hood?

[Gre8one7]

ok here is the deal, i have made a nice friend who wants to use my car as a ginnypig for marauder parts. He wants to make it twin turbo and i talked him into doing it for free plus if there is any problems he would pay for repair lol. Well i asked about the hood and he said he could do it. Price is high in my mind but im not sure what you all are looking for. Fiberglass finished product will run around $1200(i can prolly get it down some). If your interested just say so, he does very good work.

[TooManyFords]

Is that the whole hood in fiberglass, or just the scoops added to an existing hood?

John

[AzMarauder]

ok here is the deal, i have made a nice friend who wants to use my car as a ginnypig for marauder parts. He wants to make it twin turbo and i talked him into doing it for free plus if there is any problems he would pay for repair lol. Well i asked about the hood and he said he could do it. Price is high in my mind but im not sure what you all are looking for. Fiberglass finished product will run around $1200(i can prolly get it down some). If your interested just say so, he does very good work.

In principle I am interested. Would need a lot more information before I would commit tho!

[Todd]

I would be interested as well. Like others, would need way more details first.

[STLR FN]

At $1200 I would pass no matter how much I liked that hood. Yes I understand the limited supply run would yield to a higher cost but $1200 is a little rich for my taste. I would most likely go for the add on hood scoops if Zack could get them to look like they weren't "put" on. No what I mean Vern???

[Hotrauder]

At the Spring Break Shootout in Orlando this past weekend they were selling the same hoods we have been looking at here in Fiber Glass, unpainted, about 6 different configurations, to fit Mustangs of course; in the 2 to 3 hundred dollar range unpainted. They have no intention to produce them to fit our cars at this time. Of course they sold a truck load of them to the Stang guys. A lot of the cars there had them finished and installed from previous purchases and no question they look great. Dennis:beer:

[Vortech347]

The hood looks good but gawd that front end is so ricy.

[Bowman9]

This is the photoshop I did of the Cervini Stalker kit on a Marauder back in October of 2005.
Do you have any samples of the guys work that your talking about?

Champion Fiberglass offers a lift-off version of this Mustangs hood for $190.00 shipping cost are extra. This would be the hood I would use to cut up and bond to a Marauder/Crown Vic, because the Cervini one would be very expensive to hack up.

http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/mustang2.html

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=87 85&d=1141710224

[MarauderMark]

Ah okayee.I'ma watching.:whistle:

[blackf0rk]

$800 max for a custom hood. $1200 is insane. :down:

[Big Joe P]

The first of anything on these cars is going to be expensive. Even an aftermarket scoop mounted and painted on an existing hood, done top notch would be + or - $1500. If these things could be knocked out for $800 some vendor would have done it already. People here always want something but don't want to pay for it. Being the pioneer cost $$. Ask any supporting vendor, no one is getting rich on creating things for our cars. Hopefully Jerry will come through, but he would be sticking his neck out, I'm sure. Bottom line, if you like something and want something, GET IT.
My two cents...

[Todd]

$800 max for a custom hood. $1200 is insane. :down:


Just as a FYI...


I talked with one company about making a run of hoods back about 6 months ago.

The initial tool up fee was going to be around $10,000 and that didnt even pay for hoods... Each hood was going to be around $800-$900 each. So the $10,000 you are putting up for their research. But if they arent planning on doing it but someone wants to pay for it to be done, it costs....!!!!!!

[Vortech347]

Champion fiberglass makes great stuff. I just installed their Cobra R hood on my stang. Fits like a glove.

[martyo]

Fits like a glove.

If it does not fit, you must acquit.

[merc]

If it does not fit, you must acquit.

Great advice from a lawyer, but I have this to add
If the price is too high, I ain't going to buy....:lol:

[martyo]

Great advice from a lawyer, but I have this to add
If the price is too high, I ain't going to buy....:lol:


^^^ This is why we are friends.

