Custom, steel hoods [Archive] - MercuryMarauder.net Forums

justbob

08-20-2017, 03:51 PM

I can only think of two steel hoods off the top of my head and that's Todd?? (A turbo car sold off to someone) and hands down the best cowl that I've seen and one in Wis. done up like a Super Snake.

You'll have to google for the pics.

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Lowndex

08-20-2017, 04:54 PM

Just a question, is your car done yet? I followed some of the build and it's been a while. I may have missed it though.

* Pickup from BRG Racing and break in the motor (3000 miles) - 9/01.

* I go for the NA rwhp record held by Fordnut (378 rwhp) - 10/02.

* Install the blower, 04 Cobra intake, Killer Chiller, innercooler, plumbing, etc.. are installed - 10/09.

* Contact HotRod Magazine for the photo shoot - TBD

Pictures and videos to follow.

gdmjoe

08-20-2017, 09:12 PM

Don't recall which member it was, but saved-off pic's in Feb'2009 ...

justbob

08-21-2017, 03:39 AM

Don't recall which member it was, but saved-off pic's in Feb'2009 ...

That is Todd's car that I mentioned. I know he was trying to sell the car 6-7 years ago. I'm not sure what ever happened to it?

Here is the other one I mentioned belonging to Fairlane347? I believe it was made out of steel.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170821/ca214d0c493a237fecf5f9d2a99167 23.jpg

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Lowndex

08-21-2017, 08:42 AM

Fairlane347's design was my first pick. However, I am now going with the one below. I am considering adding vents on both sides to directly feed the intake manifold. This would eliminate the long tubing to an air filter. I got the design idea off Bitchin Rides - the Camaro in this episode (https://www.velocity.com/tv-shows/bitchin-rides/full-episodes/anyone-know-where-i-can-find-a-bitchin-ride).

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/924/Fd6w84.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poFd6w84j)

Mr. Man

08-21-2017, 09:24 AM

Don't recall which member it was, but saved-off pic's in Feb'2009 ...

Fairlane347's design was my first pick. However, I am now going with the one below. I am considering adding vents on both sides to directly feed the intake manifold. This would eliminate the long tubing to an air filter. I got the design idea off Bitchin Rides - the Camaro in this episode (https://www.velocity.com/tv-shows/bitchin-rides/full-episodes/anyone-know-where-i-can-find-a-bitchin-ride).

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/924/Fd6w84.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poFd6w84j)
Based on what I see on my crappy monitor both these hoods are available from ClassGlass. The latter is available in multiple heights as well.

http://www.classglassperformance.com/merc%20cr%20vic.html

Sully008

08-21-2017, 09:34 AM

Fairlane347's design was my first pick. However, I am now going with the one below.
http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/924/Fd6w84.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poFd6w84j)

Best of luck getting this made. It's a Photoshop done by member Bowman9 a few years ago. I would like to see it happen, though. It's a pretty cool hood design.

justbob

08-21-2017, 10:31 AM

Lowndex

08-21-2017, 10:37 AM

I need 3" cowl clearance for the 04 Cobra intake manifold + Kenne Bell sitting on top.

Mr. Man

08-21-2017, 10:58 AM

4"

http://www.classglassperformance.com/image/obj1403geo949pg41p9.png

Lowndex

08-21-2017, 12:01 PM

4"

http://www.classglassperformance.com/image/obj1403geo949pg41p9.png

You stole my car that is not even built yet! The hood, the big power plant underneath, the wheels.

Awesome ride, sir. :bows:

Mr. Man

08-21-2017, 12:07 PM

You stole my car that is not even built yet! The hood, the big power plant underneath, the wheels.

Awesome ride, sir. :bows:
Not mine. Lifted it from Classglass' website. :beer:

sailsmen

08-21-2017, 04:02 PM

There are all sorts of options at Summit Racing Equipment.

Lowndex

08-21-2017, 07:06 PM

There are all sorts of options at Summit Racing Equipment.

Yes, I looked there. I found nothing for Crown Vic or Marauder in steel with 3" cowl. If you know of such items, please share.

