hawks Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 (edited) Well got started on changing the looks on my new ram air hood. I didn't like the plastic insert that came with it so I'm changing it up a little bit. Got the sheet metal cut and formed to the conture of the hood. It's ruff right now. Hopefully I will start the mig welding tomorrow. Here are some ruffing in photos. Let me know what you think so far. Edited February 17, 2010 by Hawkman (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 me likey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 UR HMI Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 i like the idea but y mig weld it? the beads will easily be seen unless u weld from underneath. if i were u i would fiberglass the sheet metal to the hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawks Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 It will be mig welded from the top (tack welds) 1/8 in between tacks. Then ground smooth with Bondo filling in the seam. Trust me you want see any flaws. The stock factor hood insulator will also be going back on. I want use any fiberglass. By the time I get it mig welded in there will hardly be any bondo to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 I am in the process of making a custom cowl for my truck with a extra factory hood I have. I will get some pics as soon as I bend up the sheet metal. I like the new look on your hood. It's one of those things someone is going to look at it and then look at it again and say wait a minute that looks different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawks Posted February 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Ok. Today got it welded and filled in. Went real well with no issues. Finished up the night with the gray filler primer. Tomorrow I will spray black sandable primer and do some color sanding to fine any flaws. Here are some photos, hope ya'll like it. I do. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris B Posted February 18, 2010 Report Share Posted February 18, 2010 Looks awesome can't wait to see the finished product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malibutwins Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 I have the same hood and I am doing the same type of mod. Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wody Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 did you happen to make a template? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ss Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 coming along very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawks Posted February 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 did you happen to make a template? Actually I did and still have it. Some guys at work said "you better keep it someone may want one" I was like yeah Right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawks Posted February 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Thanks Guys for the great comments. Today I spent a little time on the grille insert and got that finished. I purchased a street scene grille off of ebay that fit the nissan maxima. Got it for 20.00. I bought this because I have the street scene grille on the front of my truck. I can't really make up my mind though. The grille in my truck now is powder coated black. I don't know if I want or need to paint the hood grille insert black or leave it the aluminum finish. I kinda like the aluminum finish because it would break up the solid black of the hood and match my bowtie and brake ducts or paint it black to match my grille. What do ya'll think? Oh. I thought I had all of the flaws out of it yesterday but came up on a small one, you can't see it but you can feel it. So 1 more thin coat of bondo so take care of it. I'll try and post some pictures tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wody Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) Actually I did and still have it. Some guys at work said \"you better keep it someone may want one\" I was like yeah Right. perfect, i\'ll send you a pm only thing i would have done differently is \"fang\" the ends to flow into the hood. but very nice and helpful write-up. http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/index.ph...st&id=23599 Edited February 19, 2010 by WODY™ (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawks Posted February 19, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 perfect, i\'ll send you a pm only thing i would have done differently is \"fang\" the ends to flow into the hood. but very nice and helpful write-up. http://www.silveradoss.com/forums/index.ph...st&id=23599 Yeah it would look good that way to but I wanted to stay with the Camaro look. Like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wody Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Yeah it would look good that way to but I wanted to stay with the Camaro look. Like this. i figured...it does have that camaro look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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