[Big Joe P]

FYI, my functional side vent project was close to $4K. 40 hours of labor, R/R both outer & inner fenders, custom vent tubing, 2 Trans-Am fenders, paint. Oh, and looking at the bill, I had my trunk emblem removed too.

[BK_GrandMarquis]

FYI, my functional side vent project was close to $4K. 40 hours of labor, R/R both outer & inner fenders, custom vent tubing, 2 Trans-Am fenders, paint. Oh, and looking at the bill, I had my trunk emblem removed too.

:eek: :awe::eek: :awe::eek: :awe:

[Champion FGP]

Hello
My name is Doug and I own Champion Fiberglass Products. I was approached this past weekend by one of your members at the World Ford Challenge about manufacturing hoods for your cars. I sell most of my hoods from $170.00 for a pin on to $350.00 for my most expensive hood. What would bring me to make this hood would be the amount of interest in it. If concerned about my quality please view my feedback on E-bay http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=championfg&ssPageNDame=STRK:ME:UFS (http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=championfg&ssPageNDame=STRK:ME:UFS)

If had a commitment for 40 hoods I would eat the cost of the mold.
You can reach me at my web site at www.championfiberglassproducts .com (http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/)
Thanks Doug

[MM03MOK]

Hello
My name is Doug and I own Champion Fiberglass Products. I was approached this past weekend by one of your members at the World Ford Challenge about manufacturing hoods for your cars. I sell most of my hoods from $170.00 for a pin on to $350.00 for my most expensive hood. What would bring me to make this hood would be the amount of interest in it. If concerned about my quality please view my feedback on E-bay http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=championfg&ssPageNDame=STRK:ME:UFS (http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback&userid=championfg&ssPageNDame=STRK:ME:UFS)

If had a commitment for 40 hoods I would eat the cost of the mold.
You can reach me at my web site at www.championfiberglassproducts .com (http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/)
Thanks DougIf you're interested in pursuing this with us at MM.Net, we ask that you become a vendor here first. Either PM me or send me an email and I can give you the details.

Thanks
Mary
marauder03@comcast.net

[FiveO]

I'd be in for one at his quoted price if there was enough interest.


Just gotta get him to become a vendor.......

[DirtyDog]

I would be a player for a hood.

[FordNut]

I would try one out. Gotta have reinforcements so the hinges and latch can be retained though. No hood pins for me!

[O's Fan Rich]

I'm not afraid of the quality and the price is the price. I just don't like that style hood.
Nuthin' personal.... really. I even like all the superchargers and have no problem with whatever oil you select either!

[juno]

OK, once he becomes a vendor, can we run a poll? I definitely am in if the pricing is under $500. Well worth it to get some heat out of the motor room.

[Champion FGP]

I asked for info about being a vendor. Until I become one, Think about what style would work best for the most of you.

Thanks, Doug

[O's Fan Rich]

I don't wanna screw over the guy who started the hookup, though. He deserves the first choice, in my opinion.

[Gre8one7]

Happen to know who it was that asked you Champion FPG? I agree with Rich

[O's Fan Rich]

Happen to know who it was that asked you Champion FPG? I agree with Rich
That would be the Bunny Lady, who asked him.

[MM03MOK]

Hello
I was approached this past weekend by one of your members at the World Ford Challenge about manufacturing hoods for your cars.

Happen to know who it was that asked you Champion FPG? I agree with Rich

That would be the Bunny Lady, who asked him.Nope. Wasn't me. I just provided him with the vendor info.

[fairlane347]

A custom hood for $500 would be decent, but that hood in the picture is a rice grinder hood. We need a hood that gives the car some muscle car look. Like a cowl hood, maybe 2" just not to high. Or a teardrop like the thunderbolt, or ram air like a cobra torino or mustang. What about the shaker set-up I think that would be cool and not be too crazy looking. I think clean lines and a stealth look should be retained. Just my opinion>:D

[O's Fan Rich]

Nope. Wasn't me. I just provided him with the vendor info.
Misunderstood the question, obviously, my bad!