Lowndex

08-21-2017, 07:08 PM

Based on what I see on my crappy monitor both these hoods are available from ClassGlass. The latter is available in multiple heights as well.

http://www.classglassperformance.com/merc%20cr%20vic.html

I am only interested in steel.

Lowndex

08-21-2017, 07:11 PM

Best of luck getting this made. It's a Photoshop done by member Bowman9 a few years ago. I would like to see it happen, though. It's a pretty cool hood design.

It already is happening. I saw the design projected on a wall Saturday. The problem is time to make it: 2 months. If I could have found something in steel that was close, less metal fabrication would be needed = less time to wait.

I cannot install the blower without the custom hood. All the parts are shrink wrapped, sitting in my trunk. Lowering the motor is out, so I get to wait, I guess. Hell, it has only been 2.5 years.

myrodr

08-21-2017, 07:13 PM

https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27 799&thumb=1&d=1329613069 This is my hood, paint wok was $400ish 5yrs ago

Sully008

08-21-2017, 07:25 PM

It already is happening. I saw the design projected on a wall Saturday. The problem is time to make it: 2 months. If I could have found something in steel that was close, less metal fabrication would be needed = less time to wait.

I cannot install the blower without the custom hood. All the parts are shrink wrapped, sitting in my trunk. Lowering the motor is out, so I get to wait, I guess. Hell, it has only been 2.5 years.

Very nice. Can't wait to see your project completed.

MyBlackBeasts

08-21-2017, 07:56 PM

For those with custom, steel hoods, please share your pictures. If I may ask, what did it cost (fabrication, prep and paint)?

Not steel but sweet: https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=88216

Lowndex

08-21-2017, 08:05 PM

https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=27 799&thumb=1&d=1329613069 This is my hood, paint wok was $400ish 5yrs ago

The picture will not expand.

Mr. Man

08-21-2017, 08:05 PM

I am only interested in steel.Not a where of any hood for our cars in steel, so you are taking the only available route. Pics when it's done.

Lowndex

08-21-2017, 08:07 PM

Not steel but sweet: https://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=88216

Yes, I love that hood most of all. I sent them an email offering a sizeable amount to build me one in steel. I am waiting for their replay.

sailsmen

08-21-2017, 09:30 PM

Have you considered a hood scoop?

blkZooM

08-22-2017, 04:51 AM

I need 3" cowl clearance for the 04 Cobra intake manifold + Kenne Bell sitting on top.

Just how much taller is the 3.2L over the 2.8? The 2.8 fits under the stock hood and if they 3.2L is just little taller maybe you can get away with simply cutting the needed hole above the blower and some of the metal underneath the head for the intake and covering it with a scoop.

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fastblackmerc

08-22-2017, 04:54 AM

Not aware of any hood for our cars in steel, so you are taking the only available route. Pics when it's done.

Fixed it for you............. :D

Joe Walsh

08-22-2017, 05:56 AM

4"

http://www.classglassperformance.com/image/obj1403geo949pg41p9.png

:eek:

Sorry in advance to the owner, BUT....

That hood looks HIDEOUS!

:puke:

Todd's Turbo hood is awesome looking.
IIRC, it cost him north of $2,000 to have it made.

Lowndex

08-22-2017, 07:30 AM

Have you considered a hood scoop?

Yes, but do the size of the Kenne Bell, I need a cowl hood.

Lowndex

08-22-2017, 07:32 AM

:eek:

Sorry in advance to the owner, BUT....

That hood looks HIDEOUS!

:puke:

Todd's Turbo hood is awesome looking.
IIRC, it cost him north of $2,000 to have it made.

Didn't your mama teach you to STFU if you got nothing nice to say. What an ass!

Mr. Man

08-22-2017, 10:20 AM

Fixed it for you............. :DI knew I spelled it wrong as my inner spell Nazi was telling me so. Could not think of the correct way.:thanks:

Back to the original topic. :)

camelgrundle

08-22-2017, 10:56 AM

Didn't your mama teach you to STFU if you got nothing nice to say. What an ass!