[TooManyFords]

Wasn't there a poll earlier on the different styles of hood? If not, someone could whip one together with the 3 or 4 styles available. Keep throwing the low hood out until we have just 1 left.

Democracy, ya gotta love it!

john

[tmac1337]

I would commit to buying one as long as it looks right. +1 here.

[merc]

I have this law to consider in VA

§ 46.2-1088.1. Hood scoops.

No motor vehicle shall be operated on a public highway in the Commonwealth if any hood scoop installed thereon exceeds any of the following dimensions:

1. For any hood scoop installed on any motor vehicle manufactured for the 1990 or earlier model year: thirty-eight inches wide at its widest point, two and one-quarter inches high at its highest point measured from the junction of the dashboard and the windshield, and fifty-two and one-quarter inches long at its longest point.

2. For any hood scoop installed on any motor vehicle manufactured for the 1991 or subsequent model year: thirty-eight inches wide at its widest point, one and one-eighth inches high at its highest point measured from the junction of the dashboard and the windshield, and fifty and one-half inches long at its longest point.

(1991, c. 494.)

[FordNut]

Wow, sounds like a commie state to me...


I have this law to consider in VA

§ 46.2-1088.1. Hood scoops.

No motor vehicle shall be operated on a public highway in the Commonwealth if any hood scoop installed thereon exceeds any of the following dimensions:

1. For any hood scoop installed on any motor vehicle manufactured for the 1990 or earlier model year: thirty-eight inches wide at its widest point, two and one-quarter inches high at its highest point measured from the junction of the dashboard and the windshield, and fifty-two and one-quarter inches long at its longest point.

2. For any hood scoop installed on any motor vehicle manufactured for the 1991 or subsequent model year: thirty-eight inches wide at its widest point, one and one-eighth inches high at its highest point measured from the junction of the dashboard and the windshield, and fifty and one-half inches long at its longest point.

(1991, c. 494.)

[merc]

Wow, sounds like a commie state to me...

Yep, the Commie Wealth of Virginia :lol: Eight U.S. presidents were born in Virginia.

George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
William Henry Harrison
John Tyler
Zachary Taylor

None of them owned a car. What butt :censor: created this law.

[juno]

You forgot dear old Woody. :D

Beware any state called a Commonwealth, it means "It's not YOUR money, it's OUR money." :)


Yep, the Commie Wealth of Virginia :lol: Eight U.S. presidents were born in Virginia.

George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
James Monroe
William Henry Harrison
John Tyler
Zachary Taylor

None of them owned a car. What butt :censor: created this law.

[STLR FN]

You forgot dear old Woody. :D

Beware any state called a Commonwealth, it means "It's not YOUR money, it's OUR money." :)And there are four Commie Wealths in the Union. Virgin Land(VA), Penny Land(PA), Ucky Tucky Pucky(KY) and Mass is Chew Sets(MA)

[Bowman9]

We would need to create a poll to find out what would be the most popular hood to create first. Someone can create photoshop pics (or reuse my old ones) to give a rough idea of what the hood would look like.
Remember we dont want to scare this guy off, lets get one style hood made first and then see where it goes from there. :)

[Breadfan]

I'll have to check but I think my dad's Camaro SS ('99 model year) violates VA state law from the factory in terms of scoop height.

[Bigdough]

I actually like that hood. But I think a cowl would look badass too. Lets get the poll goin with some photoshops.

[Champion FGP]

We would need to create a poll to find out what would be the most popular hood to create first. Someone can create photoshop pics (or reuse my old ones) to give a rough idea of what the hood would look like.
Remember we dont want to scare this guy off, lets get one style hood made first and then see where it goes from there. :)

Please go to my web site and choose a style from something I already make.
With the way the hood sets down in the car I think the Camaro cowl would look the best. Go to my web sit and look around. www.championfiberglassproducts .com (http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com)

[O's Fan Rich]

If I'm reading your Mustang listing right, you can do this hood?

[tmac1337]

I agree. The Chevy camaro cowl hood would look the best. If it also utilized the OEM hinges, latches, and such....perfect.

[FordNut]

I like the '94-'98 Cobra R cowl hoods on pg 3 of the 'stang hood pics.

[FastMerc]

OK painted and installed 350 dollars YA!:D

[Bowman9]

Please go to my web site and choose a style from something I already make.
With the way the hood sets down in the car I think the Camaro cowl would look the best. Go to my web sit and look around. www.championfiberglassproducts .com (http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com)

Here's a question for you, can you alter your 99-04 Super Mach 1 hood,

http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/images/hoods2page/9904supermach.jpg

So it fits the lines of the Marauder/Crown Vic better, like this photoshoped image??? Or does the distance between the scoops have to remain the same?

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/7/8/7/mercurymaruderhood06.jpg

This is the style hood I would like, but if it's not possible I would go with a raised cowl style.

[Hotrauder]

[quote=Rich_Long]If I'm reading your Mustang listing right, you can do this hood?[/quothttp://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=91 81&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1148592366 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=91 81&d=1148592366)e]

Rich, I like this one, too. dennis:2thumbs:

[AzMarauder]

I'll add my vote for the Super Mach I hood !:bows:

[DirtyDog]

[quote=Rich_Long]If I'm reading your Mustang listing right, you can do this hood?[/quothttp://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=91 81&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1148592366 (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=91 81&d=1148592366)e]

Rich, I like this one, too. dennis:2thumbs:

So far I like this until something better comes along.

[ctrlraven]

I know I've posted some pics up of hoods like these before and stirred up intrest with the Heat Extractor Hood and Cobra R Cowl with Louver. Personally I think the Heat Extractor Hood would be the best of both worlds for looks and functionality. I just think the scoops take away from the smooth curves and streamline look the car already has, but any hood on an MM would turn heads regardless. The heat extractor hood will help keep the overall clean look of the MM and help cooling, now the cobra r cowl hood would add the nice increase touch of muscle and meaness to the MM. just me 2cents

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/1042/1158450x3004km.jpg
http://img79.imageshack.us/img79/5434/154450x3380kw.jpg

[STLR FN]

Wifey likes this one:
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=91 81&d=1148592366

[Bowman9]

Please remember that we need to pick a style hood that Champion Fiberglass Products (http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/) already makes for another car in order to keep this project alive and keep cost down.
We need to find a way to narrow down our choices and then post a poll to make the final decision.

Please make sure to post this information in other Crown Vic/Marauder/Marquis forums, because we need about 40 orders to make this happen in the mid to high 300 dollar range.

And if all goes well maybe Doug will consider creating other style hoods for us in the future.

Let's not let this opportunity slip away.

[ctrlraven]

Please remember that we need to pick a style hood that Champion Fiberglass Products (http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/) already makes for another car in order to keep this project alive and keep cost down.
We need to find a way to narrow down our choices and then post a poll to make the final decision.

Please make sure to post this information in other Crown Vic/Marauder/Marquis forums, because we need about 40 orders to make this happen in the mid to high 300 dollar range.

And if all goes well maybe Doug will consider creating other style hoods for us in the future.

Let's not let this opportunity slip away. If that is the case they already make a Cobra R with louver hood so that has my vote.

[BruteForce]

I'm kinda partial to this one.

83-86 2 1/2" Cowl Hood $270 (US)
87-93 2 1/2" Cowl Hood $270 (US) (http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/mustang.html)

http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/images/hoods1page/879325cowlsm.gif

[martyo]

I'm knida partial to this one.

83-86 2 1/2" Cowl Hood $270 (US)
87-93 2 1/2" Cowl Hood $270 (US) (http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/mustang.html)

http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/images/hoods1page/879325cowlsm.gif

That's what I want and I will place money down immediately if someone commits to make it.

[snowbird]

I'm interested.