Yeah but he is right. Like a brick wall sitting on the hood.

MyBlackBeasts

08-22-2017, 06:08 PM

Didn't your mama teach you to STFU if you got nothing nice to say. What an ass!

Nope.

Forum are about opinions & there is a lot of cold honesty on this one.

If you expect a PC environment here, better leave now because it aint gonna happen...

And yes, that hood is FRIKKIN' HIDEOUS!!!

Lowndex

08-22-2017, 06:24 PM

Yeah but he is right. Like a brick wall sitting on the hood.

Not the point. There is no need to bad mouth a man's ride.

justbob

08-22-2017, 07:22 PM

But that's like giving every kid a trophy.

If you post it on a forum be prepared for opinions. Good and bad.

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Joe Walsh

08-22-2017, 07:40 PM

Didn't your mama teach you to STFU if you got nothing nice to say. What an ass!

Not the point. There is no need to bad mouth a man's ride.

Hey....I apologized in advance!
I just think that HUGE power bulge/cowl hoods look like $h*t on a car with smooth clean lines like the Marauder.
Bolt those hideous hoods on '69 Camaros.

BTW: People gave me bunch of crap when I posted up pictures of my multiple gauge set-up 10 years ago.
I didn't get all butt hurt over their opinions.

MyBlackBeasts

08-22-2017, 09:20 PM

But that's like giving every kid a trophy.

If you post it on a forum be prepared for opinions. Good and bad.

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Yep.

This is the adult section, easily offended children need not apply...

Lowndex

08-23-2017, 12:12 AM

justbob

08-23-2017, 04:10 AM

No one here "knows better", they are simply giving opinions.

My opinion? They all suck. My class glass sucks, even the one I hand crafted and slaved over many years ago sucked. TBone who bought that one and many others LOVED it! Good for them! Just personal preferences, not factual evidence that most look like ass.

I like others are just picky and perhaps there isn't any that look good, but stock is boring..

I do like the one I posted with the dual vents/scoops however.

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sailsmen

08-23-2017, 05:32 AM

I respect every bodies "Right" to be an A **hole and in todays World of Wimps I respect A **holes more than any body else.:D

MyBlackBeasts

08-23-2017, 08:47 AM

DUDES, all of this ****, all of this unsolicited criticism, isn't helpful. It's condescending. It's small minded to assume that you know better than someone else who is fully functioning and it's even worse to assume that you've earned the right to set them straight.

Please share with us all, why did you share your insult? What outcome are you seeking?

Phew, you're way off base.

Not condescending, not small minded, not meant to be helpful... Simply people stating their opinion of the appearance of the car. IMHO the scoop is WAY too tall, especially at the front and in the light color, makes it look out of proportion for the vehicle. Yes, the owner may like it, that's why we human beings are all different. We all like different things.

To lie and say it looks good is the same as applauding for a comedian that's not funny or a musician that sucks or telling a kid a they are correct when saying 2+2 is 5 = the mess the world is in now. Everyone gets a trophy. It also means the person lying is weak and has not matured in to adulthood.

Sorry if it offends you but that's what is nice about forums - no pretenses. People state & share their opinions about anything posted. If you can't deal with it, don't post pics then you won't hear what other members think about it.

The thread has been derailed, enough about this. Carry on...

Red Rum

08-23-2017, 09:02 AM

steel with fiberglass roush scoop.46518

Tongan your car looks awesome. Where did you get the scoop at. I KNOW IT IS CUSTOM. BUT MAN SHE LOOK SHARP.

Mr. Man

08-23-2017, 10:01 AM

I do like the one I posted with the dual vents/scoops however.

Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkThis one? Your spending to much time with the purple lid off.:P

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170821/e444dc630421606a503f6048186568 6e.jpg

ChiTownMaraud3r

08-23-2017, 12:27 PM

We need carbon fiber hoods.