My design preferences would be ability to use stock hinges and lock (direct swap), the center part between the heads elevated somewhat to help clear supercharged cars and some cushion, a performing heat extractor , near stock cars lines design to attrack the most (i guess) possible customers and significant weight reduction over stock steelies.

But if the price would be right in line with other popular model cars, i guess again that some of our most difficult potential customers (including me) would be willing to cut and paste the center part to fit our particular usage and/or taste; be it air scoop or heat extractor). The challenge is really getting a design that fit a lot of customers. Not an easy task but doable if we're ready to make some personal ajustments. :)

About 2 month ago, i tried to fit a 1995 GM all aluminum hood without success and i still have it in the throat !! Too bad because the hinges and width were pretty much perfect fit. The weight difference was awesome. I stopped it because i realized it would be way too much work and $$ to be satisfying.

[bigjon]

if we can get something finalized, i will be game too.

i just got to see some final pics.

[Champion FGP]

If anyone is going to be at the Ford Carlisle event in Pa this comming weekend 06-(02,03,04)-06., I will be in spots IA50 thru IA53 by the car show. You can look at my products in person and discuss what your needs are.

[KAILUAZ]

If we all had blowers this would look good.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/PonyboyIsaac/7817f943.jpg

[tmac1337]

I'm kinda partial to this one.

83-86 2 1/2" Cowl Hood $270 (US)
87-93 2 1/2" Cowl Hood $270 (US) (http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/mustang.html)

http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/images/hoods1page/879325cowlsm.gif

Right there with ya:2thumbs:

[sabtaj1]

If we all had blowers this would look good.
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a168/PonyboyIsaac/7817f943.jpg
Yes indeed. Maybe we should all get blowers and build the hood around it. I up for that!:burnout:

[gdmjoe]

BruteForce - I'm kinda partial to this one.

83-86 2 1/2" Cowl Hood $270 (US)
87-93 2 1/2" Cowl Hood $270 (US) (http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/mustang.html)

http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/images/hoods1page/879325cowlsm.gif
Ditto!!!!

Am about ready to commit to taking a steel hood and grafting a fiberglass cowl scoop. HOWEVER ... Would commit to an all fiberglass alternative IF it's available in a month or so. *We've been yammering / waffling much too long on the hood topic.

[MENINBLK]

I think the Super Stallion hood would be a great pick.
It looks a lot like the Super Mach 1 hood and is spaced wide enough
to fit the Marauder hood nicely.

One thing we need to be wary of is hood depth.
To make a hood with heat extraction vents would decrease under hood area.
This can be detrimental to a SC'd Marauder where hood clearance is a BIG issue.

http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/images/hoods3page/sstallion.gif

[martyo]

I think the Super Stallion hood would be a great pick.
It looks a lot like the Super Mach 1 hood and is spaced wide enough
to fit the Marauder hood nicely.

One thing we need to be wary of is hood depth.
To make a hood with heat extraction vents would decrease under hood area.
This can be detrimental to a SC'd Marauder where hood clearance is a BIG issue.

http://www.championfiberglassproducts .com/images/hoods3page/sstallion.gif

That's why I would opt for a cowl and the clearance would be better.

[martyo]

If anyone is going to be at the Ford Carlisle event in Pa this comming weekend 06-(02,03,04)-06., I will be in spots IA50 thru IA53 by the car show. You can look at my products in person and discuss what your needs are.


PM me your telephone number and I will call you within a few days.

[TooManyFords]

Yes indeed. Maybe we should all get blowers and build the hood around it. I up for that!:burnout:

I'm on ya, lasagna!

:D

John

[jay03merc]

that hood and bumper would look grear the whole cervini kit would look great i would be very interested for the right price of course $700 would be pushing it though.

[John F. Russo]

If it does not fit, you must acquit.



Why are those 305's hanging out beyond the body of your car? Or are they a bigger size tire?

[cop4christ]

some interest toward the hood if its a go........

[Loco1234]

Im pretty sure this died a horrible death......