MMBLUE

08-23-2017, 12:55 PM

This one? Your spending to much time with the purple lid off.:P

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170821/e444dc630421606a503f6048186568 6e.jpg

This ^^^^^^ is the coolest hood if seen on a MM.

Lowndex

08-23-2017, 02:13 PM

We need carbon fiber hoods.

On a black or blue Marauder, a carbon fiber hood would be hot.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/924/ZpouuN.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/poZpouuNj)

ChiTownMaraud3r

08-23-2017, 03:58 PM

On a black or blue Marauder, a carbon fiber hood would be hot.

I bet SpeedCore out of Wisconsin would make CF prototypes for our cars. Would be big money though to get them to develop. :(

https://speedkore.com/shop/

$7260 for full front end CF for a Mustang is not a bad deal though. Would be more worth it in weight savings on a pig like the MM, whereas the mustang has aluminum fenders and hood.

justbob

08-23-2017, 05:20 PM

This one? Your spending to much time with the purple lid off.:P

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170821/e444dc630421606a503f6048186568 6e.jpg

Yes, that one. It's subtle. Especially on a black.

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stevengerard

08-23-2017, 05:38 PM

Would be more worth it in weight savings on a pig like the MM, whereas the mustang has aluminum fenders and hood.

Actually our cars being barges means we can do what we want and it doesn't' matter much. I'd say the weight savings (if any after structural reinforcements are added) would not be be enough for the expense. Our hoods are so thin that they are pretty light to begin with.

I'd like a subtle treatment as well. Carbon would look nice but wouldn't matter to me.

toncan

08-23-2017, 08:21 PM

Ordered the scoop from Roush Racing. Mustang scoop.

Lowndex

08-23-2017, 08:58 PM

Ordered the scoop from Roush Racing. Mustang scoop.

Do you mean this one?
http://www.roushperformance.com/parts/2013-Mustang-Hood-Scoop-Kit.html

I need 3.0" of clearance and longer than a hood scoop can provide. The photo below is my exact unit. You can see from Rick Holloway's ride the length of the hood cowl. Same for the beautiful, red Super Snake below.

Lowndex

08-23-2017, 09:22 PM

I had to change from steel to reinforced fiberglass. The metal fabricator I chose was pulled to work on a SEMA build. I must wait until December to start on a metal hood. So, for now, I am copying a Cervini hybrid hood with steel panels underneath for added strength (see Mustang picture below). If needed, I can have a custom metal hood built this winter.

BRG Racing has contacted Class Glass asking for an applicable copy of the hood in the photo below with steel reinforcement underneath. It will be a little less sexy, as the Marauder hood does not have the step curves on the front corners as the Mustang. I want to eliminate the Kenne Bell intake tube that connects to the throttle body and run air from the vents in the hood. I got the idea of an episode of Bitchin Rides for Bob Cimon's 68 Camaro (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu__jFls0jY). Of course, the Kenne Bell is not the same setup, but where there is a will, there is a way. Such a design may have to wait for a full metal hood.

I will publish the hood details, cost and pictures. My hope is Class Glass will add pictures to their website.

http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1024x768q90/923/AHxcWX.jpg (https://imageshack.com/i/pnAHxcWXj)

NATEHAWK

08-24-2017, 02:55 PM

Just picked up a 2.5 in cow hood from Class Glass. Nice guys, I drove up from DC area to pick it up. Didn't want any cracks during transit.

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sailsmen

08-24-2017, 03:01 PM

Made in New Hampshire

Lowndex

08-24-2017, 05:25 PM

Sailsmen,

That photo shows you need a really big hood scoop.

sailsmen

08-24-2017, 07:25 PM

Thanks for the laugh!:D

toncan

08-24-2017, 07:33 PM

Do you mean this one?
http://www.roushperformance.com/parts/2013-Mustang-Hood-Scoop-Kit.html

I need 3.0" of clearance and longer than a hood scoop can provide. The photo below is my exact unit. You can see from Rick Holloway's ride the length of the hood cowl. Same for the beautiful, red Super Snake below.
Yes. Easy to install. Template fits our hoods like it was made for it.